Around The Globe (Page 17)

Posted on May 1, 2024

The Army has unveiled a new Bradley Fighting Vehicle variant, the M2A4E1, equipped with an Iron First active protection system and other upgrades.

Land

This Is The Army’s New M2A4E1 Bradley That Features Iron Fist Protection This Is The Army’s New M2A4E1 Bradley That Features Iron Fist Protection

Posted on May 1, 2024

A 49th Wing F-16 Viper takes off Jan. 19, 2022, at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Holloman is the Air Force’s premiere training base for F-16 Viper and MQ-9 Reaper aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adrian Salazar)

F-16 Crashes Near Holloman Air Force Base In New Mexico (Updated) F-16 Crashes Near Holloman Air Force Base In New Mexico (Updated)

Posted on Apr 30, 2024

Israel is mothballing its Patriot air defense systems, will Ukraine get them?

Land

Could Ukraine Get Israel’s Mothballed Patriot Air Defense Batteries? Could Ukraine Get Israel’s Mothballed Patriot Air Defense Batteries?

Posted on Apr 30, 2024

Poland’s Future F-35s Have Been Officially Named “Husarz” Poland’s Future F-35s Have Been Officially Named “Husarz”

Updated on Apr 30, 2024

Ukraine is losing ground as it awaits for badly needed ammunition.

Ukraine Situation Report: Frontline Defenses Deteriorating Under Russian Pressure Ukraine Situation Report: Frontline Defenses Deteriorating Under Russian Pressure

By Howard Altman, Thomas Newdick

Posted on Apr 29, 2024

Ukraine May Now Be Using WWI-Style Air Combat Tactics Against Drones Ukraine May Now Be Using WWI-Style Air Combat Tactics Against Drones

By Thomas Newdick, Howard Altman

Posted on Apr 29, 2024

SAOC will replace the E-4B, now we have a better idea of what it will look like.

Air

E-4B Doomsday Plane Replacement Concept Art Has Some Interesting Features E-4B Doomsday Plane Replacement Concept Art Has Some Interesting Features

Posted on Apr 29, 2024

China’s latest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, appears poised to leave port to begin its first at-sea trials. The development comes soon after five aircraft mockups appeared on the deck of the flattop, as you can read about here. Once the Fujian goes to sea, it will mark a hugely important step in the development of China’s naval aviation, with the carrier being the first of its kind to be fully locally designed and also its first to launch aircraft via catapults rather than by a ‘ski jump’ takeoff ramp.

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China’s New Aircraft Carrier Pulls Away From Its Pier Ahead Of Sea Trials China’s New Aircraft Carrier Pulls Away From Its Pier Ahead Of Sea Trials

Posted on Apr 29, 2024

SNC has won the competition to deliver new Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) 'doomsday planes' to succeed the Air Force's E-4B Nightwatch jets.

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Job Of Building The Air Force’s Next Doomsday Planes Falls To Sierra Nevada Corp. (Updated) Job Of Building The Air Force’s Next Doomsday Planes Falls To Sierra Nevada Corp. (Updated)

Updated on Apr 28, 2024

Ukraine Situation Report: M1 Abrams Tanks Withdrawn From The Fight, Officials Say Ukraine Situation Report: M1 Abrams Tanks Withdrawn From The Fight, Officials Say

Posted on Apr 26, 2024

General Atomics has now confirmed that its Collaborative Combat Aircraft drone design for the US Air Force is based on its XQ-67A.

Air

XQ-67 Confirmed To Be A Prototype For General Atomics’ Collaborative Combat Aircraft Design XQ-67 Confirmed To Be A Prototype For General Atomics’ Collaborative Combat Aircraft Design

Updated on Apr 26, 2024

Ukraine appears to have converted a light aircraft to serve as a remote bomber.

Ukraine Appears To Be Using Light Planes Converted Into Reusable Bomber Drones Ukraine Appears To Be Using Light Planes Converted Into Reusable Bomber Drones

Posted on Apr 26, 2024

Despite an attack near the location where the U.S. is building a pier to pour aid into Gaza, the Pentagon is satisfied with security plans.

