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Thanks to a new set of photos, we’ve got what’s probably our best look so far at the U.S. Navy’s Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) Block III, a radical overhaul of the Arleigh Burke class destroyers that leaves the warships looking very different indeed.
U.S. Navy

Destroyer Looks Radically Different After Electronic Warfare Upgrade

As well as bringing a big change to the Arleigh Burke class's look, SEWIP Block III drastically enhances its electronic warfare abilities.

Five Dutch F-16s are on their way to Romania. Romanian and Ukrainian pilots are being trained there.
Ukraine

Ukraine Situation Report: Dutch F-16s For Ukrainian Training Arrive In Romania

The first five Dutch F-16 fighters arrived today at a new training hub in Romania, where they will be used by Ukrainian pilots.

The US Air Force is deciding whether or not to begin removing the famed 105mm howitzers from its AC-130J gunships, possibly starting in 2026.
AC-130

AC-130J Ghostriders Could Lose Their Big 105mm Guns

The future of the AC-130J's big gun is once again uncertain as interest in giving the Ghostrider more stand-off strike capabilities grow.

Tustin, CA - November 07: Firefighters work to control a blaze at the north blimp hangar at the former Marine Corps Air Station Tustin in Tustin, CA, on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
WWII

Giant WWII Airship Hangar Decimated By Raging Fire

The fire, which engulfed historic Hangar 1 at former Marine Corps Air Station Tustin, has rendered the structure irreparable.

A F-5 Fighter takes off during an annual drill at an air base in Taitung City, southeast Taiwan on January 30, 2018. Taiwanese troops staged live-fire exercises January 30 to simulate fending off an attempted invasion, as the island's main threat China steps up pressure on President Tsai Ing-Wen.
Taiwan

Taiwan Is Finally Saying Goodbye To Its F-5 Tiger II Fighters

The classic F-5 fighter is poised to be withdrawn in Taiwan, but a uniquely configured reconnaissance version of the jet will serve longer.

IDF pushing into gaza city
Israel

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Push Into Heart Of Gaza City Looms, Civilians Flee

Thousands of Gaza City residents fled south through a 'humanitarian corridor' ahead of the IDF's push directly into the heart of Gaza City.

U-2 retirement moves forward with secretary of defense waiver sent to congress.
U-2

U-2 Retirement Moves Forward With Defense Secretary Decision

What exactly will replace the U-2 and what kind of capability enhancements or gaps will come from it are still unclear.

The first image of an M1A1 Abrams tank in Ukraine may have emerged.
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: This May Be Our First Image Of An M1 Abrams In-Country

An image has emerged on social media purporting to show the first look at an M1 Abrams main battle tank in Ukraine.

Jordanian forces used precision airdrop kits to get critical aid to hospital in Gaza.
C-130

Jordanian C-130 Airdropped Supplies To Gaza Hospital

Jordan used GPS-assisted parachute systems to get its aid to the right place and keep it out of the wrong hands.

The Russian missile corvette Askold was badly damaged in a Ukrainian cruise missile attack.
Russian Navy

Russian Warship Seen Badly Damaged By Ukrainian Cruise Missile

The brand new heavily-armed Russian corvette Askold is confirmed to have been badly damaged in new imagery after a Ukrainian missile attack.

A solo student plugged in to the tanker. Note how large the solid steel basket is, and how close it is to the delicate fighter
F-5

F-5 Pilot’s Early Struggles Aerial Refueling The Underpowered Jet

A veteran Canadian fighter pilot tells the story of just how tricky tanking in a heavily-loaded CF-5 for the first time was.

An Israeli Air Force AH-64 Apache with unusual Hellfire missile marking attached.
AH-64

Israeli AH-64 Apache Appears With Mysterious Hellfire Missile

A photo showing an AGM-114 Hellfire with unusual markings was posted to social media by the Israeli Air Force, which then quickly removed it.

IDF forces have encircled gaza city
Israel

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: IDF Encircles Gaza City

With the sea on one side and Israeli forces on the other three, including bisecting Gaza in half, a siege is developing on Gaza City.

F-15J intake maneuvering demonstration
F-15

F-15’s Tilting Air Intakes Showcased In Awesome Video

Although the fighter's bobbing external air intakes may seem strange to the uninitiated, they form a critical part of its design.

A family rests in their at-home nuclear fallout shelter
News & Features

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

It's time to get comfy and bunker down!

The Marines didn't want them, but Ukraine will find good use for the Assault Beaching Vehicle
News & Features

Ukraine Situation Report: M1 Abrams-Based Mine Clearing Vehicle Appears In-Country

Unwanted by U.S. Marines, the Assault Breaching Vehicle will give Ukraine one more way to clear vast mine fields set up by Russia.

A new report claims that Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works has delivered a new secret intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance aircraft to the US Air Force.
U.S. Air Force

Secret Skunk Works Spy Drone Delivered To Air Force: Report

A mysterious cutting-edge Lockheed Martin spy drone is claimed to be flying after the program survived the threat of cancelation.

Hezbollah is not quite ready for a full on fight with Israel, says its leader Hassan Nasrallah.
Iran

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Hezbollah Not Ready For Full Fight Says Its Leader

Iranian-backed Hezbollah's leader gave a much anticipated speech that was used to temper expectations, not declare all out war against Israel.

Kratos has offered the first look at a rendering of its stealthy Thanatos drone design.
U.S. Air Force

Thanatos Advanced Stealth Drone Design Breaks Cover

Kratos says it hopes to have a contract related to Thanatos by next year from an undisclosed customer that could be the US Air Force.

The U.S. Coast Guard's Heritage class cutter USCGC Argus launches on October 27
U.S. Coast Guard

Get To Know The Coast Guard’s New Heritage Class Cutter

The medium-endurance Heritage class cutters which will form a core component of the service's surface capabilities for decades to come.