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A video has emerged showing a disastrous Russian assault on the Avdiivka front, which took place at the weekend, reportedly leaving 20 of the Kremlin’s armored vehicles destroyed. While we have seen other large-scale Russian armored assaults, various accounts suggest this might be the biggest of its kind of the conflict so far, spearheaded by a column of 48 Russian armored vehicles.

Ukraine Situation Report: Russian Armor Massacre At Avdiivka Ukraine Situation Report: Russian Armor Massacre At Avdiivka

By Thomas Newdick

Apr 1 5:34 PM EDT

India’s homegrown Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) has had a tortuous development path, but investment in the program is starting to show dividends, with the first flight of the Tejas Mk 1A, a much-improved version of the jet. The Tejas Mk 1A is set to be built in considerably greater numbers than the initial Mk 1 version and, more importantly, brings a host of advanced new features.

Much Is Riding On India’s Upgraded Tejas Light Fighter After Its First Flight Much Is Riding On India’s Upgraded Tejas Light Fighter After Its First Flight

By Thomas Newdick

Mar 28 2:54 PM EDT

Danish Air Force F-16 takes off in Monte Real Air Force Base during Real Thaw 2018 exercise on February 06, 2018 in Monte Real, Portugal. Real Thaw 2018 (RT18) is a Portuguese Air Force led live-fly exercise to evaluate and certify their operational capability being conducted at Monte Real Air Force from January 29 to February 09. The tenth edition of RT18 features 35 aircraft and 1500 personnel from the Portuguese Air Force, Army and Navy and military forces from Denmark, France, Netherlands, Spain, the United States of America and NATO.

F-16 Looks Like The Endgame To Argentina’s Epic Fighter Saga F-16 Looks Like The Endgame To Argentina’s Epic Fighter Saga

By Thomas Newdick

Mar 27 1:41 PM EDT

Greece Plans To Sell F-16s, Mirages To Rationalize Its Fighter Inventory Greece Plans To Sell F-16s, Mirages To Rationalize Its Fighter Inventory

By Thomas Newdick

Mar 26 6:18 PM EDT

Japan Wants T-7 Red Hawk As Its Next Trainer: Report

Japan Wants T-7 Red Hawk As Its Next Trainer: Report Japan Wants T-7 Red Hawk As Its Next Trainer: Report

By Thomas Newdick

Mar 26 12:58 PM EDT

Ukrainian attack on Crimea Sevastopol landing ship Black Sea Fleet

Ukraine Situation Report: Claims Swirl Around Strikes On Landing Ships In Crimea Ukraine Situation Report: Claims Swirl Around Strikes On Landing Ships In Crimea

By Thomas Newdick

Mar 25 3:51 PM EDT

Emergency services vehicles are seen outside the burning Crocus City Hall concert hall following the shooting incident in Krasnogorsk, outside Moscow, on March 22, 2024. Gunmen opened fire at a concert hall in a Moscow suburb on March 22, 2024 leaving dead and wounded before a major fire spread through the building, Moscow's mayor and Russian news agencies reported.

Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv Denies Any Involvement In Terror Attack Near Moscow Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv Denies Any Involvement In Terror Attack Near Moscow

By Thomas Newdick

Mar 22 7:22 PM EDT

Ukraine's biggest dam was struck.

Russia’s Reprisal Attack On Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure Was The Biggest Yet Russia’s Reprisal Attack On Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure Was The Biggest Yet

By Thomas Newdick

Mar 22 3:55 PM EDT

China's new Z-21 heavy attack helicopter

China’s New Heavy Attack Helicopter Spotted For The First Time (Updated) China’s New Heavy Attack Helicopter Spotted For The First Time (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick

Mar 21 6:54 PM EDT

Drones that can fly to their targets low to the ground and while being jammed would be a big help to Ukraine.

Automated Terminal Attack Capability Appears To Be Making Its Way Into Ukraine’s FPV Drones Automated Terminal Attack Capability Appears To Be Making Its Way Into Ukraine’s FPV Drones

By Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway

Mar 21 3:24 PM EDT

A German Mk 88A Super Lynx helicopter piloted by German military service members flies over the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) while participating in exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2020 in the Baltic Sea, June 8, 2020. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, marking the 49th year of one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations.