Despite Mortar Attack, U.S. Is Satisfied With Gaza Beachhead Security Despite Mortar Attack, U.S. Is Satisfied With Gaza Beachhead Security

Posted on Apr 26, 2024

A US Marine Corps CH-53K recently carried the stripped-down hulk of an F-35C fighter from one base to another and refueled in mid-air along the way.

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Check Out This Marine CH-53K Carrying An F-35C While Refueling From A KC-130T Check Out This Marine CH-53K Carrying An F-35C While Refueling From A KC-130T

Posted on Apr 26, 2024

The Ukrainian Air Force is using iPads, or similar tablets in the cockpits of its Soviet-era jets to enable rapid integration of modern Western air-to-ground weapons — something that TWZ predicted back in 2022. This has been confirmed by Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Dr. William LaPlante. While many questions remain about the tablet and how it works, there’s now more footage showing it fitted in cockpits.

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Ukrainian Fighter Jets “Using iPads” To Control Western Weapons Ukrainian Fighter Jets “Using iPads” To Control Western Weapons

Posted on Apr 25, 2024

A senior U.S. official has strongly implied that Ground Launched Small Diameter Bombs sent to Ukraine have performed so poorly for a variety of reasons that they have been removed from service.

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Have Ground Launched Small Diameter Bombs Been ‘Thrown Aside’ By Ukraine? Have Ground Launched Small Diameter Bombs Been ‘Thrown Aside’ By Ukraine?

Posted on Apr 25, 2024

Canadian Military’s WWII-Era Browning Hi-Power Pistols Are Finally Being Replaced Canadian Military’s WWII-Era Browning Hi-Power Pistols Are Finally Being Replaced

Posted on Apr 25, 2024

For the first time, the Russians have captured a U.S-donated M1150 Assault Breacher Vehicle, which is a variant of the M1 Abrams tank.

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First Confirmed Abrams Tank Variant Captured By Russia Seen With Inner Armor Exposed First Confirmed Abrams Tank Variant Captured By Russia Seen With Inner Armor Exposed

Posted on Apr 25, 2024

Ukraine’s Explosive-Laden Balloon Operations Against Russia Ukraine’s Explosive-Laden Balloon Operations Against Russia

Posted on Apr 25, 2024

The CTM-290 missile, which is launched from the Homar-K multiple launch rocket system (MLRS), based on a Polish-built truck chassis, is indicative of a widening military relationship between Poland and South Korea. In recent years, this has also seen the East European country buy light combat aircraft, tanks, and self-propelled artillery from Seoul.

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Poland’s New South Korean-Built ATACMS-Like Ballistic Missile Seen Firing For The First Time Poland’s New South Korean-Built ATACMS-Like Ballistic Missile Seen Firing For The First Time

Posted on Apr 25, 2024

Air

Eglin AFB Pilot Likely Saw A Lighting Balloon, Not A UFO Pentagon Concludes Eglin AFB Pilot Likely Saw A Lighting Balloon, Not A UFO Pentagon Concludes

Posted on Apr 25, 2024

The US Air Force has chosen Anduril and General Atomics to move ahead in Increment 1 of its Collaborative Combat Aircraft drone program.

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General Atomics, Anduril Move Ahead In Collaborative Combat Aircraft Drone Program (Updated) General Atomics, Anduril Move Ahead In Collaborative Combat Aircraft Drone Program (Updated)

Updated on Apr 24, 2024

Ukraine will receive Paveway IV precision-guided bombs as part of the latest package of weapons being supplied by the United Kingdom to assist in the war with Russia. At this stage it’s unclear which aircraft will be armed with the dual-mode Paveway bombs, but the move ensures the United Kingdom remains very much at the forefront of delivering advanced and novel military equipment to Ukraine.

Dual-Mode Paveway IV Guided Bombs Headed To Ukraine Dual-Mode Paveway IV Guided Bombs Headed To Ukraine

Posted on Apr 24, 2024

Additional details about a breakthrough autonomous dogfight in September 2023 underscore significant challenges still to be addressed.

