More from Howard Altman (Page 2)

Updated on May 5, 2025

Lt. Gen. Kyrylo Budanov told us that Ukraine used drone-boat AIM-9 missiles to down two Russian SU-30 Flankers over the Black Sea.

Air

Two Russian Su-30 Flankers Downed By AIM-9s Fired From Drone Boats: Ukrainian Intel Boss Two Russian Su-30 Flankers Downed By AIM-9s Fired From Drone Boats: Ukrainian Intel Boss

Posted on May 4, 2025

The Marines are investigating the use of the REGENT Viceroy sea glider to deliver troops, cargo and perform other functions in contested areas.

Seaglider Aims To Deliver Small Groups Of Marines Low Over The Waves Seaglider Aims To Deliver Small Groups Of Marines Low Over The Waves

Posted on May 3, 2025

Armies

Army Captain Slams New XM7 Rifle As “Unfit,” Sig Sauer Says Otherwise (Updated) Army Captain Slams New XM7 Rifle As “Unfit,” Sig Sauer Says Otherwise (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick, Howard Altman

Posted on May 2, 2025

F-16 Fighting Falcons sit in the boneyard at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. on Jul. 30, 2010. The 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group is converting F-16s into usable manned or drone targets allowing Air Force to train and test new weapons platforms in the process. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Desiree N. Palacios)

Air

F-16s Pulled From U.S. Boneyard Are Being Delivered To Ukraine For Spare Parts F-16s Pulled From U.S. Boneyard Are Being Delivered To Ukraine For Spare Parts

By Thomas Newdick, Howard Altman

Posted on May 1, 2025

India and Pakistan are inching toward a conflict in the wake of a deadly terror attack in Kashmir.

Air

India-Pakistan Tensions On Verge Of Erupting After Deadly Terror Attack India-Pakistan Tensions On Verge Of Erupting After Deadly Terror Attack

Posted on Apr 24, 2025

Conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East have put a huge strain on global TNT and propellant supplies.

Ukraine Situation Report: U.S. Peace Plan Stumbles After Tumultuous Day Ukraine Situation Report: U.S. Peace Plan Stumbles After Tumultuous Day

Posted on Apr 23, 2025

An AFRICOM airstrike on a boat smuggling advanced arms to al-Shabaab highlights the new authorities given to commanders.

Africa

Rapid Strike On Smuggling Ship Off Africa Highlights Increased Authorities Given To Commanders Rapid Strike On Smuggling Ship Off Africa Highlights Increased Authorities Given To Commanders

Posted on Apr 22, 2025

Air

China Deploys J-10 Fighters To Egypt China Deploys J-10 Fighters To Egypt

Updated on Apr 21, 2025

U.S. Soldiers from the 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, 1/163rd Combined Arms Battalion, , make an M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicles operationally ready in northeast Syria on Feb. 1, 2022. The BFVs provide increased force protection for Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve and their partner forces as they continue to ensure the enduring defeat of Daesh. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. William Gore)

U.S. Troop Drawdown In Syria Officially Announced By Pentagon U.S. Troop Drawdown In Syria Officially Announced By Pentagon

Posted on Apr 18, 2025

Post strike image of US attack on Houthi fuel port.

Air

Destruction From U.S. Attack On Houthi Port Shown In Satellite Imagery Destruction From U.S. Attack On Houthi Port Shown In Satellite Imagery

Posted on Apr 18, 2025

A Russian mechanized assault in Zaporizhzhia oblast might be the vanguard of a new front.

Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Launches New Southern Assault Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Launches New Southern Assault

Posted on Apr 17, 2025

U.S. Air Force B-2 stealth bombers have not dropped any GBU-57/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bunker buster bombs on Yemen's Houthis since the Trump administration launched a renewed aerial campaign against them, two U.S. officials have told TWZ.