German Navy Helicopter Destroys Houthi Drone Boat German Navy Helicopter Destroys Houthi Drone Boat

By Thomas Newdick

Mar 21 1:59 PM EDT

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II sits on the flightline at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 3, 2023. The A-10 is assigned to the A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team, which is one of four single-ship demonstration teams within Air Combat Command, who travel across the United States, as well as internationally, to highlight the combat capabilities of the A-10 and the U.S. Air Force.

A-10 Demo Team Announces Its Final Year As The Warthog’s End Draws Near A-10 Demo Team Announces Its Final Year As The Warthog’s End Draws Near

By Thomas Newdick

Mar 20 8:17 PM EDT

KF-21 Refueling for the first time from a tanker

South Korea’s KF-21 Next Generation Fighter Begins Tanker Trials South Korea’s KF-21 Next Generation Fighter Begins Tanker Trials

By Thomas Newdick

Mar 19 4:06 PM EDT

Russia now wants a 'buffer zone' between it and Ukraine.

Ukraine Situation Report: Putin Now Talking About Creating A “Buffer Zone” Ukraine Situation Report: Putin Now Talking About Creating A “Buffer Zone”

By Thomas Newdick

Mar 18 4:15 PM EDT

The Netherlands will buy four new conventionally powered submarines from France, to replace its Cold War-era Walrus class and to contribute to a new-look defense posture in which long-range conventional strike capabilities are given new importance.

Dutch Choose French Design For New Tomahawk-Armed Submarines Dutch Choose French Design For New Tomahawk-Armed Submarines

By Thomas Newdick

Mar 15 4:42 PM EDT

Mig-29s are now flying with French hammer guided bombs in Ukraine.

Ukraine’s MiG-29s Are Now Carrying French ‘Hammer’ Rocket-Assisted Bombs Ukraine’s MiG-29s Are Now Carrying French ‘Hammer’ Rocket-Assisted Bombs

By Thomas Newdick

Mar 15 2:19 PM EDT

Anduril Industries, the company responsible for the popular ALTIUS series of drones, has undertaken a first live-fire test of its ALTIUS-700M loitering munition.

Our First Look At The ALTIUS-700M Loitering Munition Obliterating A Target Our First Look At The ALTIUS-700M Loitering Munition Obliterating A Target

By Thomas Newdick

Mar 14 3:34 PM EDT

F-35Bs are armed on a flight line

F-35 Cleared For Full-Rate Production 17 Years After Its First Flight F-35 Cleared For Full-Rate Production 17 Years After Its First Flight

By Thomas Newdick

Mar 13 7:05 PM EDT

Shahed-136 fitted with camera

Russian Shahed-136 With Camera, Cellular Modem Could Be A Big Problem For Ukraine Russian Shahed-136 With Camera, Cellular Modem Could Be A Big Problem For Ukraine

By Tyler Rogoway, Thomas Newdick

Mar 13 3:16 PM EDT

There are now multiple reports of an attempted incursion into Russia from across the Ukrainian border. The Russian Ministry of Defense has said that its forces prevented the incursion, while at least two separate Ukraine-based groups have claimed responsibility for the operation: both the Freedom of Russia Legion and the Siberian Battalion claim to be made up of Russians opposed to the Kremlin.

Ukraine Situation Report: Claims Swirl Around Cross-Border Raids Into Russia Ukraine Situation Report: Claims Swirl Around Cross-Border Raids Into Russia

By Thomas Newdick

Mar 12 6:27 PM EDT

Russian SDB-like glide bomb appears in Ukraine.

Russian Small Diameter Bomb-Like Glide Weapon Appears In Ukraine Russian Small Diameter Bomb-Like Glide Weapon Appears In Ukraine

By Tyler Rogoway, Thomas Newdick

Mar 12 2:55 PM EDT

F-35 drops B61-12 during a test at Edwards AFB

F-35A Is Officially Certified For Nuclear Strike F-35A Is Officially Certified For Nuclear Strike

By Thomas Newdick

Mar 9 1:52 PM EST

An intriguing video has been doing the rounds on social media recently, showing the wind-tunnel testing of a French future fighter concept, a tailless jet fitted with prominent leading-edge vortex controllers, or LEVCONs.

