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Posted on Aug 13, 2024

A drone-hunting rifle-armed robot dog is being demonstrated at a US Army event dubbed Operation Hard Kill.

Land

Robot Dog With Gun Turret For Hunting Aerial Drones Being Tested By Army Robot Dog With Gun Turret For Hunting Aerial Drones Being Tested By Army

Posted on Aug 7, 2024

Russia battled an incursion by Ukraine into Kursk Oblast on Tuesday.

Land

Ukraine Situation Report: Cross-Border Raid Shakes Russia’s Kursk Region Ukraine Situation Report: Cross-Border Raid Shakes Russia’s Kursk Region

By Thomas Newdick, By Howard Altman

Posted on Aug 7, 2024

An already massive hangar in northwestern China is now even bigger after receiving a 300-foot-long extension.

Air

China’s Gigantic Secretive Blimp Hangar Has Gotten Even Larger China’s Gigantic Secretive Blimp Hangar Has Gotten Even Larger

Posted on Aug 6, 2024

The Army has laid out a requirement for an AIM-120 AMRAAM-like interceptor that is the same general size as an AIM-9X SIdewinder for its Enduring Shield air defense system.

Air

Army Seeking AIM-9X-Sized Surface-To-Air Missile With AIM-120-Like Range Army Seeking AIM-9X-Sized Surface-To-Air Missile With AIM-120-Like Range

Posted on Aug 2, 2024

North Korean NLOS missile vehicle in Ukraine

North Korean Anti-Tank Missile-Toting Vehicle Appears To Be Operating In Ukraine North Korean Anti-Tank Missile-Toting Vehicle Appears To Be Operating In Ukraine

Posted on Jul 30, 2024

The US Army and US Navy recently "initiated" a test of a hypersonic weapon system, but the US military won't say whether or not it was a success or failure, or even if there was an actual launch at all.

Land

Hypersonic Weapon Just Tested In Florida, Results Unclear Hypersonic Weapon Just Tested In Florida, Results Unclear

By Joseph Trevithick, By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 30, 2024

Lockheed Martin has unveiled a new version of its Sniper targeting pod with added networking capabilities primarily designed to enable new connectivity between fourth-generation fighters and stealthy F-35s, but which also offers the ability to create localized 'kill webs' with various assets in the air and on the ground.

Air

Networked Sniper Pod Will Let 4th-Generation Fighters Create ‘Kill Webs’ With F-35s Networked Sniper Pod Will Let 4th-Generation Fighters Create ‘Kill Webs’ With F-35s

By Joseph Trevithick, By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jul 26, 2024

US Special Operations Command has been tasked to lead the so-called "left-of-launch" fight against drones before they can get airborne or maybe are even produced in the first place.

Air

Destroying Drones Before Launch Is Becoming A Major Mission For U.S. Special Operators Destroying Drones Before Launch Is Becoming A Major Mission For U.S. Special Operators

Posted on Jul 25, 2024

The US Army is eyeing adding the SM-6 to its air and missile defense arsenal, in addition to work already being done to field it in the long-range strike role.

Land

SM-6 Eyed As New Surface-To-Air Interceptor For The Army SM-6 Eyed As New Surface-To-Air Interceptor For The Army

Posted on Jul 24, 2024

General Atomics has told TWZ that it’s looking at adapting its ship-based Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System and Advanced Arresting Gear, EMALS and AAG, respectively, for use from land bases. While the company first developed EMALS and AAG for the U.S. Navy’s Ford class aircraft carriers, the growing interest in expeditionary campaigns ashore is driving new thinking about how to operate aircraft without access to large traditional runways.

Land

Ford Class Carrier’s EMALS Catapults, AAG Arrester Gear Eyed For Land Bases Ford Class Carrier’s EMALS Catapults, AAG Arrester Gear Eyed For Land Bases

Posted on Jul 23, 2024

The US Secret Service is looking to buy new bolt-action sniper rifles.

Land

Secret Service Wants New Sniper Rifles Secret Service Wants New Sniper Rifles

Posted on Jul 22, 2024

Trump is proposing an Iron Dome air defense system for the US.

Land

Trump’s Nebulous “Iron Dome” Pledge Actually Reflects Very Real Homeland Threats Trump’s Nebulous “Iron Dome” Pledge Actually Reflects Very Real Homeland Threats

By Joseph Trevithick, By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jul 22, 2024

Secret Service agent seen with a Glock 19 MOS without a red dot as part of trump's personal protection detail.

