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Amphibious Assault Ships

Qatar’s Strange New Warship Combines Air Defense Frigate And Amphibious Assault Ship Roles

The 'unique' Al Fulk has vertical launch systems, a big flight deck, a deck gun, and a well deck, all in a relatively efficient package.

Syria

Airstrikes Slow Advance Of Anti-Assad Forces In Syria

While the anti-regime fighters continue to push south, Russian and Syrian airpower is putting those movements under increasing pressure.

MiG-21

Final MiG-21 Fishbeds Stand Down From Active Duty In Europe

End of an era marked as Croatian MiG-21s end their operational duties ahead of their replacement by Dassault Rafales.

F-16

Stand-In Attack Missile Released From Fighter For First Time In USAF Test

Flight testing of the Stand-In Attack Weapon, under development to help the USAF strike key time-sensitive targets, is now fully underway.

People's Liberation Army Navy (China)

Detailed Deck View Emerges Of China’s Mysterious Aircraft Carrier-Like Ship

New photos of the flattop reveal additional details, but the precise role of this intriguing vessel remains unclear.

Loitering Munitions

AI-Enabled HX-2 Kamikaze Drones Now In Production For Ukraine

The German HX-2 will give Ukraine a new way to strike targets at stand-off ranges, but also reflects trends beyond that conflict.

Iran

Aleppo Has Fallen, Assad’s Forces Regrouping As Rebels Blitz South

The rebel forces' blitz south is impressive, but holding all that territory will be put to the test if a robust response materializes.

Iran

Rebel Forces Enter Syria’s Second Largest City Of Aleppo

A surprise offensive launched against the Assad regime earlier this week has made startling progress in northwest Syria.

Bunker Talk

Bunker Talk: Turkey Day Edition

It's all gravy baby!

B-52

Drone Incursions Over USAF Bases In UK Enter Second Week

A week into the drone incursion flap in the United Kingdom and there remain many more questions than answers.

U.S. Navy

Navy Ship Menus From Thanksgivings Past

A look way back at what U.S. Navy sailors ate for Thanksgiving while on the high seas.

Loitering Munitions

Warheads In Phoenix Ghost Kamikaze Drones Blast Straight Down Like Air Burst Artillery Rounds

Air-bursting top-down attacks offer benefits against troops and softer-skinned targets in trenches or behind cover, as well as ones out in the open.

F-35A

Australian F-35 Tests Expeditionary Base Concept

Dura-Base matting can be used for air base repairs as well as for helping establish austere operating locations across the Pacific.

People's Liberation Army Navy (China)

China’s Wacky And Puzzling New Aircraft Carrier Has Set Sail

With the curious carrier now at sea, more details about its design and purpose may begin to emerge.

Russia

Ukraine’s Top Commander Wants New Counteroffensive, Says It’s The Only Path To Victory

Ukraine would face serious challenges and take on significant risks pulling off another counteroffensive.

Special Operations Aviation

An-2 Biplane Caused Major Scare When Russians Thought It Was A Long-Range Kamikaze Drone

The fear that An-2s could be converted into explosives-laden, deep-penetrating drones should come as no surprise.

Unmanned

This Is MBDA’s Latest Vision For Its Cruise Missile-Like RCM² ‘Remote Carrier’

Somewhere between a missile and a drone, the remote carrier has been shown launching from air, land, and sea platforms.

Virginia Class

Submarine Presence In Guam Gets Boost With Its First Forward-Based Virginia-Class

Stationing the USS Minnesota in Guam brings persistent, forward-based Virginia class capabilities to the Western Pacific.

Ukrainian Air Force

Russia Launched The Largest Drone Attack On Ukraine Of The War

As most of Ukraine was under air raid warning, Russia vowed it is planning a response to ATACMS attacks in the Kursk region.

U.S. Air Force

British Troops Reinforce USAF Airbases Amid Mysterious Drone Incursions: Reports (Updated)

Unidentified drones continue to be spotted flying around a trio of airbases in the United Kingdom resulting in a growing response in manpower and equipment.