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Russian Sailors Mosvka Sunk By Ukraine
Ukraine

Ukraine Situation Report: Fate Of Sunken Moskva’s Crew Still In Question (Updated)

Russia released a video Saturday claiming to show survivors, but not many, of its cruiser Moskva's sinking off Ukraine.

View of USAF B-52 Stratofortress Bomber in Flight
B-52

A Look Back At All The B-52 Variants As The Iconic Bomber Hits 70

With the legendary B-52 marking its 70th anniversary, here are all the versions of the bomber to have served the U.S. Air Force.

Romanian MIG-21s grounded
MiG-21

Romania Should Give The MiG-21 Lancers It Just Grounded To Ukraine

Romania just grounded its fleet of highly-upgraded MiG-21 Lancer-Cs, which could give Ukraine a quick boost in air combat capability.

Ukrainian personnel test a Neptune anti-ship cruise missile.
Russia

Ukrainian Anti-Ship Missiles Struck The Russian Cruiser Moskva: U.S. Officials

A clearer picture of what caused the sinking of the cruiser Moskva is starting to emerge.

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.