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China

This Spinning Camera On China’s Aircraft Carrier Is A Key Defense System

The spinning panoramic infrared system can detect, classify, and track threats that radar may not be able to see.

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Taiwan

Taiwan’s New Amphibious Assault Ship Bristles With Anti-Air Missiles

Taiwan’s biggest locally built warship is the first of a new class of landing platform docks and part of an ambitious modernization program.

Possibility of Russia using tactical nuclear weapons in ukraine
Russia

Nuclear Experts On Chances Of Russia Using Atomic Weapons In Ukraine

We asked top experts about the chances that an increasingly desperate Russia could use nuclear weapons to change its losing hand in Ukraine.

Ukraine Situation Report: ‘Army’ Larger Than Russia’s Invasion Force Likely Fled Mobilization
NATO

Ukraine Situation Report: ‘Army’ Larger Than Russia’s Invasion Force Likely Fled Mobilization

Russia's plan to call-up 300,000 draftees managed to mobilize an army of citizens to flee the country.

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P-3

Hurricane Hunter P-3 Launched New Low Flying Drone Into Ian

The flight marked the first time the ALTIUS-600 drone was flown into a hurricane and NOAA officials saw it as a success.

NATO Says All Signs Point To Sabotage Of Baltic Undersea Pipelines
Baltic Sea

NATO Says All Signs Point To Sabotage Of Baltic Undersea Pipelines

Swedish authorities say they have found a another ruptured section along the two Nord Stream pipelines following apparent attacks this week.

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E-3

Geriatric E-3 Sentry Has Caused Dire Airborne Early Warning Gap: General

"We are 20 years late getting Wedgetail into the fleet,' says Gen. Mark Kelly, head of Air Combat Command.

Ukraine Situation Report: Another 18 HIMARS Launchers For Ukraine
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Another 18 HIMARS Launchers For Ukraine

Ukraine could eventually field 34 HIMARS systems, though the newly promised launchers will take time to reach the battlefield.

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China

China Is Working On Its Own Sixth-Generation Fighter Program: Official

Air Combat Command boss says China’s next-generation air combat program will parallel the U.S. Air Force’s.

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Harrier

The Truth About The Harrier’s Unique ‘VIFF-ing’ Dogfight Maneuver

Jump-jet marketing gimmick or close-combat trump card? A former Harrier pilot explains the vectoring in forward flight, or VIFF maneuver.

Fingers Point At Russia In Baltic Undersea Pipeline Attack (Updated)
Baltic Sea

Fingers Point At Russia In Baltic Undersea Pipeline Attack (Updated)

EU and other officials say the available evidence increasingly points to deliberate acts causing ruptures in two Baltic Sea gas pipelines.

Ukraine Situation Report: Untrained Russian Draftees Reach The Front
NATO

Ukraine Situation Report: Untrained Russian Draftees Reach The Front

Russian conscripts face a battle-hardened enemy that already has bested better-equipped, far more experienced Russian regulars.

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U.S. Homeland

Electric Commuter Aircraft ‘Alice’ Has Flown For The First Time

After months of delays, Alice's first flight could be a major step toward future electric-powered air travel.

This Is What The B-52 Will Look Like With Its New Rolls-Royce Engines
B-52

This Is What The B-52 Will Look Like With Its New Rolls-Royce Engines

Boeing's video marked the completion of wind tunnel testing with the new nacelles, which will house Rolls-Royce F130 engines.

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Baltic Sea

Sabotage Suspected In Undersea Gas Pipeline Explosions In The Baltic

The controversial Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines, which are supposed to carry Russian gas to Europe, have been breached.

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NATO

Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv Continues To Rack Up Small Gains

Bigger battles are looming in Donbas, where Ukraine hopes to continue its string of victories and Russia hopes to blunt that momentum.

Flying Saucer Appears On U.S. Aviation Intelligence Office Logo (Updated)
U.S. Homeland

Flying Saucer Appears On U.S. Aviation Intelligence Office Logo (Updated)

An official flying saucer-adorned aviation intelligence unit logo has appeared drawing significant interest and speculation online.

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Ghost Fleet Overlord Program

Navy About To Get World’s Largest Unmanned Warship But Has No Plans To Use It

A Navy high-speed logistics ship received millions of dollars in modifications for unmanned operations, but there are no plans to use them.

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Russia

The Looming Worry Of Russia Using Nuclear Weapons In Ukraine

Losing ground and its forces depleted, concern that Russia could use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, even to try and freeze the conflict, grows.

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China

Chinese J-15 Fighters Fly Directly Over U.S. Navy Destroyer In New Video

Recently released footage of Chinese naval fighters overhead a U.S. Navy warship comes amid heightened tensions in the Taiwan Strait.