Land

Secret Service’s Lack Of Red Dot Pistol Optics Puzzles SWAT Officers Secret Service’s Lack Of Red Dot Pistol Optics Puzzles SWAT Officers

By Howard Altman, Tyler Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jul 19, 2024

Laser dazzlers could defend tanks from one-way attack drones.

Land

Laser Dazzlers For Defending Tanks Against Marauding Drones Are An Untapped Countermeasure Laser Dazzlers For Defending Tanks Against Marauding Drones Are An Untapped Countermeasure

By Joseph Trevithick, By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jul 18, 2024

The US Marine Corps is looking at new "buckshot-like" ammunition for its rifles, advanced optics, add-on jammers, and other new counter-drone capabilities for smaller units.

Shotgun Pellet-Like Rifle Ammo, Gun-Mounted Jammers On Marine Anti-Drone Wishlist Shotgun Pellet-Like Rifle Ammo, Gun-Mounted Jammers On Marine Anti-Drone Wishlist

Posted on Jul 15, 2024

The Army says it hopes to begin fielding a new air and missile defense system based around an 155mm cannon firing hypervelocity projectiles by the end of the decade.

Land

Railgun Ammo-Firing Air Defense Artillery Cannon Plans Laid Out By Army Railgun Ammo-Firing Air Defense Artillery Cannon Plans Laid Out By Army

Posted on Jul 12, 2024

Russia says it will respond to the United States’ decision to dramatically increase its long-range fire capabilities in Europe starting in 2026. The United States will deploy to Germany a range of advanced ground-launched weapons, including the Typhon (firing both SM-6 and Tomahawk missiles) and “developmental hypersonic weapons” — a reference to the yet-to-be-fielded Dark Eagle.

U.S. Long-Range Missiles Headed To Germany As Arms Race Escalates U.S. Long-Range Missiles Headed To Germany As Arms Race Escalates

Posted on Jul 11, 2024

AIM-9 Shorads system which could be similar to FrankenSAM.

Around The Globe

Ukraine’s FrankenSAM Air Defense Concept Could Be Used To Protect USAF Bases Ukraine’s FrankenSAM Air Defense Concept Could Be Used To Protect USAF Bases

Posted on Jul 10, 2024

Chinese soldiers are taking part in maneuvers in Belarus, adding another new dynamic to the security situation in Eastern Europe, dominated by Russia’s war in Ukraine and the fallout surrounding it. While Belarus has been a staunch ally of Russia it has, more recently, made overtures toward China, with the aim of building closer relations with it, including in the military sphere.

Chinese Troops Begin Drills Along Poland’s Border In Belarus Chinese Troops Begin Drills Along Poland’s Border In Belarus

Updated on Jul 9, 2024

The Ukrainian Air Force has, apparently for the first time, published a video showing in detail its U.S.-made HAWK surface-to-air missile system. As we have discussed in the past, the missile provides a useful boost to Ukraine’s middle-tier air and missile defense capacity and, according to the Ukrainian Air Force, has scored some notable ‘kills.’

Air

First Inside Look At Ukraine’s HAWK Air Defense Systems First Inside Look At Ukraine’s HAWK Air Defense Systems

Posted on Jul 8, 2024

Ukraine will receive more than $2 billion in additional air defense interceptors for its Patriot and NASAMS systems.

Land

Ukraine Situation Report: $2.2B In New Air Defense Interceptors Coming From U.S. Ukraine Situation Report: $2.2B In New Air Defense Interceptors Coming From U.S.

Posted on Jul 3, 2024

Russia has unveiled a counter-drone interceptor, a single-use drone with an explosive warhead that’s expressly designed to bring down the kinds of Ukrainian uncrewed aerial vehicles that have taken a steady toll of Russian troops and equipment on the battlefield. The Vogan-9SP counter-drone interceptor was developed by Russia’s Red Line company, seemingly a new entrant in the field.

Air

Russia Jumps Into Purpose-Built Drone-Hunting Drone Weapons Space Russia Jumps Into Purpose-Built Drone-Hunting Drone Weapons Space

Posted on Jul 2, 2024

The US Army has put out a new request for information for compact sensors for use on high-altitude balloons underscoring its broader vision for using those capabilities in the future.

Air

Army’s High-Flying Balloon Surveillance Vision Grows With Call For New Radars, Other Sensors Army’s High-Flying Balloon Surveillance Vision Grows With Call For New Radars, Other Sensors

Posted on Jul 2, 2024

Russian missile strike on airfield in Ukraine.