Su-57 Felon Feature Appears On French Future Tailless Fighter Concept Su-57 Felon Feature Appears On French Future Tailless Fighter Concept

By Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway

Mar 8 5:06 PM EST

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy (3rd R) and Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis (2nd R) tour the streets destroyed by the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine during Mitsotakis's official visit in Odesa, Ukraine on March 6, 2024. The leaders then arrived at the port of Odesa, which has been repeatedly attacked by Russian missiles and drones, to inspect the functioning of the 'grain corridor' in Odesa.

Ukraine Situation Report: Missile Landed Near Zelensky And Greek Prime Minister In Odesa Ukraine Situation Report: Missile Landed Near Zelensky And Greek Prime Minister In Odesa

By Thomas Newdick

Mar 7 3:37 PM EST

Pulsejet drone has flown.

Pulsejet Drone Flies, Could Have Big Impact On Cost Of Future Weapons Pulsejet Drone Flies, Could Have Big Impact On Cost Of Future Weapons

By Thomas Newdick

Mar 6 3:44 PM EST

An extraordinary video has emerged showing some of the last moments aboard the Russian Black Sea Fleet landing ship Cesar Kunikov (also written as Tsezar Kunikov) as it was attacked by Ukrainian naval drones last month.

Russian Ship Under Drone Boat Attack Seen In Dramatic Onboard Video Russian Ship Under Drone Boat Attack Seen In Dramatic Onboard Video

By Thomas Newdick

Mar 6 12:44 PM EST

For the first time, we have gotten the chance to see inside the Russian factory where license production of the Iranian Shahed-series one-way attack drone is taking place.

Our First Look Inside Russia’s Shahed-136 Attack Drone Factory Our First Look Inside Russia’s Shahed-136 Attack Drone Factory

By Thomas Newdick

Mar 5 6:26 PM EST

SERGEI KOTOV was sunk by Ukrainian drone boats.

Ukrainian Drone Boats Sink Russian Navy Patrol Ship Ukrainian Drone Boats Sink Russian Navy Patrol Ship

By Thomas Newdick

Mar 5 12:51 PM EST

M1 Abrams lost on the battlefield in Ukraine after hitting a mine.

Ukraine Situation Report: Another M1 Abrams Tank Lost (Updated) Ukraine Situation Report: Another M1 Abrams Tank Lost (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick

Mar 4 6:18 PM EST

ITALIAN NAVY CAIO DUILIO

Italian Destroyer Guns Down Houthi Drone With 76mm ‘Super Rapid’ Cannon Italian Destroyer Guns Down Houthi Drone With 76mm ‘Super Rapid’ Cannon

By Thomas Newdick

Mar 4 2:27 PM EST

Russia Building More Dated A-50 Radar Planes Is Desperate But May Be Necessary Russia Building More Dated A-50 Radar Planes Is Desperate But May Be Necessary

By Thomas Newdick

Mar 1 4:41 PM EST

The Air Force has very publicly shown pictures of a live AGM-183A hypersonic missile under the wing of a B-52H bomber on Guam despite previously announcing plans to end program.

B-52 Armed With Hypersonic Missile Makes Appearance In Guam B-52 Armed With Hypersonic Missile Makes Appearance In Guam

By Joseph Trevithick, Thomas Newdick

Mar 1 2:35 PM EST

An air-to-air right side view of a 494th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 48th Tactical Fighter Wing F-111F aircraft releasing its load of Mark 82 high-drag bombs over the Bardenas Reales range. The 494th TFS has been deployed to Zaragoza Air Base for training.

The F-111 Was Faster Than You Think The F-111 Was Faster Than You Think

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 29 3:29 PM EST

J-15 AND J-35 MOCKUPS ON THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER LIAONING

Chinese Aircraft Carrier Heads To Sea With Mockup J-35 Stealth Fighter Chinese Aircraft Carrier Heads To Sea With Mockup J-35 Stealth Fighter

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 29 12:56 PM EST

Germany won't send taurus missiles to Ukraine because troops would have to go with them.

