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After more than 42 years of service as one of America’s most potent power-projection platforms, the nuclear-powered submarine USS Georgia has returned home from operations for the final time ahead of its retirement.
Ohio Class (SSGN variant)

Prized Ohio Class Guided Missile Submarine USS Georgia Heading Into Retirement (Updated)

By Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jul 29, 2026

The U.S. Marine Corps just received the last of its 359 MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft.
MV-22

USMC Just Took Delivery Of Its Last MV-22 Osprey

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 28, 2026

Shortages of munitions play a factor in the U.S. decision to pause attacks on Iran.
Iran

Uneasy Pause In U.S.-Iran Fighting Holds Amidst Growing Concerns Over Interceptor Stockpiles

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 27, 2026

Aerostar High-Altitude Balloons Being Turned Into Drone Motherships
Drones

Aerostar High-Altitude Balloons Being Turned Into Drone Motherships

By Joseph Trevithick, Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 27, 2026

03 September 2025, China, Peking: Unmanned underwater drones ride along on military transporters at Tiananmen Square in Beijing during a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Photo: Johannes Neudecker/dpa (Photo by Johannes Neudecker/picture alliance via Getty Images)
People's Liberation Army Navy (China)

U.S. Coast Guard Seeking Technology To Hunt And Kill Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 24, 2026

Two EA-37B Compass Call electronic warfare jets arrived at RAF Fairford amid a new buildup of U.S. forces as tensions with Iran mount.
U.S. Air Force

EA-37Bs Arrive At RAF Fairford As Iran Threatens To Attack The UK Air Base

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 23, 2026

The Houthis have attacked Saudi ships in the Red Sea.
Iran

Houthis Now Attacking Saudi Oil Tankers In Red Sea, Major Energy Supply Implications (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 22, 2026

The Navy is looking for a drone-launching mothership for the SOUTHCOM region.
U.S. Navy

Mothership Sought By Navy For Southern Command Operations

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 22, 2026

The Pentagon is seeking $21 billion to replenish the stocks of weapons used during the Iran war.
Iran

Munitions Expenditures In Iran War Take Center Stage At Senate Hearing (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 21, 2026

Anduril's YFQ-44A heads to creech for CCA ACE testing.
Collaborative Combat Aircraft

Fury Loyal Wingman Arrives At Creech AFB For Agile Combat Deployment Trials

By Tyler Rogoway, Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 21, 2026

Bad El Mandeb Strait
Iran

Houthi Blockade On Saudi Red Sea Oil Transits Threatens To Widen War, Strangle Energy Supply (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 20, 2026

Jordan base targeted by Iran.
Iran

Two U.S. Troops Killed In Iranian Barrage On Base In Jordan (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 18, 2026

The U.S. is sending more aircraft to the Middle East amid increasing fighting with Iran.
Iran

U.S.-Iran Fight Heats Up With Mutual Strikes On Infrastructure Targets

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 17, 2026

Saronic, the company that made the first sea drones ever to be used by the U.S. as weapons, announced plans to build a massive new shipyard in Texas
U.S. Navy

Drone Ship Maker Saronic Announces New $3B Shipyard In Texas Capable of Building 850-Foot Vessels

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 17, 2026

South Korea used anti-drone netting in a recent training exercise.
Counter-Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (C-UAS)

South Korea Used Anti-Drone Netting During Recent Logistics Exercise

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 16, 2026

Saudi Arabia has been cleared for a $2 billion deal to buy up to 20,000 APKWS II systems.
Royal Saudi Air Force

Saudis Cleared To Buy A Whopping 20,000 Laser-Guided Rockets

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 16, 2026

First full day of new blockade on Iranian ports erupts into waves of new attacks.
Iran

First Full Day Of Resumed U.S. Blockade On Iranian Ports Erupts In New Attacks (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 15, 2026

Israel is restricting the number of U.S. Air Force refueling tankers at Ben Gurion International Airport.
KC-135

Will USAF Tankers Getting The Boot From Israel’s Biggest Airport Impact Combat Capabilities?

