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Sergey Kotov ship attack
Russia

Russia Claims It Defeated Ukrainian Drone Boat Attack On Its Corvette

One of Russia's newest warships is said to have come under attack by unmanned naval drones as it enforced the blockade against Ukraine.

Russia is pushing toward the Oskil River in Kupiansk say Ukrainian and U.K. officials.
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Fighting Flares Around The Oskil River

Fierce fighting has resumed near Kupiansk, in an area Ukraine had liberated last Fall and around a river that's considered a barrier.

Next generation airlift family of systems
U.S. Air Force

New Airlifters Of All Sizes May Be Needed For Future China Fight

The specter of conflict in the Pacific is making Air Mobility Command rethink its future fleet, possibly including the addition of drones.

The US Navy has achieved initial operational capability with its new Dry Combat Submersible.
Navy SEALs

Navy SEAL’s Long-Awaited ‘Dry’ Mini-Submarine Capability Has Finally Arrived

For decades the Navy has been trying to realize a small submarine to transport SEALs inside a pressurized cabin, and now its operational.

Russian office hit by drone
Russia

Ukraine Strikes Back With Drone Attacks On Moscow, Crimea

Russia claimed two drones were brought down over Moscow, while Ukraine also launched a barrage of drones against targets in Crimea.

M2 Bradley ERA BRAT
Russia

Ukrainian Bradley Fighting Vehicles Seen With Explosive Reactive Armor

Ukraine's M2 Bradleys have appeared with explosive-reactive armor and possibly other upgrades that could help with their survivability.

Ukraine Situation Report: Huge Explosions Rock Crimean Ammo Depot
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Huge Explosions Rock Crimean Ammo Depot

The latest Ukrainian drone strikes reportedly hit a sizable logistics junction north of the occupied peninsula’s capital of Simferopol.

F-16s for Ukraine U.S. delivery
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: U.S. Now Pushing To Deliver F-16s “As Fast As Possible”

Over the past two days, U.S. officials have indicated that Washington is working to drastically accelerate the delivery of F-16s to Ukraine.

NASA 1960s control room
Bunker Talk

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

Talk amongst yourselves.

Armored diplomatic security suburban
Light Vehicles

New Armored Suburban For State Department Revealed

GM's new armored VVIP protection vehicle features Chevy Suburban looks but it's designed from the ground-up for its hugely demanding role.

The recent construction of a trench at the Army's Fort Moore comes amid the extensive use of trenches in actual combat in Ukraine.
Russia

Trench Warfare In Ukraine Casts Old School Army Training In Different Light

The Army's trench warfare training may have seemed archaic in the past, but the war in Ukraine is serving as the latest reminder otherwise.

Russia says it sunk a target ship in the Black Sea.
Russian Navy

Ominous Russian Anti-Ship Missile Drill Sinks Ex-Ukrainian Corvette

Days after issuing a warning to ships in the Black Sea, Russia staged a demonstration of its anti-ship capabilities.

KA-52 Ukraine Russia
Helicopters

Enhanced Version Of Russia’s Ka-52 Attack Helicopter Appears

The new version of the primary attack helicopter Russia is using in Ukraine is notably different from the prototype Ka-52Ms seen before.

Cluster munitions ukraine artillery
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: U.S. Cluster Munitions Hit The Battlefield

The White House and Pentagon say Ukraine is now using donated cluster munitions and they are already making a difference.

Ukraine issued a Black Sea warning a day after Russia did.
Mediterranean

Ukraine Issues Its Own Ominous Black Sea Shipping Warning

The Ukrainian warning about Black Sea shipping follows one from Russia issued Wednesday and comes as Odesa and Mykolaiv were struck again.

Orca Navy boeing
U.S. Navy

Our First Glimpse Of The Navy’s Orca Unmanned Submarine At Sea

Built by Boeing, the 85-foot unmanned submarine was accompanied by a pod of dolphins as it conducted underwater testing.

Ukraine analysis
Russia

A Sobering Analysis Of Ukraine’s Counteroffensive From The Front

A military analyst just returned from touring the Ukraine front and has offered his blunt take on how the counteroffensive is really going.

Amphibious assault ship navy planning
U.S. Navy

Navy’s New 381-Hull Fleet Plan Recommits To Big Amphibious Warfare Ships

After announcing a "strategic pause" in buying more amphibious warfare ships, the Navy looks to have reversed course, but questions remain.

Magnus LTA 20-1
Canada

This Alien-Looking Airship Design Used A Propulsion Method Unlike Any Other

Designed to lift heavy loads in and out of nearly anywhere, the LTA 20-1 airship was exotic in pretty much every way.

Russian Wing kit bomb
Russia

The Truth About Russia’s Mysterious Winged Glide Bombs

Russia’s wing kits for ‘dumb’ bombs are makeshift devices with numerous shortcomings but they do feature satellite guidance.