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USS Gerald R. Ford’s Captain On Why The Carrier’s New Island Design Works
U.S. Navy

USS Gerald R. Ford’s Captain On Why The Carrier’s New Island Design Works

USS Gerald R. Ford's skipper tells us about the pros and cons of a smaller island set farther back than on the Nimitz class.

Ukraine Situation Report: Evidence Russia Dug Trenches In Contaminated Chernobyl Forest Emerges
NATO

Ukraine Situation Report: Evidence Russia Dug Trenches In Contaminated Chernobyl Forest Emerges

The Red Forest around the defunct Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant is one of the most radiation-contaminated places on Earth.

The Use Of Anti-Tank Guided Missiles Against Helicopters Didn’t Start In Ukraine
Russia

The Use Of Anti-Tank Guided Missiles Against Helicopters Didn’t Start In Ukraine

Ukrainians seen shooting down a KA-52 attack helicopter with an anti-tank missile in a viral video isn't as unusual as it seems.

Russia’s Increasingly Bizarre “Artisanal” Armor Looks More Mad Max Than Major Power
Russia

Russia’s Increasingly Bizarre “Artisanal” Armor Looks More Mad Max Than Major Power

Russian troops are going to ever greater lengths to offset the threat posed to their convoys in Ukraine with crude armor.

This Is Our First Look At The Navy’s Next ‘Doomsday Plane,’ The EC-130J TACAMO
U.S. Navy

This Is Our First Look At The Navy’s Next ‘Doomsday Plane,’ The EC-130J TACAMO

The next-generation EC-130J TACAMO will replace the current fleet of E-6B Mercury jets in a throwback to the Cold War era.

Ukraine Situation Report: Zelensky Describes “War Crimes” And “Genocide” In Visit To Kyiv Suburbs
NATO

Ukraine Situation Report: Zelensky Describes “War Crimes” And “Genocide” In Visit To Kyiv Suburbs

President Zelensky made a very symbolic trip to liberated areas as evidence of Russian atrocities continues to mount.

‘Air Force One’ 747s Now Cost $177k An Hour To Fly
Air Force One

‘Air Force One’ 747s Now Cost $177k An Hour To Fly

Documents and official statements obtained by The War Zone provide a wealth of new Air Force One-related information.

America’s Latest Hypersonic Cruise Missile Made A Secret Test Flight
U.S. Homeland

America’s Latest Hypersonic Cruise Missile Made A Secret Test Flight

The first known flight of Lockheed Martin's HAWC was kept quiet in an effort to avoid worsening relations with Russia.

Ukrainian Nuclear Disaster Scientist Talks Worst-Case Wartime Scenarios
Russia

Ukrainian Nuclear Disaster Scientist Talks Worst-Case Wartime Scenarios

Ukrainian nuclear expert discusses the challenges of keeping the country's nuclear facilities safe during a Russian invasion.

The Air Force Plans To Test-Launch A Mysterious New Air-To-Air Missile
U.S. Air Force

The Air Force Plans To Test-Launch A Mysterious New Air-To-Air Missile

The previously unknown Modular Advanced Missile is the latest addition to a growing collection of in-development air dominance missiles.

Ukraine Situation Report: Czech Republic To Transfer 56 Upgraded BMP-1 Armored Vehicles To Ukraine
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Czech Republic To Transfer 56 Upgraded BMP-1 Armored Vehicles To Ukraine

The Soviet-era ex-East German BMP-1s will have changed hands four times by the time they arrive in Ukraine.

Soviet-Era T-72 Tanks To Be Transferred To Ukraine From NATO Countries: Reports
T-72

Soviet-Era T-72 Tanks To Be Transferred To Ukraine From NATO Countries: Reports

Reports state that a U.S.-brokered transfer of T-72 tanks to Ukraine from NATO countries' Soviet-era stocks is imminent.

Ukraine Situation Report: Troops Find A Trail Of Russian Massacres As They Reach Belarusian Border
NATO

Ukraine Situation Report: Troops Find A Trail Of Russian Massacres As They Reach Belarusian Border

After weeks of Russian occupation, Ukrainian troops are finding horrific evidence of Russian war crimes in liberated towns north of Kyiv.

Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv Region Now Fully In Government Control According To Defense Official
NATO

Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv Region Now Fully In Government Control According To Defense Official

After five weeks of fierce fighting, Ukraine has officially rebuffed Moscow's attempt to sack Kyiv, at least for now.

Just Pick A Fighter And Start Training Ukrainian Pilots On It As Soon As Possible
Ukraine

Just Pick A Fighter And Start Training Ukrainian Pilots On It As Soon As Possible

Ukraine's pilots should have been in training yesterday and there are plenty of second-hand fighter options to accommodate their needs.

Ukrainian MiG-29 Pilot’s Front-Line Account Of The Air War Against Russia
Ukraine

Ukrainian MiG-29 Pilot’s Front-Line Account Of The Air War Against Russia

A MiG-29 pilot talks tactics and tribulations in the desperate fight to keep Ukraine's skies free from Russian domination.

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

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

Get out of the fallout!

Navy Wants To Cut Two Nearly New Sea Base Ships That Are Like Nothing Else
U.S. Navy

Navy Wants To Cut Two Nearly New Sea Base Ships That Are Like Nothing Else

The Montford Point class ships provide a nexus between logistical ships and the shore that seems ideal for new Navy and Marine strategies.

Ukrainian Mi-24 Attack Helicopters Fly Daring Cross-Border Strike On Russia: Reports (Updated)
Russia

Ukrainian Mi-24 Attack Helicopters Fly Daring Cross-Border Strike On Russia: Reports (Updated)

The raid could serve as a rallying cry for Ukrainians and as another indictment of Russia's competency on the battlefield.

Air Force Wants To Retire 33 F-22s, Buy More F-15EXs In New Budget
F-15

Air Force Wants To Retire 33 F-22s, Buy More F-15EXs In New Budget

A-10s and E-3s are among other aircraft potentially on the chopping block. We have a full rundown of combat aircraft highlights from the new budget.