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Carnival Cruise ship MH-60J rescue ocean
U.S. Coast Guard

Coast Guard MH-60T Nearly Crashes During Cruise Ship Rescue In Tense Video (Updated)

The incident is a reminder of just how fast things can go from fine to terrifying for brave Coast Guard rescue helicopter crews.

Classified AIM-260 Air-To-Air Missiles To Arm Future Air Force Drones
U.S. Air Force

Classified AIM-260 Air-To-Air Missiles To Arm Future Air Force Drones

Arming Collaborative Combat Aircraft with AIM-260s will give them and their crewed companions boosts in reach, survivability, and lethality.

Elephant Walk Holloman
Q-9

Take An MQ-9 Reaper’s View Of Holloman Air Force Base’s Elephant Walk

The Air Force’s biggest F-16 and MQ-9 formal training unit put 49 aircraft on the runway at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico.

Russia has seen 20,000 troops killed in Bakhmut since December, according to the White House.
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: 100k Russian Casualties Since December, White House Says (Updated)

Over 20,000 Russians were killed in Ukraine since December, according to White House National Security Council spokesman.

F-22s Intercepted “Spherical Object” Off Hawaii In Latest Balloon Chase
F-22

F-22s Intercepted “Spherical Object” Off Hawaii In Latest Balloon Chase

The first indications that something was afoot was last Friday when a C-17 was asked to divert to investigate something near Hawaii.

The city of Pavlograd was struck by a Russian missile attack.
Russia

Massive Shockwave From Russian Strike May Have Been A Rocket Storage Facility Detonating

A chemical plant used to store old Soviet-era missiles was believed to be among the targets hit in a barrage that injured dozens.

Aerostat seen outside hangar in china
China

Airship Spotted Outside Giant Secretive Hangar In China

China's extensive airship and balloon programs have seen new scrutiny after multiple shoot-downs over U.S. and Canadian airspace this year.

Evidence Of American Zuni Rockets Arming Ukrainian Su-25s Emerges
Russia

Evidence Of American Zuni Rockets Arming Ukrainian Su-25s Emerges

The first photos have appeared showing air-launched 5-inch Zuni rockets in Ukraine, apparently arming Su-25 attack jets.

Drone attack crimea
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Drone Strike Puts Russian Fuel Depot In Crimea Up In Smoke

The latest drone strike on Russian-occupied Sevastopol resulted in destroying a big fuel farm just as Ukraine's offensive is set to begin.

Historical image of NORAD control room
Bunker Talk

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

You know the drill.

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.