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HIMARS Launch
Russia

Are There Enough Guided Rockets For HIMARS To Keep Up With Ukraine War Demand?

Ukraine is burning through guided artillery rockets to great effect, but even with tens of thousands stockpiled, the U.S. could find its supply under pressure.

Bridge Kherson
NATO

Ukraine Situation Report: Strategic Russian-Held Bridge Out Of Action From HIMARS Strike

A vital bridge used to support the Russian war effort in the south of Ukraine came under HIMARS barrage overnight.

Extremely Rare Photos Inside Taiwan’s Underground Fighter Jet Caves
Taiwan

Extremely Rare Photos Inside Taiwan’s Underground Fighter Jet Caves

The elaborate network of tunnels connected to a major airbase was built to protect Taiwan's precious fighter jets from a Chinese attack.

Senate Intel Committee Wants ‘UAP’ Investigators To Focus On Ones That Are ‘Not Man-Made’
U.S. Homeland

Senate Intel Committee Wants ‘UAP’ Investigators To Focus On Ones That Are ‘Not Man-Made’

A newly released Senate report criticizes the Pentagon's responses to what it says are 'exponentially' growing threats posed by unidentified phenomena.

AGM-84 Harpoon missile
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Russian Navy Wary Of Anti-Ship Missile Threat

While Western-donated ship-killing missiles can't end the blockade, they have been enough to prevent an amphibious landing near Odesa.

Taiwan Strait Airbase Upgraded
China

Chinese Airbase Right Across From Taiwan Operating Again After Major Upgrades

Chinese Flankers have now joined aging J-6 fighters, which have likely been converted into drones, at the significantly enhanced base opposite Taiwan.

IAF S-300 Russia Syria
Syria

Russian-Operated S-300 SAM System Fired At Israeli Jets Over Syria Says Top Official

The latest claims from the Israeli Ministry of Defense come amid worsening relations between Israel and Russia.

Our First Clear Look At China’s KJ-600 Carrier-Based Radar Plane’s Nose
China

Our First Clear Look At China’s KJ-600 Carrier-Based Radar Plane’s Nose

China's E-2 Hawkeye-like KJ-600 is moving deeper into flight testing in preparation for joining the Type 003's enhanced carrier air wing.

‘I Never Had To Look Up’ Before: Top U.S. Special Ops General On Drone Threat
U.S. Homeland

‘I Never Had To Look Up’ Before: Top U.S. Special Ops General On Drone Threat

The drone threat is rapidly growing and targeting supply chains and crafting new international norms could be just as important as shooting them down.

MIG-29 Ukraine
NATO

Ukraine Situation Report: Slovakia Ready To Make A Deal For Its MiG-29s

As new weapon systems continue to arrive in Ukraine, it is still in need of additional fighters and Slovakia says it is ready to make a deal.

FA-50
South Korea

Big South Korea-Polish Arms Deal Includes FA-50 Fighters, K2 Tanks, K9 Howitzers

The deal is a win for Poland that needs modern weapons fast and for South Korea's defense industry.

Minuteman III China Spying
China

Nuclear Experts Question Possible Effects Of Chinese Cell Towers On U.S. Missile Silos

The intel community is reportedly worried about Chinese cell tower gear near nuclear missile silos, but experts don’t necessarily agree with the claims.

Long John Silver in the film Treasure Island
Americas

Everything You Know About Pirates Is Wrong

Books, movies, and amusement rides have warped the reality surrounding the golden age of piracy, but the truth is just as fascinating.

Attack Odesa Grain
NATO

Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Strikes Port Just After Grain Export Deal Reached

The U.N.-brokered deal to get grain out of Ukraine could already be dead in the water after a missile strike next to port silos.

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

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

It's that time again folks...the bunker is open.

UAP VanHerck
U.S. Homeland

“I’ve Yet To Find One That Had Aliens,” Says NORAD Boss About UAP

NORAD boss says nothing's changed operationally due to UAPs as the DoD rebrands its office for them and tasks it with a bigger mission.

Blended Wing Body
U.S. Air Force

Air Force Wants Blended Wing-Body Aircraft Demonstrator Flying By 2026

The Pentagon is looking again at the potential of blended wing body aircraft to meet its future tanker and transport requirements.

Our Best Look Yet At China’s J-35 Carrier-Capable Stealth Fighter
China

Our Best Look Yet At China’s J-35 Carrier-Capable Stealth Fighter

The first high-resolution picture of China's new naval stealth fighter jet shows new details about its engines, canopy, and more.

F135 engine
F-35

No Engine, No Fly: Ongoing Propulsion Program Problems Are Grounding F-35s

Lack of spare parts and engines, an under-investment depot-level infrastructure, and much more, have put the F135 engine program under fire.

Veteran Air Traffic Controller On Dealing With Stranger Things In The Sky
People

Veteran Air Traffic Controller On Dealing With Stranger Things In The Sky

A retired air traffic controller and FAA liaison to the military gives firsthand insights on the unidentified aerial phenomena topic.