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Aboard The Marine’s First F-35B-Packed ‘Lightning Carrier’ (Updated)
Carriers

Aboard The Marine’s First F-35B-Packed ‘Lightning Carrier’ (Updated)

The Marines turned USS Tripoli into a 'Lightning Carrier' packed with over 20 F-35Bs. We were there.

Ukraine Situation Report: Senate Passes Bill To Create Weapons Lend-Lease Program For Ukraine
NATO

Ukraine Situation Report: Senate Passes Bill To Create Weapons Lend-Lease Program For Ukraine

If the lend-lease bill becomes law, it would help accelerate deliveries of weapons and other military material to Ukraine.

Ukraine Situation Report: Slovakia’s Donated S-300 Surface-To-Air Missile System Is On Its Way
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Slovakia’s Donated S-300 Surface-To-Air Missile System Is On Its Way

The US military is sending Patriot surface-to-air missile systems to Slovakia to help defend the country's airspace in light of the S-300 transfer.

Ukraine Situation Report: Donated Czech T-72 Tanks, BMP-1 Armored Vehicles Headed To Ukraine
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Donated Czech T-72 Tanks, BMP-1 Armored Vehicles Headed To Ukraine

Replenishing Ukraine's stocks of tanks and armored vehicles could help it keep up the pressure on Russian invaders.

Adversary Air Contract For Nellis Air Force Base Won’t Be Renewed
Red Flag

Adversary Air Contract For Nellis Air Force Base Won’t Be Renewed

After years of providing Nellis with 'red air' capabilities, Draken International will cease operations at the base in June.

As Ukraine Pummels Russians With Javelin Missiles, Can Production Keep Pace With Demand?
Russia

As Ukraine Pummels Russians With Javelin Missiles, Can Production Keep Pace With Demand?

The delivery of thousands of Javelin missiles, as well as Stingers, to Ukraine has raised critical questions about production capacity.

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.