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 14, 2026

A scathing new War Department Inspector General's report found several problems at the General Dynamics munitions plant in Mesquite, Texas.
Artillery

New $500M Artillery Shell Plant Failed To Produce Any 155mm Parts

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 14, 2026

The U.S. used kamikaze drones boats for the first time in combat.
Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs)

Kamikaze Drone Boats Used By U.S. In Combat For The First Time (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 13, 2026

Ukraine says it has attacked nearly 50 ships in the Sea of Azov over the past five days.
Russia

Ukraine Claims Scores Of Russian Ships Struck In Sea Of Azov

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 11, 2026

Ten F-22 Raptors arrived at RAF Fairford on Friday from Ovda Air Base in Israel, where they took part in Operation Epic Fury.
F-22

F-22 Raptors Arrive In England After Deployment To Israel For Iran War

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 10, 2026

Strikes on Iran as exchanges of fire enters third day after breaking ceasefire.
Iran

Renewed Attacks Between U.S. And Iran Stretch Into Third Day (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 9, 2026

Patriot missiles for Ukraine may be licensed built in the future.
MIM-104 Patriot

Ukrainian-Built Patriot Missiles Won’t Be Defending The Country’s Skies Anytime Soon

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 9, 2026

The shaky ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is facing its greatest threat yet.
Iran

Deal To End Hostilities Between U.S. And Iran Faces Most Serious Challenge Yet (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on Jul 8, 2026

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft to refuel in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility June 5, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adriana Jordan-Alcaniz)
Iran

U.S. Strikes Iran In Retaliation For Multiple Attacks On Shipping In Strait Of Hormuz Over Last 24 Hours (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on Jul 8, 2026

Pirate attacks on Gulf of Aden spiking, adding pressure on commercial shipping in the Middle East.
Red Sea

Pirate Attacks Spike Off The Horn Of Africa

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 7, 2026

President Donald Trump announced that he will build a granite helipad on the South Lawn to protect it from the intense exhaust heat and rotor wash of the VH-92A "Marine One" helicopter.
VH-92

VH-92 Patriot Getting Granite White House Helipad Will Finally Allow VH-3D Sea King To Retire

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 7, 2026

Ukraine, short on Patriot interceptors, can't down Russian ballistic missiles.
MIM-104 Patriot

Out Of Patriot Interceptors, Ukraine Can’t Down Any Ballistic Missiles Striking Kyiv

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 6, 2026

Ukraine struck Russia's Saki air base on Crimea again to ratchet up the pressure on Vladimir Putin.
Russia

Hardened Aircraft Shelters At Russian Air Base In Crimea Damaged From Ukrainian Drone Strikes (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 3, 2026

The search is on for a missing crewmember after an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter crashed into the Arabian Sea.
MH-60/AH-60

U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk Goes Down In Arabian Sea (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on Jul 3, 2026

RAF LAKENHEATH drone incursions were done by the Russians according to new report.
Air Forces

Russia “Highly Likely” Behind Drone Incursions Over U.S. Bases In England Report Concludes

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 2, 2026

B-52s departed RAF Fairford after deployment for Iran war.
B-52

B-52 Stratofortress Bombers Leave England After Iran War Deployment

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 2, 2026

A B-21 Raider rejoins with a KC-135 Stratotanker. The B-21 program exemplifies the Department of the Air Force's warfighting-focused acquisition mindset, leveraging digital engineering and modern production to deliver a mature, highly capable system at speed. The B-21's efficiency and flexibility will provide a survivable, unpredictable deterrent force, forming the backbone of America’s future bomber force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Schannuth, image altered for security)
B-21

B-21 Raider Not Appearing In Any America 250 Flyovers, Air Force Confirms

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 1, 2026

The Ticonderoga class guided missile cruiser ex-USS Mobile Bay is set to be sunk during a RIMPAC SINKEX in the coming weeks.
U.S. Navy

