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Dnipro Ukraine Counteroffensive
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Breakthrough Across The Dnipro At Antonvosky Bridge

The bridge is the scene of heavy fighting after a breakthrough by Ukrainian forces into the Russian-controlled left bank of the Dnieper.

The transfer of F-16s from Denmark and The Netherlands to Ukraine is now underway, U.S., Danish and Dutch officials say.
F-16

Denmark Accelerating F-16 Retirement, Could Benefit Ukraine

Denmark says its accelerated F-35A plans and the start of F-16 pilot training for Ukraine have created space to talk about donating Vipers.

Prigozhin Calls Off Coup
Russia

Prigozhin Calls Off Coup (Updated)

Yevgeny Prigozhin has told his forces to stand down after a deal was brokered by Belarus to end the Wagner insurrection.

Prigozhin in Roston
Russia

Wagner Boss Declares War On Russian Defense Ministry (Updated)

After claiming his forces were attacked by Russia, Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin said he would march on Moscow.

Johnson Space Center on August 27, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post)
Bunker Talk

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

The bunker is open!

NGAD demonstrator
NGAD

Three Demonstrators Now Part Of Next Gen Air Dominance Fighter Program: Report

New revelations about the secretive NGAD program indicate two companies are in the final running to build the Air Force’s next combat jet.

Pratt Whitney F35 engine
F-35

War Over Future Of F-35’s Engine Explodes Publicly

Contractors Lockheed Martin and Pratt & Whitney are now in an open squabble over what powers the F-35 going forward.

Ukraine will soon field Ground Launched Small Diameter Bombs. (GLSDM)
Small Diameter Bomb (SDB)/Stormbreaker

Ground Launched Small Diameter Bomb Won’t Make Ukraine Combat Debut Till Fall

Beyond GLSDB's Fall debut, a official says cluster munitions would be useful for Ukraine, but no decision to send them has been made.

Director and deep-sea explorer James Cameron has offered his analysis about the Titan submersible disaster.
Submarines

James Cameron’s Take On The Titan Disaster Is The Best We’ve Heard

The "Titanic" director is also an experienced deep-sea explorer who is the first person to make a solo descent the deepest part of the ocean.

Pisces III
Naval History

Recalling The Deepest-Ever Submarine Rescue After The Loss Of The Titan

After being submerged for more than 80 hours, the two-man crew of the submersible Pisces III were rescued from a depth of almost 1,600 feet.

AUKUS drone development
Unmanned

The Compelling Case For AUKUS Developing A Loyal Wingman Drone

AUKUS presents an incredible opportunity to build huge numbers of common collaborative drones that can fight with 4th and 5th gen fighters.

The Chongar Bridge connecting Crimea to Kherson Oblast was attacked
Russia

Ukraine Strikes Key Bridge To Crimea, Hints At More Long-Range Attacks

A major span linking occupied Crimea and Kherson Oblast was hit by what Russians say was a Ukrainian cruise missile attack Thursday.

The Pentagon is giving Ukraine anti-personnel land mines as part of the latest tranche of aid.
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Counteroffensive Slowed By 77,000 Square Miles Of Mines

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says that regardless of what happens in the counteroffensive, he won't negotiate until Russia leaves.

MRAP drove over by tank Ukraine
MRAP

Ukrainian T-72 Tank That Ran Over MRAP Seen In New Ground-Level Video

Exactly why the T-72 ended up on top of the MaxxPro MRAP remains a bit of a mystery.

The Navy's Flyaway Deep Ocean Salvage System will take a day to install on a ship before it can help with the Titan submersible search and rescue effort.
U.S. Navy

Navy’s Deep Sea Salvage System Still In Port, At Least Day Away From Joining Titan Search

The five individuals inside the missing Titan submersible are believed to have less than 24 hours of oxygen left.

Romanian F-16 Fighting Falcon
F-16

Romania Could Host F-16 Training For Ukraine

Romania is being eyed as the epicenter of a multinational effort to train Ukraine to operate F-16s, and contractors could play a major part.

USMC 1911 Retired
U.S. Marine Corps

Iconic 1911 Pistols Have Finally Been Retired From Marine Corps Service

The Marine Corps' time as the last major U.S. military user of the legendary 1911 pistol has come to an end.

GERMAN NAVY TYPE 212
Germany

A Deep Dive Into Germany’s Submarine Force

An exclusive look into the German Navy’s submarine squadron and one of the world’s most capable diesel-electric submarines.

TITAN TOPSHOT
U.S. Coast Guard

Rescue Force Grows As Time Runs Short For Titan Submersible Crew

There’s no guarantee banging noises came from the Titan and, even if they did, time is running out for a successful recovery.

Ukrainian officials are tamping down expectations for the counteroffensive.
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv Tries To Lower Expectations For Its Counteroffensive

Ukrainian officials say they are facing a tough fight despite high expectations, but the "big blow" is still yet to come.