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Hatsuyuki class
Japan

This Shot Of 11 Japanese Hatsuyuki-Class Destroyers Is Damn Impressive

The photo shows Japan's Hatsuyuki destroyers in a row, and if the formation isn’t impressive enough, they’re also in numerical order!

F22 maintenance
U.S. Air Force

Cascading Issues Keeping Air Force, Navy Planes Grounded Watchdog Says

The GAO has a new report out on Air Force and Navy aircraft readiness and it isn't pretty.

Draghi, Macron And Scholz Visit Kyiv
NATO

Ukraine Situation Report: Railway Diplomacy Brings Weapons Pledges

NATO ministers huddled in Brussels to discuss the war in Ukraine while top European leaders see first hand what's at stake.

A version of an apparent General Dynamics Land Systems promotion shot of the company's Next Generation Abrams tank that has been brightened and sharpened to reveal additional details.
M1 Abrams

Next Generation M1 Abrams Tank Teased By General Dynamics

Promotional materials provide glimpses of a new version of the M1 Abrams main battle tank.

Russian Electronic Warfare
Russia

Russia’s Electronic Warfare Capabilities Have Had Mixed Results Against Ukraine

This is what's happened so far in Russia's electronic warfare battle against Ukraine.

Night Stalkers Syria
160th SOAR "Nightstalkers"

Nighttime U.S. Helicopter Raid Captures ‘Senior Daesh Leader’ In Syria (Updated)

The helicopters were seen flying fast and very low with their lights off over northwestern Syria.

Navy Could End Up Decommissioning Only Four Littoral Combat Ships
U.S. Navy

Navy Could End Up Decommissioning Only Four Littoral Combat Ships

Nine Freedom-class ships were slated to be decommissioned, but potential legislation would bring that number down to four.

Two Americans Feared Captured By Russians In Ukraine (Updated)
Russia

Two Americans Feared Captured By Russians In Ukraine (Updated)

The State Department said it's aware of "unconfirmed" reports of Americans captured by Russians and urged citizens not to fight in Ukraine.

New $1B U.S. Aid Includes Harpoon Missiles, More Precision Rockets For Ukraine
Ukraine

New $1B U.S. Aid Includes Harpoon Missiles, More Precision Rockets For Ukraine

U.S. officials: Ukrainians are 'top-notch' gunners who are putting NATO-donated artillery to good use against superior Russian firepower.

Video Navy UAP Russel Socal
U.S. Navy

Navy Releases Videos From Mysterious Drone Swarms Around Warships Off California

The Navy has released videos taken during a rash of drone swarm events that occurred around its ships sailing off California in 2019.

NAZI TANK ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
U.S. Homeland

National Guard Accidentally Uses Nazi Tank Video To Celebrate U.S. Army’s Birthday

After realizing its mistake, the National Guard removed the Tweet containing the Nazi tank video.

A satellite image showing Tinian International Airport on the island of Tinian on June 6, 2022, with construction work visible on the northern side of the facility.
Indo-Pacific

Construction Of Airbase On Tinian Island In Case Guam Gets Knocked Out Has Begun

The alternate airbase facilities now under construction on Tinian would offer an alternative to Andersen Air Force Base if Guam gets attacked.

HMS Vanguard
United Kingdom

British Submariners’ Emails Put U.K. Nuclear Deterrent At Risk, Judge Rules

Private emails shared between U.K. submariners were ruled to have risked revealing the location of a British ballistic missile submarine.

RIVNE, UKRAINE - MAY 26: Ukrainian serviceman with an ATGM Javelin is seen during military exercises at a training ground not far from the Rivne city , Ukraine, May 26, 2021.
Russia

Ukrainian Troops Have Nobody To Call To Troubleshoot Their Javelin Missiles

The U.S. apparently sent hundreds of millions of dollars worth of Javelins to Ukraine but didn't even include a customer support number.

plasan wilder light armored vehicle
Israel

New Israeli Combat Vehicle Is Part Dakar Buggy, Part McLaren F1

The Wilder fighting vehicle boasts lightweight construction and a central driving position, as well as a hybrid trailer, too.

HIMARS Ukraine
NATO

Ukraine Situation Report: More HIMARS On The Way Once Ukraine Shows It Can Use Them In Combat

Ukrainian troops are two weeks into a three-week HIMARS training course before the guided rocket launchers go to the frontlines.

Elite British SAS Soldier’s Action-Packed Account Of The Falklands War
People

Elite British SAS Soldier’s Action-Packed Account Of The Falklands War

Mark ‘Splash’ Aston, of the legendary U.K. Special Air Service, recalls his time fighting in the Falklands War.

A satellite image showing China's still-under-construction Type 003 aircraft carrier at the Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai on June 14, 2022.
China

New Chinese Aircraft Carrier’s Dry Dock Is Flooded, Launch Imminent

China's highly anticipated new carrier is seen fully decorated with its dry dock filled for its debut in new satellite imagery.

Proteus UUV HII mothership
U.S. Navy

San Antonio Class Could Be Motherships For Undersea Drones With New System

The plan is to prove that large unmanned undersea vehicles can be launched and recovered by the Navy's well deck-equipped amphibious ships.

Taiwan Official Warns Supersonic Cruise Missile Can Strike Beijing
Taiwan

Taiwan Official Warns Supersonic Cruise Missile Can Strike Beijing

As China’s hostility intensifies, a top Taiwanese official warns that the Yun Feng supersonic cruise missile can reach out and touch Beijing.