Ticonderoga Class Cruiser Set To Be Sunk During RIMPAC Wargames

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jun 30, 2026

Poland has halted the transfer of additonal MiG-29 Fulcrum fighters to Ukraine over claims that Kyiv would not provide Warsaw with drone technology.
MiG-29

MiG-29 Transfer To Ukraine Halted By Poland Over Claimed Drone Snub

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jun 30, 2026

Integration of the AGM-158C offers a huge boost in capability for the B-2, creating a penetrating fleet-killing platform that could be especially valuable in a future high-end fight in the Pacific against China.
B-2

Air Force Discloses B-2 Can Launch Stealth Anti-Ship Missiles In Surprise Announcement

By Joseph Trevithick, Howard Altman

Posted on Jun 30, 2026

A C-2A Greyhound, attached to the “Rawhides” of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40, approaches Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) while making the last ever arrested landing by a Greyhound on a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier in the Atlantic Ocean, June 25, 2026. Nimitz is underway taking part in Fleet Exercise (FLEETEX) 250, a series of structured multilateral training events at-sea, aimed at building cohesiveness, validating tactical procedures, and strengthening the interoperability of participating units—which include warships, aircraft, and crews from the U.S. and 13 partner and allied nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Peter K. McHaddad)
C-2

The C-2 Greyhound Has Made Its Last Landing Aboard A Carrier

By Howard Altman

Updated on Jun 29, 2026

CENTCOM says it struck Iranian targets in retaliation for a ship attack yesterday.
Iran

U.S. Carries Out First Strike On Iran Since Peace Memorandum Signed (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on Jun 27, 2026

C-17 Globemaster III cargo jets are starting to fly to the Caribbean with personnel and supplies for the Venezuelan earthquake relief efforts.
South America

C-17 Cargo Jets Flowing To Caribbean For Venezuela Earthquake Relief Effort

By Howard Altman, Ian Ellis-Jones

Posted on Jun 26, 2026

The IMO paused its plan to evacuate ships from the Persian Gulf after Iran struck a cargo vessel.
Iran

Plan To Move Ships Through Strait Of Hormuz Paused After Iran Strikes Cargo Vessel

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jun 26, 2026

A Boeing 777-F from Qatar Airways Cargo takes off from Barcelona airport in Barcelona, Spain, on January 11, 2024. (Photo by Joan Valls/Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Air

Boeing 777 Pilot’s Take On Extremely Low Pass By Boeing Jet Captured In Viral Video

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jun 25, 2026

The Space Shuttle Endeavour will be the centerpiece of a new museum exhibit opening in the fall in Los Angeles.
Space History

Space Shuttle Endeavour Looks Absolutely Incredible In All Its ‘Full Stack’ Glory

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jun 24, 2026

Oman and the U.N. International Maritime Organization are coalescing a plan to evacuate hundreds of ships from the Persian Gulf.
Iran

Plan To Evacuate Hundreds Of Ships Still Stranded From Strait Of Hormuz Closure Is Coalescing

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jun 24, 2026

The U.S. Navy continues to make use of MQ-1 Predators as test and training assets, eight years after the U.S. Air Force retired the iconic drones.
Q-1

Pocket Fleet Of Unseen MQ-1 Predators Still Flying In Specialized Role

By Joseph Trevithick, Howard Altman

Posted on Jun 24, 2026

NATO and Ukraine are looking to the private sector to develop methods of attacking Russian air bases.
Russia

NATO And Ukraine Turning To Private Sector To Help Crater Russian Airfields

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jun 23, 2026

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MARYLAND - JUNE 22: A Boeing 747-8 jetliner practices touch and go landings on June 22, 2026 in Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. The plane, which was a gift from the government of Qatar, is designated as the new Air Force One and will replace the military-grade 747-2. The Air Force has been working to upgrade the jet so it is ready for presidential transport. (Photo by Andrew Leyden/Getty Images)
Air Force One

Inside The Making Of The New Air Force One

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jun 22, 2026

VC-25B bridge aircraft has been added to the presidential airlift fleet.
Air Force One

