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Russia

What Does A Shahed-136 Really Cost?

The price for Shahed-136 drones in reportedly leaked documents far exceeds previous estimates, but is that what Russia is really paying?

Airborne Radar

Poland’s Plan To Deploy Early Warning Radar Aerostats Moves Forward

With fears of potential Russian military activity, Poland plans to introduce an aerostat-based persistent airborne early warning system.

Loitering Munitions

New Ukrainian ‘Kamikaze’ Jet Drone Appears In Russia

Wreckage found in Russia reveals the existence of what appears to be the latest Ukrainian long-range one-way attack drone.

Iran

Bladed Hellfire Missile Likely Killed Top Iran-Backed Militia Leader In Baghdad

Images emerging on social media indicate a top leader of Khataib Hezbollah was killed by an AGM-114RX9 Hellfire in Baghdad.

F-35A

Mini Anti-Ship Cruise Missile That Fits Inside An F-35 Is On The Navy’s Wish List

The Air Force is also looking for very similar weapons, which would be small in size but possess substantial range.

OBSS

General Atomics’ XQ-67A Off-Board Sensing Station Drone Breaks Cover

The secretive Off-Board Sensing Station (OBSS) program now has a real aircraft, and it's likely a glimpse of much more to come.

CH-53E

Search Is On For Missing Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion (Updated)

The Super Stallion went missing during a flight between Creech Air Force Base in Nevada and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California.

Royal Air Force

This Is BAE Systems’ Reworked, Stealthier Uncrewed Combat Aircraft Concept

The company has adopted a different design that focuses on low-observable features for its "Concept 2" uncrewed aircraft.

Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv’s Grip On Avdiivka Is Slipping

After months of heavy fighting and huge losses, Russia could be poised to break Ukrainian resistance in the key Donbas city.

U.S. Navy

San Antonio Class Looks Very Different After Shedding Its Stealthy Masts

The latest San Antonio class ship has a new radar and lacks the low-observable mast enclosures that gave the type its futuristic look.

News & Features

CMV-22B Osprey “Not Operationally Suitable” According To Test Report

Pentagon testers highlight major issues with the Navy's Osprey as the entire V-22 fleet remains grounded following a deadly crash.

MIM-104 Patriot

Saudi’s ‘Mad Minute’ Of Patriot Intercepts Shines Light On Growing Challenges

Saudi Patriots downing six Houthi ballistic missiles in 48 seconds is impressive, but underscores broader air and missile defense concerns.

F-16

Ukraine Says It’s Getting Long-Range Strike Missiles With Its F-16s

A top Ukrainian defense official says the country is awaiting strike weapons with a range of 300-500 kilometers for its future F-16s.

Artificial Intelligence

Drone Warfare’s Terrifying AI-Enabled Next Step Is Imminent

How leveraging AI to allow lower-end kamikaze drones to choose their own targets will change warfare and debates around autonomous weapons.

Iran

Iranian-Backed Militia Claims New Attack On U.S. Base In Syria

The attack, days after U.S. airstrikes on Iranian-backed militias in Iraq and Syria, was claimed by one of those groups targeted.

F-117

The Most Stunning F-117 Photos We’ve Seen Since Its ‘Retirement’

The F-117's 'active retirement' is in full swing and one photographer captured them in incredible detail as they ripped through a canyon.

Iraq

Everything We Know About The Aftermath Of Last Night’s Airstrikes

As the U.S. determines what effect 85 strikes against targets in Iraq and Syria had, there were new attacks against Houthi targets in Yemen.

Syria

U.S. Airstrikes Obliterated Munitions Storage Compound In Syria

The weapons storage facility located north of the Syrian city of Dier al-Zour has a history of being targeted by the American jets.

Eastern Europe

Ukraine Situation Report: Czechs Call For Sourcing Shells For Ukraine From Outside Europe

Amid dire warnings of ammunition shortages for Ukraine, the Czechs are urging Europe to source shells from further afield.

Bunker Talk

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

Welcome to the first TWZ.com bunker!