Air

B-2s Have Not Dropped Massive Ordnance Penetrators On Yemen During Diego Garcia Missions: Officials B-2s Have Not Dropped Massive Ordnance Penetrators On Yemen During Diego Garcia Missions: Officials

By Joseph Trevithick, Howard Altman

Updated on Apr 17, 2025

The U.S. will reduce by half its 2,000-troop presence in Syria.

Armies

U.S. Cutting Forces In Syria By Half, Possible Ripple Effects In Region U.S. Cutting Forces In Syria By Half, Possible Ripple Effects In Region

Posted on Apr 16, 2025

Air

FAA Testing Drone Detection Systems In New Jersey FAA Testing Drone Detection Systems In New Jersey

Updated on Apr 16, 2025

Australia is pushing back on a report that Russia asked to base its long-range bombers at an Indonesian airbase.

Air

Australia Casts Doubt On Russia Basing Bombers At Indonesian Air Base Australia Casts Doubt On Russia Basing Bombers At Indonesian Air Base

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Apr 15, 2025

Russia has made few gains in its new offensive in Ukraine.

New Russian Offensive Has Gained Little Ground So Far New Russian Offensive Has Gained Little Ground So Far

Posted on Apr 14, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump derided Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's offer to buy 10 Patriot air defense systems.

Trump Derides Zelensky’s Request To Buy $15B Worth Of Patriot Air Defense Systems Trump Derides Zelensky’s Request To Buy $15B Worth Of Patriot Air Defense Systems

Posted on Apr 14, 2025

President Donald Trump wants to purchase foreign-made ships to help close the vessel gap with China.

Navies

Trump Considering Buying Foreign Ships To Make Up Gap With China Trump Considering Buying Foreign Ships To Make Up Gap With China

Posted on Apr 11, 2025

When the U.S. wanted to shift a Patriot battery from the Pacific to the Middle East, it took 73 C-17 flights to do so, highlighting sustainment concerns.

Air

It Took 73 C-17 Loads To Move Patriot Battalion From Pacific To Middle East It Took 73 C-17 Loads To Move Patriot Battalion From Pacific To Middle East

Posted on Apr 10, 2025

Air

B-2 Stealth Bombers Deployed To Diego Garcia Have Been Striking Targets In Yemen B-2 Stealth Bombers Deployed To Diego Garcia Have Been Striking Targets In Yemen

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Apr 4, 2025

Ukraine is testing uncrewed ground vehicles (UGV) with fiber optic cables.

Armies

Unmanned Ground Vehicles Controlled Via Fiber Optic Cables Being Tested By Ukraine Unmanned Ground Vehicles Controlled Via Fiber Optic Cables Being Tested By Ukraine

Posted on Apr 4, 2025

A top U.S. general testified before Congress that Greenland is hugely important to U.S. national security because it is a key landmass for tracking Russian nuclear submarines.

Greenland “Absolutely Critical” For Hunting Russian Submarines: Top U.S. General In Europe Greenland “Absolutely Critical” For Hunting Russian Submarines: Top U.S. General In Europe

Posted on Apr 3, 2025

Officials in the Russian border city of Shebekino have installed netting on buildings to protect against Ukrainian drone attacks.

Air

Anti-Drone Nets Now Being Used To Protect Buildings In Russia Anti-Drone Nets Now Being Used To Protect Buildings In Russia

Posted on Apr 3, 2025

Israel cratered the T4 air base in Syria to keep Turkey from using it.

