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Swarmed Navy Destroyer Had Its Bridge Illuminated By Mysterious Drones
U.S. Navy

Swarmed Navy Destroyer Had Its Bridge Illuminated By Mysterious Drones

Reports The War Zone obtained reveal new details about swarming incidents off Southern California in 2019 and many more across the Pacific.

Ukraine Counter offensive
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Gaining Ground In Kherson

There are reports that Russians are starting to evacuate residents of Kherson, an indication that Ukraine's southern offensive is succeeding.

I-HAWK surface to air missile
NATO

Ukraine To Receive HAWK, Aspide Surface-To-Air Missiles From Spain

Along with Spain's air defense donations, France’s Crotale short-range air defense system may also be headed to Ukraine.

Israel uses Arrow system for the first time during this war.
Israel

Israel’s Arrow 3 Anti-Ballistic Missile System Eyed For New European Air Defense Alliance

As they watch the ongoing Russian missile and drone barrages in Ukraine, 15 nations have formed the European Sky Shield Initiative.

MIG-29 down Ukraine
Ukraine

Ukraine Claims MiG-29 Pilot Downed Five Drones Before Ejecting

Accounts from the Ukrainian Air Force provide further indications of a burgeoning aerial drone war being fought over the country.

Drone vs drone ukraine
Russia

This Drone-Versus-Drone Kill In Ukraine Could Be An Air Combat First

A video of one drone taking out another over Ukraine provides a glimpse of what may be a first in air combat history.

Light Vehicles Bristling With Suicide Drones Were Trending At This Year’s Army Convention
U.S. Army

Light Vehicles Bristling With Suicide Drones Were Trending At This Year’s Army Convention

New configurations from AM General and Flyer Defense underscore growing interest in vehicles capable of deploying swarms of loitering munitions.

AIM-120 NASAMS
NATO

The Common Missile NASAMS Uses Is Its Biggest Advantage For Ukraine (Updated)

With Ukraine facing a major drone and missile threat, the fact that NASAMS uses the same missile as what allied fighter jets carry, is key.

Kerch Bridge damage repair
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: New U.S. Security Strategy Was Delayed By Rapidly Evolving War

Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the many lessons learned from it delayed the release of Biden's new national security strategy.

ER GMLRS HIMARS
M142 HIMARS

Double The Range Rockets For HIMARS One Step Closer To Production

The Extended-Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System was test fired from a HIMARS launcher during its first systems qualification trial.

Russia To ‘Modernize’ 800 Vintage T-62 Tanks Due To Ukraine Losses: Report
Russia

Russia To ‘Modernize’ 800 Vintage T-62 Tanks Due To Ukraine Losses: Report

Russian plans to return hundreds of Cold War-era T-62s to service points to serious attrition, supply chain, and industrial capacity problems.

Patriot Missile Ukraine
Ukraine

Patriot Suggested As Possible Air Defense System For Ukraine By Top U.S. General

The U.S. and its allies are working faster to provide an integrated air defense system for Ukraine after Russia bombarded its cities.

Rheinmetall Lynx OMFV AUSA 2022
M2/3 Bradley

This Optionally Manned Lynx Could Replace Army’s Bradley Fighting Vehicles

Rheinmetall's Bradley replacement proposal will feature a number of new high-tech additions including an unmanned turret and drone launcher.

NASAMS Ukraine
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: U.S. To Rush Delivery Of NASAMS Air Defense Systems

Ukraine also received its first of four promised IRIS-T SLM air defense system from Germany and four more HIMARS from the U.S.

Don’t Laugh At North Korea’s New Lake-Launched Ballistic Missiles
North Korea

Don’t Laugh At North Korea’s New Lake-Launched Ballistic Missiles

Lacking modern submarine technology, deploying ballistic missiles into lakes could give North Korea a more survivable nuclear deterrent.

Israel is bracing for a massive Iranian missile and drone attack.
Iran

Could Long-Range Iranian Missiles Be Next For Russia?

After supplying kamikaze drones for Russia’s war in Ukraine, cash-hungry Iran could restock Moscow’s dwindling long-range missile arsenal.

U.S. Army Eyes Buying More New APCs After M113 Transfers To Ukraine
M113

U.S. Army Eyes Buying More New APCs After M113 Transfers To Ukraine

The Army has sent some 200 Cold War-era M113s to Ukraine, creating unanticipated demand for replacement Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles.

Ukraine Situation Report: German IRIS-T SLM Air Defense System Arriving In Days
Germany

Ukraine Situation Report: German IRIS-T SLM Air Defense System Arriving In Days

Ukraine says Monday's massive Russian missile and drone barrage on civilian targets is further proof it needs improved air defense systems.

Ukraine electronic warfare helicopter
Russia

This Is Russia’s Electronic Warfare Helicopter Jamming In Ukraine

One specialized and little-known helicopter type is spearheading the Russian Aerospace Forces’ electronic war in Ukraine.

New AH-64 Apache Concept Features Bigger Wings For More Weapons
AH-64

New AH-64 Apache Concept Features Bigger Wings For More Weapons

Boeing has unveiled its 'Modernized Apache' that can carry more weapons, has increased range and speed, and other improvements.