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Israel’s ‘Iron Beam’ Laser Successfully Downs Rockets, Drones, Mortars
Lasers

Israel’s ‘Iron Beam’ Laser Successfully Downs Rockets, Drones, Mortars

The Iron Beam laser system is designed to augment Israel's existing Iron Dome system and more.

Ukrainian Air Force Crowdfunding Effort Asks ‘Buy Me A Fighter Jet!’
Ukrainian Air Force

Ukrainian Air Force Crowdfunding Effort Asks ‘Buy Me A Fighter Jet!’

Ukraine appears to have launched a campaign to crowdfund replacement fighters, although it is not immediately clear whether the effort is entirely legit.

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Russia

Sunken Moskva Could Be The Biggest Naval Combat Loss In 40 Years

Sinking a major warship in battle is truly a rare event in modern naval warfare.

The Russian missile cruiser Moskva patrols in the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Syria, on December 17, 2015.
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Russia’s Black Sea Flagship Has Sunk

Russia admits its Black Sea flagship has sunk, but the circumstances remain murky.

Carolyn Chouest Special Operations Ship NR1
U.S. Homeland

This Is The Shadowy Special Operations Mothership You’ve Never Heard Of

For a ghost of a special operations ship, the Carolyn Chouest has an amazing history but lack of funding may spell the end of her mission.

The Russian missile cruiser Moskva patrols in the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Syria, on December 17, 2015.
Russia

Russia’s Black Sea Flagship Moskva Has Exploded Off Ukraine (Updated)

Russia acknowledged an explosion aboard the cruiser Moskva hours after Ukraine claimed to have struck it.

Ukraine Is Getting M113 APC
NATO

Here’s Exactly What’s In The $800 Million U.S. Military Aid Package To Ukraine

U.S. will provide Ukraine artillery, munitions, vehicles, helicopters and more.

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United Kingdom

Nuclear Bombs May Be Headed Back To The United Kingdom

The Pentagon’s latest budget request suggests that work is underway to restore U.S. nuclear weapons storage in England.

Letter From The Editor: Pardon Our Dust!
Bunker Talk

Letter From The Editor: Pardon Our Dust!

A site overhaul, new hires, and more — thanks to our readers for their patience!

An Afghan Air Force Mi-17 helicopter is loaded into a cargo plane. The US government has considered transferring ex-Afghan Air Force Mi-17s to the Ukrainian military.
NATO

Ukraine Situation Report: U.S. Announces Another $800 Million In Military Aid

Drones, artillery pieces, and more are included in a new U.S. military aid package for Ukraine.

VH-92 from South Korea
South Korea

Check Out South Korea’s Own VH-92 Presidential Helicopter

The next 'Marine One' helicopter might be delayed, but South Korea already operates its own version of the VH-92.

A Slovak Air Force MiG-29 Fulcrum fighter jet.
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Slovakia Donating MiG-29 Fighters Is Fine By The U.S.

Getting additional MiG-29s and other combat aircraft to Ukraine has been a hot topic of discussion for weeks.

China’s Y-20 Cargo Jet Has An Upper Passenger Deck That Can Be Installed In Its Hold
China

China’s Y-20 Cargo Jet Has An Upper Passenger Deck That Can Be Installed In Its Hold

The Y-20's fascinating method for mixing passengers and cargo was on full display during a recent flight to Shanghai, but it isn't entirely original.

Ukraine Is In Critical Need Of More Tanks To Face Down Russian Armor On The Open Plains Of Donbas
Russia

Ukraine Is In Critical Need Of More Tanks To Face Down Russian Armor On The Open Plains Of Donbas

Russia will be fighting on more favorable terrain in the eastern part of Ukraine, where its tanks could be a major threat.

Ukraine Situation Report: Leopard Tanks Could Arrive In Six Weeks With Germany’s Approval
Germany

Ukraine Situation Report: Leopard Tanks Could Arrive In Six Weeks With Germany’s Approval

Ukraine has been asking for tanks as a major Russian offensive in Ukraine's east looms.

Half A Dozen Chinese Y-20 Cargo Jets Popped Up Over Europe Last Night (Updated)
China

Half A Dozen Chinese Y-20 Cargo Jets Popped Up Over Europe Last Night (Updated)

The flight of Y-20 transports reportedly delivered weaponry to Serbia but also served as a demonstration of China's growing global reach.

Ukraine Situation Report: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Meets Zelensky In Kyiv (Updated)
NATO

Ukraine Situation Report: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Meets Zelensky In Kyiv (Updated)

The British leader's trip to the Ukrainian capital is thus far the most prominent visit by a NATO leader.

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

Enjoy the soothing mechanical hum.

Destroyed Armored Vehicle In Ukraine Gets The “Wolverines!” From ‘Red Dawn’ Treatment
Russia

Destroyed Armored Vehicle In Ukraine Gets The “Wolverines!” From ‘Red Dawn’ Treatment

There are certainly parallels to what is going on in Ukraine today and the 1984 film "Red Dawn" beyond the graffiti.

The FIM-92 Stinger Surface-To-Air Missile May Finally Get A Replacement
FIM-92 Stinger

The FIM-92 Stinger Surface-To-Air Missile May Finally Get A Replacement

The Army says the iconic Stinger design is increasingly obsolete and its existing stockpiles are dwindling.