Air

Israel Craters Runway To Keep Turkey From Taking Over Syrian Airfield Israel Craters Runway To Keep Turkey From Taking Over Syrian Airfield

Posted on Apr 3, 2025

U.S. Soldiers from the 716th Military Police Company, 89th Military Police Brigade, assigned to Joint Task Force - Southern Border, patrol along the southern border near San Diego, California, on March 23, 2025. On March 20, 2025, the Secretary of Defense authorized enhanced detection and monitoring support to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), enabling service members to conduct patrolling on foot or using military tactical vehicles to report suspected illegal activity to CBP. Under the direction of U.S. Northern Command, JTF-SB aligns efforts to seal the southern border and repel illegal activity and is responsible for full-scale, agile, and multi-domain operations. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Malik Waddy-Fiffee)

Air

OK To Shoot Down Cartel Drones Flying Over Border Sought By NORTHCOM Boss OK To Shoot Down Cartel Drones Flying Over Border Sought By NORTHCOM Boss

Posted on Apr 2, 2025

KURAHOVE, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 19: Ukrainian servicemen of the 33rd brigade operate a Leopard battle tank in the direction of Kurahove, Ukraine as Russia-Ukraine war continues on December 19, 2024. (Photo by Wolfgang Schwan/Anadolu via Getty Images)

New Russian Offensive In Ukraine Looms New Russian Offensive In Ukraine Looms

Posted on Apr 1, 2025

Retired Marine Col. Charles Del Pizzo told a South Carolina newspaper his version of events that led to his F-35B crashing nearly 12 minutes after he ejected.

Air

Sacked Marine Pilot Whose F-35B Flew Without Him After Ejecting Gives His Side Of The Story Sacked Marine Pilot Whose F-35B Flew Without Him After Ejecting Gives His Side Of The Story

Posted on Mar 31, 2025

Tensions between Israel and Turkey around mounting over air bases in Syria.

Air

Israel-Turkey Tensions Mounting Over Air Bases In Syria Israel-Turkey Tensions Mounting Over Air Bases In Syria

Posted on Mar 28, 2025

The use of Signal to communicate details about a looming airstrike against the Houthis raised questions about why officials didn't use goverment systems.

Signal For Secure Comms: Convenience Over Security Without The Record-Keeping Signal For Secure Comms: Convenience Over Security Without The Record-Keeping

Posted on Mar 28, 2025

Iran showed off its latest underground missile city.

Iran Shows Off Underground ‘Missile City’ Iran Shows Off Underground ‘Missile City’

Posted on Mar 25, 2025

A significant force of B-2 Spirit stealth bombers looks to be currently wending its way to the Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia.

Air

Signs U.S. Massing B-2 Spirit Bombers In Diego Garcia (Updated) Signs U.S. Massing B-2 Spirit Bombers In Diego Garcia (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick, Howard Altman

Posted on Mar 25, 2025

Ukraine claims it destroyed two Ka-52 Hockum attack helicopters and two Mi-8 Hip transport helicopters in a missile attack in Belgorod.

Air

Ukraine Launched HIMARS Attack On Russian Helicopters In Belgorod Ukraine Launched HIMARS Attack On Russian Helicopters In Belgorod

Posted on Mar 24, 2025

Ammo dump destroyed in Russia at Engles Air Base.

Air

Russian Bomber Base Suffered Major Damage To Munitions Area In Ukrainian Drone Attack Russian Bomber Base Suffered Major Damage To Munitions Area In Ukrainian Drone Attack

Posted on Mar 21, 2025

Air

F-35s From Hill AFB Arrive In England F-35s From Hill AFB Arrive In England

Updated on Mar 20, 2025

The European Union has created a new initiative to increase defense spending and boost local arms production.

New European Union Plan To Boost Local Arms Production Would Freeze U.S. Out Of Billions New European Union Plan To Boost Local Arms Production Would Freeze U.S. Out Of Billions

Updated on Mar 20, 2025

Ukraine's Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) used drone boats to launch FPV drones against Russian radar systems in Crimea.

Air

Ukraine Launches FPV Drone Attack On Russia’s Air Defenses In Crimea Ukraine Launches FPV Drone Attack On Russia’s Air Defenses In Crimea

Posted on Mar 19, 2025

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin reached a tentative agreement on a 30-day limited ceasefire.

