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Russia has offer the best look to date a new conversion kit that transforms FAB-1500 M54s into stand-off glide bombs.
Russia

Russia’s New Supersized Glide Bomb: Our Best Look Yet

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jan 12, 2024

There are several reviews underway about the notification process surrounding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization and transfer of authority.
U.S. Homeland

Glaring Questions Remain Over Defense Secretary Austin’s Transfer Of Authority

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 12, 2024

Super Hornet Yemen
Red Sea

Red Sea Dangerous As Ever After Strikes, Shipping Industry Warns (Updated)

By Howard Altman, Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jan 12, 2024

US, UK and allies strike Houthi rebels in Yemen.
News & Features

Allies Strike Back Against Houthis In Yemen (Updated)

By Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jan 12, 2024

Ukrainian soldiers near the front lines.
News & Features

Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv’s Mobilization Plan Stalled By Parliament

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jan 12, 2024

The US Navy has named the first four Arleigh Burke class destroyers that will be brought up to the new Mod 2.0 standard, which one of a number of destroyer modernization efforts within the service.
News & Features

Middle Aged Navy Destroyers Getting ‘2.0’ Upgrade Package

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jan 11, 2024

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower sails in the CENTCOM AOR
News & Features

Retaliation Strikes On Houthis May Be Imminent (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 11, 2024

Rare look at the upgraded cockpit in an Israeli F-15A.
Israel

F-15A ‘Baz’ Upgraded Cockpit Seen In Rare Israeli Air Force Photo (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jan 11, 2024

The U.S. struck four Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles being prepared for launch Tuesday.
Red Sea

The Anti-Ship Missile Arsenal Houthis Are Firing Into The Red Sea

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jan 11, 2024

Lockheed Martin has built the 1,000th F-35, but delays with a key upgrade program mean it is parked away awaiting delivery.
U.S. Homeland

The 1,000th F-35 Has Been Built

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jan 10, 2024

A Ministry of Defense photo shows Royal Navy personnel in action against a Houthi attack in the Red Sea.
Red Sea

Largest Attack On Red Sea Shipping To Date: What We Know

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jan 10, 2024

The Defense Secretary has a limited role in the nuclear weapons chain of command.
U.S. Homeland

Does The President Need The Defense Secretary To Launch A Nuclear Strike?

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 10, 2024

B-1 crash at Ellsworth
U.S. Homeland

B-1B Bomber’s Crash Landing Path Seen In Satellite Image

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jan 9, 2024

Chinese satellite launch rattlesTaiwan.
China

Chinese Rocket Launch Rattles Taiwan

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 9, 2024

Two drones hit a fuel facility in the Russian city of Oryol, 230 miles south of Moscow and 137 miles from the Ukrainian border, the local governor has said.
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Drones Target Fuel Facilities In Western Russia

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jan 9, 2024

There are several reasons why the Saudis and other Arab nations won't join Operation Prosperity Guardian.
Red Sea

Retired Saudi Admiral On Why Arabs Won’t Join Red Sea Task Force

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 9, 2024

Russia's use of jet-powered Shahed drones adds another layer of pressure on Ukraine's air defenses.
Iran

Russia May Have Started Using Jet-Powered Shahed Drones In Ukraine

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jan 9, 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.
China

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

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jan 8, 2024

China Balloon Incursions Taiwan - Dec 2023 - Jan 2024
China

Spike In Chinese Balloons Over Taiwan A “Serious Threat”

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jan 8, 2024

Nuclear bunker in Northern Ireland built during the Cold War
Bunker Talk

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

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jan 6, 2024

Ukrainian sappers disarm the warhead of a Kinzhal missile shot down over Kyiv Jan. 2
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Downed Kinzhal Warhead Recovered In Kyiv

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 6, 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.
U.S. Homeland

Barrett .50 Caliber Sniper Rifle Replacement Sought By SOCOM

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jan 6, 2024

Pakistan is looking to buy FC-31 stealth fighters
China

China’s FC-31 Stealth Fighter Officially Being Sought By Pakistan

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jan 5, 2024

CT-114 student pilot story
People

Military Flight Instructor’s Most Important Lesson: Student Pilots Will Try To Kill You

By Dan McWilliams

Posted on Jan 5, 2024

We now have our first look at the B-1B bomber that crashed at Ellsworth Air Force Base on January 4, 2023.
U.S. Homeland

Crashed B-1B Bomber Carcass Visible At South Dakota Base

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jan 5, 2024

B-1B Ellsworth mishap
U.S. Homeland

B-1B Bomber Crashes In South Dakota

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jan 5, 2024

Houthis unleashed a drone boat in an attempted attack on Red Sea shipping.
Red Sea

Drone Boat Used In Attempted Red Sea Attack

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 5, 2024

A new target on a range in northwestern China is clearly a full-scale representation of the U.S. Navy's aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford.
China

China Has New Full-Scale Target Of America’s Ford Supercarrier

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jan 5, 2024

ermeus has completed testing of its first fully-integrated vehicle, Quarterhorse Mk 0.
Drones

‘Iron Bird’ Rig For Quarterhorse Hypersonic Jet Completes Tests

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jan 4, 2024

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

Russia Is Firing North Korean Ballistic Missiles At Ukraine

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jan 4, 2024

U.S. drone strike kills top Iranian-aligned militia leader in Baghdad
Iraq

U.S. Drone Strike Kills Iranian-Aligned Militia Leader In Baghdad

By Howard Altman

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.
Ukraine

Su-34 Fullback Torched During Raid Deep In Russia

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jan 4, 2024

The Pentagon is brushing off concerns about the number of Patriot interceptors in U.S. stocks.
News & Features

