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F-15 Eagles
F-15

U.S. F-15s To Leave Okinawa Without Permanent Replacement: Report

A report states that the Air Force plans to replace its only fighters based at Kadena with rotational fighter detachments starting 2023.

Iskander M Ukraine running low
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Just 13% Of Russia’s Iskander Ballistic Missiles Left, Kyiv’s Intel Chief Claims

Russia is buying thousands of Iranian drones to keep up its strikes against cities and other targets, according to Ukraine's intelligence chief.

Afghan commandos graduate
Afghanistan

Ex-Afghan Commandos Fighting For Russia In Ukraine: Last Afghan Army Boss (Updated)

The Afghan Army's last commander told The War Zone former Afghan troops, recruited by Iran and Russia, are already fighting in Ukraine.

Russian Media Floats Batshit Fake Iskander Missile Dirty Bomb Claim
Russia

Russian Media Floats Batshit Fake Iskander Missile Dirty Bomb Claim

A purported Ukrainian plot to shoot down a radiation-laced missile over the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone joins other evidenceless Russian claims.

China's TB0D Scorpion D takes maiden flight
China

China’s Four-Engine ‘Scorpion D’ Cargo Drone Has Flown

China's Scorpion D cargo drone could become an attractive option for military resupply missions to far-flung locales.

NASAMS Ukraine CEO Raytheon
Ukraine

First Two NASAMS Air Defense Systems Are In Ukraine: Raytheon CEO

The U.S has promised eight NASAMS batteries and an unspecified amount of ammunition to help Ukraine deal with Russian missiles and drones.

NGAD tanker lockheed
NGAD

New Next Generation Air Dominance ‘Fighter’ Renderings From Lockheed

Two new pieces of concept art appear to show a possible configuration for the manned component of the NGAD future air combat program.

This Quad Minigun-Armed WWII Turret Spewing Rounds Is Metal As Hell
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA)

This Quad Minigun-Armed WWII Turret Spewing Rounds Is Metal As Hell

Four miniguns on an old M45 quad machine gun mount blasting away at a combined 12,000 rounds-per-minute is really something to see and hear.

KA-52 losses
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Russia’s Ka-52 Attack Helicopter Fleet Has Been Massacred

Ka-52s have taken the brunt of rotary-wing losses during the invasion and their relevance is waning as Ukraine's air defenses improve.

China US fighter pilot
U.S. Marine Corps

Ex-Marine Corps Harrier Pilot Who Worked In China Has Been Arrested

The arrest comes shortly after the revelation that retired Western fighter pilots were working directly with China’s air arms in concerning ways.

Rotax 912 Engine
Iran

Same Type Of Rotax Engines Used In Iranian Drones Targeted In Bizarre Theft Wave (Updated)

After Ukraine displayed an Iranian drone with a Rotax 912 motor, the global targeting of those engines by criminals is even more intriguing.

Chinese Nuclear Anti-Satellite Study Highlights Problem Of Countering Starlink-Like Constellations
China

Chinese Nuclear Anti-Satellite Study Highlights Problem Of Countering Starlink-Like Constellations

Constellations like Starlink for comms and missile tracking will dominate space, presenting foes with the problem of how to counter them.

Ukraine Kherson Russia
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Intel Chief Says Russia Is Reinforcing Kherson City

Ukraine's Defense Intelligence chief expects Kherson to be recaptured by year's end, but Russia looks like it is preparing to fight for it.

Rotax engine found on Iranian Mohajer-6 drone
Iran

Rotax Engine Found In Iranian Mohajer-6 Drone Downed Over Ukraine

Reports of Austrian Rotax engines being used in Iranian drones aren't new, but hard proof they are being used in those acquired by Russia is.

Ukraine Dirty Bomb Allegations
Russia

Russia’s Growing Dirty Bomb Threat Narrative Is Highly Concerning

Russia has no proof as to Ukraine's dirty bomb intent or even a logical reason why they would use one, but they are spinning that narrative.

Russia’s Medvedev Threatens Defense Industry Arrests During Tank Plant Visit
Russia

Russia’s Medvedev Threatens Defense Industry Arrests During Tank Plant Visit

With weapons running low, Russian industry officials could be charged criminally for missing 'contract requirements' amid sanctions.

RAF Typhoon Firing ASRAAM Missile
United Kingdom

British Fighters Launch Record Number Of ASRAAM Dogfight Missiles

The looming expiration of a batch of heat-seeking missiles allowed Typhoons and F-35Bs to conduct live-fire drills on an unprecedented scale.

Su-30SM crash russia
Russia

Russian Su-30 Flanker Nosedives Into Residential Area (Updated)

The Su-30 just took off on a flight from the nearby aircraft plant when it dived into the ground resulting in a large fireball.

Su-25 headcam ejection ukraine russia
Russia

Russian Pilot’s Ejection From An Su-25 Seen In Incredible Headcam Video

The incredibly violent action sequence of a Russian Su-25 Frogfoot pilot ejecting looks like something out of a video game, but it's not.

Russian Barge bridge damaged
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Russia’s Kherson Pontoon Bridge Attacked

Russia's ability to move equipment and cargo across the river is critical to supplying its troops in Kherson or evacuating them.