Putin-Trump Limited Ceasefire Deal Reached, Ukraine Now Has To Agree Putin-Trump Limited Ceasefire Deal Reached, Ukraine Now Has To Agree

Posted on Mar 19, 2025

250316-N-WO287-1011 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (March 15, 2025) Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1, a part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTSCG), conducts flight operations from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Official U.S Navy Photo)

U.S. Air Campaign Against Houthis Continues Into Third Day U.S. Air Campaign Against Houthis Continues Into Third Day

Posted on Mar 17, 2025

The Kursk city of Sudzha is on the verge of being recaptured by Russia.

Ukraine On Verge Of Losing Key City In Russia’s Kursk Region Ukraine On Verge Of Losing Key City In Russia’s Kursk Region

Posted on Mar 12, 2025

SOCOM wants Green Berets to have FPV drones to operate in caves.

Air

Green Berets Looking For FPV Drones To Help Them Clear Hostile Cave Complexes Green Berets Looking For FPV Drones To Help Them Clear Hostile Cave Complexes

Posted on Mar 12, 2025

The U.S. and Ukraine have reached an agreement to institute a ceasefire to pause the fighting.

U.S.-Ukraine Reach Agreement On Terms For Total Ceasefire With Russia U.S.-Ukraine Reach Agreement On Terms For Total Ceasefire With Russia

Posted on Mar 11, 2025

Russia's airbase is Syria has been flooded with people trying to escape violence between warring factions.

Air

Russia’s Air Base In Syria Has Become Refuge From Fierce Sectarian Violence Russia’s Air Base In Syria Has Become Refuge From Fierce Sectarian Violence

Updated on Mar 10, 2025

One of 10 oil tankers enrolled in a U.S. program to provide fuel to troops was set ablaze after a cargo ship collided into in the North Sea.

Tanker That Exploded In North Sea Collision One Of 10 In U.S. Fuel Delivery Program Tanker That Exploded In North Sea Collision One Of 10 In U.S. Fuel Delivery Program

Posted on Mar 10, 2025

Ukraine is feeling the affects of a U.S. pause in providing intelligence products and weapons.

Ukraine Feeling Impact Of U.S. Arms, Intel Pause Ukraine Feeling Impact Of U.S. Arms, Intel Pause

Posted on Mar 7, 2025

NATO is learning lessons from the war in Ukraine.

NATO Operations Chief’s Five Lessons Learned From War In Ukraine NATO Operations Chief’s Five Lessons Learned From War In Ukraine

Posted on Mar 6, 2025

The U.S. does not know how many weapons the Houthis posses, but praise their innovative abilities.

Houthi Weapons Arsenal Remains A Mystery To The U.S. Houthi Weapons Arsenal Remains A Mystery To The U.S.

Posted on Mar 6, 2025

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), has revealed that its jet-powered MQ-20 Avenger drone, equipped with U.S. government-provided autonomy software, took part in a recent Orange Flag test exercise. This is the latest milestone for the Avenger, which has been heavily involved in the testing of different artificial intelligence-driven autonomy systems for several years now.

Air

MQ-20 Avenger Tests ‘Hivemind’ AI In Orange Flag Exercise MQ-20 Avenger Tests ‘Hivemind’ AI In Orange Flag Exercise

By Thomas Newdick, Howard Altman

Posted on Mar 5, 2025

The Air Force will inspect all 89 of its KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling jets after cracks were found on two set for delivery to the Military Delivery Center.

Air

Cracks In KC-46 Tankers Halt All Deliveries Cracks In KC-46 Tankers Halt All Deliveries

Updated on Mar 1, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 28: U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meet in the Oval Office at the White House on February 28, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump and Zelensky are meeting today to negotiate a preliminary agreement on sharing Ukraine’s mineral resources that Trump says will allow America to recoup aid provided to Kyiv while supporting Ukraine’s economy. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Washington-Kyiv Relations Implode Spectacularly (Updated) Washington-Kyiv Relations Implode Spectacularly (Updated)

Posted on Feb 28, 2025

The Army tested a new unit, called a Multi Purpose Company, to find and engage with the enemy.

