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AC-130 Gunship AESA
AC-130

AC-130J Ghostrider Could Get Huge Upgrade From AESA Radar

An active electronically scanned array radar would allow AC-130Js to independently engage targets in any weather and at greater distances.

SOF WEEK Tampa Ukraine arms
Russia

Ukrainian Arms Dealer’s Experience Shopping At Special Ops Trade Show In The U.S.

A Ukrainian arms dealer told us what it's like trying to procure weapons from U.S. companies for his country's fight against Russia.

F-16 refuels
F-16

F-16s Will Be Focus Of Ukrainian Pilot Training In U.K.

This summer, the United Kingdom will start training Ukrainian pilots to get them ready for future F-16 fighter jet deliveries.

Ukraine Khmelnitsky explosion
Russia

Ukraine Ammo Storage Site Obliterated Where Huge Fireball Seen

Satellite imagery shows an explosives storage area in Ukraine that was supposedly attacked by Russian drones has been devastated.

Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv Retakes Ground On Bakhmut’s Flanks
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv Retakes Ground On Bakhmut’s Flanks

As Russia's position in Bakhmut deteriorates, outrage from various Russian pro-war factions over the situation grows.

Huge explosion in Khmelnitsky, Ukraine
Russia

Massive Explosion Rocks Town In Western Ukraine

It appears that an explosives storage site near the town of Khmelnitsky detonated creating an absolutely massive explosion.

Russian aircraft shot down
Mi8/Mi-17

Four Russian Aircraft Shot Down Within Their Own Borders

Multiple possibilities exist as to what brought these aircraft down, but most would mark a major change in Ukraine's counter-air abilities.

NORAD blast doors
Bunker Talk

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

Sit back, relax, and discuss!

Russia targeted Ukraine's Patriot system via its radar emissions CNN reported.
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Kinzhal Missile Targeted Patriot Battery, Report Claims

As we predicted back in December, a report states that Russia targeted emissions from the Patriot system's radar to locate and attack it.

Ukraine Is Preparing For Drone Attacks By Dropping Training Grenades On Its Troops
Russia

Ukraine Is Preparing For Drone Attacks By Dropping Training Grenades On Its Troops

Training to respond to drones dropping munitions, as well as how t conduct those kinds of attacks, reflects battlefield trends beyond Ukraine.

Operation Teapot MET explosion
Nuclear Bombs

Why Vertical Smoke Trails Are Seen During Nuclear Explosions

Depicted in various images of nuclear tests in the early Cold War period, the smokey lines have an intriguing history all of their own.

Finland to buy David's Sling from Israel.
Israel

Incredible Images Snapped Of Israeli Interceptor Pulverizing Incoming Rocket

It isn’t clear if Iron Dome or David’s Sling was used in the engagement, but Israel says the latter has made its first operational intercept.

Evidence Of ADM-160 Miniature Air-Launched Decoy Use By Ukraine Emerges
Russia

Evidence Of ADM-160 Miniature Air-Launched Decoy Use By Ukraine Emerges

The U.S.-made ADM-160 MALD is used to help clear paths through enemy air defenses for friendly aircraft and missiles.

T-7 Red Hawk delays
T-7

T-7A Delays Compound Pilot Shortage, Expose Digital Engineering Pitfalls

Boeing's T-7 Red Hawk delays aren't just a pilot production issue, they are also a reality check on 'transformational' digital engineering.

Navy SEALs’ New Mini-Submarine To Be Operational Within Weeks
Navy SEALs

Navy SEALs’ New Mini-Submarine To Be Operational Within Weeks

The Navy is finally getting a mini-submarine that will keep special operators dry during their high stakes underwater transits.

AC-130 Gunship Laser Weapon Program’s Future Is Looking Blurry
AC-130

AC-130 Gunship Laser Weapon Program’s Future Is Looking Blurry

The AC-130's AHEL was thought to be a top candidate for the first operational airborne laser weapon, but that may no longer be the case.

Storm Shadow Missile Ukraine
Russia

Ukraine’s Storm Shadow Missiles Are A Big Problem For Russia

Britain confirmed that Ukraine is getting advanced air-launched Storm Shadow cruise missiles, some of which may already have been delivered.

Half Of Night Stalker Black Hawks, Little Birds Replaced With High-Speed Types By 2030s
160th SOAR "Nightstalkers"

Half Of Night Stalker Black Hawks, Little Birds Replaced With High-Speed Types By 2030s

The Army's elite 160th SOAR is set for a major transition, but it will retain some MH-60s and AH/MH-6s for certain missions.

BAKHMUT
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv Claims Russian Brigade “Seriously Damaged” In Bakhmut

Ukraine says it inflicted heavy losses on one Russian brigade in the fierce fighting for the eastern city of Bakhmut.

Mojave being delivered via C-130
Q-1

Mojave Drone Rapid Deployment From C-130 Shown In New Concept Video

The video reinforces how General Atomics has specifically tailored Mojave for use out of austere operational environments.