Read the latest articles from TWZ (Page 179)

Taiwan

Taiwan’s Final Upgraded F-16V Completes Test Flights

Over seven years, Taiwan has subjected its aging F-16A/B airframes to a thorough upgrade, including AESA radar and new weapons.

Ukraine

Russian Su-24 Shot Down Over Black Sea Points To Tactical Shift

There are claims that Patriot missile was used to down the Su-24M, but regardless, the engagement could be a reflection of changing tactics.

Israel

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: IDF Expands Ground Operation Into The South

The IDF says it has entered the "third phase" of ground operation and has penetrated deep into southern Gaza city of Khan Yunis.

Iraq

Rocket Launcher Disguised As Fuel Truck Seen Firing In Iraq

Iranian-backed militants are using launchers hidden inside civilian vehicles to attack American forces in Iraq and Syria.

E-4

Boeing Exits Air Force’s ‘Doomsday Plane’ Competition (Updated)

The ejection of Boeing from the Survivable Airborne Operations Center competition would leave Sierra Nevada Corporation poised for success.

U.S. Army

Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile Test Woes Caused By Launcher

The Army has scrapped three test launches of its Dark Eagle missile this year, but now hopes the project is back on track.

South America

R-73 Air-To-Air Missile Seized From Venezuelan Man’s Backyard

Venezuelan authorities seized the missile during a raid on a man's private residence over the weekend, and arrested the individual.

Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Deluge Of Rodents A Common Enemy

A massive influx of mice, rats and voles is making a harsh existence fighting in winter even more miserable.

South America

Fears Of Venezuela Invading Guyana Grow

Rich with oil and minerals, the region of Essequibo has long been disputed, but tensions are now threatening to spiral out of control.

U.S. Navy

How The Navy Got Its P-8A Poseidon Out Of The Water In Hawaii

Much of the Navy P-8A remains intact after the mishap in Hawaii In November, and the hope is that it will eventually return to service.

U.S. Homeland

World’s Largest Plane Is One Step Closer To Launching A Hypersonic Vehicle

For the first time, Stratolaunch has taken a fully fueled Talon-A hypersonic test vehicle aloft under its Roc mother ship.

Red Sea

Three Cargo Ships Hit By Houthi Missiles, U.S. Destroyer Downs Drones

USS Carney downed three drones Sunday and came to the aid of two commercial vessels struck by Houthi missiles in the Red Sea

China

Massive PL-17 Air-To-Air Missile Seen On Chinese J-16 Fighters

Two J-16s sport impressive air-to-air loadouts, including the big PL-17 that could be approaching operational status, if it isn't already.

F-35C

F-35C With Mirror-Like Coating Photographed Aboard Carrier

The mirror-like coatings have appeared on F-22s, F-35s, and F-117s, but this is the first time we have seen them in the carrier environment.

Bunker Talk

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

There's peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for all in the Bunker.

Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: “We Did Not Achieve The Desired Results,” Zelensky Says

During a tour to the front lines in northeastern Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky offered a blunt assessment of the state of the war.

Russia

ADM-160 Miniature Air Launched Decoy Wreck Appears In Ukraine

It's the second documented account of ADM-160 MALD wreckage being spotted in Ukraine, the first being right after Storm Shadow was put to use.

F-35A

F-35 “Franken-Bird” Being Made From Two Badly Damaged Jets

Building a single F-35 out of two damaged ones underscores how precious the jets are and lessons learned can be useful in other applications.

WWII

The Extraordinary Tale Of USS Salmon’s Escape From Destruction

How the World War II-era submarine USS Salmon survived near catastrophic damage in 1944 is a truly incredible story.

Light Vehicles

Armored Suburban Designed By GM For State Department Gets Production Order

GM Defense will deliver Suburbans designed from the ground-up for VIP protection to the State Department for the next decade.