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Ukraine's biggest dam was struck.
Russia

Russia’s Reprisal Attack On Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure Was The Biggest Yet

Ukraine’s largest dam was among the targets of the large-scale raid aimed at knocking out critical energy infrastructure.

WWII-era battleship USS New Jersey pictured on the Delaware River for scheduled maintenance
U.S. Navy

Battleship New Jersey Leaves Her Pier For First Time In Over 30 Years

The move from the Camden waterfront to the Philadelphia Navy Yard is essential to begin critical renovations on the historic vessel.

China's new Z-21 heavy attack helicopter
Helicopters

China’s New Heavy Attack Helicopter Spotted For The First Time (Updated)

The latest Chinese attack helicopter is an apparent counterpart to the AH-64 Apache, based on the multirole Z-20 Black Hawk clone.

Drone maker Kratos has disclosed new details about its growing XQ-58 family, which now includes at least five distinct variants.
OBSS

XQ-58 Valkyrie Drone Family Has Grown To Five Variants

Kratos says the capabilities of its flagship XQ-58 drone line are expanding substantially as it works to push down unit costs.

Drones that can fly to their targets low to the ground and while being jammed would be a big help to Ukraine.
Russia

Automated Terminal Attack Capability Appears To Be Making Its Way Into Ukraine’s FPV Drones

Videos appear to show Ukrainian first person video drones using a form of automated terminal attack capability against Russian vehicles.

A German Mk 88A Super Lynx helicopter piloted by German military service members flies over the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) while participating in exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2020 in the Baltic Sea, June 8, 2020. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, marking the 49th year of one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations.
Red Sea

German Navy Helicopter Destroys Houthi Drone Boat

The work of helicopters assigned to the multinational task forces protecting Red Sea shipping is being highlighted by recent Houthi drone kills

What looks to be a counter-drone armor screen has appeared on the conning tower of the Russian nuclear ballistic missile submarine Tula.
Russian Navy

Russian Submarines Now Appear To Be Getting Anti-Drone “Cope Cages”

An apparent counter-drone screen on the ballistic missile submarine Tula's conning tower speaks to growing drone threats Russia is facing.

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II sits on the flightline at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 3, 2023. The A-10 is assigned to the A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team, which is one of four single-ship demonstration teams within Air Combat Command, who travel across the United States, as well as internationally, to highlight the combat capabilities of the A-10 and the U.S. Air Force.
A-10

A-10 Demo Team Announces Its Final Year As The Warthog’s End Draws Near

The A-10C Demonstration Team will wrap up its operations this year as the Air Force prepares to bid farewell to the Warthog.

A Houthi drone pictured by a French naval helicopter shortly before being shot down
Red Sea

French Navy Helicopter Intercepting Houthi Drone Seen In New Video

This is the first time that we know of that a helicopter has intercepted and downed a Houthi drone.

SpaceX's contract for a new satellite constellation for the DOD could be a game changer.
Spy Satellites

If SpaceX’s Secret Constellation Is What We Think It Is, It’s Game Changing (Updated)

A constellation of hundreds of sensor-equipped satellites would offer unprecedented strategic and tactical surveillance around the globe.

A decoy that looks intended to help defend against drone attack and cruise missile strikes has appeared on a pier at a Russian Navy base in the Black Sea.
Russia

Submarine Decoy Appears On Russian Naval Base Pier

A painted submarine silhouette with an actual conning tower structure follows a trend first seen at Russian strategic bomber bases.

Satellite image of the air base at Mihail Kogălniceanu, pictured on December 18, 2023
Eastern Europe

Romanian Airfield’s Transformation Into A Giant NATO Base Is Underway

The expansion of Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base will result in an installation almost double the footprint of Germany's Ramstein Air Base.

The Air Force has conducted an unprecedented test launch of a live AGM-183A ARRW hypersonic missile in the Western Pacific, sending signals to China and elsewhere in the region amid uncertainty about this particular program's future.
B-52

Unprecedented U.S. Hypersonic Weapons Test From Guam Has Occurred

The final planned live-fire test of an AGM-183A hypersonic missile is major show of force toward China, though the weapon's future is murky.

Drone kill marks on F/A-18E Super Hornet from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
F/A-18E/F

Navy Super Hornets Are Now Wearing Houthi Drone Kill Marks

After months of swatting down Houthi drones, Navy F/A-18E/F squadrons are stenciling their accomplishments on their jets.

KF-21 Refueling for the first time from a tanker
Republic of Korea Air Force

South Korea’s KF-21 Next Generation Fighter Begins Tanker Trials

The first aerial refueling trials for the KF-21 Boramae are the latest step in a remarkably rapid development program.

The US Air Force no longer plans to flight test a laser directed energy weapon on an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship.
AC-130

AC-130 Gunship’s Laser Weapon Cancelled, 105mm Howitzer May Be Removed

The AC-130J was set to get the first operational airborne laser weapon, but that plan is over as the gunship changes to ensure its relevance.

Kim Jong Un takes his new Russian limo out for a spin
North Korea

Limo Gifted From Putin Is Now Carting Kim Around North Korea

The armored limo was gifted to Kim as huge amounts of badly needed weaponry was transferred from North Korea to Russia for its Ukraine war.

The Indian Navy’s two MiG-29K/KUB squadrons, INAS 300 “White Tigers” and INAS 303 “Black Panthers” embarked the carriers during Exercise Milan 2024.
Indian Navy

India Conducted Dual Aircraft Carrier Drills For The First Time

The Milan 2024 exercise was also highly notable for the involvement of American, Iranian, and Russian warships.

Russia now wants a 'buffer zone' between it and Ukraine.
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Putin Now Talking About Creating A “Buffer Zone”

In the wake of his election victory, Putin says he is considering a "buffer zone" to protect Russian territory from Ukrainian attacks.

RAF Envoy Falcon 900EX
Russia

GPS Jamming Of U.K. Defense Secretary’s Jet Highlights Russia’s Regional EW Activities

The U.K. Defense Secretary was flying home from Poland, and close to Russia's Kaliningrad enclave, when the incident occurred.