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North Korea has tested what it claims is a new intermediate-range hypersonic missile tipped with a unpowered boost-glide vehicle.
Land-Based Conventional Hypersonic Weapons

North Korea’s Latest Hypersonic Missile System Is One Sinister-Looking Weapon

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Apr 3, 2024

Spain selling off its M60s
Tanks

Spain Is Selling Off Its M60 Tanks To The Highest Bidder

By Oliver Parken, Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Apr 2, 2024

Sig's M7 and M250 guns
M16/AR15/M4 Pattern

First U.S. Army Unit Just Received Long Awaited M4 And M249 Replacements

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Mar 29, 2024

Four US Army AH-64 Apaches have crashed in the past two months, with the most recent pair of incidents coming within days of each just this week.
U.S. Army

Four Army AH-64 Apaches Have Now Crashed In Just Two Months

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Mar 29, 2024

Cold War-era Ladoga APV pictured by a FPV drone
Armored Vehicles

Ultra-Rare Russian Armored VIP Escape Vehicle Spotted In Ukraine

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Mar 28, 2024

A sortie today by a Chinese WZ-7 could be more significant beyond just being the apparent first time one of these drones has flown over the Sea of Japan.
People's Liberation Army (China)

China’s WZ-7 High-Altitude Drone Makes First Known Flight Over Sea Of Japan

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Mar 27, 2024

Kim Jong Un takes his new Russian limo out for a spin
Light Vehicles

Limo Gifted From Putin Is Now Carting Kim Around North Korea

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Mar 18, 2024

Anduril Industries, the company responsible for the popular ALTIUS series of drones, has undertaken a first live-fire test of its ALTIUS-700M loitering munition.
Surface-To-Air Missile Systems

Our First Look At The ALTIUS-700M Loitering Munition Obliterating A Target

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Mar 14, 2024

A close-up shot of part of a T-72 tank track, produced by Cook Defence Systems
T-72

Tank Museum In U.K. Playing Big Role In Keeping Ukraine’s Armor On Track

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Mar 8, 2024

The Army has received a prototype variant of its Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) armed with a Patria NEMO 120mm turreted mortar.
Mortars

Army Gets 120mm ‘Nemo’ Mortar Turret Toting Armed Vehicle Prototype

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Mar 7, 2024

The British Army's 16th Air Assault Brigade Combat Team now has new computerized sights for its rifles to help knock down enemy drones.
Assault Rifles

British Army Paratroopers Get Computerized Rifle Sights To Shoot Down Drones

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Mar 5, 2024

A new report indicates the thresholds for Russia's use of tactical nuclear weapons are much lower than have previously been understood and also points to continued planning for a potential nuclear conflict with China.
9K720 Iskander-M

Russia’s Low Threshold For Nuclear Weapons Use Detailed In New Report

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 29, 2024

The US Army has announced major planned changes to its overall force structure that includes a significant boost in air and missile defense capacity with a focus on counter-drone and counter-cruise missile capabilities.
U.S. Army

Huge Boost To Army’s Air Defenses Planned In New Force Structure

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 28, 2024

The next version of the famed Little Bird helicopter for the US Army's elite 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment has reportedly been dubbed the MH-6R.
U.S. Army

New Night Stalker Little Bird Helicopters Now Dubbed MH-6R (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 27, 2024

German special operations forces are set reportedly set to become the first military operator of a variant of the HK 433 rifle.
Assault Rifles

German Special Ops To Be First HK433 Military User: Report

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 27, 2024

A Ukrainian Bradley on display for propaganda
M2/3 Bradley

Captured Ukrainian M2 Bradley Paraded On Russian Propaganda Train

By Oliver Parken, Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 27, 2024

Imagery has emerged that looks to show one of Ukraine's prized U.S.-supplied M1 Abrams tanks having suffered significant damage.
M1 Abrams

