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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

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.

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

The 1,000th F-35 Has Been Built

Delays with a key upgrade program mean Lockheed Martin has yet to deliver the 1,000th F-35 and others to their customers.

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

Multiple drones and missiles were downed by U.S. and U.K. warships and aircraft as the Houthis continue to raise the stakes in the region.

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?

Defense Secretary Austin's stealth hospitalization has some asking if it would have disrupted America's ability to launch a nuclear strike.

B-1 crash at Ellsworth
B-1

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

The image reveals how the B-1 impacted short of the runway then skidded across the airfield before coming to a rest.

Chinese satellite launch rattlesTaiwan.
China

Chinese Rocket Launch Rattles Taiwan

Taiwan's Defense Ministry was forced to apologize for issuing an air raid alert falsely claiming China launched a missile over the island.

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

Ukraine has responded to Moscow’s campaign of winter airstrikes by targeting infrastructure in the city of Oryol using long-range drones.

Metrea Aerospace became the first to use a private-owned tanker to refuel U.S. aircraft tactical jets when one of its KC-135s topped-up a pair of A-10 Warthog ground attack jets last year.
KC-135

A-10 Warthogs Have Refueled From A Contractor’s KC-135 Tanker

A-10s were the first USAF tactical jets to refuel from a privately-owned tanker, a service that could become more widespread in the future.

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

Only one Arab country has joined Operation Prosperity Guardian even though Iranian-backed Houthis threaten shipping in their region.

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

Iranian-designed, jet-powered Shahed-238 drones used by Russia would be much faster and harder to shoot down than the prop-powered Shahed-136.

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

New reported details about Chinese corruption allegations raise questions about the country's military readiness and modernization efforts.