Kyle Mizokami
Kyle Mizokami is a writer on defense and security issues and has been at Popular Mechanics since 2015. If it involves explosions or projectiles, he's generally in favor of it. Kyle’s articles have appeared at The Daily Beast, U.S. Naval Institute News, The Diplomat, Foreign Policy, Combat Aircraft Monthly, VICE News, and others. He lives in San Francisco.
The Navy Is Trading Guns for Hypersonic Power on the Zumwalt Destroyers
It's a sea change, alright.
Skunk Works Reveals Its Stealthy Tanker That Will Play Hide and Seek With Russia and China
Lockheed Martin’s latest innovation aims to refuel fighters and bombers undetected in contested airspace.
A Whole Bunch of F-22s Are Flocking to This Tiny Island on China's Doorstep
As a game of geopolitical chess plays out, America’s top fighters are now just minutes from the action.
A U.S. Gunship Sank a Fishing Vessel in the Pacific. The Target Was No Ordinary Boat.
The destruction reflects a stand against coercive tactics.
Sure, China Is Building a Stealth Bomber. America Says ‘Meh.’
The Pentagon isn’t impressed by the upcoming Xi’an H-20.
A Mystery Country Is Trying to Snatch Up America's Extra A-10 Warthogs
Who could it be?
The Army’s New M10 Booker Looks, Rolls, and Fires Like a Tank. But Please Don’t Call It One.
The combat vehicle is redefining support for infantry with a design that defies expectations.
A ‘World-Changing’ Underwater UFO—Caught on Video—Is a Legit Threat, Says Ex-Navy Officer
This is no joke.
A Fallen Bomber Faced Disaster on the Ground—Until a Boneyard Miracle Rescue
When a B1-B Lancer's engine failed, an unexpected savior rose from the desert.
The Blistering New Hypersonic Missile That Will Give the F-35 Fangs
Now, who’s willing to bite?
Looks Like the Navy's Stingray Drone Is Going From Tanker to Terminator
We used to call it a floating gas station—now it’s about to get much more lethal.
The Pentagon Created a New Kind of Underwater Predator: The Mysterious Manta Ray
Silent and stealthy, this drone promises a transformed approach to intelligence gathering.
To Rule the Seas, China Needed a Major Tech Breakthrough—It May Have Just Found One
China’s most advanced warship yet has unlocked a fearsome new way to launch fighter jets. Is it enough to rival the U.S. Navy?
The F-22 Raptor Has Clawed Back From the Brink of Death
America’s premier fighter jet earns a stay of execution with an $8 billion lifeline.
The Army’s Towed Howitzers Are Going Extinct, After an Astonishing 900 Years
The drums of war just beat differently now, signaling change for artillery units.
The Army’s Menacing Laser Weapon Has Finally Beamed to the Battlefield
U.S. forces in Iraq now have futuristic firepower at their fingertips to counter aerial threats.
Inside the Most Expensive Plane Crash in History: How America’s Most Secretive Stealth Bomber Ended Up in Flames
This was the first—but probably not the last—multi-billion dollar crash.
Ukraine Secretly Acquired American Black Hawks. No One Knows How It Happened.
Two choppers have taken flight under Kyiv’s command, leaving a trail of questions in their wake.
The Air Force's Secret New Fighter Jet Has Moved Out of the Shadows
With a fresh $20 billion in funding, a modern era of aerial combat is approaching, blending manned and machine precision.
Wait—Why Does the Navy Wants to Kill Ships That Are Only 9 Years Old?
Make it make sense.
The F-35’s Torturous Development Road Is Mercifully Over, 10 Years Late
The fighter jet’s strange odyssey has finally culminated in triumph.
The Army—Yes, the Army—Is Sailing a Fleet to Build a Port Off Gaza
Soldiers and ships unite on a mission to deliver aid through maritime prowess.
Joe Biden’s Military Shopping List Just Dropped With a Bang
From more F-35s to fewer F/A-18s, the Pentagon’s 2025 budget paints a detailed picture of America's future military capabilities.
The Pentagon Has Broken Its Silence on UFOs and Secret Alien Relations
Here are the facts in the long-awaited, comprehensive new report.
America’s Secret Hypersonic Weapon Is About to Stun the Pacific
A momentous test on the horizon could redefine aerial warfare.
China Confirms It’s Building a 4th Aircraft Carrier—and the Tables Are Turning
The balance of naval forces braces for a recalibration with the Dragon's latest ascent.
Helicopters Just Smashed River Ice with Piledrivers of Water
The North Dakota National Guard declares victory over river ice.
The U.S. is Throwing Things Off Aircraft Carriers With an Electromagnetic Catapult
They want to eventually launch manned vehicles.
The U.S. Could Soon Lose Air Superiority
What does that mean for the future of war?
We Have One Nuke-Building Facility. It's Almost on Fire.
This is fine...
Apache Helicopter Fleet Grounded After Two Crashes Days Apart
The grounding will allow crews to “review safety policies and procedures”.
The Army and Marines Are Both Pursuing Robo-Mules
The robots will help ground pounders carry their stuff…or help them carry even more stuff.