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Ukrainian forces claim to have shot down a trio of Russian Su-34 Fullback combat jets, another sign of evolving air defense tactics.
Ukraine

Ukraine Says It Shot Down Three Russian Su-34 Fullbacks

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Dec 22, 2023

Every day, hundreds of ships transit the Red Sea with Ambrey armed security teams.
Red Sea

Inside The Private Security Forces Protecting Red Sea Shipping

By Howard Altman

Posted on Dec 21, 2023

Boeing says it has delivered the second pair of F-15EX Eagle II fighters to the U.S. Air Force after a year of delays.
U.S. Homeland

Second Pair Of F-15EX Eagle II Fighters Just Delivered To USAF

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Dec 21, 2023

Ukrainian Military Units Of Combat UAVs Keep Defense In Donetsk Oblast with FPV drones.
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv Wants A Million FPV Drones In 2024

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Dec 20, 2023

Red Sea Task Force
Red Sea

Red Sea Maritime Coalition Much Bigger Than Originally Disclosed

By Howard Altman

Posted on Dec 20, 2023

Model of Chinese GJ-11 drone aboard a dummy carrier in Wuhan.
China

Mockup Of Chinese Stealth Drone Appears On Full-Size Aircraft Carrier Test Rig

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Dec 20, 2023

U.S. officials are urging Israel to scale down its war against Hamas.
Israel

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: U.S. Military Leaders Push For Scaled-Back Campaign

By Howard Altman, Thomas Newdick

Posted on Dec 20, 2023

AQ 400 Scythe
Russia

Ukraine’s Scythe Drone Is All About Striking Far Away As Cheaply As Possible

By Oliver Parken, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Dec 19, 2023

Concept art of reusable Chinese spaceplane.
China

China’s Spaceplane Has Released Multiple Mystery Objects In Orbit

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Dec 19, 2023

HIMARS Ukraine
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: U.S. Funding Almost “Exhausted”

By Howard Altman

Posted on Dec 19, 2023

A new U.S.-led maritime coalition focused on protecting commercial shipping in and around the Red Sea from Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen has now been formally announced.
Red Sea

Red Sea Maritime Coalition Kicks Off As Tanker Hit By Missiles

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Dec 19, 2023

Video footage has emerged appearing to show the first use of the Spike FireFly loitering munition in the current conflict in Gaza.
Israel

Israel’s FireFly Urban Warfare Drone Spotted In Jenin

By Howard Altman

Posted on Dec 18, 2023

F-15EX To Be Based At Kadena Air Base In Japan: Report
Japan

F-15EX To Be Based At Kadena Air Base In Japan: Report

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Dec 18, 2023

Why hasn't the US struck Houthi targets after anti-ship attacks in the Red Sea?
Red Sea

Why Hasn’t The U.S. Struck Back After Red Sea Anti-Ship Attacks?

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Dec 17, 2023

Ukraine's attacks across the Dnipro River have been bloody and futile, troops told The New York Times
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Troops Question Dnipro River Assault

By Howard Altman, Thomas Newdick

Posted on Dec 16, 2023

The USS Carney attacked a Houthi radar site in Yemen.
Red Sea

Newly Formed Operation Prosperity Guardian To Protect Red Sea Shipping

By Howard Altman

Updated on Dec 16, 2023

The Al Jasrah was one of two ships set ablaze in the Red Sea by the Houthis today.
Red Sea

Red Sea Peril Rises, Major Shippers Halt Mandeb Strait Transits

By Howard Altman

Posted on Dec 16, 2023

There are differences between Israel and the U.S. over when the shift to a lower-intensity campaign will begin.
Israel

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Ground Campaign Has “Many More Months To Go”

By Howard Altman

Posted on Dec 15, 2023

Iron Age carnyx used to intimidate enemies on the battlefield
Europe

The Carnyx’s Eerie Cry Struck Fear Into Soldiers On Antiquity’s Battlefields

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Dec 15, 2023

AEW&C aircraft in North Korea.
North Korea

North Korea May Be Building An Early-Warning Radar Plane

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Dec 15, 2023

A local government member in Ukraine conducts a grenade attack during a financial meeting
Russia

Man Throws Grenades Into Ukrainian Town Council Meeting

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Dec 15, 2023

The Maersk Gibraltar came under attack by a Houthi missile Thursday.
Red Sea

Maersk Demands “Political Action” After Another Houthi Attack On Ship In Red Sea

By Howard Altman

Posted on Dec 14, 2023

A tank miraculously survives an FPV drone barrage.
Ukraine

Tank Runs For Its Life Under Constant Barrage Of Attack Drones

By Howard Altman

Posted on Dec 14, 2023

New video footage from the ongoing conflict in Gaza offers an especially good look at Israel's Trophy active protection system in action helping to protect a Merkava tank under attack.
Israel

