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World Waits For Trump’s Next Move On Iran As Protests Grow Deadlier
Anti-regime protests rage on for a 15th day as Trump mulls military action against Iran.
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Hellfire-Armed Drone-Killing Buggy Appears In Ukrainian Service
Based on a high-mobility chassis, the Hellfire-toting Tempest is a recent addition to Ukraine’s drone-hunting force.
Russia’s New Geran-5 Long-Range Kamikaze Drone Could Be Air-Launched
The latest jet-powered version of the Geran long-range one-way attack drone is being studied for launch from Su-25 attack jets.
The Story Of Ukraine’s Rare Mi-24 Hind Radiation Detection Helicopters
While no longer equipped for nuclear, biological, and chemical recce, a tiny force of Mi-24RKhR helicopters still fights for Ukraine.
Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week
If that annoying hum you’re hearing stops, we’re about to die.
Iran Threatens Protesters With Death
After nearly two weeks of demonstrations, Iran’s Ayatollah publicly addresses the unrest as U.S. intel reassesses the severity of the situation.
Marine XQ-58 Valkyries Will Launch Via Rockets Or Runways
Rocket-launched USMC XQ-58s will still need to touch down on runways after their missions, presenting opportunities and a few tradeoffs.
Is This Russian Rescue Ship Really “Putin’s New Yacht?”
There are longstanding rumors that the Project 23700 class ship may have a secondary function as a luxurious leisure vessel.
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Days Of Rage, Nights Of Flames Across Iran
Increasingly intense protests have spread across Iran over rising prices, devalued currency and government crackdowns.
Why Stealth Black Hawks Weren’t Used For Maduro Capture Mission
While stealth helicopters, which may or may not still exist, were central to the Bin Laden raid, the Venezuela operation was different in key ways.
Ukrainian F-16 Pilot’s Account Of The Challenges Of The Air War
After a protracted campaign to get its hands on F-16s, a Ukrainian pilot details how the jets are now a critical part of the Ukrainian Air Force.
Russian Shahed-136 Kamikaze Drones Now Carrying MANPADS Missiles
The Shahed-136 is now toting a shoulder-fired heat seeking missile as Russia continues to expand the drone’s capabilities.
This Is What The Night Stalkers’ MH-60M Direct Action Penetrator Brought To The Venezuelan Op
The hard-hitting attack version of the special operations MH-60 was clearly among the critical assets used in Operation Absolute Resolve.
U.S. Special Ops Aircraft Arriving In UK Could Point To Looming Oil Tanker Boarding Operation
The arrival in England of AC-130 gunships and cargo jets from the home of the Night Stalkers comes as the U.S. may interdict a fleeing oil tanker.
U.S. Will Now “Run” Venezuela After Maduro Capture: Trump (Updated)
Many new details are emerging about the operation to capture Maduro, and here’s what we know.
Destruction Seen At Caracas Base That Was A Focus Of The U.S. Military Operation
The sprawling facility is reported by some as the site where Maduro was plucked away by Delta Force operators.
U.S. Has Captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (Updated)
A major U.S. military operation, which included airstrikes and the use of special operations forces, resulted in the capture of Maduro.
Bunker Talk: Welcome To 2026 Pal
2026 sounds like a date in a dystopian movie far off in the future you probably won’t see.
Ukrainian Spy Master Kyrylo Budanov Explains His New Job As Top Zelensky Aid
Ukraine Situation Report: Zelensky taps his former spy boss as his new chief of staff as Australian Abrams tanks bolster the front lines.
Danish P-8 Sale Set To Boost Poseidon’s Northern Footprint
Denmark is investing in new maritime patrol aircraft to bolster its capabilities in the Baltic and North Atlantic, with a particular focus on Greenland.
Iranian Strike-Surveillance Drones Are Now Operating In Venezuela
Venezuela has been working for years to get Mohajer-6s, which can surveil and strike targets, and other Iranian types could pose even greater problems.
Bunker Talk: Happy New Year Edition!
There’s no champagne but there is Tang!
First Ship Seized For Undersea Cable Cutting Since NATO’s Baltic Sentry Began
The Turkish-owned cargo vessel Fitburg is accused of damaging an undersea cable running from Finland to Estonia.
Israel Rearming Its Eagle Force With The New F-15IA
The Israeli Air Force will continue its enduring relationship with the Eagle after an $8.58-billion deal for at least 25 jets was approved.
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