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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.
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Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week
Better late than never!
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.
Former Trump Acting SECDEF Talks About The Future Of Big Ticket Defense Programs
Chris Miller offered some insights into how the next Trump administration could approach defense procurement.
B-21 Raider Numbers Could Be Boosted With Existing Production Capacity
As the Air Force grapples with questions over B-21 force size, the head of Global Strike Command says the capacity exists to ramp up production.
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.
Experimental Ballistic Missile Russia Used On Ukraine Could Be Headed To Belarus
The broader ramifications of the secretive Oreshnik missile only continue to grow after its emergence in an unprecedented attack on Ukraine.
USS Carney’s Red Sea Operations Highlight 5-inch Deck Gun’s Anti-Air Capability
USS Carney executed a whopping 51 engagements of Houthi drones and missiles during its deployment to the Red Sea.
This Is The New ‘Counter-Drone Strategy’ Just Unveiled By Pentagon
The new Pentagon strategy is an important acknowledgment of growing drone threats, but also highlights long-standing lag in addressing them.
Future Of NGAD Fighter Punted To Trump Administration
While the Air Force continues its deep review into the NGAD future crewed fighter, a final decision on its fate will be taken by the Trump administration.
Revised Fold-Away Rotor Aircraft Concepts Emerge From Special Operations X-Plane Program
Fast-flying runway-independent aircraft with folding rotors, crewed and uncrewed, could perform more than just special operations missions.
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.
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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.
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.
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!
Navy Ship Menus From Thanksgivings Past
A look way back at what U.S. Navy sailors ate for Thanksgiving while on the high seas.
Warheads In Phoenix Ghost Kamikaze Drones Blast Straight Down Like Air Burst Artillery Rounds
Air-bursting top-down attacks offer benefits against troops and softer-skinned targets in trenches or behind cover, as well as ones out in the open.
Australian F-35 Tests Expeditionary Base Concept
Dura-Base matting can be used for air base repairs as well as for helping establish austere operating locations across the Pacific.
China’s Wacky And Puzzling New Aircraft Carrier Has Set Sail
With the curious carrier now at sea, more details about its design and purpose may begin to emerge.
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.
Submarine Presence In Guam Gets Boost With Its First Forward-Based Virginia-Class
Stationing the USS Minnesota in Guam brings persistent, forward-based Virginia class capabilities to the Western Pacific.
British Troops Reinforce USAF Airbases Amid Mysterious Drone Incursions: Reports (Updated)
Unidentified drones continue to be spotted flying around a trio of airbases in the United Kingdom resulting in a growing response in manpower and equipment.
Marine HIMARS Deployment To Southern Japanese Islands During Taiwan Crisis Detailed In Report
The U.S. Army's Multi-Domain Task Force and its long-range missiles would also purportedly deploy to the Philippines.
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