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B-2 Spirits in Diego garcia.

B-2 Stealth Bombers Deployed To Diego Garcia Have Been Striking Targets In Yemen

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Apr 4, 2025

Iran showed off its latest underground missile city.

Iran Shows Off Underground ‘Missile City’

By Howard Altman

Posted on Mar 25, 2025

Iran has developed a reputation for launching some unconventional naval vessels, some of them downright bizarre — at least when compared with their equivalents elsewhere in the world. Its latest offering, the Zagros, is very much in keeping with this trend: a surveillance ship based on a corvette hull, an unorthodox approach for a type of vessel that’s normally converted from a commercial hull.

Iran Unveils New Spy Ship Based On Corvette Hull

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jan 16, 2025

As the world’s only operator of the legendary F-14 Tomcat swing-wing fighter, the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) has a unique airpower status. A recent airshow provided the chance for a very rare close-quarters look at the Cold War-era jet, which by now has very questionable capabilities and serviceability, while there are persistent reports that it could soon be replaced entirely by Russian-provided Su-35 Flanker multirole fighters.

Iranian F-14 Tomcat Encounter At An Airshow Unlike Any Other

By Thomas Newdick, Živojin Banković

Posted on Dec 19, 2024

Ballistic missile attack from Iran on israel

Iranian Ballistic Missiles Rain Down On Israel (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway, Howard Altman

Updated on Oct 1, 2024

Israel’s “limited” ground campaign in Lebanon has entered its second day, now named Operation Northern Arrows. The area around the border in southern Lebanon has been subject to heavy artillery shelling, while the Israeli Air Force (IAF) has again struck targets in Beirut, the Lebanese capital.

Israel Waits For Possible Iranian Strikes As Commando Raids Into Lebanon Continue

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Oct 1, 2024

Hezbollah has released a video providing the best look so far inside its extensive network of huge underground tunnel systems, including concealed heavy multiple rocket launch systems, part of an extensive arsenal of weapons that could be employed against Israel. The release of the footage comes as tensions in the Middle East remain high, with fears of an all-out conflict between Israel and Hezbollah as well as a potential broader conflict involving Iran and other Iran-aligned militias.

Hezbollah Touts Rocket Cave Network Capable Of Underground Launches

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Aug 16, 2024

The Ohio-class, guided-missile submarine USS Georgia (SSGN 729) transits with the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Port Royal (CG 73) and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58), not shown, on the Strait of Hormuz, Dec. 21. Philippine Sea is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three critical chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce.

Ohio Class (SSGN variant)

U.S. Navy Rushes To Further Bolster Presence In Middle East

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Aug 13, 2024

Iranian Almas missile used in an attack on an Israel outpost.

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Iranian Knock-Off Of Israel’s Spike Missile Used In Hezbollah Attack

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jan 26, 2024

U.S. drone strike kills top Iranian-aligned militia leader in Baghdad

U.S. Drone Strike Kills Iranian-Aligned Militia Leader In Baghdad

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 4, 2024

New video footage from the ongoing conflict in Gaza offers an especially good look at Israel's Trophy active protection system in action helping to protect a Merkava tank under attack.

Merkava Tank’s Trophy Protection System Showcased In Hamas Video

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Dec 14, 2023

Ardmore Encounter Ship

Houthi Anti-Ship Ballistic Missiles Miss Tanker In Red Sea

By Howard Altman

Posted on Dec 13, 2023

Iraqi Militant fuel truck turned into a rocket launcher.

Rocket Launcher Disguised As Fuel Truck Seen Firing In Iraq

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Dec 5, 2023

A member of the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) seen wearing a Mitznefet, or 'chef's hat'

Israeli Troops’ ‘Chef’s Hat’ Helmet Covers Explained

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Nov 13, 2023

New pictures show A-10s that recently deployed to the Middle East with interesting ordnance loads.

A-10s Brandish Intriguing Mix Of Weapons In Middle East

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Nov 9, 2023

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Arrow Interceptor Downs Ballistic Missile Over Red Sea (Updated)

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Arrow Interceptor Downs Ballistic Missile Over Red Sea (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Posted on Oct 31, 2023