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Houthis release video showing their helicopter raid on the Galaxy Leader in the Red Sea.
Iran

Houthi Helicopter Raid On Ship In Red Sea Seen In New Video

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 20, 2023

The U.S. Air Force is exploring the possibility of augmenting, rather than replacing its C-32A Air Force Two jets.
Foreign VVIP Transport

New Plan To Augment C-32A ‘Air Force Two’ Fleet, Not Replace It

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Nov 20, 2023

Drone capture shows the detonation of a purported standoff guided version of the RBK-500 cluster bomb in Ukraine.
Russia

Russian Glide Bomb Kits Now Adapted For Cluster Munitions: Reports

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Nov 20, 2023

Japan is seeking 400 Tomahawk Land Attack Cruise Missiles.
Japan

Japan Approved To Buy 400 Tomahawk Cruise Missiles

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Nov 19, 2023

A photograph of a family in an Anderson air raid shelter
Bunker Talk

Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Nov 18, 2023

IDF Gaza south
Israel

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Ground Offensive Could Shift South

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 18, 2023

MBDA will supply CAMM for the Swedish Navy’s five Visby class corvettes, which will deploy them from MBDA’s Sea Ceptor naval air defense system.
Europe

Sweden’s Stealth Visby Corvettes To Get New Air Defense Missiles

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Nov 18, 2023

US Special Operations Command is interested in acquiring loitering munitions with seekers optimized for finding and homing in on enemy electronic warfare systems.
U.S. Homeland

Electronic Warfare System Hunting Drones Wanted By SOCOM

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Nov 17, 2023

MOgami Frigate
Japan

Japan’s Futuristic Mogami Frigates: Everything You Need To Know

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Nov 17, 2023

Mojave Drone lands on aircraft carrier
Drones

Mojave Drone Flies From British Aircraft Carrier

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Nov 17, 2023

Turkey wants Eurofighter typhoons, but Germany objects to the deal.
News & Features

Turkey Is Trying To Buy Used Eurofighter Typhoons

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Nov 17, 2023

A first-person view drone races to destroy a Russian Bukhanka van in Ukraine.
News & Features

Ukraine Situation Report: First Person Video Drone Relentlessly Hunts Down A Russian Van

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Nov 16, 2023

Aurora Flight Sciences is developing a fan-in-wing blended wing body aircraft concept as part of a U.S. military program exploring ideas for a fast-flying vertical takeoff and landing cargo aircraft.
U.S. Homeland

VTOL Lift Fan Tactical Transport Design Emerges Under DARPA Program

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Nov 16, 2023

The USS Hudner came under attack by a Houthi drone and shot it down, a U.S. official told The War Zone.
Red Sea

U.S. Warship Shoot Down Of Drone Over Red Sea Leads To Conflicting Assessments

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 16, 2023

Qatar's F-15QA has been showing off like no variant of the F-15 before it at the Dubai Airshow this week.
Middle East

F-15QA Flies Demo Unlike Any We’ve Seen From An Eagle Before

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Nov 15, 2023

Israel says it found proof that Hamas has been using the Al-Shifa Hospital as a military command center, a claim Hamas disputes.
Israel

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Claims Swirl Over Gaza Hospital Raid

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 15, 2023

The US Army has demonstrated a containerized counter-drone system armed with 70mm laser-guided rockets.
Drones

Army Counter Drone System Pops Out Of A Shipping Container

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Nov 15, 2023

Concept artwork of the NATO E-7A Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft in flight.
NATO

E-7 Wedgetail Radar Jet Chosen By NATO To Replace Aging E-3

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Nov 15, 2023

Israel's long-anticipated raid on Al Shifa hospital is underway.
Israel

Israeli Raid On Gaza’s Largest Hospital Underway

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 15, 2023

A commercial KDC‐10 tanker aircraft refuels a U.S. Air Force F‐16 Fighting Falcon from the 51st Fighter Wing, enroute Commando Sling 23 at Paya Lebar Air Base, Singapore, November 6, 2023.
Civil Aviation

Private Aerial Refueling Tankers Are Now Gassing Up USAF Fighters

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Nov 15, 2023

Ukraine continues to build out its bridgehead across the Dnipro River.
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Advance Across Dnipro River Deepens

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 14, 2023

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall says the Sentinel ICBM program is "struggling" and keeping it on track will "cost money."
U.S. Homeland