Ukraine’s First M1 Abrams Tank Loss Appears To Have Occurred

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 26, 2024

Ukraine L118 105mm Howitzer
Artillery

Ukraine Situation Report: U.S. Warns Of Looming “Catastrophic” Arms Shortage

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 23, 2024

M1 ABRAMS IN ACTION
M1 Abrams

This May Be The First Video Of A Ukrainian M1 Abrams In Combat

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 23, 2024

Drone attack inside warehouse in ukraine
T-72

Ukrainian FPV Drones Hunt, Kill Russian Armor Inside Building

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Feb 22, 2024

Unmanned drone variant concept of the Tesla Cybertruck
Armored Vehicles

The Case For Turning Cybertruck Into A Militarized Unmanned Ground Vehicle

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Feb 22, 2024

Russia has reportedly recieved hundreds of Iranian ballistic missiles after years of negotiations, which could present a significant new threat to Ukraine.
Fateh-110

Iran Just Delivered Hundreds Of Iranian Ballistic Missiles To Russia: Report

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 21, 2024

KN-24 SRBM
Tactical Ballistic Missiles

North Korean Missile Used In Ukraine Was Packed Full Of U.S. Parts

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 20, 2024

Iran ballistic missile fired from a container at sea.
MRBMs/IRBMs

Iran Fires Ballistic Missile From A Shipping Container At Sea

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Feb 14, 2024

HIMARS damage
M142 HIMARS

Ukraine Situation Report: Battle-Damaged HIMARS Return To United States

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 12, 2024

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.
Counter-Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (C-UAS)

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

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 12, 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. Army

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

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.
MIM-104 Patriot

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

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 6, 2024

Ukraine's high-end weapons decoys.
Surface-To-Air Missile Systems

Ukraine’s Air Defense Decoys Keep Getting Better

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 2, 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.
Surface-To-Air Missile Systems

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

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 31, 2024

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

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

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 30, 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.
S-300

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

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jan 29, 2024

Challenger 3 prototype breaks cover.
Royal Army

This Is The Challenger 3 Advanced Main Battle Tank

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jan 23, 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.
Tanks

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

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jan 22, 2024

The Bradley's gunner talks about learning lessons from video games to take out a Russian tank.
T-90

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

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 21, 2024

New video shows a Ukrainian Bradley Fighting Vehicle mauling a Russian T-90M Breakout tank.
T-90

Armor Experts Breakdown Video Of Ukrainian M2 Bradley Mauling Russian T-90M Tank

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 18, 2024

The Biden administration announced its last Presidential Drawdown Authority package for Ukraine, which included Sea Sparrow RIM-7 missiles.
Surface-To-Air Missile Systems

‘FrankenSAM’ Systems Are Now Shooting Down Drones In Ukraine

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jan 17, 2024

The US Army complete initial flight testing of a seeker for anti-ship version of its Precision Strike Missile short-range ballistic missile in 2023.
Precision Strike Missile (PrSM)

Seeker For U.S. Army’s New Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile Flight Tested

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jan 17, 2024

Iran used its new Kheiber Shekan medium range ballistic missile for the first time during a strike in Syria on Monday.
MRBMs/IRBMs

Iran Executed Its Farthest Ballistic Missile Strike Ever With New Weapon

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 16, 2024

M1 with ERA in Ukraine
M1 Abrams

Ukrainian M1 Abrams Tank Seen With Explosive Reactive Armor

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Jan 15, 2024

Houthis Threaten Reprisal Attacks On U.S. Bases In The Region
U.S. Army

Houthis Threaten Reprisal Attacks On U.S. Bases In The Region

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 13, 2024

Missiles filled with water and silo lids that don't work properly are among the corruption-related issues that have reportedly led to a major purge of Chinese military officials in the past year.
Tactical Ballistic Missiles

Water-Filled Missiles, Silo Problems Behind China Purge: Report

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jan 8, 2024

US Special Operations Command has laid out requirements for a new Extreme Long Range Sniper Rifle that could replace its Barrett M82/M107 and Mk 15 .50 caliber rifles.
Sniper Rifles