Air

Next Big Challenge For AI Dogfighting Is Keeping Track Of Enemies Up Close Next Big Challenge For AI Dogfighting Is Keeping Track Of Enemies Up Close

By Joseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Apr 24, 2024

The Biden Administration will allow Ukraine to use ATACMS deep inside Russia.

$1B U.S. Air Package To Ukraine On Its Way, ATACMS Missiles Already Secretly Provided $1B U.S. Air Package To Ukraine On Its Way, ATACMS Missiles Already Secretly Provided

Posted on Apr 24, 2024

South Korean F-4E launches an AGM-142 'Pop-eye' missile

F-4 Phantoms Conduct Final Popeye Missile Firing Before South Korea Bids Them Farewell F-4 Phantoms Conduct Final Popeye Missile Firing Before South Korea Bids Them Farewell

Updated on Apr 23, 2024

Air

China’s H-20 Stealth Bomber “Not Really” A Concern: U.S. Official China’s H-20 Stealth Bomber “Not Really” A Concern: U.S. Official

Posted on Apr 23, 2024

General Atomics' Mojave short takeoff and landing drone armed with a pair of Minigun pods recently conducted a first-of-its-kind live-fire demonstration.

Air

Minigun-Armed Mojave Drone Now Blasting Targets At 6,000 Rounds Per Minute Minigun-Armed Mojave Drone Now Blasting Targets At 6,000 Rounds Per Minute

Posted on Apr 23, 2024

A picture has emerged purportedly showing a Chinese H-6 bomber carrying a large mystery payload underneath its fuselage.

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Black Mystery Craft Spotted Slung Under Chinese H-6 Bomber Black Mystery Craft Spotted Slung Under Chinese H-6 Bomber

Posted on Apr 23, 2024

Russian troops used smoke to try and hide its attack in Luhansk Oblast.

Russian Troops Deploy Huge Smokescreen To Hide From Marauding Drones Russian Troops Deploy Huge Smokescreen To Hide From Marauding Drones

Posted on Apr 22, 2024

Ukraine Situation Report: Poland “Ready” To Host Nuclear Weapons Ukraine Situation Report: Poland “Ready” To Host Nuclear Weapons

Posted on Apr 22, 2024

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

Sea

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

Posted on Apr 22, 2024

Satellite imagery does now show any apparent damage to Russia's unique submarine rescue and deep-sea salvage ship Kommuna, one of the oldest military vessels in service in anywhere in the world.

Russia’s Historic Submarine Rescue Ship Looks Undamaged After Claimed Strike Russia’s Historic Submarine Rescue Ship Looks Undamaged After Claimed Strike

Posted on Apr 22, 2024

Dramatic footage has emerged of the destruction of the huge TV tower in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, in the northeast of the country. The city, Ukraine’s second largest, has come under fierce air attack in recent weeks, while the TV tower was subject to another Russian attack, earlier in the conflict, after which it was repaired.

Russian Strike Topples Kharkiv TV Tower Russian Strike Topples Kharkiv TV Tower

Posted on Apr 22, 2024

Air

Mystery Weapon Appears In Iraqi Field After Israeli Strike (Updated) Mystery Weapon Appears In Iraqi Field After Israeli Strike (Updated)

Updated on Apr 20, 2024

Major Damage At Russian Airbase In Crimea After Ukrainian Attack Major Damage At Russian Airbase In Crimea After Ukrainian Attack

Posted on Apr 19, 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.

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

By Thomas Newdick, Howard Altman

Posted on Apr 19, 2024

Israel Strikes Back (Updated) Israel Strikes Back (Updated)

Updated on Apr 19, 2024

B-2 Spirit stealth bombers assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing taxi on the runway at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, April 15, 2024. Team Whiteman executed a mass fly-off of 12 B-2s to cap off the annual Spirit Vigilance exercise. Routine training ensures that Airmen are always ready to execute global strike operations… anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hailey Farrell)

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Majority Of The B-2 Spirit Fleet Took To The Skies In A Mass Launch Majority Of The B-2 Spirit Fleet Took To The Skies In A Mass Launch

Posted on Apr 18, 2024

A Chinese high-flying, long-range WZ-7 drone has been spotted near the Philippines for what appears to be the first time.

