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An example of an entirely new class of Chinese vessel with a large open flight deck has emerged at a shipyard in the southeastern end of the country.
People's Liberation Army Navy (China)

New Chinese Mystery Flattop Emerges

The vessel, which appears to have been built very quickly, has features in line with an amphibious assault ship or small carrier.

A Russian-made, S-300 missile system drives in front of the officials' stand during a military parade marking the annual Iranian National Army Day in Tehran, on April 18, 2019. - Iran's President Hassan Rouhani called on Middle East states on April 18 to "drive back Zionism", in an Army Day tirade against the Islamic republic's archfoe Israel. Speaking flanked by top general as troops paraded in a show of might, Rouhani also sought to reassure the region that the weaponry on display was for defensive purposes and not a threat.
Iran

Israeli Strikes Knocked Out All Of Iran’s S-300 Air Defense Systems: Officials

The apparent destruction of the last three Iranian S-300s would pave the way for expanded Israeli airstrikes.

A total of 44 U.S. Army helicopters suffered various degrees of damage during a burst of extreme weather at Fort Carson in Colorado earlier this year.
HH-60

Dozens Of AH-64, UH-60, and CH-47 Helicopters Were Damaged In Storm At Colorado Army Base

The Army has sought tens of millions of dollars to help pay for repairs of helicopters damaged at Fort Carson earlier this year.

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Iran

Israel’s Reprisal Strike Carefully Calculated, Unclear If Jets Ever Flew Over Iran

The operation was a balancing act of risk mitigation and deterrence that aimed to weaken Iran's offensive and defensive capabilities.

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Around The Globe

Israel’s Retaliation Strikes On Iran Have Begun (Updated)

The response to a massive Iranian missile barrage on October 1st is now underway.

Civil protection expert Anatolii Koboziev shows around the bomb shelter of the Uzhhorod Vodokanal Communal Enterprise, Uzhhorod, Zakarpattia Region, western Ukraine, February 2, 2022. Serhii Hudak/ Ukrinform/Future Publishing via Getty Images.
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Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week

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B-21 Taking On Some Of NGAD Fighter’s Missions On The Table Air Force Says
Loyal Wingman

B-21 Taking On Some Of NGAD Fighter’s Missions On The Table Air Force Says

The Air Force expects a deep reassessment of its plans for a new sixth-generation crewed stealth combat jet to wrap up by year's end.

NATO Flexes With Simultaneous Nuclear Strike And Naval Warfare Exercises
Air

NATO Flexes With Simultaneous Nuclear Strike And Naval Warfare Exercises

NATO's yearly Steadfast Noon nuclear readiness drills coincided with Strike Warrior that featured a Royal Navy carrier group at its center.

We have now gotten our first look at the Ghost Shark extra-large autonomous undersea vehicle (XL-AUV) underwater thanks to the Autonomous Warrior 2024 maritime autonomous capabilities demonstration in Australia.
Royal Australian Navy

Our First Look At The Ghost Shark Uncrewed Submarine Underwater

Ghost Shark was among a host of uncrewed aerial drones, boats, and submarines involved in a recent Australian-U.S.-U.K. maritime exercise.

A TAURUS (Target Adaptive Unitary and dispensor Robotic Ubiquity System) KEPD 350 air-launched cruise missile, is on display during the press presentation at the International Aerospace Exhibition (ILA) in Schoenefeld, near Berlin, on June 3, 2024. The Aerospace Exhibition on aerospace industry, including aviation, space and defence, takes place at Schoenefeld Airport near Berlin and runs from June 5 to 9, 2024.
Typhoon

Germany Plans To Buy Advanced New Taurus Cruise Missiles: Report

Germany is seeking 600 examples of the new version of Taurus amid a resurgence of interest in conventional long-range strike in Europe.

Russians Helped Houthis Target International Shipping: Report
Around The Globe

Russians Helped Houthis Target International Shipping: Report

The Houthis' anti-shipping campaign diverted a lot of attention from Russia's war in Ukraine.

The U.S. Marines are testing a heavily automated targeting system that helps physically point standard infantry rifles in the direction of the target as a new option to help shoot down drones.
Assault Rifles

Marines Testing Counter-Drone Rifle Aiming System With Automatically Moving Stock

Automated targeting systems that can go on any rifle could help with the push to make every Marine a counter-drone defender.

U.S. pushed back against claim Israel will delay its retaliation strike over leaked documents.
Iran

U.S. Pushes Back On Claim Israel Delaying Iran Attack Over Document Leak

Israel has vowed to retaliate strongly against Iran for Iran's ballistic missile barrage and there are no firm signals it intends to back off.

The expected size of the U.S. Air Force's B-21 Raider fleet could change as part of an ongoing force structure review, according to the bomber's manufacturer Northrop Grumman.
B-21

B-21 Raider Fleet Size Under Review

The Air Force's official plan has been to buy 100 B-21 Raiders, but that could now be set to change, according to Northrop Grumman.

Poland has taken the next step in the modernization of its air force, with U.S. approval given for a major upgrade of its fleet of F-16 fighters. The program will bring the jets to the F-16V standard and also suggests new weapons may be introduced, too. The Viper Midlife Upgrade is announced as Poland awaits F-35 stealth fighters and considers buying F-15EX multirole fighters, while making significant investments in its armed forces across the board, to meet the threat from Russia.
F-35A

Poland’s F-16s Cleared For Major Upgrades

Polish F-16s are already among the most advanced in NATO, but a new upgrade package will make them far more potent.

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Russia

French Mirage 2000s Destined For Ukraine Will Fly With Storm Shadow, MICA Missiles

Ukraine Situation Report: The first three Mirage 2000s are expected to arrive in Ukraine by March.

The U.S. Navy is asking for new ideas about how to increase the unrefueled range of its F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fighters and EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft.
EA-18G

New Ways To Stretch F/A-18 Super Hornet’s Range Sought By Navy

The Navy halted work on conformal fuel tanks for its Super Hornets years ago, but now adding more range is becoming even more important.

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North Korea

North Korean Troops In Russia Finally Confirmed By NATO, U.S.

The acknowledgment comes after South Korea and Ukraine claimed that North Koreans are undergoing training in Russia to support the war effort.

The spy plane at the center of one of the most notorious post-Cold War Today air incidents, a U.S. Navy EP-3E Aries II, has arrived at the Pima Air & Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona, for future public display. The EP-3E’s journey to get to the museum has been a long one, starting with the dramatic collision with a Chinese fighter in the so-called Hainan Island incident in 2001.
P-3

EP-3E Aries II Spy Plane That Collided With Chinese Fighter Is Going On Display

The badly damaged EP-3 involved in the Hainan Island Incident ended up flying operationally for decades after being returned by China.

German Navy P-8
Germany

German P-8s To Fly From U.K. To Help Counter Russian Submarine Threat

The future deployment of German sub-hunting planes to the United Kingdom is part of a much broader defense agreement signed today.