Air

New Scout Unit That Heavily Leverages Drones, Electronic Warfare Tested By U.S. Army New Scout Unit That Heavily Leverages Drones, Electronic Warfare Tested By U.S. Army

Posted on Feb 27, 2025

Iron Dome

Trump’s Missile Defense Initiative’s Name Changed From Iron Dome To Golden Dome Trump’s Missile Defense Initiative’s Name Changed From Iron Dome To Golden Dome

Posted on Feb 25, 2025

CHASIV YAR, UKRAINE - JANUARY 27: Ukrainian soldiers of 43rd Brigade are seen working on a Soviet era Pion self propelled howitzer in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine on January 27, 2025. (Photo by Wolfgang Schwan/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Third Anniversary Of Ukraine War Markedly Different Than Previous Years Third Anniversary Of Ukraine War Markedly Different Than Previous Years

Posted on Feb 25, 2025

The US. and Ukraine are close to signing a deal over mineral rights.

U.S.-Ukrainian Mineral Deal Getting Close To Fruition U.S.-Ukrainian Mineral Deal Getting Close To Fruition

Posted on Feb 22, 2025

The Marines have been sent to Finland to help protect undersea cables.

Air

Drone-Equipped U.S. Marines Now Helping Protect Baltic Sea Submarine Cables Drone-Equipped U.S. Marines Now Helping Protect Baltic Sea Submarine Cables

Updated on Feb 21, 2025

The Army is testing its new M10 Booker under harsh Arctic conditions at Fort Greely in Alaska.

M10 Booker Undergoing Cold Weather Trials In Alaska M10 Booker Undergoing Cold Weather Trials In Alaska

Posted on Feb 20, 2025

War Of Words Erupts Between Trump And Zelensky War Of Words Erupts Between Trump And Zelensky

Posted on Feb 19, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky decried peace talks without Ukrainian representation but U.S. President Donald Trump said he could have entered negotiations earlier.

Zelensky Decries Peace Talks Without Ukraine, Trump Says He Had His Shot For Years Zelensky Decries Peace Talks Without Ukraine, Trump Says He Had His Shot For Years

Posted on Feb 18, 2025

European nations are debating whether to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine as part of any deal to end the war.

Europe Debates Sending Troops To Ukraine Europe Debates Sending Troops To Ukraine

Updated on Feb 17, 2025

Top Ukrainian nuclear experts are concerned that the drone strike on the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant radiation shield could have lasting affects.

Hole Blasted By Drone In Chernobyl’s Radiation Shield: What We Know Hole Blasted By Drone In Chernobyl’s Radiation Shield: What We Know

Posted on Feb 14, 2025

The general in charge of coordinating U.S. counter-drone efforts said incursions over military installations may have been surveillance flights.

Air

Drones Over U.S. Bases May Be Threatening Spy Flights: NORTHCOM Commander Drones Over U.S. Bases May Be Threatening Spy Flights: NORTHCOM Commander

Posted on Feb 13, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump announced today Russian President Vladimir Putin would begin peace negotiations "immediately."

Trump Admin Makes Major Moves For Negotiated End Of Ukraine War Trump Admin Makes Major Moves For Negotiated End Of Ukraine War

Posted on Feb 13, 2025

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth utilized a Silver Bullet Command and Control module on his first overseas trip.

Air

C-17’s ‘Silver Bullet’ Airstream Trailer Pod Used By Secretary Of Defense Hegseth On First Overseas Trip C-17’s ‘Silver Bullet’ Airstream Trailer Pod Used By Secretary Of Defense Hegseth On First Overseas Trip

Posted on Feb 12, 2025

Syrian forces prevented a large heavily armed Russian convoy from entering the port of Tartus.

Russian Military Convoy Blocked From Entering Port Of Tartus In Syria Russian Military Convoy Blocked From Entering Port Of Tartus In Syria