Barrett .50 Caliber Sniper Rifle Replacement Sought By SOCOM

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jan 6, 2024

Russia is now firing North Korean-made short-range ballistic missiles at targets in Ukraine, according to the U.S. government.
Tactical Ballistic Missiles

Russia Is Firing North Korean Ballistic Missiles At Ukraine

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jan 4, 2024

A Su-34 Fullback fighter-bomber apparently destroyed last night by a Ukrainian special forces team, as it sat on its airbase.
Special Operations

Su-34 Fullback Torched During Raid Deep In Russia

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jan 4, 2024

Drones have become a ubiquitous threat on battlefield around the world, and existing active protection systems could be part of future solutions for defending vehicles against them.
Rocket And Grenade Launchers

Tank Active Protection Systems Could Be Used To Shoot Down Drones

By Joseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jan 3, 2024

Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky visits the front line at Avdiivka.
Ukrainian Army

Ukraine Situation Report: Zelensky Appears Near Front In Avdiivka

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Dec 29, 2023

twin barrel artillery russia
Cannons

Russia Nearly Fielded A Double-Barreled Self-Propelled Artillery Gun

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Dec 27, 2023

The US Army has outliend plans to significantly expand the size of its arsenal of Coyote-based counter-drone systems in the next five years, including with the purchase of 6,700 additional interceptors.
U.S. Army

Drastic Increase In Army Coyote Drone Interceptor Purchase Plans

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Dec 20, 2023

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

Ukraine Situation Report: Troops Question Dnipro River Assault

By Howard Altman, Thomas Newdick

Posted on Dec 16, 2023

Iron Age carnyx used to intimidate enemies on the battlefield
Land Warfare History

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

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Dec 15, 2023

A local government member in Ukraine conducts a grenade attack during a financial meeting
Rocket And Grenade Launchers

Man Throws Grenades Into Ukrainian Town Council Meeting

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Dec 15, 2023

A tank miraculously survives an FPV drone barrage.
Ukrainian Army

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.
Anti-Tank Missiles

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.
Land-Based Ballistic Missile Defense

Ukraine Situation Report: Ballistic Missiles Target Kyiv After Biden Meeting

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Dec 14, 2023

This Is Exactly How The Latest Ballistic Missile Defense Test Worked
Land-Based Ballistic Missile Defense

This Is Exactly How The Latest Ballistic Missile Defense Test Worked

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Dec 13, 2023

Gladius sword roman empire
Land Warfare History

How The Gladius Became Ancient Rome’s Most Iconic Weapon

By Dr. Joanne Ball

Posted on Dec 11, 2023

PrSM pictures launching in early December, 2023
Precision Strike Missile (PrSM)

Army Just Received Its First Operational PrSM Ballistic Missiles

By Oliver Parken, Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Dec 9, 2023

The Russians are examining a Bradley Fighting Vehicle they recently recovered from Ukraine.
M2/3 Bradley

Captured Ukrainian M2 Bradley Shown Off On Russian TV

By Howard Altman

Posted on Dec 7, 2023

A new definitive look at one of the VAMPIRE counter-drone systems delivered to Ukraine has emerged.
Counter-Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (C-UAS)

Our Best Look At A VAMPIRE Counter Drone System For Ukraine

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Dec 6, 2023

Iraqi Militant fuel truck turned into a rocket launcher.
Rocket And Grenade Launchers

Rocket Launcher Disguised As Fuel Truck Seen Firing In Iraq

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Dec 5, 2023

The US Army says launcher-related issues have led to the scrapping of three planned tests of its Dark Eagle hypersonic missile this year.
U.S. Army

Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile Test Woes Caused By Launcher

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Dec 5, 2023

Front 3/4 view of GM Defense’s Heavy-Duty Sport Utility Vehicle
Light Vehicles

Armored Suburban Designed By GM For State Department Gets Production Order

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Dec 1, 2023

Defense contractor Anduril has unveiled a novel and highly reusable air vehicle that can be used as an anti-air interceptor and in other roles.
Counter-Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (C-UAS)

Roadrunner Reusable Anti-Air Interceptor Breaks Cover

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Dec 1, 2023