More from Howard Altman (Page 5)

The German Navy frigate Hessen has departed the Red Sea and is headed home.

German Frigate That Fought Off Houthi Drones Heads Home After 58 Days

By Howard Altman
Posted on Apr 22, 2024
Ukraine has claimed that it shot down a Russian Tu-22M3 Backfire-C bomber that crashed today in the Stavropol region in southern Russia. If that’s the case, it would be an unprecedented event, with Ukraine never having previously destroyed a Tu-22M3 — or any other Russian long-range bomber — in the air.

Russian Tu-22M3 Backfire Shot Down With S-200 Missile: Ukraine’s Spy Chief

By Thomas Newdick, Howard Altman
Posted on Apr 19, 2024
The Air Force says a funding issue may cause a significant delay in its secretive Mayhem hypersonic strike-recon aircraft program and that the overall "operational pull" behind the effort is uncertain.

Future Of Mayhem Hypersonic Strike-Recon Aircraft Program Murky

By Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Feb 17, 2024
German frigate Hessen has departed the Red Sea and is returning home.

European Red Sea Naval Task Force Set To Launch Monday

By Howard Altman
Posted on Feb 17, 2024
F-15EX flying

“I Would Love To Have More F-15EXs,” Air Guard Boss Says

By Tyler Rogoway, Howard Altman
Posted on Feb 14, 2024
Elephant walk with USAF aircraft

Air Force’s Big Restructuring Includes New Commands, New Deployment Plans

By Howard Altman
Posted on Feb 13, 2024
The Air Force is set to announce a major restructuring to contend with China.

Air Force To Totally Revamp Its Structure To Compete With China (Updated)

By Howard Altman
Posted on Feb 10, 2024
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky named Col.-Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as the new commander of the Armed Forces

Ukraine Situation Report: Zelensky Picks New Top Commander

By Howard Altman
Posted on Feb 9, 2024
Hacked documents claim Russia paid far more than previously known for Iranian Shahed-136 drones.

What Does A Shahed-136 Really Cost?

By Howard Altman
Posted on Feb 8, 2024
A top Iranian-backed militia leader was killed in a US. drone strike, likely using an RX9 "Flying Ginsu" missile.

Bladed Hellfire Missile Likely Killed Top Iran-Backed Militia Leader In Baghdad

By Howard Altman
Posted on Feb 8, 2024
CMV-22Bs land on a carrier

CMV-22B Osprey “Not Operationally Suitable” According To Test Report

By Howard Altman
Posted on Feb 6, 2024
Iranian backed militants executed a drone attack on a US base in Eastern Syria.

Iranian-Backed Militia Claims New Attack On U.S. Base In Syria

By Howard Altman
Posted on Feb 5, 2024
The U.S. is working to determine how much damage attacks on Iranian-backed militias in Iraq and Syria caused.

Everything We Know About The Aftermath Of Last Night’s Airstrikes

By Howard Altman
Posted on Feb 3, 2024
B-1b strikes Iranian backed targets

Over 85 Targets Hit In U.S. Retaliation Strikes Against Iranian Proxies, IRGC (Updated)

By Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Feb 2, 2024
As they await looming retaliation strikes from the U.S., Iranian proxies have scattered.

Iranian Proxies Scatter Ahead Of Looming U.S. Retaliation Strikes

By Howard Altman
Posted on Feb 2, 2024
The Ukrainian Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) sunk the Russian missile cruiser Ivanovets with sea drones.

Ukraine Sinks Russian Navy Missile Corvette In Drone Boat Attack

By Howard Altman
Posted on Feb 1, 2024
Phalanx CIWS

Phalanx CIWS Downs Houthi Missile Dangerously Close To Destroyer: Report

By Howard Altman
Posted on Feb 1, 2024
Houthi SAM struck in Yemen.

U.S. Carries Out First Preemptive Strike On Houthi SAM

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 31, 2024
Ground Launched SDB scale model

Ukraine Situation Report: Ground Launched Small Diameter Bomb’s Arrival Finally Imminent

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 31, 2024
Khataib Hezbollah says it is pausing attacks on U.S. troops in the region.

