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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
Aug 16 5:12 PM EDT
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.

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

By Thomas Newdick
Aug 12 8:06 PM EDT
Israeli AH-64 helicopter gunship pilots have provided an extensive account of their operations during the surprise attack on the country by Hamas militants last October 7. Their accounts — provided to the Israeli media — give a rare insight into the Israeli Air Force’s immediate response to the first invasion of Israeli territory since 1948.

Israeli AH-64 Apache Commanders Describe Brutal Reality Of October 7 Missions

By Thomas Newdick
Jul 2 1:10 PM EDT
IDF using flame throwing trebuchet

Medieval Flame Throwing Trebuchet Is Israel’s Latest Weapon

By Thomas Newdick
Jun 13 3:47 PM EDT
The US military has finished installing a floating pier for the Gaza Strip. It means officials are now poised to begin ferrying badly needed humanitarian aid into the enclave besieged over seven months of intense fighting in the Israel-Hamas war.

U.S. Navy Completes Gaza Aid Pier, Deliveries Imminent (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick
May 16 1:27 PM EDT
The German Navy frigate Hessen has departed the Red Sea and is headed home.

German Frigate That Fought Off Houthi Drones Heads Home After 58 Days

By Howard Altman
Apr 22 2:46 PM EDT
A missile is launched from the Sa'ar 6-class corvette during the series of live-fire tests of the naval version of its Iron Dome missile-defense system, called "C-Dome"at sea on February 21, 2022.

Israel’s Ship-Based Iron Dome Just Got Its First Combat Kill

By Thomas Newdick
Apr 9 12:44 PM EDT
Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier Pilot Intercepted Seven Drones (Updated)

Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier Pilot Intercepted Seven Drones (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick
Feb 12 1:34 PM EST
USS Carney Defends Itself From Missile Attack, Tanker Reportedly Hit

USS Carney Defends Itself From Missile Attack, Tanker Reportedly Hit

By Thomas Newdick
Jan 26 4:11 PM EST
Iranian Almas missile used in an attack on an Israel outpost.

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

By Tyler Rogoway
Jan 25 8:16 PM EST
Israeli Merkava Mk 3 tanks have recently begun emerging with improved defensive features against drones and improvised explosive devices that use magnets to stick the hulls of armored vehicles.

Israeli Merkava Tanks Get Improved Anti-Drone, Magnet Bomb Defenses

By Joseph Trevithick
Jan 22 3:44 PM EST
Super Hornets from the aircraft carrier Dwight David Eisenhower struck Houthi missile installations today.

Red Sea Ship Attacks Continue After Super Hornets Strike Missiles

By Howard Altman
Jan 18 9:29 PM EST
Iran used its new Kheiber Shekan medium range ballistic missile for the first time during a strike in Syria on Monday.

Iran Executed Its Farthest Ballistic Missile Strike Ever With New Weapon

By Howard Altman
Jan 16 6:17 PM EST
Houthis Threaten Reprisal Attacks On U.S. Bases In The Region

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

By Howard Altman
Jan 13 1:28 PM EST
The U.S. struck a Houthi radar in Yemen early Saturday morning local time.

Navy Strikes Houthi Radar Site With Tomahawk Cruise Missile

By Howard Altman
Jan 12 11:21 PM EST
Super Hornet Yemen

Red Sea Dangerous As Ever After Strikes, Shipping Industry Warns (Updated)

By Howard Altman, Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway
Jan 12 1:20 PM EST