Land

Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Strikes Airbase In Drone-Directed Missile Attack Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Strikes Airbase In Drone-Directed Missile Attack

Posted on Jul 2, 2024

A small group of Russian soldiers has held out in a bombed-out building in Vovchansk

Land

Ukraine Situation Report: Besieged Russian Troops Holding Out In Bombed-Out Factory Ukraine Situation Report: Besieged Russian Troops Holding Out In Bombed-Out Factory

Posted on Jun 29, 2024

Land

Ukraine May Have Lost An M270 MLRS For The First Time Ukraine May Have Lost An M270 MLRS For The First Time

Posted on Jun 28, 2024

The US Army's elite 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment has been testing Arctic and desert camouflage options on top of a now well-known multi-tone blue scheme.

Air

160th SOAR Night Stalkers Testing Arctic, Desert Vinyl Camo Wraps As Global Missions Evolve 160th SOAR Night Stalkers Testing Arctic, Desert Vinyl Camo Wraps As Global Missions Evolve

Posted on Jun 28, 2024

M10 Booker's story and its intended use.

The Army’s New M10 Booker: Deploy Fast And Carry A Big Gun The Army’s New M10 Booker: Deploy Fast And Carry A Big Gun

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jun 27, 2024

Ukraine attacked a Russian space communications facility in Crimea.

Land

Ukraine Used Prized ATACMS Missiles To Strike Unique Cold War-Era Space Communications Station Ukraine Used Prized ATACMS Missiles To Strike Unique Cold War-Era Space Communications Station

Posted on Jun 24, 2024

On June 16, 2024 3d Multi-Domain Task Force and 1-181 Field Artillery Regiment of the Tennessee National Guard employed the U.S. Army Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher (AML) and the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) as part of the Valiant Shield 24 Combined Joint SINKEX. The AML and PrSm engaged a maritime target alongside other joint assets during the SINKEX. The VS24 SINKEX is the first employment of both the AML and the PrSM outside of the U.S and is a significant milestone in the Army’s continuing development of long-range fires capabilities.

Land

Army’s New PRsM Ballistic Missile Hits Moving Ship For The First Time In Pacific Test Army’s New PRsM Ballistic Missile Hits Moving Ship For The First Time In Pacific Test

Posted on Jun 24, 2024

Ukraine is set to be the first to use a U.S.-made 105mm "soft-recoil" howitzer in combat, which could have impacts outside of that conflict.

Land

Humvee-Mounted Low-Recoil 105mm Howitzer To Make Combat Debut In Ukraine Humvee-Mounted Low-Recoil 105mm Howitzer To Make Combat Debut In Ukraine

Posted on Jun 24, 2024

A mysterious array of what looks like 16 hemispherical structures has emerged in Ukraine without immediate explanation.

Land

What Is This Mystery Row Of Spheres In A Ukrainian Field? What Is This Mystery Row Of Spheres In A Ukrainian Field?

Posted on Jun 22, 2024

AIM-120 being loaded into a NASAMS launcher

Air

U.S. Diverting Missiles From Foreign Customers To Ukraine Could Have Repercussions Beyond Air Defense U.S. Diverting Missiles From Foreign Customers To Ukraine Could Have Repercussions Beyond Air Defense

By Howard Altman, By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jun 21, 2024

NOMADS will provide short-range air defenses including in contested areas.

Land

Norway’s NOMADS Armored Short Range Air Defense System Unveiled Norway’s NOMADS Armored Short Range Air Defense System Unveiled

Posted on Jun 19, 2024

Land-launched cruise missile is being offered by Europe's MBDA.

Europe Offers Its Own Ground-Launched Long-Range Cruise Missile Among Russia Fears Europe Offers Its Own Ground-Launched Long-Range Cruise Missile Among Russia Fears

By Howard Altman, By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jun 18, 2024

Around The Globe

Ukraine Captures Its First Russian Turtle Tank Ukraine Captures Its First Russian Turtle Tank

Updated on Jun 17, 2024

German defense contractor Rheinmetall is pitching a containerized launcher for use with Hero family loitering munitions.

Air

Shipping Container Launcher Packing 126 Kamikaze Drones Hits The Market Shipping Container Launcher Packing 126 Kamikaze Drones Hits The Market

Updated on Jun 17, 2024

The German Rheinmetall company is assessing whether Cold War-era Leopard 1 tanks can have their turrets swapped out to be fitted with the Skyranger 35 short-range air defense system. The initiative is driven by Ukraine’s insatiable demand for ground-based air defenses, but it’s indicative of a broader resurgence in interest in short-range air defense systems (SHORADS), especially as the drone threat continue to proliferate around the globe.