New Air Force VC-25B “Bridge” Jet Has Joined The Presidential Airlift Group (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on Jun 19, 2026

New Stryker drone division for the pacific.
Unmanned

Army’s Newest Unit Aims To “Overwhelm” Adversary With Drones In Pacific Fight 

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jun 19, 2026

There are growing signs that President Donald Trump's next trip on an Air Force One jet will be aboard the so-called VC-25B “Bridge” aircraft converted from an ex-Qatari VVIP Boeing 747-8i, not a VC-25A.
Air Force One

No, A VC-25A Air Force One Jet Isn’t Being Retired Just Yet

By Joseph Trevithick, Howard Altman

Posted on Jun 18, 2026

The Navy is finally seeking to dispose of the USS Long Beach, the world's first nuclear-powered surface combatant.
U.S. Navy

Navy Finally Seeking To Dispose Of USS Long Beach, The World’s First Nuclear-Powered Cruiser

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jun 18, 2026

Ukraine, short on Patriot interceptors, can't down Russian ballistic missiles.
MIM-104 Patriot

Pentagon’s Ability To Supply Ukraine With More Patriot Interceptors Questioned By Congress (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on Jun 17, 2026

A plot to use drone to attack the UFC fight in Washington has been disclosed.
Secret Service

Alleged Plot On White House UFC Fight Puts Drone Threat In The Spotlight

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jun 16, 2026

Russian warship fires warning shot at yacht that came near it in English Channel.
Royal Navy

U.K. MoD Investigating Reports Of Russian Warship Firing Warning Shots In English Channel (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick, Howard Altman

Posted on Jun 16, 2026

Fincantieri Marine Group CEO George Moutafis opens up about what went wrong with the troubled Constellation class frigate program.
U.S. Navy

Fincantieri CEO Opens Up About The Constellation Class Frigate Debacle

By Howard Altman

Updated on Jun 16, 2026

The U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports will remain in effect until at least Friday, a source familiar with the process told us.
Iran

U.S. Naval Blockade On Iran Will Remain In Place Until At Least Friday

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jun 15, 2026

A-10C Thunderbolt II close-support jets with kill marking were seen at RAF Lakenheath.
A-10

A-10 Warthogs Arrive In England Festooned With Nose Art And Mission Markings From Epic Fury

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jun 13, 2026

NATO and Russia are building up a presence in the high north.
NATO

Russia Building New Infrastructure For Major Troop Deployments Along NATO’s Northern Flank

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jun 12, 2026

Kharg Island being threatened again by President Trump.
Iran

What It Would Take To Seize Iran’s Kharg Island, According To Top Former Military Leaders

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jun 11, 2026

The latest tit-for-tat strikes between the U.S. and Iran have rattled the already shaky ceasefire.
Iran

Overnight Attacks Rattle U.S.-Iran Ceasefire (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on Jun 10, 2026

Trump says the apache that crashed into the sea of Oman was shot down.
Iran

AH-64 Apache Shot Down By Iran, U.S. Will Retaliate: Trump (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on Jun 9, 2026

An officer with the First Corps Azov offers unique insights into the unit's mid-range drone attack campaign against Russian logistics.
Russia

Inside Ukraine’s AI-Enabled Drone Campaign Targeting Russian Logistics Deep Behind The Lines

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jun 9, 2026

AH-64 went down into the gulf of Oman with drone boat recovering the crew.
Iran

AH-64 Apache Crew Rescued By Drone Boat After Going Down Near Strait Of Hormuz (Updated)

By Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jun 9, 2026

The U.S. Air Force has confirmed that the so-called VC-25B Bridge aircraft is now wearing its new red, white, and blue livery and undergoing final preparations for its official delivery.
Air Force One

VC-25B Air Force One “Bridge” Aircraft Now Wears Trump’s Preferred Red, White, and Blue Paint Job

By Joseph Trevithick, Howard Altman

Posted on Jun 9, 2026