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We may have just gotten our first evidence of the GBU-53/B StormBreaker glide bomb, also known as the Small Diameter Bomber II (SDB II), being used in combat. The first operational use of the StormBreaker by the service would be a big deal, with this weapon bringing some significant advances over its predecessor, the GBU-39/B SDB I, especially the ability to hit moving targets.
Air

F/A-18 Super Hornets Now Carrying Stormbreaker Glide Bombs On Combat Missions

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Mar 24, 2025

Members of Marine Aerial Refueler Squadron-234, (VMGR-234) provide aerial refueling to French Mirage 2000 Fighters from a K C-130J over Djibouti, May 24, 2021. VMGR-234 supports Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) with aerial refueling operations, extending the reach of fixed and rotary wing aircraft.
Air

French Fighters Downed “Nearly A Dozen Drones” In Red Sea Combat

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 11, 2025

Israeli has launched airstrikes on multiple targets in Yemen, including the capital of Sana’a, in response to an overnight missile launch from Yemen toward Israel. The Israeli raids come after an uptick in attacks against Israel by the Yemen-based Houthi militant group, including two in the past week.
Air

Israeli Air Force Strikes Yemen With Popeye And Rampage Standoff Missiles

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Dec 19, 2024

Russia may give anti-ship missiles to the Houthis, who carried out their first lethal strike on Israel today.
News & Features

Intel Says Russia Looking To Arm Houthis With Anti-Ship Missiles: Report

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 19, 2024

MQ-9 with new electronic warfare pod
Air

New Electronic Warfare Pod Turns Marine MQ-9 Reaper Into “A Black Hole”

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jul 3, 2024

Houthis Threaten Reprisal Attacks On U.S. Bases In The Region
News & Features

Houthis Threaten Reprisal Attacks On U.S. Bases In The Region

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 13, 2024

The U.S. struck a Houthi radar in Yemen early Saturday morning local time.
Sea

Navy Strikes Houthi Radar Site With Tomahawk Cruise Missile

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 13, 2024

US, UK and allies strike Houthi rebels in Yemen.
News & Features

Allies Strike Back Against Houthis In Yemen (Updated)

By Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jan 12, 2024

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower sails in the CENTCOM AOR
News & Features

Retaliation Strikes On Houthis May Be Imminent (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 11, 2024

There are several reasons why the Saudis and other Arab nations won't join Operation Prosperity Guardian.
News & Features

Retired Saudi Admiral On Why Arabs Won’t Join Red Sea Task Force

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 9, 2024

Houthis unleashed a drone boat in an attempted attack on Red Sea shipping.
News & Features

Drone Boat Used In Attempted Red Sea Attack

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 5, 2024

A dozen nations have issued a warning to the Houthis to stop attacking Red Sea shipping.
News & Features

Joint Warning To Houthis: Cease Attacks Or Face Consequences

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 3, 2024

A French-owned, Malta-flagged container ship was targeted by Houthi missiles Tuesday.
News & Features

Houthi Missiles Target French-Owned Container Ship In Red Sea (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 3, 2024

MH-60 Red Ssa
News & Features

After U.S. Navy Helicopters Sink Houthi Boats Are Strikes Next?

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Dec 31, 2023

Operation Prosperity Guardian now has more than 20 member nations.
News & Features

Red Sea Task Force Grows, How It Actually Will Work Remains Unclear

By Howard Altman

Posted on Dec 22, 2023

Every day, hundreds of ships transit the Red Sea with Ambrey armed security teams.
News & Features

Inside The Private Security Forces Protecting Red Sea Shipping

By Howard Altman

Posted on Dec 21, 2023