Armies

Old Leopard Tanks Can Be Reborn As Air Defense Systems With Skyranger 35 Turret Old Leopard Tanks Can Be Reborn As Air Defense Systems With Skyranger 35 Turret

Updated on Jun 17, 2024

Franco-German consortium KNDS has rolled out a new version o its Leopard 2 tank with an uncrewed turret that can be armed with an a 140mm main gun and a host of other new features.

Land

New Leopard 2 Tank Packs A Big Cannon, Uncrewed Turret, Anti-Drone Defenses New Leopard 2 Tank Packs A Big Cannon, Uncrewed Turret, Anti-Drone Defenses

Updated on Jun 13, 2024

Russia has moved its S-500 Prometheus air defense system to Crimea, says Ukraine's spy boss.

S-500 Prometheus Air Defense System Now Protecting Russia’s Kerch Bridge: Ukraine’s Spy Boss S-500 Prometheus Air Defense System Now Protecting Russia’s Kerch Bridge: Ukraine’s Spy Boss

Posted on Jun 13, 2024

Air

Showdown Brewing Over Ballistic Missile Interceptor Site On East Coast Showdown Brewing Over Ballistic Missile Interceptor Site On East Coast

Posted on Jun 11, 2024

Russia said its troops had started the second stage of drills to practise the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons alongside Belarusian troops after what Moscow said were threats from western powers. The ministry said the drills were aimed at ensuring that the two countries’ military personnel and equipment were ready to protect their sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Land

Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Resumes Tactical Nuke Drills Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Resumes Tactical Nuke Drills

Posted on Jun 11, 2024

A Russian operative controls a captured Ukrainian tank via remote controls.

Russia Is Testing A First Person View Remote Controlled Tank Conversion In Ukraine Russia Is Testing A First Person View Remote Controlled Tank Conversion In Ukraine

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Jun 11, 2024

Land

U.S. Army Officer Confirms Russian A-50 Radar Jet Was Shot Down With Patriot Missile U.S. Army Officer Confirms Russian A-50 Radar Jet Was Shot Down With Patriot Missile

Posted on Jun 10, 2024

The US Army's new Precision Strike Missile might provide the United States a ready path to acquiring an air-launched ballistic missile, a type of weapon that is seeing a renaissance around the world.

Air

Army’s New PrSM Ballistic Missile Should Be Adapted Into An Air Launched Weapon Army’s New PrSM Ballistic Missile Should Be Adapted Into An Air Launched Weapon

By Tyler Rogoway, By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jun 10, 2024

There are conflicting reports about what was struck in Luhansk City during an ATACMS attack.

Ukraine Situation Report: Claims Fly Over Deadly ATACMS Missile Strike In Luhansk Ukraine Situation Report: Claims Fly Over Deadly ATACMS Missile Strike In Luhansk

Posted on Jun 8, 2024

An Iron dome launcher being targeted by an Almas missile.

Whether Hezbollah Hit An Iron Dome Launcher Or Not, Its Almas Missiles Are A Problem For Israel Whether Hezbollah Hit An Iron Dome Launcher Or Not, Its Almas Missiles Are A Problem For Israel

By Howard Altman, By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jun 7, 2024

Russia is now installing metal cope cages on Chinese-made DesertCross All Terrain Vehicles.

Russia Adds Anti-Drone ‘Cope Cages’ To All-Terrain Buggies, Motorcycles Russia Adds Anti-Drone ‘Cope Cages’ To All-Terrain Buggies, Motorcycles

Posted on Jun 5, 2024

The latest iteration of Russia’s TOS series of thermobaric rocket launchers has been seen, apparently for the first time, in military service. The TOS-3 Dragon was shown during an official event in Russia’s southwest Saratov region, with its anti-drone screens pointing directly to experience from the war in Ukraine. With that in mind, it likely won’t be long before we start to see the TOS-3 being deployed in combat, especially as losses of the legacy TOS-1A continue to mount.

Land

Russia’s New TOS-3 ‘Dragon’ Thermobaric Rocket Launcher Breaks Cover Russia’s New TOS-3 ‘Dragon’ Thermobaric Rocket Launcher Breaks Cover

Posted on Jun 4, 2024

A SAM system inside Russia was struck by a HIMARS.

Land

Ukraine Strikes Long-Range SAM System Inside Russia With U.S. Weapon Ukraine Strikes Long-Range SAM System Inside Russia With U.S. Weapon

Posted on Jun 3, 2024

Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv’s Forces Push Back In Kharkiv Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv’s Forces Push Back In Kharkiv

Posted on Jun 3, 2024

Ukraine released satellite imagery it says showed two Russian ships damaged by U.S. donated ATACMS.

