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Russia Giving North Korea MiG-29s And Su-27s Isn’t That Straightforward
A U.S. admiral says that the fighters will be given to North Korea in exchange for sending troops and ammo to help Russia in Ukraine.
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New Syrian Prime Minister Assumes Power Amid Airstrikes, Continued Fighting
In the wake of Assad's demise, the first steps of forming a new government are being taken, but the violence throughout the country appears far from over.
Su-57 Felon’s Two-Dimensional Thrust-Vectoring Engine Nozzle Breaks Cover
The flattened exhaust nozzle installed at an angle is planned to reduce the signature of advanced versions of the Su-57.
Tilting Mark 41 Launcher Emerges During Guam’s First Aegis Ashore Missile Defense Test
The test that saw an SM-3 swat down target is a big step forward for the massive air defense system being installed on the island.
Israel Lays Waste To Syria’s Missile Boats (Updated)
Israel targeted Syrian Navy vessels as part of hundreds of strikes aimed at preventing former Assad regime assets falling into rebel hands.
Syria’s Suddenly Permissive Airspace Prompts Flurry Of Foreign Airstrikes (Updated)
The fall of Assad has resulted in open season on legacy Syrian military capabilities and ISIS from the air.
Fate Of Russia’s Prized Syria Bases: What We Know
Moscow's naval port in Tartus and airbase in Latakia are in very precarious states after the fall of the Assad regime.
UK’s 757-Based ‘Excalibur’ Avionics Testbed For Tempest Future Fighter Emerges
The 757-based flying laboratory will be tasked with helping get the Tempest future fighter into service, planned for 2035.
Australian Navy Fires Tomahawk Cruise Missile For The First Time
Tomahawks will give Australia the ability to reach deep into China's anti-access bubble, striking ships and land targets.
Ukraine’s Drone Boats Are Now Shooting Machine Guns At Russian Helicopters, Boats
Gun-armed Sea Baby uncrewed vessels have emerged amid growing Russian efforts to stymie Ukraine's kamikaze drone boat attacks.
V-22s Grounded Again After Special Operations Osprey Mishap
The Navy, Marines, and Air Force have stopped or severely limited Osprey operations following a scare aboard a CV-22 out of Cannon AFB.
USS Zumwalt Returns To The Water With A Hypersonic Missile Launcher Upgrade
It’s hoped that the tiny and hugely expensive Zumwalt class might find new utility with its hypersonic missile launch capability.
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Descend Into The Depths Of The Assad Regime’s Massive Bunker
The labyrinth of an installation is remarkably modern and deeply buried, filled with creature comforts and regime oddities.
The Assad Regime Has Fallen, Claims Swirl Around Possible Crash Of His Escape Jet (Updated)
In a stunning 12-day blitz, anti-regime forces have ousted Bashar al-Assad from Syrian rule.
Syrian Rebels Closing In On Homs, Cutting Off Damascus From Coast An Imminent Possibility (Updated)
Homs is the last major city on anti-Assad forces' road to Damascus and its capture would put them 75 miles north of the city.
Anti-Assad Forces’ Capture Of Strategic Hama A Critical Stop On Road To Damascus
Hama, a critical post on the road to the Syrian capital, is the latest city to fall to the rebels’ fast-moving offensive.
Russia Massing For Possible Cross-River Offensive In South Ukraine
Ukraine Situation Report: Russia is increasing attacks across Dnipro River to draw Ukraine's troops away from other areas of the front.
F-35A’s 25mm Gun Still Needs Tests To Verify It Works
The internal 25mm cannon on the F-35A has been beset by serious problems over the years that left it unable to shoot straight.
Claims Swirl Around U.S. Strikes In Eastern Syria (Updated)
The U.S. insists that it supported an operation against ISIS that had no connection with anti-Assad offensive, reports state otherwise.
Surprise Martial Law Declaration Throws South Korea Into Turmoil (Updated)
South Korean troops appeared at the country's parliament and elsewhere in the capital after President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration.
Qatar’s Strange New Warship Combines Air Defense Frigate And Amphibious Assault Ship Roles
The 'unique' Al Fulk has vertical launch systems, a big flight deck, a deck gun, and a well deck, all in a relatively efficient package.
Airstrikes Slow Advance Of Anti-Assad Forces In Syria
While the anti-regime fighters continue to push south, Russian and Syrian airpower is putting those movements under increasing pressure.
Final MiG-21 Fishbeds Stand Down From Active Duty In Europe
End of an era marked as Croatian MiG-21s end their operational duties ahead of their replacement by Dassault Rafales.
Stand-In Attack Missile Released From Fighter For First Time In USAF Test
Flight testing of the Stand-In Attack Weapon, under development to help the USAF strike key time-sensitive targets, is now fully underway.
Detailed Deck View Emerges Of China’s Mysterious Aircraft Carrier-Like Ship
New photos of the flattop reveal additional details, but the precise role of this intriguing vessel remains unclear.
AI-Enabled HX-2 Kamikaze Drones Now In Production For Ukraine
The German HX-2 will give Ukraine a new way to strike targets at stand-off ranges, but also reflects trends beyond that conflict.
Aleppo Has Fallen, Assad’s Forces Regrouping As Rebels Blitz South
The rebel forces' blitz south is impressive, but holding all that territory will be put to the test if a robust response materializes.
Rebel Forces Enter Syria’s Second Largest City Of Aleppo
A surprise offensive launched against the Assad regime earlier this week has made startling progress in northwest Syria.
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