Iranian-Backed Militia Group Wants A Timeout As U.S. Retaliation Looms

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 30, 2024
Soldiers will soon start testing the M10 Booker Combat Vehicle.

How The Army’s New M10 Booker Light Tank Will Actually Be Used

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 30, 2024
The al-Shaddadi base in Syria was attacked by rockets Monday.

Another U.S. Outpost Attacked, Biden Admin Mulls Strike Options

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 29, 2024
Three U.S. troops were killed and more than two dozen injured by an Iranian-backed militia drone strike on Tower 22.

Drone Attack In Jordan Kills Three American Troops (Updated)

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 28, 2024
USSOCOM is looking for companies that can provide AESA radars for its C-130 fleet.

AESA Radars For AC-130J, MC-130J Sought By SOCOM

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway
Posted on Jan 27, 2024
Watchdog says national security may be imperiled by the Pentagon's approach to UFOs.

Watchdog Says Pentagon’s UAP Response May Pose Threat To National Security

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 26, 2024
Ukraine is facing a major shortage of artillery ammunition.

Ukraine Situation Report: Artillery Ammo Crisis Giving Russia Major Advantage

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 25, 2024
The Army's Reagan Test Site support operations were among many affected by wild waves that swamped Roi-Namur Island in the Kwajalein Atoll on Jan. 20.

Reagan Test Site Damage From Massive Waves Seen In Imagery

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 24, 2024
B-21's first flight

B-21 Raider Now In Production Just Two Months After First Flight

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 23, 2024
Reported long-range Ukrainian drone strikes against St. Petersburg, Russia, raise questions about Moscow's ability to provide air defenses for its cities.

Ukraine Situation Report: Russia May Have To Move Air Defenses To Cover Cities

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 23, 2024
Houthi Strikes by Typhoon fighters.

New Airstrikes Target Houthi Forces In Yemen (Updated)

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 22, 2024
The Bradley's gunner talks about learning lessons from video games to take out a Russian tank.

Video Games Helped Ukrainian Bradley Gunner Win Duel With Russian T-90M Tank

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 21, 2024
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have agreed to create joint defensive fortifications along the borders with Russia and Belarus.

Baltics To Build Joint Fortifications Along Russian, Belarus Borders

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 19, 2024
Super Hornets from the aircraft carrier Dwight David Eisenhower struck Houthi missile installations today.

Red Sea Ship Attacks Continue After Super Hornets Strike Missiles

By Howard Altman
Updated on Jan 19, 2024
New video shows a Ukrainian Bradley Fighting Vehicle mauling a Russian T-90M Breakout tank.

Armor Experts Breakdown Video Of Ukrainian M2 Bradley Mauling Russian T-90M Tank

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 18, 2024
Germany's Bundestag voted down a proposal to send Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine.

Germany Votes Down Taurus Cruise Missiles For Ukraine

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 18, 2024
Red Sea

New Strike On Houthi Missiles In Yemen Launched By U.S.

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway
Posted on Jan 18, 2024
Flight testing of the B-21 Raider at Edwards Air Force Base in California is now underway.

B-21 Raider Flight Testing Now Underway

By Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Jan 17, 2024
Iran used its new Kheiber Shekan medium range ballistic missile for the first time during a strike in Syria on Monday.

Iran Executed Its Farthest Ballistic Missile Strike Ever With New Weapon

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 16, 2024
US Central Command has released pictures and information about missile parts and other materiel bound for Iranian-backed Houthi militants that it recently seized.

Yemen-Bound Missile Parts, Sensor Systems Seized In SEAL Raid

By Joseph Trevithick, Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 16, 2024
The U.S. struck four Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles being prepared for launch Tuesday.

First Preemptive Strikes Against Houthi Missiles Preparing To Fire Launched By U.S.

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 16, 2024
North Korea's advanced drones get inspected by Kim as a launch of a solid fuel IRBM occurs

North Korea’s Most Advanced Drones Reemerge, Solid Fuel IRBM Tested

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway
Posted on Jan 16, 2024
U.S. and coalition facilities in Irbil, Iraq, have reportedly come under fire from Iranian ballistic missiles.