Ukraine Situation Report: Claims Swirl Around Missile Strike On Kerch Ferries Ukraine Situation Report: Claims Swirl Around Missile Strike On Kerch Ferries

By Thomas Newdick, By Howard Altman

Posted on May 31, 2024

Officials at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in North Carolina are looking into the possibility of erecting physical barriers to protect F-15E Strike Eagles there from drones.

Land

Enclosures To Defend F-15Es From Drone Attacks Eyed At Seymour Johnson AFB Enclosures To Defend F-15Es From Drone Attacks Eyed At Seymour Johnson AFB

Posted on May 30, 2024

Air

The Case For Arming Drone-Hunting Fighters With Iron Dome’s Tamir Missile The Case For Arming Drone-Hunting Fighters With Iron Dome’s Tamir Missile

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on May 30, 2024

Russia has presented its latest take on the bizarre-looking ‘turtle tank’ concept, with a main battle tank now adapted as an armored personnel carrier, complete with the now familiar sheet-metal carapace. The new development provides another example of Russia repurposing vehicles to meet battlefield demands but also suggests deeper difficulties in fielding new-build, purpose-designed armored personnel carriers.

Land

Russia Now Building ‘Turtle Tank’ Armored Personnel Carriers Russia Now Building ‘Turtle Tank’ Armored Personnel Carriers

Posted on May 29, 2024

America's pier that is being used to deliver aid to Gaza broke free and is now being recovered.

Gaza Aid Pier Lasted Less Than Two Weeks Before Breaking Apart Gaza Aid Pier Lasted Less Than Two Weeks Before Breaking Apart

Posted on May 28, 2024

The first official photos have appeared showing a Soviet-era ground-based air defense system upgraded with Western surface-to-air missiles — a so-called ‘FrankenSAM.’ The images, published by Ukraine’s Operational Command East, show a tracked self-propelled Buk-M1 system — known in the West as SA-11 Gadfly — which is said to have been adapted to fire the RIM-7 Sea Sparrow, a missile that previously provided point defense for numerous NATO and allied warships.

Land

Ukraine’s FrankenSAM That Uses RIM-7 Sea Sparrow Missiles Breaks Cover Ukraine’s FrankenSAM That Uses RIM-7 Sea Sparrow Missiles Breaks Cover

Updated on May 28, 2024

Land

Ukrainian M1 Abrams Tanks Get Elaborate ‘Cope Cages,’ Soviet Explosive Reactive Armor Ukrainian M1 Abrams Tanks Get Elaborate ‘Cope Cages,’ Soviet Explosive Reactive Armor

Posted on May 25, 2024

Detonation of a Russian S-300 or S-400 air defense system after it came under attack from ATACMS ballistic missiles.

ATACMS Obliterates Russian Air Defense System As It Desperately Tries To Defend Itself ATACMS Obliterates Russian Air Defense System As It Desperately Tries To Defend Itself

Posted on May 24, 2024

An uncrewed ground vehicle launching quadcopter

Army Tests Quadcopter Swarm-Launching Uncrewed Ground Vehicle For Clearing Mines Army Tests Quadcopter Swarm-Launching Uncrewed Ground Vehicle For Clearing Mines

By Oliver Parken

Posted on May 22, 2024

A series of imagery confirms that the widely used Sea Baby uncrewed surface vessel (USV), or drone boat, has been equipped with Grad-series artillery rockets. The rocket-armed boat has reportedly already been used to successfully engage Russian vessels. Once again, the development demonstrates that Ukraine is exploring using its growing fleet of USVs for missions beyond one-way kamikaze attacks.

Sea

Artillery Rocket-Firing Ukrainian Drone Boat Shown During Testing Artillery Rocket-Firing Ukrainian Drone Boat Shown During Testing

Posted on May 22, 2024

U-2's new radar is going to the Army's HADES surveillance jet.

Radar Developed For U-2 To Go On Army Intel-Gathering BizJets Radar Developed For U-2 To Go On Army Intel-Gathering BizJets

Posted on May 22, 2024

The quiet closing out of the Air Force's SHiELD program and issues the Army has been having with is laser-armed DE M-SHORAD variants of the 8x8 Stryker reflect broader hurdles facing directed energy weapons of this type.

U.S. Military Laser Weapon Programs Are Facing A Reality Check U.S. Military Laser Weapon Programs Are Facing A Reality Check