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The Pentagon has approved delivery of M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine.
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: M1A1 Abrams Tanks Approved For Shipment

The 31 M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks the U.S. promised to Ukraine have been refurbished and are now ready for delivery.

A new Ukrainian Air Force video has prompted speculation about whether the country may be using a previously undisclosed type of missile with its National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems.
Russia

Let’s Talk About This Video Of A Ukrainian NASAMS Firing A ‘Mystery’ Missile

While this missile may not be mysterious in the end, it does highlight the high adaptability of NASAMS system to fire different 'effectors.'

JASDF_C-2 airdrop demonstration
Japan

Japan Eyes Turning C-2 Cargo Jets Into Standoff Missile Carriers

Japan's interest in enabling its transport planes to launch advanced cruise missiles is likely the beginning of a new trend internationally.

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Storm Shadow/SCALP

French SCALP-EG Cruise Missiles Officially In Use In Ukraine

France's SCALP-EGs are now being fired from Ukrainian Su-24s and President Zelensky visited an attack jet unit to commemorate the milestone.

Sig damaged after Ukrainian drone boat attack
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Photos Show Damage To Russian Tanker After Drone Boat Strike

The Russian tanker was struck overnight by an explosive-laden Ukrainian unmanned surface vessel and the resulting damage is considerable.

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Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Drone Boat Attacks Tanker Ship Near Kerch Strait

An tanker ship has been struck by a explosive-laden Ukrainian drone boat near the mouth of the Kerch Strait.

Technical center of the nuclear bunker in Harnekop near Bad Freienwalde, eastern Germany, March 1996.
Bunker Talk

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

It's bunker time!

UKRAINE ASRAAM
Air-To-Air

Air-To-Air Missiles From UK Now Being Used By Ukraine As SAMs

The new ad hoc ground-based air defense system is the latest advanced Western weapon rushed into service by Ukraine.

Members of Congress are trying to prevent the Navy from reducing the readiness of Spearhead class expeditionary fast transport ships and to force the service to find new roles and missions for them in the Pacific.
U.S. Navy

Navy Wants To Sideline Its Fast Transport Catamarans As Pacific Fight Looms

Congress wants the Navy to stop reducing the readiness of its Spearhead class transports and to make a plan for them in the Pacific.

Overthrow Niger Africa
U.S. Homeland

What’s Going On With The Coup In Niger And Its International Implications

Between the fight against violent extremists and ongoing challenges from Russia, the U.S. has a lot riding on the outcome of events in Niger.

Drone boat attack Russia ship
Russia

Ukrainian Drone Boat Scores Direct Hit On Russian Warship (Updated)

An explosive-laden Ukrainian drone boat struck the Russian Navy landing ship Olenegorsky Gornyak, leaving it badly damaged.

The US Air Force recently conducted a flight test involving an XQ-58A Valkyrie drone that demonstrated advanced autonomous capabilities.
XQ-58

XQ-58 Valkyrie Solves Air Combat ‘Challenge Problem’ While Under AI Control

Algorithms used in the XQ-58's AI brain were trained millions of times in simulated environments before being put to the test in reality.

INS DRAKON
Israel

Latest Israeli Submarine’s Big Sail Seen In New Images

The the much elongated sail of the INS Drakon is a change from earlier Israeli subs and may point to a vertical launch system.

F-35B EABO California highway
F-35

F-35B Just Touched Down On The Old Pacific Coast Highway

The USMC is developing a playbook to use its F-35Bs from improvised areas and to work with other services to better fight at the forward edge.

Ukraine is changing its counteroffensive tactics
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv Changes Counteroffensive Tactics

Ukraine is reverting to wearing down the Russians with artillery instead of plunging into minefields under fire, according to a new report.

ATACMS Australia
MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS)

ATACMS Ballistic Missile Fired In Australia For The First Time

The ATACMS launch down under comes as Australia is set to buy the missiles and as the U.S. builds up Pacific-facing strike capabilities.

Unidentified Arizona training ranges
U.S. Homeland

Pilots Are Seeing Some Very Strange Things In Arizona’s Military Training Ranges

U.S. fighter jets are having worrisome aerial encounters in Arizona's restricted air combat training areas, which fits with a broader trend.

DRONE STRIKE UKRAINIAN PORT
Russia

Russia Hammers Key Ukrainian Inland Port Of Izmail

The port of Izmail, on the Danube River right across from Romania, is the latest grain infrastructure to be attacked by Russian drones.

At least some of Ukraine's Hind gunship helicopters now look to be armed with U.S.-supplied 70mm Hydra unguided rockets.
Russia

Ukraine’s Mi-24 Hinds Now Armed With U.S. 70mm Hydra Rockets

The Hydra rocket's integration onto Ukraine's Mi-24s is the latest example of Western munitions joining the country's Soviet-era air arm.

Runway finland highway
Northern Europe

Cockpit View Of Flying From Finland’s New Highway Runway

Finnish Air Force aircraft used the new stretch of highway with a runway sandwiched between it near Jyväskylä–Tikkakoski Air Base.