Merkava Tank’s Trophy Protection System Showcased In Hamas Video

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Dec 14, 2023

A wrecked, burned-out car lies in the yard of a high-rise residential building in Dniprovskyi district after a missile explosion on December 13, 2023 in Kyiv, Ukraine. For the second night in a row, Russia is attacking Kyiv with ballistic missiles. All ten missiles were intercepted by Ukrainian Air Defense Forces. However, fallen missiles' fragments resulted in destruction in Darnytskyi, Dniprovskyi and Desnyanskyi districts of Kyiv.
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Ballistic Missiles Target Kyiv After Biden Meeting

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Dec 14, 2023

The U.S. can learn lessons from Israel operates its F-35I fleet.
Indo-Pacific

Israel’s F-35I Combat Experience Is Providing Lessons For Future Pacific Fight

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Dec 13, 2023

This Is Exactly How The Latest Ballistic Missile Defense Test Worked
U.S. Homeland

This Is Exactly How The Latest Ballistic Missile Defense Test Worked

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Dec 13, 2023

A picture has emerged offering a rare glimpse of ongoing work to field new B61-12 nuclear bombs in Europe.
Europe

First Picture Of B61-12 Nuclear Bomb Trainer On An F-16 In Europe Surfaces

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Dec 13, 2023

Ardmore Encounter Ship
Red Sea

Houthi Anti-Ship Ballistic Missiles Miss Tanker In Red Sea

By Howard Altman

Posted on Dec 13, 2023

Frictions are growing between Biden and Netanyahu.
Israel

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Biden-Netanyahu Friction Increasing

By Howard Altman

Posted on Dec 12, 2023

The US military has released an unusual video showing an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship conducting live-fire training the Caribbean. This comes as a major crisis in the region between Guyana and Venezuela.
Americas

Unusual AC-130J Gunship Caribbean Training Video Released

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Dec 12, 2023

The Norwegian-flagged M/V Strinda was hit by at least one missile fired from a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen.
Red Sea

Commercial Ship In Flames After Red Sea Missile Attack

By Howard Altman

Posted on Dec 12, 2023

A Chinook Helicopter flies over a military camp, as part of a rehearsal for the flyby performance for Taiwan’s Double-Ten National Day Celebration, amid rising tensions between Beijing and Taipei and threats from China, in Taoyuan, Taiwan, 28 September 2021. The 18-meter wide and 12-meter long Taiwan flag, according to state media Central News Agency, will be carried by two CH-47 Chinook helicopters flag flying over the Presidential Office, in addition to a parade displaying the island’s missile systems which will showcase the armed forces' ability to resist threats from China. (Photo by Ceng Shou Yi/NurPhoto)
China

Taiwanese Pilot Planned CH-47 Defection To China: Reports

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Dec 12, 2023

Russian Assault Avdiivka
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Renewed Large-Scale Assault On Avdiivka

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Dec 12, 2023

Gladius sword roman empire
Germany

How The Gladius Became Ancient Rome’s Most Iconic Weapon

By Dr. Joanne Ball

Posted on Dec 11, 2023

X-32 National Museum Of The United States Air Force
U.S. Homeland

X-32’s Makeover: Before And After

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Dec 11, 2023

The IDF said it used the Guided Supply airdrop system for the first time.
Israel

Guided Parachute System Used By Israel For First Time In Gaza

By Howard Altman

Posted on Dec 11, 2023

Israel says it has increased its attacks on Gaza.
Israel

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: U.S. Vetoes U.N. Ceasefire Demand

By Howard Altman

Posted on Dec 8, 2023

A new draft of the annual U.S. defense policy bill for the 2024 Fiscal Year, which looks set to pass in Congress and become law, would require the Air Force and the Navy to provide new details about the expected costs and capabilities of their future Collaborative Combat Aircraft drones.
U.S. Homeland

Loyal Wingman Drone Cost, Capability Concerns Emerge In Defense Bill

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Dec 8, 2023

Utility workers are cleaning up the aftermath of an attack against the backdrop of a damaged car, in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on December 8, 2023.
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Cruise Missile Strikes Return To Kyiv

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Dec 8, 2023

Future U.S. aid to Ukraine is imperiled amid political infighting.
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Stalled U.S. Military Aid To Kyiv Becoming A Crisis

By Howard Altman

Posted on Dec 7, 2023

Artist concept of future German Navy F126 class frigate.
Germany

Work Starts On Germany’s Biggest Warship Since World War II

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Dec 7, 2023

A Hawker Hunter Mk 58 jet belonging to private contractor ATAC ended up in a grassy field at Naval Air Station Key West after an aborted takeoff on December 6, 2023.
U.S. Homeland

