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The Ukrainian Navy has released what looks to the be the first look at a U.S.-supplied VAMPIRE counter-drone system in action and shooting down a Russian Shahed-type kamikaze drone.
Russia

First Look At Laser-Guided Rocket Counter Drone System Blasting A Russian Drone

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 12, 2024

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

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

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Feb 12, 2024

HMS Diamond's kill markings against drone
Red Sea

HMS Diamond Sports Kill Markings As It Pulls Into Gibraltar

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Feb 12, 2024

The Air Force is set to announce a major restructuring to contend with China.
China

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

By Howard Altman

Posted on Feb 10, 2024

SAAB LOYAL WINGMAN
Europe

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

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 10, 2024

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)
U.S. Homeland

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

By Tyler Rogoway, Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 9, 2024

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky named Col.-Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as the new commander of the Armed Forces
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Zelensky Picks New Top Commander

By Howard Altman

Posted on Feb 9, 2024

Spanish submarine Isaac Peral conducts inert torpedo tests at Cartagena Naval Base
Europe

Submarine Torpedo Test Firing Seen From Rare Bird’s-Eye View

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Feb 8, 2024

Hacked documents claim Russia paid far more than previously known for Iranian Shahed-136 drones.
Russia

What Does A Shahed-136 Really Cost?

By Howard Altman

Posted on Feb 8, 2024

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

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

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 8, 2024

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

New Ukrainian ‘Kamikaze’ Jet Drone Appears In Russia

By Thomas Newdick

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.
Iran

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

By Howard Altman

Posted on Feb 8, 2024

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.
U.S. Homeland

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

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 7, 2024

Concept 2 sub-scale model on display at the World Defense Show
United Kingdom

This Is BAE Systems’ Reworked, Stealthier Uncrewed Combat Aircraft Concept

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Feb 7, 2024

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
Russia

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

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 7, 2024

Saudi Arabian officials have shared new details about the use of Patriot surface-to-air missile systems against Houthi threats in 2019, underscoring growing air and missile defense concerns around the world.
Iran

Saudi’s ‘Mad Minute’ Of Patriot Intercepts Shines Light On Growing Challenges

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 6, 2024

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

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

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 5, 2024

Iranian backed militants executed a drone attack on a US base in Eastern Syria.
Iran

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

By Howard Altman

Posted on Feb 5, 2024

F-117 flying low level through the California desert.
U.S. Homeland

The Most Stunning F-117 Photos We’ve Seen Since Its ‘Retirement’

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Feb 4, 2024

The U.S. is working to determine how much damage attacks on Iranian-backed militias in Iraq and Syria caused.
Iraq

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

By Howard Altman

Posted on Feb 3, 2024

Image of US Strikes on target in eastern Syria.
Syria

U.S. Airstrikes Obliterated Munitions Storage Compound In Syria

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Feb 3, 2024

ZAPORIZHZHIA DIRECTION, UKRAINE - JANUARY 14, 2024 - A serviceman of the 66th separate cannon artillery battalion of the 406th separate artillery brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is pictured by the howitzer shells, Zaporizhzhia direction, south-eastern Ukraine.
Eastern Europe

Ukraine Situation Report: Czechs Call For Sourcing Shells For Ukraine From Outside Europe

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 3, 2024

Ukraine's high-end weapons decoys.
Russia

Ukraine’s Air Defense Decoys Keep Getting Better

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 2, 2024

As they await looming retaliation strikes from the U.S., Iranian proxies have scattered.
Iran

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

By Howard Altman

Posted on Feb 2, 2024

The Defense Innovation Unit has put out a call for proposals for low-cost "interceptor" drone boats that can operate in swarms to at least find and shadow targets of interest at sea.
U.S. Homeland

Drone Boat Swarm Vision Laid Out By DoD

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 1, 2024

The Ukrainian Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) sunk the Russian missile cruiser Ivanovets with sea drones.
Russia

Ukraine Sinks Russian Navy Missile Corvette In Drone Boat Attack

By Howard Altman

Posted on Feb 1, 2024

STANDARD MISSILE-6, SM-6 LAUNCH
Red Sea

Navy’s SM-6 Missile Used In Combat: Report

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 1, 2024

NEW LADA CLASS
Russia

First Of Russia’s New Diesel-Electric Submarines Enters Service

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 1, 2024

The Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS). (U.S. Navy)
Red Sea

Phalanx CIWS Downs Houthi Missile Dangerously Close To Destroyer: Report

By Howard Altman

Posted on Feb 1, 2024

Armed rebels of the Iran-backed Houthi militia take part in a demonstration against the USA and Israel in January 2024 in Sanaa, Yemen.
Red Sea

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

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 31, 2024

World war two aircraft: B-17G Fortresses of the 381st Bomb Group in flight, Summer 1944.
Europe

This Is What It Took To Defend A B-17 Bomber

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jan 31, 2024

Ground Launched SDB scale model
Russia

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.
Iran

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

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 30, 2024

F-22
U.S. Homeland

Massive New Air Combat Exercise Underway Along The California Coast

By Jamie Hunter

Posted on Jan 30, 2024

F-35 Turkey
Turkey

F-35s Back On The Table For Turkey

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jan 30, 2024

Soldiers will soon start testing the M10 Booker Combat Vehicle.
U.S. Homeland

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

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 30, 2024

Video has emerged that looks to show the large intact remains of a Ukrainian R-360 Neptune cruise missile that is said to have washed ashore in Russia.
Russia

