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North Korea's advanced drones get inspected by Kim as a launch of a solid fuel IRBM occurs
North Korea

North Korea’s Most Advanced Drones Reemerge, Solid Fuel IRBM Tested

Kim Jong Un is seen inspecting his knockoffs of America's Global Hawk and Reaper and North Korea has now tested a solid fuel IRBM.

U.S. and coalition facilities in Irbil, Iraq, have reportedly come under fire from Iranian ballistic missiles.
Iran

Iranian Ballistic Missiles Strike Facilities In Iraq

It remains unclear exactly what was hit, but we do know that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched the strikes.

M1 with ERA in Ukraine
M1 Abrams

Ukrainian M1 Abrams Tank Seen With Explosive Reactive Armor

The sight of an M1A1 tank with explosive reactive armor follows similar upgrades to other advanced Western armor supplied to Ukraine.

The M/V Gibraltar Eagle was hit by a Houthi anti-ship ballistic missile.
Anti-Ship Ballistic Missiles

Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile Hits U.S.-Owned Container Ship In Gulf Of Aden

There wasn't major damage or injuries in this attack a day after a Houthi missile heading to the USS Laboon was downed by a US fighter.

Ukraine claims its air defense shot down an A-50 Mainstay airborne early warning and control jet.
A-50/A-100

Claims Swirl Around Possible Shoot Down Of Russian A-50 Radar Jet (Updated)

The loss of an A-50 and an IL-22M airborne command and control platforms would be a major blow for Russia, which only has a handful of each.

A U.S. fighter shot down a Houthi anti-ship cruise missile heading to the USS Laboon.
U.S. Homeland

American Fighter Downs Houthi Missile Heading Toward USS Laboon

This latest incident comes after the U.S. and U.K. launched reprisal attacks on Houthi facilities in Yemen.

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

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

The Houthis say recent strikes against their facilities in Yemen caused little damage and vowed revenge against the U.S. and its allies.

The U.S. struck a Houthi radar in Yemen early Saturday morning local time.
U.S. Navy

Navy Strikes Houthi Radar Site With Tomahawk Cruise Missile

A follow-up strike on a Houthi radar site in Yemen was launched tonight by an Arleigh Burke class destroyer.

Marines, wounded in the battle for Iwo Jima, are sheltered in a Japanese concrete air raid shelter which was not completely destroyed in the three-day bombardment and aerial attack preceding the landing.
Bunker Talk

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

You know the drill.

NASA's X-59 supersonic test aircraft, developed by Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works, has finally been rolled out.
Skunk Works

X-59 Supersonic Test Jet Rolled Out At Skunk Works

A high-profile ceremony saw the completed X-59 formally unveiled at Palmdale, with a first flight now due before the end of the year.

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

FAB-1500 M54s with wing kits are three times larger and are far more destructive than the glide bombs Russia has been using in Ukraine.

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

Several reviews are underway to determine how Austin transferred his authorities and why it happened without wider notification.

Super Hornet Yemen
Red Sea

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

The Houthis have warned the United States and its allies of “a long-term battle that will change the direction of the region and the world.”

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

Allies Strike Back Against Houthis In Yemen (Updated)

Multiple types of Houthi facilities in Yemen have been struck in retaliation for constant attacks on vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

Ukrainian soldiers near the front lines.
News & Features

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

Ukraine’s parliament has blocked a move to expand mobilization as the country struggles to field the required numbers of soldiers.

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

Mod 2.0 Arleigh Burke destroyers will get new radar, electronic warfare, and other capabilities as part of larger modernization push.

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

Retaliation Strikes On Houthis May Be Imminent (Updated)

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reportedly briefed his cabinet on potential U.S. and U.K. strikes against the Houthis in Yemen tonight.

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

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

Israel's aging F-15A-Ds are prized multi-role assets that have been significantly upgraded over the years, which includes a unique cockpit.

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

Yemen's Houthis are the first to use anti-ship ballistic missiles in anger and have a diverse array of anti-ship cruise missiles, too.

USS Columbia's X-shaped aft section seen on the move.
Columbia Class

First Look At Columbia Missile Submarine’s X-Shaped Stern

The delivery of Columbia's stern section is a milestone for the first ballistic missile submarine built for the Navy since the 1990s.