Sentinel ICBM “Struggling,” Keeping On Track Will Come At A Cost

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Nov 14, 2023

Russian air launched cruise missile
Russia

Takeaways From Russia’s Missile War On Ukraine

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Nov 14, 2023

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall has offered new details about his service's plans for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.
Drones

CCA Loyal Wingmen Drones To Cost Quarter To Third Of An F-35

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Nov 14, 2023

The Navy wants to demonstrate the ability to use a uncrewed underwater vehicle to launch and recover a drone that can operate underwater and in the air.
Drones

Uncrewed Submarine Will Launch, Recover Drone That Can Swim, Fly

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Nov 13, 2023

The IDF has reached the gates of Gaza City's largest hospital, but has yet to decide to storm it.
Israel

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: No Decision Yet To Storm Gaza’s Largest Hospital

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 13, 2023

A member of the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) seen wearing a Mitznefet, or 'chef's hat'
Israel

Israeli Troops’ ‘Chef’s Hat’ Helmet Covers Explained

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Nov 13, 2023

A U.S. Marine Corps Korean War veteran searches the names of those who lost their life during the Korean War at the Korean War Memorial during a reunion for those who fought at the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir in Washington, DC on Nov. 3, 2023. Veterans of the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, also known as The Chosin Few, traveled from across the country to meet with other Marines who fought by their side
Bunker Talk

Bunker Talk: Veterans Day Weekend Edition

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Nov 11, 2023

Israel says it has struck 15,000 targets in Gaza while the call for ceasefire increases.
Israel

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Calls For Ceasefire Grow

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 11, 2023

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

Ukraine Situation Report: U.S. Aid To Kyiv Slows

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 10, 2023

The schedule for long-planned flight testing of an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship with a laser directed energy weapon has slipped again to 2024.
Lasers

AC-130 Laser Weapon Test Slip Raises Questions About Its Future

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Nov 10, 2023

The Ukrainian Defense Intelligence Directorate says it attacked Russian landing ships in Crimea with sea drones.
Russia

Sea Drones Attack Russian Landing Craft In Crimean Port

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 10, 2023

The Indian Navy closed an important chapter in its history on 31 October 2023, when it withdrew the last of its Il-38SD maritime patrol aircraft, bringing to an end nearly half a century of operating Soviet recce types over the Indian Ocean.
News & Features

Il-38’s Retirement Brings An Indian Maritime Patrol Era To An End

By Angad Singh

Posted on Nov 9, 2023

The first pre-production T-7A Red Hawk jet trainer has arrived at Edwards Air Force Base to being flight testing. This comes as the Air Force is already eyeing a light fighter version of the aircraft as part of its future tactical air combat plans.
News & Features

T-7 Arrives At Edwards, USAF Eyeing Light Fighter Version

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Nov 9, 2023

Israel will open up a four-hour window every day to pause fighting in northern Gaza for humanitarian efforts.
Israel

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Fighting In North To Pause Daily

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 9, 2023

Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen have reportedly shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone.
Iran

U.S. MQ-9 Reaper Shot Down Over Red Sea

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Nov 8, 2023

Israel is gaining the upper hand in northern Gaza says the IDF.
Israel

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Hamas ‘Lost Control In The North’ IDF Says (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 8, 2023

Five Dutch F-16s are on their way to Romania. Romanian and Ukrainian pilots are being trained there.
Ukraine

Ukraine Situation Report: Dutch F-16s For Ukrainian Training Arrive In Romania

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Nov 7, 2023

Tustin, CA - November 07: Firefighters work to control a blaze at the north blimp hangar at the former Marine Corps Air Station Tustin in Tustin, CA, on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
WWII

Giant WWII Airship Hangar Decimated By Raging Fire

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Nov 7, 2023

A F-5 Fighter takes off during an annual drill at an air base in Taitung City, southeast Taiwan on January 30, 2018. Taiwanese troops staged live-fire exercises January 30 to simulate fending off an attempted invasion, as the island's main threat China steps up pressure on President Tsai Ing-Wen.
Taiwan

Taiwan Is Finally Saying Goodbye To Its F-5 Tiger II Fighters

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Nov 7, 2023

IDF pushing into gaza city
Israel

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Push Into Heart Of Gaza City Looms, Civilians Flee

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 7, 2023

U-2 retirement moves forward with secretary of defense waiver sent to congress.
U.S. Homeland