Ukrainian Neptune Cruise Missile Lands In Russia Largely Intact

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jan 29, 2024

Capt. Andrew “Dojo” Olson, F-35 Heritage Flight Team pilot and commander performs a vertical climb in an F-35A Lightning II during the Bell Fort Worth Alliance Air Show Oct. 14, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. The F-35A Lightning II’s F-135 single-engine contains 43,000 pounds of thrust. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexander Cook)
NATO

Czech Republic Officially Joins The F-35 Fighter Program

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Jan 29, 2024

An S-300PMU-1 anti-aircraft missile launches during a Greek army military exercise near Chania on the island of Crete on December 13, 2013. Greece is the first NATO country to try the Russian long-range missile system.
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Greek S-300 SAMs May Be Headed To Ukraine

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jan 29, 2024

The al-Shaddadi base in Syria was attacked by rockets Monday.
Iran

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

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 29, 2024

Iranian proxy groups are already preparing for looming U.S. retaliatory attacks.
Iran

What Comes Next After Three Americans Were Killed In A Drone Attack In Jordan?

By Tyler Rogoway

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.
Iran

Drone Attack In Jordan Kills Three American Troops (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 28, 2024

Masters Of The Air aerial sequences are amazing
United Kingdom

Masters Of The Air’s Aerial Sequences Are Terrifying, Game Changing

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jan 27, 2024

USS Carney Defends Itself From Missile Attack, Tanker Reportedly Hit
Yemen

USS Carney Defends Itself From Missile Attack, Tanker Reportedly Hit

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jan 26, 2024

Ukraine is facing a major shortage of artillery ammunition.
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Artillery Ammo Crisis Giving Russia Major Advantage

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 25, 2024

F-16 sale to turkey
Turkey

Turkish F-16 Deal Now Being Fast-Tracked By Biden Admin

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jan 25, 2024

Defense contractor Anduril has formally announced that it is one of five companies working on the US Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) advanced drone program.
U.S. Homeland

Anduril Is Helping The Air Force To Develop Its Loyal Wingman Drone

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jan 25, 2024

F-15 retirement Kingsley Field
U.S. Homeland

The Last USAF F-15C/D Eagle Instructor Pilots Are Now In Training

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jan 24, 2024

IL-76 crashes in Russia
Russia

Claims Swirl Around Russian Il-76 Jet Crash Near Ukraine Border

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jan 24, 2024

Turkish Navy frigate TCG Istanbul at sea
Turkey

Turkey’s First Domestically-Produced Frigate Has Entered Service

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Jan 24, 2024

Satellite imagery The War Zone has obtained from Planet Labs shows the aftermath of U.S. and U.K. strikes on Houthi targets at Sanaa International Airport in Yemen's capital.
Yemen

Damage Analysis From Yesterday’s Strikes On Airport In Yemen’s Capital

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jan 23, 2024

California Air National Guard MQ-9 Reaper drones were prepared to sink a rocket booster with Hellfire missiles after a test in December, but it slipped beneath the waves on its own.
U.S. Homeland

MQ-9 Reapers Were Ready To Blow Up A Rocket Booster Off California

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jan 23, 2024

B-21's first flight
U.S. Homeland

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

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 23, 2024

Challenger 3 prototype breaks cover.
United Kingdom

This Is The Challenger 3 Advanced Main Battle Tank

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jan 23, 2024

Houthi Strikes by Typhoon fighters.
Yemen

New Airstrikes Target Houthi Forces In Yemen (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 22, 2024

Israeli Merkava Mk 3 tanks have recently begun emerging with improved defensive features against drones and improvised explosive devices that use magnets to stick the hulls of armored vehicles.
Israel

Israeli Merkava Tanks Get Improved Anti-Drone, Magnet Bomb Defenses

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jan 22, 2024

F-35 SPEAR METEOR
United Kingdom

F-35 To Get Meteor, SPEAR 3 Missiles “By End Of Decade”

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jan 22, 2024

The Bradley's gunner talks about learning lessons from video games to take out a Russian tank.
Ukraine

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

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 21, 2024

Al Assad airbase was struck many militia projectiles on Jan 20, 2024
Iran

Massive Attack On Al Assad Air Base In Iraq, Airstrikes Hit Houthi Missiles (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jan 20, 2024

Houthi Anti-ship ballistic missile attack in Red Sea video capture.
Red Sea

Video Of Anti-Ship Missile Striking Ship During Red Sea Attack Surfaces

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jan 20, 2024

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have agreed to create joint defensive fortifications along the borders with Russia and Belarus.
Eastern Europe

Baltics To Build Joint Fortifications Along Russian, Belarus Borders

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 19, 2024

Russian soviet-era anti-ship missile wreckage in Ukraine.
Russia

Russia Now Using Giant Soviet-Era Ground-Launched Anti-Ship Missile To Attack Ukraine

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jan 19, 2024

Composite image of the exterior and interior of a nuclear communications bunker
U.S. Homeland

Cold War Bunker Turned Mansion In Missouri Can Be Yours

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Jan 19, 2024

Super Hornets from the aircraft carrier Dwight David Eisenhower struck Houthi missile installations today.
Yemen

Red Sea Ship Attacks Continue After Super Hornets Strike Missiles

By Howard Altman

Updated on Jan 19, 2024