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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.

F-35 Intercept California
F-35

Watch F-35 ‘Headbutt’ Private Plane During Low-Level Intercept Over Marin

The intercept was conducted as temporary flight restrictions are in place over much of the Bay Area, owing to a visit by President Biden.

MIG-29 UKRAINE PYLON
MiG-29

Ukrainian MiG-29 Fighter Appears With Mystery Weapon Pylons

An official photo from the Ukrainian Air Force shows a MiG-29 fitted with an apparently previously unseen set of unusual weapon pylons.

Navy assets to join submersible search and rescue operation.
U.S. Navy

Navy Rushing Deep Sea Salvage System To Aid In Titan Submersible Search

The Navy has other deep-sea rescue, and search and salvage capabilities, but the depths around the Titanic exceed some of their abilities.

A T-7A Red Hawk completes a taxi test, at Lambert St. Louis International Airport, St. Louis, Missouri. Boeing
T-7

T-7A Red Hawk Completes Taxi Tests Ahead Of First Flight

Boeing's T-7A now won’t be in service until 2027 at the earliest, but getting the first EMD jet into the air will be a big milestone.

USAF B-52 Stratofortress
B-52

B-52 Bombers Arrive In Indonesia For The First Time

Two B-52s arrived at Kualanamu International Airport yesterday, marking the first deployment of the strategic bombers to Indonesia.

Russian troops appear to be making a push in the east.
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Making Push In East

Russian and Ukrainian sources both agree that Moscow's forces are on the move in the Donbas, a possible challenge to Kyiv's counteroffensive.

KA-52 tail lost ukraine
Russia

Badly Damaged Russian Ka-52 Attack Helicopter Flies Without Its Tail Over Ukraine

The unusual design features of the Ka-52 attack helicopter allow it to keep flying even with much of its tail missing in action.

The horrors of trench warfare.
Russia

Horrors Of Trench Warfare Captured In Viral Ukrainian Special Ops Footage

One by one, Russian troops are gunned down after the Ukrainian special operators enter a trench in a surprise attack.

T-54 exploded shockwave
Tanks

Ancient Russian T-54 Tank Turned Into Rolling Bomb Explodes In Massive Shockwave

In a new development, Russia appears to be using antique T-54/55 tanks as vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices.

Ukraine Situation Report: Waning Flood Waters Could Provide Opportunity For Kyiv’s Forces
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Waning Flood Waters Could Provide Opportunity For Kyiv’s Forces

As the Dnipro’s floodwaters recede downstream, establishing a bridgehead across the partially drained reservoir seems more plausible.