Iranian Ballistic Missiles Strike Facilities In Iraq

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 15, 2024
The M/V Gibraltar Eagle was hit by a Houthi anti-ship ballistic missile.

Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile Hits U.S.-Owned Container Ship In Gulf Of Aden

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 15, 2024
Ukraine claims its air defense shot down an A-50 Mainstay airborne early warning and control jet.

Claims Swirl Around Possible Shoot Down Of Russian A-50 Radar Jet (Updated)

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway
Posted on Jan 15, 2024
A U.S. fighter shot down a Houthi anti-ship cruise missile heading to the USS Laboon.

American Fighter Downs Houthi Missile Heading Toward USS Laboon

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 15, 2024
Houthis Threaten Reprisal Attacks On U.S. Bases In The Region

Houthis Threaten Reprisal Attacks On U.S. Bases In The Region

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 13, 2024
The U.S. struck a Houthi radar in Yemen early Saturday morning local time.

Navy Strikes Houthi Radar Site With Tomahawk Cruise Missile

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 13, 2024
There are several reviews underway about the notification process surrounding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization and transfer of authority.

Glaring Questions Remain Over Defense Secretary Austin’s Transfer Of Authority

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 12, 2024
Super Hornet Yemen

Red Sea Dangerous As Ever After Strikes, Shipping Industry Warns (Updated)

By Howard Altman, Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway
Posted on Jan 12, 2024
US, UK and allies strike Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Allies Strike Back Against Houthis In Yemen (Updated)

By Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway
Posted on Jan 12, 2024
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower sails in the CENTCOM AOR

Retaliation Strikes On Houthis May Be Imminent (Updated)

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 11, 2024
USS Columbia's X-shaped aft section seen on the move.

First Look At Columbia Missile Submarine’s X-Shaped Stern

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 10, 2024
The Defense Secretary has a limited role in the nuclear weapons chain of command.

Does The President Need The Defense Secretary To Launch A Nuclear Strike?

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 10, 2024
Chinese satellite launch rattlesTaiwan.

Chinese Rocket Launch Rattles Taiwan

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 9, 2024
There are several reasons why the Saudis and other Arab nations won't join Operation Prosperity Guardian.

Retired Saudi Admiral On Why Arabs Won’t Join Red Sea Task Force

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 9, 2024
Ukrainian sappers disarm the warhead of a Kinzhal missile shot down over Kyiv Jan. 2

Ukraine Situation Report: Downed Kinzhal Warhead Recovered In Kyiv

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 6, 2024
Houthis unleashed a drone boat in an attempted attack on Red Sea shipping.

Drone Boat Used In Attempted Red Sea Attack

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 5, 2024
U.S. drone strike kills top Iranian-aligned militia leader in Baghdad

U.S. Drone Strike Kills Iranian-Aligned Militia Leader In Baghdad

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 4, 2024
Ukraine is facing a major shortage of artillery ammunition.

Ukraine Situation Report: U.S. Aid Funds Have Run Out

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 4, 2024
A dozen nations have issued a warning to the Houthis to stop attacking Red Sea shipping.

Joint Warning To Houthis: Cease Attacks Or Face Consequences

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 3, 2024
A French-owned, Malta-flagged container ship was targeted by Houthi missiles Tuesday.

Houthi Missiles Target French-Owned Container Ship In Red Sea (Updated)

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 3, 2024
Ukraine's SBU says it now has a Sea Baby drone that can fire rockets.

Ukraine’s Drone Boats Are Now Firing Rockets At Russian Ships

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 2, 2024
Operation Prosperity Guardian now has more than 20 member nations.

Red Sea Task Force Grows, How It Actually Will Work Remains Unclear

By Howard Altman
Posted on Dec 22, 2023
Every day, hundreds of ships transit the Red Sea with Ambrey armed security teams.

Inside The Private Security Forces Protecting Red Sea Shipping

By Howard Altman
Posted on Dec 21, 2023