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Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv “More Than Ready” For Offensive, Defense Minister Says
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv “More Than Ready” For Offensive, Defense Minister Says

Donated tanks and other vehicles have given Ukraine an "armored fist" needed to launch an offensive says Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov.

Ocean research vessel Hi’ialakai
Hollywood

Live The Life Aquatic By Buying This Ex-Navy Sonar Ship With A Rich History

While not the 'real' Belafonte, the ship, now named Hi’ialakai, previously served with the Navy, the Coast Guard, and NOAA.

F-35 Patrols Near Russia Highlight Case For Cognitive Electronic Warfare
F-35

F-35 Patrols Near Russia Highlight Case For Cognitive Electronic Warfare

Artificial intelligence-driven electronic warfare capabilities could change how U.S. forces respond to unexpected electromagnetic threats.

TB-001
China

Chinese TB-001 Scorpion Drone ‘Encircled’ Taiwan

In an apparent new development, the long-endurance drone, which can carry weapons, flew a mission taking it up the east coast of Taiwan.

An HH-60W Jolly Green II connected with a HC-130J
HH-60

Air Force Admits New HH-60Ws Rescue Helicopters Not “Particularly Helpful” In China Fight

The USAF is facing a huge problem of rescuing aircrews, especially those flying stealth aircraft, in very contested areas far from any bases.

Russia has been reinforcing the captured Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Beefed Up Defenses At Zaporizhzhia Nuke Plant

The fortifications were likely installed due to Russia's concerns over an offensive that could run through the plant, the U.K. MoD says.

The Odd Case Of ‘Russian Air Defense Vehicles’ Showing Up On A Train In Ohio
Russia

The Odd Case Of ‘Russian Air Defense Vehicles’ Showing Up On A Train In Ohio

Tor-M1s and an S-300 were recently spotted on railcars in Ohio, but they likely aren't exactly what they appear to be.

ATAK-2 helicopter starts engine for the first time in Ankara
Turkey

Our First Clear Look At Turkey’s New T929 Heavy Attack Helicopter

This is our first complete look at Turkey’s new attack helicopter, which recently began engine tests ahead of its first flight.

USS X-1 pictured during trials
U.S. Navy

The Navy Procured This Midget Submarine For Coastal Defense During The Cold War

Inspired by WWII midget subs, USS X-1 gave the U.S. Navy a taste of a capability that would come of age decades later in unmanned form.

Ukraine Situation Report: Wagner Boss Slams Russian Government For Lack Of Ammo
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Wagner Boss Slams Russian Government For Lack Of Ammo

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of the Wagner mercenary group, says Russians are dying needlessly in Bakhmut because of the lack of ammunition.

MIG-31 fire crash
Russia

MiG-31 Foxhound Bursts Into Flames Before Crashing In Russia

Footage taken by onlookers shows the MiG-31 Foxhound hurtling towards the ground while streaming flames near Murmansk.

Ohio Ballistic Missile Submarine To Visit Korea For First Time In 40 Years: Reports (Updated)
Ohio Class

Ohio Ballistic Missile Submarine To Visit Korea For First Time In 40 Years: Reports (Updated)

A visit to South Korea by an Ohio class ballistic missile submarine is part of a reported broader new deterrence deal with the United States.

U.S. providing more than four million rounds of heavy ammo to Ukraine.
Ukraine

Over Four Million Rounds Of Heavy Ammo Committed To Ukraine From U.S. So Far

Beyond artillery shells, rockets, mortars and tank rounds, the U.S. will provide Ukraine with more than 200 million small arms rounds.

F-117 Nighthawk Low level
F-117

F-117 Nighthawks Caught Roaring Through A Canyon In Awesome Images

The Air Force plans to continue using F-117 Nighthawk stealth jets in a variety of test and training roles through at least 2034.

SDB A-10 Warthog
A-10

A-10 Warthog To Soon Carry 16 Small Diameter Bombs In Combat

The A-10 Warthog will be able to employ 16 GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs, each against a separate target, on a single sortie.

Chinese Carrier Recently Sailed Near Guam, Enters South China Sea
People's Liberation Army Navy (China)

Chinese Carrier Recently Sailed Near Guam, Enters South China Sea

The Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong sailed within around 400 miles of Guam during a nearly three-week-long cruise in the Western Pacific.

Turkish light fighter trainer first flight
Turkey

Turkey’s First Homegrown Manned Tactical Jet Has Flown

The Hürjet boasts supersonic performance and is planned to be produced in advanced training and light combat configurations.

A Ukrainian drone found near Moscow
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Explosive Drones Are Getting Very Close To Moscow

Ukrainian long-range drones are creeping closer to Moscow, which could become a major issue for the Kremlin as the war drags on.

U.S. Navy Sea Base To Reposition Off Sudan For Evacuation Contingency
U.S. Navy

U.S. Navy Sea Base To Reposition Off Sudan For Evacuation Contingency

The Navy began buying sea bases like the USS Lewis B. Puller in the first place in part to help respond to crises like the one rocking Sudan.

Littoral combat ship for sale
U.S. Navy

Navy Wants To Sell-Off Six Nearly New Littoral Combat Ships

Two Independence class and four Freedom class Littoral Combat Ships, the youngest just three-years-old, would be put up for sale.