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Russia’s Advanced Podlet-1K Radar Captured By Anti-Assad Forces In Syria
Among many pieces of equipment now in anti-regime forces’ hands, the modern air defense radar system may well be the most prized.
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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.
Our Best Look At Russia’s Shadowy Zircon Hypersonic Missile
The Russian Navy launched the Zircon cruise missile as part of a large-scale live-fire exercise in the Mediterranean.
Mysterious Object Appears At Remote Chinese Airfield Linked To Spaceplane Program
The remote airstrip with one of the longest runways in the world is where at least one Chinese spaceplane flight looks to have concluded in 2020.
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.
The Navy’s Amphibious Fleet Is In Really Bad Shape
The 'Gator Navy' is facing a major readiness crisis with no near-term relief in sight, according to a scathing report from the Government Accountability Office.
Russia’s Prized Bases Along The Mediterranean In Syria Could Be At Risk
With Russia's resources being poured into its war in Ukraine, defending its naval base and airfield in Syria would be more of a challenge than three years ago.
South Korea’s New Destroyer Is Designed To Fire Ballistic Missiles
South Korea's Jeongjo The Great destroyer is the first of a group of warships fitted with supersized vertical launch system cells.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Bunker Talk: Turkey Day Edition
It's all gravy baby!
Ukraine’s Top Commander Wants New Counteroffensive, Says It’s The Only Path To Victory
Ukraine would face serious challenges and take on significant risks pulling off another counteroffensive.
An-2 Biplane Caused Major Scare When Russians Thought It Was A Long-Range Kamikaze Drone
The fear that An-2s could be converted into explosives-laden, deep-penetrating drones should come as no surprise.
ATACMS Hit Airfield In Russia For The First Time
Satellite imagery is inconclusive as to what damage was inflicted on the base, which no longer hosts large contingents of Russian aircraft.
AH-64 Apache To Be Tested With Wing-Mounted AESA Radar
The U.S. Army is looking for an active electronically scanned array radar small enough to fit under the Apache's stub wing.
Mysterious Drones Have Descended Again On U.S. Air Bases In The United Kingdom (Updated)
We also now know the drone incursions last week happened over multiple bases, not just RAF Lakenheath.
Army Gets Its First HADES Airborne Reconnaissance Jet
The Global 6500-based aircraft will be the first of a new line of crewed “deep sensing” intelligence-gathering platforms for the U.S. Army.
Ukraine Lost Nearly Half The Territory It Captured In Russia: Report
Ukraine Situation Report: Ukraine's President Zelensky said Russia is trying to push his forces out of Kursk before Trump returns to the White House.
Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week
Enjoy a cozy chat with friends.
Skunk Works Tests See AI-Enabled L-29 Jets Fly Mock Air-To-Air Mission On Orders From Aerial Controller
Lockheed's test highlights ongoing work not just on expanding autonomous air combat drone capabilities, but how humans will interface with them.
Marines’ New Sniper Rifle Declared Fully Operational A Year Early
The versatile new rifle is based off a design adopted by U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) in recent years.
Multiple Drone Incursions Just Occurred Over USAF Fighter Base In England
This is the latest incident involving groups of drones flying over sensitive U.S. military facilities.
North Korea Getting New Air Defenses In Return For Supporting Russia In Ukraine: Official
Advanced surface-to-air missiles may be the first major Russian arms headed to North Korea in return for its support in the war in Ukraine.
Anti-Personnel Landmines Included In U.S. Aid Package To Ukraine For First Time
The controversial landmines are being provided to Ukraine to help contain so-called Russian "meat wave" assaults.
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