Air

China’s High-Altitude WZ-7 Drone Has Appeared Near The Philippines China’s High-Altitude WZ-7 Drone Has Appeared Near The Philippines

Posted on Apr 18, 2024

Ancient Greece: Sea Battle - Coloured engraving by Heinrich Leutemann (1824-1905) - Bilder aus dem Altertume

How The Ancient Greeks Waged War On The High Seas How The Ancient Greeks Waged War On The High Seas

By Dr. Joanne Ball

Posted on Apr 18, 2024

Ghost Shark is being jointly developed and funded by a partnership between Defence and Anduril Australia, and will become Mission Zero (0) for the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA).

Sea

Australia’s Ghost Shark Uncrewed Submarine Breaks Cover Australia’s Ghost Shark Uncrewed Submarine Breaks Cover

Posted on Apr 18, 2024

B-21 raider production still capped at 100 units as USAF looks at what could come next.

Air

Air Force Looking At Options Beyond The B-21 Raider Is Absolutely Necessary Air Force Looking At Options Beyond The B-21 Raider Is Absolutely Necessary

By Tyler Rogoway, Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Apr 18, 2024

Air

F-15E Strike Eagle’s Defense Of Israel Bolsters The Case For F-15EX F-15E Strike Eagle’s Defense Of Israel Bolsters The Case For F-15EX

Posted on Apr 17, 2024

Photos and videos, as well as satellite sensor imagery, suggest that Ukrainian forces have once again struck the Russian airbase at Dzhankoi, in the northern part of occupied Crimea. Reportedly, the attack last night, which seems to have involved a ballistic missile strike, led to the damage or destruction of several of Russia’s prized S-400 and S-300 air defense systems.

Ukraine Situation Report: Russian Air Defense Systems Struck In Crimea Ukraine Situation Report: Russian Air Defense Systems Struck In Crimea

Posted on Apr 17, 2024

The US Air Force's unique X-62A test jet participating in a breakthrough dogfight last year while a fully autonomous mode against a crewed F-16.

Air

AI Is Now Dogfighting With Fighter Pilots In The Air AI Is Now Dogfighting With Fighter Pilots In The Air

Posted on Apr 17, 2024

Mockups seen on the deck of the Chinese carrier Fujian

Sea

Deck Of China’s Nearly Complete Carrier Now Hosting Multiple Aircraft Mockups Deck Of China’s Nearly Complete Carrier Now Hosting Multiple Aircraft Mockups

Posted on Apr 17, 2024

Israeli launch of a Shavit-2 with the Ofek 13 satellite

By Thomas Newdick and Tyler Rogoway

Could Israel Use Conventionally-Armed Jericho Ballistic Missiles To Strike Iran? Could Israel Use Conventionally-Armed Jericho Ballistic Missiles To Strike Iran?

Posted on Apr 16, 2024

A new and larger Russian 'turtle tank' has emerged and is also equipped with a counter-drone electronic warfare jammer.

Land

New Russian ‘Turtle Tank’ Emerges On The Battlefield, Features Electronic Warfare System New Russian ‘Turtle Tank’ Emerges On The Battlefield, Features Electronic Warfare System

Posted on Apr 16, 2024

Elements of a US Army Typhon missile system have arrived in the Philippines for an exercise, which sends signals throughout the region, especially toward China, and is a major milestone for the service.

Land

Army Deploys Typhon Missile System To China’s Backyard For The First Time Army Deploys Typhon Missile System To China’s Backyard For The First Time

Posted on Apr 15, 2024

An Israeli Air Force F-15I in its shelter armed with air-to-air missiles.

Intel From Saudi Arabia, UAE Helped Defend Israel Against Iranian Attack: Report Intel From Saudi Arabia, UAE Helped Defend Israel Against Iranian Attack: Report

Posted on Apr 15, 2024

The US Navy has put in a rush order for five new Electronic Advanced Ground Launcher System Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (EAGLS C-UAS) to help defend U.S. forces in the Middle East.

