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There is growing optimism that a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in return for the release of hostages will be announced.
Iran

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Deal Reached For Four Day Ceasefire

The deal, which has been in the works for weeks, will see dozens of hostages and prisoners released, as well as a temporary ceasefire.

The US Air Force's future EC-37B electronic warfare jets are now EA-37Bs, which is meant to highlight their ability to not only find and attack various types of targets, but destroy them.
U.S. Air Force

New ‘Attack’ EA-37B Moniker For USAF Electronic Warfare Jets

The switch from EC-37B to EA-37B reflects the aircraft's capabilities, which could go well beyond jamming enemy radars and other emitters.

M55 Spy Plane may be headed for Ukraine war operations
Cold War

Soviet-Era M-55 Spy Plane May Be Headed To Support The War In Ukraine

Developed in Soviet times as a high-altitude surveillance aircraft, the M-55 Mystic-B recently appeared carrying a signals intelligence pod.

A top Pentagon watchdog has raises concerns about the Navy's aggressive schedule for the MQ-25 tanker drone and the potential risks thereof.
MQ-25

MQ-25 Stingray Tanker Delays, Risks Come Into View

A new report warns about the risks of the Navy's aggressive plans for the MQ-25 as Boeing gets millions in new funding for its development.

AC-130J attacked a target in iraq after attacks on US bases there.
AC-130

AC-130 Ghostrider Gunship Strikes Iranian-Backed Militia In Iraq

This marks the fourth U.S. airstrike against Iranian-backed militias since Oct. 26 and the first on a target in Iraq.

Navy P8 Hawaii
U.S. Navy

Navy P-8A Poseidon Runs Off Runway Into The Water In Hawaii (Updated)

The aircraft skidded into Kaneohe Bay while attempting to land at the Marine Corps Air Station by the same name.

The mud is slowing things down for both Russia and Ukraine.
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: The Muddy Season Has Arrived

Mud, rain, frigid temperatures, snow and wind are slowing things down on the battlefield, but the fighting will continue.

Shock diamonds from Starship's rocket exhaust
Launch Vehicles

Starship’s 33 Engines Created The Mother Of All ‘Shock Diamonds’

The exhaust from the massive cluster of Raptor engines in Starship's booster combined to create a gigantic 'shock diamond' during launch.

Israeli soldiers deploy near southern Israel's border with the Gaza Strip on November 20, 2023, amid ongoing battles between Israel and the Palestinian militant Hamas group.
Israel

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Deal To Release Hostages “Closer Than Ever”

Hopes of a deal to release hostages are growing, but the issue is proving to be extremely divisive in Israel.

Lockheed manned tailless fighter design
Skunk Works

Skunk Works Teases Tailless NGAD Fighter Design In New Ad

Lockheed is celebrating 80 years of Skunk Works with some new hints of what they are working on, SR-72 and NGAD 'fighter' included.

Houthis release video showing their helicopter raid on the Galaxy Leader in the Red Sea.
Iran

Houthi Helicopter Raid On Ship In Red Sea Seen In New Video

The video shows at least seven Houthi commandos leave a helicopter that landed on the Galaxy Leader then capture the bridge on Sunday.

The U.S. Air Force is exploring the possibility of augmenting, rather than replacing its C-32A Air Force Two jets.
C-32

New Plan To Augment C-32A ‘Air Force Two’ Fleet, Not Replace It

The Air Force has laid out the possibility of acquiring up to 10 modified airliners to supplement its C-32A VIP transport aircraft.

Drone capture shows the detonation of a purported standoff guided version of the RBK-500 cluster bomb in Ukraine.
Russia

Russian Glide Bomb Kits Now Adapted For Cluster Munitions: Reports

For the first time, it appears that Russia is combining air-launched cluster munitions with standoff glide bomb kits.

Japan is seeking 400 Tomahawk Land Attack Cruise Missiles.
Japan

Japan Approved To Buy 400 Tomahawk Cruise Missiles

The $2.35 billion deal to purchase Block IV and V Tomahawk missiles would give Japan a new offensive punch in a restive region.

A photograph of a family in an Anderson air raid shelter
Bunker Talk

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

You know the drill.

IDF Gaza south
Israel

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Ground Offensive Could Shift South

The IDF said it is "close to dismantling" Hamas in northern Gaza and there are indications its gaze could turn to the south.

MBDA will supply CAMM for the Swedish Navy’s five Visby class corvettes, which will deploy them from MBDA’s Sea Ceptor naval air defense system.
Europe

Sweden’s Stealth Visby Corvettes To Get New Air Defense Missiles

A gap in the otherwise capable armory of the Visby class corvettes will be filled by the Common Anti-air Modular Missile (CAMM).

US Special Operations Command is interested in acquiring loitering munitions with seekers optimized for finding and homing in on enemy electronic warfare systems.
U.S. Homeland

Electronic Warfare System Hunting Drones Wanted By SOCOM

Specialized seekers would help loitering munitions find and destroy electronic warfare systems, but could have other applications.

MOgami Frigate
Japan

Japan’s Futuristic Mogami Frigates: Everything You Need To Know

Japan's Mogami class frigates are an intriguing mix of extreme automation paired with a small crew size, relevant capabilities, and low cost.

Mojave Drone lands on aircraft carrier
Unmanned

Mojave Drone Flies From British Aircraft Carrier

General Atomics' Mojave short take off and landing drone has gone to sea aboard the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales.