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U.S. Homeland

Reentry Vehicle Test For America’s New ICBM Failed Just After Launch

The launch was intended to test the Mk21A reentry vehicle that will carry the Mk87-1 nuclear warhead on the Minuteman III ICBM's replacement.

Russia

Ukraine Plants Flag On Snake Island, Russians Claim Deadly Response

Flying the Ukraine flag over the battered Black Sea outpost is a major victory for Ukraine.

Eastern Europe

Ukraine May Finally Get Slovakia’s MiG-29s Thanks To Czech Air Patrol Deal

A budding partnership between Slovakia and the Czech Republic could finally facilitate the transfer of NATO MiG-29s to Ukraine.

China

China Acquiring New Weapons Five Times Faster Than U.S. Warns Top Official

“In purchasing power parity, they spend about one dollar to our 20 dollars to get to the same capability.”

Russia

Ukraine Disputes Russia’s Proofless Claim It Destroyed HIMARS Launchers

Russia's HIMARS destruction statement has no evidence to back it up and Ukraine is saying it never happened.

Russia

Russian Soldier Shows How NOT To Dispose Of S-300 Anti-Aircraft Missiles

Firing a machine gun at a close-by launcher full of long-range surface-to-air missiles is a terrible idea.

Russia

Russia Seems To Be Preparing The Vital Kerch Bridge For Missile Attacks

Deployment of decoy barges and smokescreens implies Russia is preparing for a possible attack on its highly prized Kerch Strait Bridge.

NATO

Ukraine Situation Report: Russian Forces Expand Hold On The Donbas

Improved coordination among Russian units has allowed some progress westward against Ukrainian resistance.

Iran

Israel-Arab Air Defense Alliance A Real Possibility Due To Iran Threat

In an exclusive interview with The War Zone, former CENTCOM commander Frank McKenzie talks about the Middle East Air Defense Alliance.

Russia

Snake Island Bombardment Continued Even After The Russians Left

The Russians didn't want weapons to fall into Ukrainian hands. Ukraine wanted to destroy them before Russia tried to retrieve them.

South Korea

South Korea Readies Its KF-21 Next-Generation Fighter Jet For Takeoff

South Korea has taken an unorthodox approach for its new KF-21 fighter jet that now appears poised to start flight testing.

U.S. Homeland

The Glorious History Of American Warships Named Independence

On this 4th of July, celebrate the American warships that were proudly named Independence with this colorful trip through U.S. naval history.

MV-22

Harrowing Video Of Deadly 2017 MV-22 Osprey Crash Emerges

The MV-22 was packed full of Marines when it suddenly dropped while about to land aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay.

Bunker Talk

Bunker Talk: 4th Of July Weekend Edition

Enjoy the fireworks!

Unmanned

Zephyr Drone Has Been Flying For 17 Days From Arizona To Belize

The solar powered Zephyr S was last tracked over the Gulf of Mexico after having flown from its Arizona test area to Belize.

NATO

Ukraine Situation Report: U.S. Confirms NASAMS Air Defense System Transfer

Ukraine is getting a modern medium-range SAM system, while overnight strikes on Odesa apparently saw Russian Tu-22M3 bombers back in action.

U-2

The U-2 Dragon Lady Finally Says Goodbye To Film Cameras At Beale AFB

The U-2's highest resolution camera took its last flight from Beale, also ended film processing there, which one tech calls "a tragedy."

Russia

Meet The Shadowy Ukrainian Unit That Sabotages Targets Inside Russia

Known as the Shaman Battalion, these Ukraine special operations troops infiltrate into Russian territory to strike key targets.

KC-135

Air Force’s First ‘New’ Constant Phoenix Nuke-Sniffing Jet Has Flown

While far from new, the converted KC-135Rs will make up a fleet of three WC-135R nuke-sniffing jets that replace problem-plagued models.

Russia

Russia Withdraws From Snake Island

Following heavy Ukrainian bombardment, Russian forces have now performed a “tactical withdrawal” from the strategic outpost in the Black Sea.