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

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

By Howard Altman

Posted on Apr 22, 2025

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman is back at sea conducting routine operations after a week in port in Greece for repairs.
Sea

Aircraft Carrier USS Harry S. Truman Back At Sea After Collision Repairs

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 24, 2025

The U.S. Navy has released an image showing damage to the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman following the collision with the cargo ship M/V Besiktas-M off the coast of Egypt in the Mediterranean Sea on Tuesday.
Sea

Collision Damage To Aircraft Carrier USS Harry S. Truman Seen In Photo

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Feb 14, 2025

Details are still emerging, but the U.S. Navy supercarrier USS Harry S. Truman has collided with a merchant vessel identified as the Besiktas-M in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Egypt's Port Said.
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Aircraft Carrier USS Harry S. Truman Collides With Merchant Ship (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 13, 2025

Russia's Sukhoi Su-57 stealth fighter jet begins preparations and adaptive flight training for the upcoming 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, or Airshow China 2024, on November 7, 2024 in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province of China. The 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition will be held in Zhuhai from November 12 to 17.
Air

Algeria Says It’s The Su-57 Felon’s First Export Customer

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 12, 2025

A Congolese army tank heads towards the front line near Kibumba in the area surrounding the North Kivu city of Goma on May 25, 2022 during clashes between the Congolese army and M23 rebels. - DR Congo soldiers fought M23 militiamen on several fronts in the troubled east of the country Wednesday, military and local officials said, with the government appearing to implicate Rwanda in the violent flare-up.
News & Features

Rebel Troops Claim Capture Of Congo Border City Stoking Fears Of Wider Conflict

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jan 28, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin insisted today that his country is still exploring its options for retaining a pair of bases in Syria that have uniquely strategic value following the fall of longtime ally Bashar Al Assad.
News & Features

Putin Claims No Final Decision Yet On Russia’s Bases In Syria Despite Withdrawals

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Dec 19, 2024

After an extraordinary career spanning more than 80 years of service, and plenty of wartime missions, the South African Air Force (SAAF) is preparing to retire its last C-47 Dakotas. The decision is yet to be formally announced by the SAAF but looks set to confirm the fate of the service’s Dakotas, which have now been grounded for around two years.
Air

South Africa’s C-47 Dakotas Set For Retirement After 80 Years Of Service

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on May 10, 2024

There are more claims that Ukrainian special operators are attacking Wagner forces in Sudan.
News & Features

Ukraine Situation Report: Are Kyiv’s Special Operators Fighting Wagner In Africa?

By Howard Altman

Posted on Oct 7, 2023

Il-76 Cargo Jet’s Disastrous Landing In Mali Captured On Video
Air

Il-76 Cargo Jet’s Disastrous Landing In Mali Captured On Video

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Sep 28, 2023

Overthrow Niger Africa
News & Features

What’s Going On With The Coup In Niger And Its International Implications

By Howard Altman

Posted on Aug 4, 2023

U.S. Navy Sea Base To Reposition Off Sudan For Evacuation Contingency
Sea

U.S. Navy Sea Base To Reposition Off Sudan For Evacuation Contingency

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Apr 25, 2023

MH-47 Night Stalker Sudan
Land

Special Operations Forces Evacuate U.S. Embassy Personnel From Sudan

By Howard Altman

Updated on Apr 23, 2023

Sudan Egyptian MiGs destroyed
News & Features

Egyptian MiG-29s Destroyed In Sudan

By Tyler Rogoway, Sim Tack

Posted on Apr 17, 2023

MiG-29 Egypt Sudan TOP
News & Features

Egyptian MiG-29s Captured By Militia In Sudan

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Apr 17, 2023

Su-25 MANPADS Congo
Air

Watch This Congolese Su-25 Get Popped By A Surface-To-Air Missile

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Jan 26, 2023