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Russia

Ukraine Strikes Back: Su-27s Bomb Occupied Snake Island In Daring Raid

The Flankers flew extremely low over the water and popped up for a toss bombing run, hitting multiple targets in a single pass.

Su-27

Area 51 Test Pilot Died During Heroic Su-27 Flight: Report

For years the death of one of the Air Force's top pilots near Area 51 remained cloaked in secrecy, but a new detailed report has just emerged.

Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: TB2s Strike Russian SAM-Carrying Landing Craft At Snake Island

Footage shows a strike on a Russian landing craft unloading a SAM launcher in the latest Black Sea action by Ukrainian forces.

Bunker Talk

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

Everyone is welcome, aside from those who aren't!

NATO

Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Sees Victory Day Prize In Conquest Of Mariupol

Russian forces are running out of time to produce clear successes in Ukraine ahead of the Victory Day anniversary.

Russia

What Will Fire The Laser-Guided Rockets Donated To Ukraine Is Still A Mystery

Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System could equip Ukrainian ground vehicles, patrol boats, TB2 drones, or Mi-17 helicopters.

Russia

Russian Armor Losses Validate Marines’ Decision To Dump Their Tanks Says General

If the Marine Corps should find itself in need of support from tanks, their plan has a familiar ring. Send in the Army.

F-14

Behold The Lost F-14 Tomcat Demo Tapes

Never before seen F-14 Tomcat demonstration videos put you right in the cockpit of the original flying star of Top Gun.

Hollywood

Skunk Works Helped Create The Darkstar Jet For Top Gun: Maverick

Skunk Works helped dream up the high-speed test jet Maverick flies in the Top Gun sequel, bringing another level of realism to the production.

Russia

Ukraine Says It Destroyed Another Ship As Rumors Swirl Of Russian Warship On Fire

Ukrainian officials claim that another high-profile Russian warship has fallen prey to Ukrainian anti-ship missiles in the Black Sea.

U.S. Navy

A Littoral Combat Ship Has Finally Deployed To Europe

USS Sioux City’s milestone deployment is bittersweet as the Navy is set to decommission the very young ship next year.

NATO

Russia Pummels Besieged Azovstal Steel Plant

Ukraine's last bastion in Mariupol is a deep labyrinth of tunnels and bunkers that makes assaulting the complex extremely treacherous.

Russia

Ukraine Is Turning Fiat Trucks Into Mobile Surface-To-Air Missile Systems

Donated Norwegian missiles that were made in France have been shipped to Ukraine and paired with donated Fiat trucks to create SAM technicals.

Force Design 2030

Marines Based Inside China’s Striking Distance Key To Deterrence General Says

Force Design 2030 will work because it is better for Marines to be forward than to fight their way in, says Lt. Gen. Karsten Heckl.

Russia

New Ukraine Military Aid Bill Isn’t Your Grandfather’s Lend-Lease Act

The Ukraine Lend-Lease Act definitely draws on the World War II program's nostalgia, but there are critical differences between the two.

Eastern Europe

Ukraine Invasion Opens Eastern European Door For U.S. Helicopters

Eastern Europe will be cut off from spare parts and replacement Russian-built aircraft as a result of the war in Ukraine.

Russia

Russia Just Lost Its Most Advanced Operational Tank In Ukraine

The first confirmed loss of Russia's most advanced operational tank is another blow to the Russian Army's eroded image.

An-225

An-225 Mriya’s First Pilot On The Tragic Destruction Of The World’s Biggest Plane

Hero test pilot Oleksandr Halunenko on flying the An-225 and surviving Russia's invasion only to find his beloved giant jet destroyed.

NGAD

The Air Force Has Abandoned Its 386 Squadron Goal

The Air Force Secretary has poured cold water on the previous goal of a 386 squadron USAF and wants a posture based on the Chinese threat.

NATO

Ukraine Situation Report: Russian Cruise Missiles Strike Targets Across The Country

The Russian military hit parts of Ukraine's power grid and rail infrastructure in at least five different regions.