Ukraine Situation Report: Scholz Says Germans Would Need To Deploy With Taurus Missiles Ukraine Situation Report: Scholz Says Germans Would Need To Deploy With Taurus Missiles

By Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway

Feb 28 6:28 PM EST

Singapore Adds F-35As To Expand Its Stealth Fighter Fleet

Singapore Adds F-35As To Expand Its Stealth Fighter Fleet Singapore Adds F-35As To Expand Its Stealth Fighter Fleet

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 28 1:04 PM EST

Our Best Look At Taiwan’s First Homegrown Submarine

Our Best Look At Taiwan’s First Homegrown Submarine Our Best Look At Taiwan’s First Homegrown Submarine

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 27 4:53 PM EST

A-4 TOP ACES IRST

A-4 Aggressor Now Boasts Infrared Search And Track System A-4 Aggressor Now Boasts Infrared Search And Track System

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 27 3:02 PM EST

F-15EX Afterburner

Just How Fast Is The F-15EX Really? Just How Fast Is The F-15EX Really?

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 26 3:39 PM EST

Ukraine L118 105mm Howitzer

Ukraine Situation Report: U.S. Warns Of Looming “Catastrophic” Arms Shortage Ukraine Situation Report: U.S. Warns Of Looming “Catastrophic” Arms Shortage

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 23 4:52 PM EST

The Beriev A-50U 'Mainstay' airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft based on the Ilyushin Il-76 transport aircraft belonging to Russian Air Force in the air. 'U' designation stands for extended range and advanced digital radio systems. This aircraft was named after Sergey Atayants - Beriev's chief designer.

Another One Of Russia’s Prized A-50 Radar Planes Shot Down, Ukraine Claims Another One Of Russia’s Prized A-50 Radar Planes Shot Down, Ukraine Claims

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 23 3:29 PM EST

M1 ABRAMS IN ACTION

This May Be The First Video Of A Ukrainian M1 Abrams In Combat This May Be The First Video Of A Ukrainian M1 Abrams In Combat

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 23 12:41 PM EST

Putin flies aboard a TU-160 Blackjack

Putin Flies Aboard Tu-160M Blackjack Strategic Bomber Putin Flies Aboard Tu-160M Blackjack Strategic Bomber

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 22 12:54 PM EST

Royal Navy Trident Ballistic Missile Fails Test Launch For Second Time In A Row

Royal Navy Trident Ballistic Missile Fails Test Launch For Second Time In A Row Royal Navy Trident Ballistic Missile Fails Test Launch For Second Time In A Row

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 21 1:02 PM EST

TF-X FIRST FLIGHT

Turkey’s Kaan Next-Generation Fighter Has Flown Turkey’s Kaan Next-Generation Fighter Has Flown

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 21 12:19 PM EST

Captain Maxim Kuzminov, Pilot Of A Russian Military Mi-8 Helicopter In Kyiv

Russia’s Spy Chief Says Recently Gunned-Down Pilot Defector Was A “Moral Corpse” Russia’s Spy Chief Says Recently Gunned-Down Pilot Defector Was A “Moral Corpse”

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 20 5:12 PM EST

North Korean Missile Used In Ukraine Was Packed Full Of U.S. Parts North Korean Missile Used In Ukraine Was Packed Full Of U.S. Parts

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 20 3:41 PM EST

Su-35 shot down Ukraine

Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv Claims Six Russian Jets Downed In Three Days Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv Claims Six Russian Jets Downed In Three Days

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 19 4:05 PM EST

UKRAINE BANSHEE TOPSHOT

British Target Drones Appear To Have Been Turned Into Strike Weapons In Ukraine British Target Drones Appear To Have Been Turned Into Strike Weapons In Ukraine

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 19 3:11 PM EST

Kh-69 standoff missile, Russia.