Patriot Missile Production Is Headed To Europe

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Jan 4, 2024

Ukraine is facing a major shortage of artillery ammunition.
News & Features

Ukraine Situation Report: U.S. Aid Funds Have Run Out

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 4, 2024

Nomad drone ship underway. The vessel is no for sale.
News & Features

Navy ‘Ghost Fleet’ Drone Ship Is Being Auctioned Off

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jan 3, 2024

A dozen nations have issued a warning to the Houthis to stop attacking Red Sea shipping.
News & Features

Joint Warning To Houthis: Cease Attacks Or Face Consequences

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 3, 2024

A French-owned, Malta-flagged container ship was targeted by Houthi missiles Tuesday.
Red Sea

Houthi Missiles Target French-Owned Container Ship In Red Sea (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 3, 2024

People's Liberation Army Navy Type 003, Fujian, pictured during a CCTV news segment
China

Our Best Look At China’s Nearly Completed New Aircraft Carrier

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Jan 3, 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.
Drones

Tank Active Protection Systems Could Be Used To Shoot Down Drones

By Joseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jan 3, 2024

Ukraine's SBU says it now has a Sea Baby drone that can fire rockets.
Russia

Ukraine’s Drone Boats Are Now Firing Rockets At Russian Ships

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 2, 2024

A fire is burning in Kyiv, Ukraine, on January 2, 2024, caused by a Russian missile strike during a massive missile attack this morning.
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Massive Russian Missile Barrage Starts New Year

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jan 2, 2024

MH-60 Red Ssa
Red Sea

After U.S. Navy Helicopters Sink Houthi Boats Are Strikes Next?

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Dec 31, 2023

Video footage has emerged showing a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile deploying countermeasures as it speeds toward its target.
Russia

Russian Kh-101 Cruise Missile Filmed Firing-Off Decoy Flares

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Dec 30, 2023

Sailors observe fireworks behind the Arleigh Burke class destroyer USS Benfold on New Year's Eve 2015, Yokosuka, Japan.
Bunker Talk

Bunker Talk: New Year’s Edition

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Dec 30, 2023

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

Ukraine Situation Report: Zelensky Appears Near Front In Avdiivka

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Dec 29, 2023

Officials work around the destruction after Russian airstrikes which killed 6 and injured around 28 people including a baby and severely damaged vehicles, a shopping mall , a maternity hospital and other buildings according to statements of Governor of Dnipropetrovsk Serhiy Lysak in Dnipro, Ukraine on December 29, 2023.
Russia

Russia Launches Biggest Long-Range Attack Since Start Of War

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Dec 29, 2023

Turkey's flying wing takes first flight
Turkey

Turkey’s ANKA-3 Flying Wing Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle Flies

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Dec 28, 2023

The Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG has begun work on a new jet trainer, the MiG-UTS.
Russia

Russia’s ‘New’ Jet Trainer Design Is A 1990s Throwback

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Dec 28, 2023

twin barrel artillery russia
Russia

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

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Dec 27, 2023

New satellite imagery offers a clearer look at the full aftermath of a Ukrainian missile strike on the port of Feodosia in Crimea.
Russia

Full Devastation From Cruise Missile Attack On Russian Ship Comes Into View

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Dec 27, 2023

Signs are growing of a shift in Russian aerial activity over Ukraine following a spate of claimed shootdowns.
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Are Air Losses Pushing A Shift In Russian Tactics?

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Dec 26, 2023

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

Super Hornets Score Aerial Kills Over Red Sea

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Dec 26, 2023

India Warship
Red Sea

Red Sea Attacks Continue, India Enhances Naval Posture (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Dec 26, 2023

Explosion landing ship
Russia

Russian Warship Explodes In Massive Fireball After Cruise Missile Strike (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Dec 26, 2023

Destroyer US Navy
Red Sea

Cracks Form In New Naval Coalition, Drone Strikes Spread To Indian Ocean

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Dec 23, 2023

U.S. Air Force Maj. Zach “Santa Badger” Overbey, Operation Christmas Drop 2023 (OCD 23) mission commander and pilot, stands before three U.S. Air Force (USAF) C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) 436th Transport Squadron C-130J Super Hercules, a Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) C-130H Hercules assigned to the 401st Tactical Airlift Squadron, and a Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) C-130H Hercules assigned to the 251st Airlift Squadron in support of an OCD 23 elephant walk at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 9, 2023. Throughout OCD 23, USAF, RCAF, JASDF, and ROKAF crewmembers delivered 210 bundles to 58 islands over the span of six days. The deliveries of humanitarian aid reached over 42 thousand remote Micronesian islanders across 1.8 million square miles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooklyn Golightly)
Bunker Talk

Bunker Talk: Santa’s Airlift Operation Edition

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Dec 23, 2023

A new Ukrainian kamikaze drone called the UJ-25 Skyline appears to now be in use.
Russia

Ukraine’s Jet Powered UJ-25 Skyline Drone Appears On Battlefield

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Dec 22, 2023

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

Operation Prosperity Guardian now has more than 20 member nations.
News & Features

Red Sea Task Force Grows, How It Actually Will Work Remains Unclear

By Howard Altman

Posted on Dec 22, 2023

A new picture has emerged offering the best look so far a distinctive pylon that Ukrainian MiG-29 and Su-27 fighters use to carry JDAM-ER precision-guided glide bombs.
News & Features

Ukrainian MiG-29’s Mysterious JDAM-ER Pylon: Our Best Look Yet

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's Orca extra-large unmanned undersea vehicle delivered to the U.S. Navy
Drones

Orca Drone Submarine Delivered To Navy

By Oliver Parken

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