Land

Laser Rocket Anti-Drone Systems Being Rushed To U.S. Forces In The Middle East Laser Rocket Anti-Drone Systems Being Rushed To U.S. Forces In The Middle East

Posted on Apr 15, 2024

A variety of US and other foreign military assets, including US Navy Arleigh Burke class destroyers helped shoot down Iranian missiles and drones heading for targets in Israel.

Sea

Signs Point To Combat Debut Of Navy’s SM-3 Interceptor Against Iranian Ballistic Missiles Signs Point To Combat Debut Of Navy’s SM-3 Interceptor Against Iranian Ballistic Missiles

Posted on Apr 14, 2024

Iran’s Retaliatory Strikes Have Begun (Updated) Iran’s Retaliatory Strikes Have Begun (Updated)

By The War Zone staff

Updated on Apr 14, 2024

Sea

To Meet Critical Pacific Logistics Needs, U.S. Navy To Lean On International Help To Meet Critical Pacific Logistics Needs, U.S. Navy To Lean On International Help

By Hope Hodge Seck

Posted on Apr 12, 2024

The French Navy frigate Alsace has returned from its operational deployment to the Red Sea, with its commander describing what he says is an unprecedented degree of threat against shipping from Houthi drone and missile attacks. The words of Captain Jérôme Henry highlight the challenge being faced in the Red Sea since October last year and also raise questions about the wider readiness of European navies involved in Aspides — the European Union’s naval task force created to protect commercial shipping in the region.

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French Frigate Captain Describes Frenetic Red Sea Combat French Frigate Captain Describes Frenetic Red Sea Combat

Posted on Apr 12, 2024

Hezbollah has launched a new barrage of rockets and drones against targets in Israel as fears grow that a larger coordinated strike by Iran and/or proxies may be imminent.

Is Hezbollah’s Barrage On Israel Prelude To Much Larger Iranian Attack? (Updated) Is Hezbollah’s Barrage On Israel Prelude To Much Larger Iranian Attack? (Updated)

Posted on Apr 12, 2024

Recently released pictures of a Bahraini Block 70 F-16D Viper undergoing testing in the United States show what one of these jets might look like one an actual combat mission.

Air

Our First Look At An Armed-Up Block 70 F-16 Viper Our First Look At An Armed-Up Block 70 F-16 Viper

Posted on Apr 12, 2024

Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv’s Biggest Power Plant Destroyed Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv’s Biggest Power Plant Destroyed

Posted on Apr 12, 2024

Concept art for DARPA's medium USV "NOMARS"

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DARPA’s Defiant Fully Uncrewed Demonstrator Ship Will Hit The Seas Later This Year DARPA’s Defiant Fully Uncrewed Demonstrator Ship Will Hit The Seas Later This Year

Posted on Apr 11, 2024

Lockheed Martin has unveiled a new hypersonic missile, the Mako, which it is pitching to the U.S. Navy and Air Force and which it says will potentially also be able to arm submarines and surface warships. The weapon, which was originally developed for the Air Force’s Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) program reflects growing interest in more affordable hypersonic strike weapons, smaller than cruise missiles but offering standoff range and very rapid response.

Air

The Lowdown On Lockheed’s Newly Revealed Mako Hypersonic Missile The Lowdown On Lockheed’s Newly Revealed Mako Hypersonic Missile

Posted on Apr 11, 2024

New AIM-9X configuration for the super hornet and growler.

Air

F/A-18 Super Hornets Now Flying With Four AIM-9Xs From USS Eisenhower To Counter Drones F/A-18 Super Hornets Now Flying With Four AIM-9Xs From USS Eisenhower To Counter Drones

Posted on Apr 11, 2024

Serbia is poised to sign a deal to buy Dassault Rafale multirole fighters, the country’s president confirmed today, saying that “concrete agreements” had been made to purchase of 12 of the jets. The move, should it happen, would mark a major break for Serbia, which has long had a close military relationship with Russia and traditionally has operated significant quantities of Russian-supplied equipment.

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France’s Rafale Is Set To Be Serbia’s Next Fighter France’s Rafale Is Set To Be Serbia’s Next Fighter