Russia Now Using Kh-69 Cruise Missiles In Ukraine: Reports Russia Now Using Kh-69 Cruise Missiles In Ukraine: Reports

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 16 6:58 PM EST

Ukraine FPV drone

Ukraine Situation Report: NATO Wants To Give Kyiv A Million Drones In 2024 Ukraine Situation Report: NATO Wants To Give Kyiv A Million Drones In 2024

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 15 6:27 PM EST

SDB GROUND LAUNCHED UKRAINE

Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb Makes Combat Debut In Ukraine Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb Makes Combat Debut In Ukraine

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 14 5:19 PM EST

The Armed Forces of Ukraine, together with the units of the Defense Intelligence, destroyed the Caesar Kunikov large landing ship.

Ukrainian Drone Boats Sink Another Russian Navy Landing Ship Ukrainian Drone Boats Sink Another Russian Navy Landing Ship

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 14 11:50 AM EST

China carrier J-35

Mockup Of China’s Stealthy J-35 Fighter Appears On Unexpected Aircraft Carrier Mockup Of China’s Stealthy J-35 Fighter Appears On Unexpected Aircraft Carrier

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 13 6:18 PM EST

Is Russia Really Using Zircon Hypersonic Cruise Missiles In Ukraine? Is Russia Really Using Zircon Hypersonic Cruise Missiles In Ukraine?

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 13 1:21 PM EST

Ukraine Situation Report: Battle-Damaged HIMARS Return To United States Ukraine Situation Report: Battle-Damaged HIMARS Return To United States

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 12 6:48 PM EST

Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier Pilot Intercepted Seven Drones (Updated)

Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier Pilot Intercepted Seven Drones (Updated) Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier Pilot Intercepted Seven Drones (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 12 1:34 PM EST

SAAB LOYAL WINGMAN

This Is Saab’s Concept For A Supersonic, Stealthy Loyal Wingman Drone This Is Saab’s Concept For A Supersonic, Stealthy Loyal Wingman Drone

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 9 7:15 PM EST

A U.S. Army CH-47F Chinook helicopter from Bravo Company, 1-214th General Support Aviation Battalion, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, “Big Windy”, prepares to land during an air movement of a Congressional Delegation (CODEL) from Munich to the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, April 12, 2022. Two CH-47Fs were used throughout the mission to provide precision rotary-wing aviation support and enable the CODEL to observe combined arms training, meet with forward-deployed Soldiers, and receive briefings from key U.S. Army leadership. 12 CAB is among other units assigned to V Corps, America's Forward Deployed Corps in Europe that works alongside NATO Allies and regional security partners to provide combat-ready forces, execute joint and multinational training exercises, and retains command and control for all rotational and assigned units in the European Theater. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Mort)

Army CH-47s Fill In For Grounded Marine MV-22s In White House Airlift Role Army CH-47s Fill In For Grounded Marine MV-22s In White House Airlift Role

By Tyler Rogoway, Thomas Newdick

Feb 8 9:31 PM EST

The US government has approved the potential sale of aerostat-based surveillance systems to Poland.

Poland’s Plan To Deploy Early Warning Radar Aerostats Moves Forward Poland’s Plan To Deploy Early Warning Radar Aerostats Moves Forward

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 8 3:12 PM EST

The Ukrainian military is using a new kind of long-range, one-way attack drone.

New Ukrainian ‘Kamikaze’ Jet Drone Appears In Russia New Ukrainian ‘Kamikaze’ Jet Drone Appears In Russia

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 7 9:39 PM EST

A CH-53E Super Stallion crew from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 test their aircraft on snowy terrain at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, Calif., May 20, 2011. For many of the Marines, this was the first time they landed in snow.

Search Is On For Missing Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion (Updated) Search Is On For Missing Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 7 12:12 PM EST

DONETSK OBLAST, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 28: A Ukrainian soldier fires towards the Russian position as the Ukrainian soldiers from the artillery unit wait for ammunition assistance at the frontline in the direction of Avdiivka as the Russia-Ukraine war continues in Donetsk

Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv’s Grip On Avdiivka Is Slipping Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv’s Grip On Avdiivka Is Slipping

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 6 8:13 PM EST

F-16 for Ukraine will be getting a long-range cruise missile, according to the country's Air Force chief.

Ukraine Says It’s Getting Long-Range Strike Missiles With Its F-16s Ukraine Says It’s Getting Long-Range Strike Missiles With Its F-16s

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 5 6:10 PM EST

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