U-2 Retirement Moves Forward With Defense Secretary Decision

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Nov 7, 2023

The first image of an M1A1 Abrams tank in Ukraine may have emerged.
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: This May Be Our First Image Of An M1 Abrams In-Country

By Howard Altman, Thomas Newdick

Posted on Nov 7, 2023

Jordanian forces used precision airdrop kits to get critical aid to hospital in Gaza.
Israel

Jordanian C-130 Airdropped Supplies To Gaza Hospital

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Nov 6, 2023

The Russian missile corvette Askold was badly damaged in a Ukrainian cruise missile attack.
Ukraine

Russian Warship Seen Badly Damaged By Ukrainian Cruise Missile

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 6, 2023

A solo student plugged in to the tanker. Note how large the solid steel basket is, and how close it is to the delicate fighter
People

F-5 Pilot’s Early Struggles Aerial Refueling The Underpowered Jet

By Dan McWilliams

Updated on Nov 6, 2023

An Israeli Air Force AH-64 Apache with unusual Hellfire missile marking attached.
Israel

Israeli AH-64 Apache Appears With Mysterious Hellfire Missile

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Nov 6, 2023

IDF forces have encircled gaza city
Israel

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: IDF Encircles Gaza City

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Nov 6, 2023

F-15J intake maneuvering demonstration
Japan

F-15’s Tilting Air Intakes Showcased In Awesome Video

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Nov 4, 2023

A family rests in their at-home nuclear fallout shelter
News & Features

Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Nov 4, 2023

The Marines didn't want them, but Ukraine will find good use for the Assault Beaching Vehicle
News & Features

Ukraine Situation Report: M1 Abrams-Based Mine Clearing Vehicle Appears In-Country

By Howard Altman, Thomas Newdick

Posted on Nov 4, 2023

A new report claims that Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works has delivered a new secret intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance aircraft to the US Air Force.
Drones

Secret Skunk Works Spy Drone Delivered To Air Force: Report

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Nov 3, 2023

Hezbollah is not quite ready for a full on fight with Israel, says its leader Hassan Nasrallah.
Iran

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Hezbollah Not Ready For Full Fight Says Its Leader

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 3, 2023

Kratos has offered the first look at a rendering of its stealthy Thanatos drone design.
U.S. Homeland

Thanatos Advanced Stealth Drone Design Breaks Cover

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Nov 3, 2023

It would take at least six months to integrate German Taurus cruise missiles onto Ukraine's Su-24 Fencers, but restarting the production line could take even longer and political issues remain a hurdle for the transfer.
Germany

Adding Taurus Cruise Missiles To Ukraine’s Su-24s Would Take Six Months

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Nov 2, 2023

Wild new video shows a Hamas fighter run toward an Israeli tank and place an IED on it.
Israel

Hamas Fighter Shown Placing Bomb On Israeli Merkava Tank

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 2, 2023

The Navy recently conducted a test that saw an uncrewed surface vessel armed with Switchblade 300 kamikaze drones destroy mock naval targets.
Drones

Switchblade Kamikaze Drone-Armed Uncrewed Fast Boat Tested

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Nov 2, 2023

Gaza City has been nearly cut off by Israeli troops according to the UN.
Israel

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Northern Gaza ‘Largely’ Cut Off From South

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 2, 2023

Israel F-35 shoots down Houthi cruise missile
Israel

Israel Scores F-35’s First Cruise Missile Kill

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Nov 2, 2023

An unassuming buoy is a key tool for ensuring that US Navy Ohio class ballistic missile submarines can receive nuclear strike orders.
U.S. Homeland

This Buoy Helps Ballistic Missile Submarines Get Nuclear Strike Orders

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Nov 1, 2023

Rocket Artillery Russia
North Korea

Ukraine Situation Report: 1M North Korean Artillery Rounds Sent To Russia, Seoul Says

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Nov 1, 2023

Israel has deployed missile corvettes to the Red Sea as a protection against Houthi missile and drone launches.
Israel

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Sa’ar 5 Corvettes Moved To Red Sea

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 1, 2023

There are plenty of satellite images of balloons says the head of the Pentagon office tasked with finding UFOs.
U.S. Homeland

Balloons, No UFOs, Found By Satellites, Shoot Down Video Coming Says AARO Chief

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 1, 2023

B-1B Bone
Turkey

B-1B Bombers Just Made Historic Visit To Turkey

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Oct 31, 2023