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North Korea

FAA’s Statement On Mysterious Air Traffic Halt Leaves More Questions Than Answers

The bizarre and so far still unexplained ground stop of planes near the West Coast and Hawaii came just after a North Korean ballistic missile launch.

Cold War

Unique Soviet Monster Tank Designed To Survive A Nuclear Blast Has Roared Back To Life

With four tracks and advanced targeting systems, the Object 279 was perhaps the ultimate Cold War heavy tank design.

Russia

One Of Russia’s Newest Air Defense Systems Has Been Captured In Ukraine

Ukrainian and foreign intelligence agencies could glean much from captured Russian Barnaul-T air defense radar and command post vehicles.

NATO

Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Begins To Withdraw Forces In The North

Russia's top negotiator in talks with Ukrainian officials said this de-escalation should not be confused for a ceasefire.

NATO

Ukraine Situation Report: Peace Negotiators Reportedly Hit With Chemical Weapon Attack (Updated)

Roman Abramovich, an oligarch and Putin ally, was among those reportedly sickened in a chemical weapon attack in Ukraine.

F-15

F-15 Eagle Driver On What It Is Like Flying Against Ukraine’s Fighter Pilots

An F-15 pilot's firsthand account of how Ukrainian fighter crews' performance in training made it no surprise they have kept Russia at bay.

F-14

New Top Gun Trailer Shows Dogfight Between F-14 And Su-57

An aerial duel between a Cold War-era Tomcat and Russia's latest fighter is the highlight of the latest sneak preview of the long-awaited movie.

Canada

Canada Has Selected The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter To Replace Its CF-18 Hornets

After 25 years of investing in the program and one prior decision to buy it, Canada is once again an F-35 customer.

Royal Army

All You Need To Know About The Starstreak Missiles Now In The Hands Of Ukrainian Troops

The U.K. Ministry of Defense has confirmed that Ukraine is ready to use the high-velocity missiles in combat against Russian aircraft.

NATO

Ukraine Situation Report: U.S. Says Russia May Be Giving Up On Taking Kyiv

A senior U.S. defense official says that Russia's current focus is on eastern Ukraine amid indications that Moscow's objectives might be shifting.

NATO

Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv Warns Of Russian Plans To Bifurcate The Country

Meanwhile, Russia has stuck fuel storage and air defense support infrastructure in Ukraine with missile attacks.

Bunker Talk

Bunker Talk For The Weekend Of March 26th-27th, 2022: PART II

Round II

NATO

Ukraine Situation Report: Biden States Putin “Cannot Remain In Power,” White House Walks It Back

Russia is now trying to reframe the goals of its invasion of Ukraine as losses mount and geopolitical isolation sets in.

Bunker Talk

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

It's the key to survival at this point.

Royal Army

British Army’s Next-Generation Challenger 3 Tank Is Now Under Construction

The upgraded tank will boast better firepower and protection but will be fielded in only limited numbers.

An-225

Destroyed An-225 “Dream” Cargo Jet’s Owner Wants To Crowdfund Its Resurrection

The one-off An-225 was destroyed after its base was attacked by Russian forces in Ukraine, but there is hope it will rise again, maybe with your help!

U.S. Navy

Cargo Ships As Missile Carriers Is One Of The Navy’s Options To Offset Cruiser Retirements

The Navy needs more ships to carry missiles in order to overcome the loss of Ticonderoga cruisers, five of which could be retiring this year.

Russia

Russian Navy Ship That Exploded In Ukrainian Port Seen Totally Destroyed In Satellite Image

Exactly how the Russian landing ship exploded in the port of Berdyansk in the first place remains something of a mystery.

North Korea

North Korea Just Openly Tested Its First ICBM Since 2017 And It’s A Monster (Updated)

The Hwasongpho-17 intercontinental ballistic missile is North Korea's largest and by every indication most capable to date.

Boomers (SSBNs)

France Has Increased Its Ballistic Missile Submarine Patrols For The First Time In Decades

France's revised nuclear deterrence posture comes as nuclear threats from Russia have become especially concerning due to its actions in Ukraine.