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Iranian Ballistic Missiles Hit “Strategic Points” In Israeli Port City Of Haifa (Updated)
Iran continues to send missiles and drones against Israel, with the port city that houses the main base of the Israeli Navy among the latest to be attacked.
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Top Iranian Nuclear Scientists Killed By Secret Israeli Weapon: Report
The operation was designed to strike a major blow against Iran’s nuclear program where the targeted individuals would least expect it.

Secretive Russian-Made Mi-17 Helicopter Makes Unusual Appearance In Tucson
A recent U.S. military urban training exercise involved helicopters of the types used by a shadowy U.S. aviation unit.

China’s J-35 Naval Stealth Fighter Seen Like Never Before
As well as new imagery of the J-35, we have gotten our best look at the KJ-600 carrier-based airborne early warning aircraft that will operate alongside it.

U.S. Decision On Striking Iran To Be Made In “Next Two Weeks” (Updated)
Trump has been mulling over U.S. involvement in the kinetic operation against Iran, but the White House says they are still pushing for diplomatic solution.

North Korea Sending Russia Thousand Of Workers To Build Shahed Drones: Report
News about North Korea sending Russia additional personnel comes weeks after Ukraine’s spy chief told us it would happen.

Iran Just Used Ballistic Missiles With Cluster Warheads To Strike Israel
Cluster munitions offer Iran a way to try to maximize damage, but indiscriminately, and add to the complexities for defenders.

World Waits As Trump Mulls Direct Military Action Against Iran
The U.S. president has reportedly approved a strike plan on Iran but has yet to make the final decision on moving forward with it.

MQ-28 Ghost Bats Controlled From E-7 Wedgetail In Loyal Wingman Test
MQ-28 drones can provide organic protection and extended sensor capabilities for lumbering support aircraft like the E-7 early warning jet.

Could Israeli C-130s Drop GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator Bunker Busters?
B-2s are the only aircraft that can employ MOPs to get at Iran’s deepest facilities, but C-130s may be a viable option with a similar weapon.

MQ-9B Airborne Early Warning Variant Could Fill Major Aerial Surveillance Gaps
The new airborne early warning MQ-9B from General Atomics and Saab could provide a highly flexible and efficient look-down radar capability over sea and land.

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