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NATO

Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Claims Destruction Of Western-Supplied M109 Howitzers

The big artillery duels that are dictating much of the course of the war in Ukraine's east are only set to become more complex.

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Russian Navy

Ground-Based Tor SAM System Seen Strapped To Russian Black Sea Warship

Placing the Tor surface-to-air missile system on the Corvette was likely an improvised countermeasure following the sinking of the Moskva.

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Russia

Low, Fast And Dangerous: A Firsthand Account Of Ukraine’s Secret Helicopter Rescue Missions

In an exclusive interview, one rescuer describes the helicopter missions into the besieged Azovstal Steel plant in Russian-occupied Mariupol.

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South Korea

Aerial ‘Show Of Force’ Missions Are Back Over South Korea

Amid fears of an imminent North Korean nuclear test, South Korea and the United States have resumed large-scale airpower demonstrations.

A picture showing an odd array of commercial hardware reportedly recently donated to a Russian combat aviation unit.
Russia

‘Crowdfunded’ Aid For Russian Jet Squadron Looks Like Someone Raided A Home Depot

Russian combat aviation units fighting in Ukraine have received some curious donations.

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China

Taiwan Uses Naval Mines Designed Over A Century Ago

Taiwan's brand new minelaying ships are training to employ the U.S.-designed Mk 6 naval mine, which was designed in 1917.

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Civil Aviation

I Bet You’ve Never Seen A Private Jet Fly An Approach To An Aircraft Carrier Before

It's not everyday you see an Embraer Phenom private jet fly an approach on a U.S. Navy carrier, but Top Gun: Maverick made it happen.

A US Air Force RC-135U Combat Sent electronic intelligence aircraft photographed at Kadena Air Base on the Japanese Island of Okinawa in 2009.
China

U.S. RC-135U Spy Plane Just Surveilled China’s Strategic Southern Coast

China's southern coast, including the highly strategic Hainan Island, is packed with air defense assets.

Ancient Russian T-62 Tanks Spotted Wearing Cage Armor In Ukraine
Russia

Ancient Russian T-62 Tanks Spotted Wearing Cage Armor In Ukraine

Similar armor appeared on some Russian tanks prior to the invasion, but proved ineffective at mitigating attacks from anti-tank missiles.

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Australia

Chinese Fighter’s Decoy Dump In Front Of A P-8 Sets Dangerous New Precedent (Updated)

A Chinese J-16 released chaff right in front of a P-8 maritime patrol jet, which could have had deadly consequences.

KC-46A aircraft assigned to the 157th Air Refueling Wing perform an elephant walk formation on the runway at Pease Air National Guard Base, Sept. 8, 2021.
KC-46

KC-46 Tanker’s Recent “97 Percent” Milestone Isn’t The Whole Story

The Air Force says its KC-46s are getting closer to being fully operational, but that's still years off and the jets have major limitations.

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NATO

Ukraine Situation Report: Reinforcements Stymie Russia’s Advance In Severodonetsk

Foreign fighters arrived at the frontline city Saturday as Ukraine commits more forces against the Russian onslaught.

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B-1

Four B-1B Bombers Appear At Andersen AFB In Guam

B-1B bombers are back in Guam as tensions with China and Russia grow and as North Korea may be on the verge of a provocative weapons test.

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Secret Service

President Evacuated After Plane Flew Too Close To Delaware Beach Home

The aircraft entered restricted airspace around the President's beach house resulting in a Secret Service contingency plan being put into action.

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Bunker Talk

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

Relax over some good conversation among friends.

Tank-Killing German Tripwire Mines Are In Use With Ukrainian Forces
Germany

Tank-Killing German Tripwire Mines Are In Use With Ukrainian Forces

The relatively rare ‘off-route’ mines were supplied by Germany and further diversify Ukraine's anti-tank arsenal.

Ukrainian troops sit on an armoured vehicle as they move back from the front line near the city of Sloviansk in the eastern Ukrainian region of Donbas on June 1, 2022.
NATO

Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Controls Fifth Of Country After 100 Days

The 100th day of the conflict in Ukraine sees Russia making advances in the east, but on the defensive everywhere else.

A U.S. Marine Corps Hero-400 loitering munition drone is staged before flight on San Clemente Island, California, May 25, 2022. The Hero-400 is a loitering munition that the United States Marine Corps and other Department of Defense entities are beginning to incorporate into specific mission sets. This initial training flight develops the UAS pilots’ confidence and abilities to be able to operate the Hero-400 in any clime and place, and enabling 3rd MAW to remain a more lethal and ready force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Childs)
U.S. Marine Corps

Marines Handoff Loitering Munition Control Between Air, Sea, Land Platforms

Sharing control of loitering munitions among Marine Corps air, ground, and sea units means major operational flexibility for littoral operations.

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U.S. Homeland

Rocket Sled Track Sets Mach 5.8 Recoverable Test Speed Record

The reusable rocket sled, which traveled at around Mach 5.8, will provide critical data for hypersonic weapons development.

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U.S. Homeland

The World’s Most Secretive 737 Just Migrated To Oklahoma

The shyest and most heavily modified 737 on the planet just left its usual test airspace confines and flew to Oklahoma.