Hawker Hunter Aggressor Jet Ends Up In Field After Aborted Takeoff

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Dec 7, 2023

V-22 Ospreys worldwide have been grounded following a fatal crash on November 29, 2023.
U.S. Homeland

All V-22 Ospreys Grounded Worldwide (Updated)

By Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Dec 7, 2023

The Russians are examining a Bradley Fighting Vehicle they recently recovered from Ukraine.
Russia

Captured Ukrainian M2 Bradley Shown Off On Russian TV

By Howard Altman

Posted on Dec 7, 2023

SU-35s escort putin on his way to the middle east.
UAE

Putin Flies To UAE With Su-35 Fighter Escorts (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Dec 7, 2023

A new definitive look at one of the VAMPIRE counter-drone systems delivered to Ukraine has emerged.
Ukraine

Our Best Look At A VAMPIRE Counter Drone System For Ukraine

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Dec 6, 2023

An Israeli Air Force F-16 launches the IMI Systems Rampage standoff missile.
India

Indian Navy MiG-29s Get Israeli Rampage Standoff Weapon

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Dec 6, 2023

Originally, the ROCAF also expected to receive 144 F-16Vs, produced as conversions of its existing F-16A/B jets, but this number has since been reduced to 141 through attrition in its existing Viper fleet.
Taiwan

Taiwan’s Final Upgraded F-16V Completes Test Flights

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Dec 6, 2023

Claims are swirling that Ukrainian forces used a Patriot surface-to-air missile to bring down a Russian Su-24M combat jet over the Black Sea.
Ukraine

Russian Su-24 Shot Down Over Black Sea Points To Tactical Shift

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Dec 6, 2023

Israel says it has encircled and entered Khan Yunis in southern Gaza.
Israel

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: IDF Expands Ground Operation Into The South

By Howard Altman

Posted on Dec 5, 2023

Iraqi Militant fuel truck turned into a rocket launcher.
Iraq

Rocket Launcher Disguised As Fuel Truck Seen Firing In Iraq

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Dec 5, 2023

A R-73 air-to-air missile pictured at a residential address in Venezuela
South America

R-73 Air-To-Air Missile Seized From Venezuelan Man’s Backyard

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Dec 5, 2023

Ukraine and Russia have a common enemy - rodents infesting the battlefield.
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Deluge Of Rodents A Common Enemy

By Howard Altman

Posted on Dec 4, 2023

Concerns about a border conflict between Guyana and Venezuela over a disputed territory are growing.
South America

Fears Of Venezuela Invading Guyana Grow

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Dec 4, 2023

Stratolaunch Roc aircraft conducts a captive-carry test flight with the Talon-A hypersonic vehicle.
U.S. Homeland

World’s Largest Plane Is One Step Closer To Launching A Hypersonic Vehicle

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Dec 4, 2023

The USS Carney attacked a Houthi radar site in Yemen.
Red Sea

Three Cargo Ships Hit By Houthi Missiles, U.S. Destroyer Downs Drones

By Howard Altman

Updated on Dec 3, 2023

Chinese Flanker photographed with PL-17 very long-range air-to-air missile
China

Massive PL-17 Air-To-Air Missile Seen On Chinese J-16 Fighters

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Dec 2, 2023

In an a blunt interview with The Associated Press, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky offered a stark assessment of the course of the war.
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: “We Did Not Achieve The Desired Results,” Zelensky Says

By Howard Altman

Posted on Dec 2, 2023

ADM-160 MALD
Russia

ADM-160 Miniature Air Launched Decoy Wreck Appears In Ukraine

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Dec 2, 2023

The F-35 Joint Program Office is oversee a project to create a single operational "Franken-bird" from two seriously damaged F-35A Joint Strike Fighters.
U.S. Homeland

F-35 “Franken-Bird” Being Made From Two Badly Damaged Jets

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Dec 1, 2023

Front 3/4 view of GM Defense’s Heavy-Duty Sport Utility Vehicle
U.S. Homeland

Armored Suburban Designed By GM For State Department Gets Production Order

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Dec 1, 2023

View of Su-25 attack jet decoy soon through optics of a Lancet loitering munition.
Russia

Ukrainian Su-25 Struck By Lancet Drone Was An Elaborate Decoy

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Dec 1, 2023

After a breakdown in hostage negotiations, fighting resumed in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, which rained rockets down across Israel.
Israel

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Ceasefire Ends

By Howard Altman

Posted on Dec 1, 2023