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B-21's first flight

B-21 Raider Now In Production Just Two Months After First Flight

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 23, 2024
Reported long-range Ukrainian drone strikes against St. Petersburg, Russia, raise questions about Moscow's ability to provide air defenses for its cities.

Ukraine Situation Report: Russia May Have To Move Air Defenses To Cover Cities

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 23, 2024
Houthi Strikes by Typhoon fighters.

New Airstrikes Target Houthi Forces In Yemen (Updated)

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 22, 2024
The Bradley's gunner talks about learning lessons from video games to take out a Russian tank.

Video Games Helped Ukrainian Bradley Gunner Win Duel With Russian T-90M Tank

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 21, 2024
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have agreed to create joint defensive fortifications along the borders with Russia and Belarus.

Baltics To Build Joint Fortifications Along Russian, Belarus Borders

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 19, 2024
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
Updated on Jan 19, 2024
New video shows a Ukrainian Bradley Fighting Vehicle mauling a Russian T-90M Breakout tank.

Armor Experts Breakdown Video Of Ukrainian M2 Bradley Mauling Russian T-90M Tank

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 18, 2024
Germany's Bundestag voted down a proposal to send Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine.

Germany Votes Down Taurus Cruise Missiles For Ukraine

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 18, 2024
Red Sea

New Strike On Houthi Missiles In Yemen Launched By U.S.

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway
Posted on Jan 18, 2024
Flight testing of the B-21 Raider at Edwards Air Force Base in California is now underway.

B-21 Raider Flight Testing Now Underway

By Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Jan 17, 2024
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
Posted on Jan 16, 2024
US Central Command has released pictures and information about missile parts and other materiel bound for Iranian-backed Houthi militants that it recently seized.

Yemen-Bound Missile Parts, Sensor Systems Seized In SEAL Raid

By Joseph Trevithick, Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 16, 2024
The U.S. struck four Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles being prepared for launch Tuesday.

First Preemptive Strikes Against Houthi Missiles Preparing To Fire Launched By U.S.

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 16, 2024
North Korea's advanced drones get inspected by Kim as a launch of a solid fuel IRBM occurs

North Korea’s Most Advanced Drones Reemerge, Solid Fuel IRBM Tested

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway
Posted on Jan 16, 2024
U.S. and coalition facilities in Irbil, Iraq, have reportedly come under fire from Iranian ballistic missiles.

Iranian Ballistic Missiles Strike Facilities In Iraq

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 15, 2024
The M/V Gibraltar Eagle was hit by a Houthi anti-ship ballistic missile.

Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile Hits U.S.-Owned Container Ship In Gulf Of Aden

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 15, 2024
Ukraine claims its air defense shot down an A-50 Mainstay airborne early warning and control jet.

Claims Swirl Around Possible Shoot Down Of Russian A-50 Radar Jet (Updated)

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway
Posted on Jan 15, 2024
A U.S. fighter shot down a Houthi anti-ship cruise missile heading to the USS Laboon.

American Fighter Downs Houthi Missile Heading Toward USS Laboon

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 15, 2024
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
Posted on Jan 13, 2024
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
Posted on Jan 13, 2024
There are several reviews underway about the notification process surrounding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization and transfer of authority.

Glaring Questions Remain Over Defense Secretary Austin’s Transfer Of Authority

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 12, 2024
Super Hornet Yemen

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

By Howard Altman, Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway
Posted on Jan 12, 2024
US, UK and allies strike Houthi rebels in Yemen.

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

Retaliation Strikes On Houthis May Be Imminent (Updated)

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 11, 2024
USS Columbia's X-shaped aft section seen on the move.

First Look At Columbia Missile Submarine’s X-Shaped Stern

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 10, 2024
The Defense Secretary has a limited role in the nuclear weapons chain of command.

Does The President Need The Defense Secretary To Launch A Nuclear Strike?

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 10, 2024
Chinese satellite launch rattlesTaiwan.

Chinese Rocket Launch Rattles Taiwan

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 9, 2024
There are several reasons why the Saudis and other Arab nations won't join Operation Prosperity Guardian.

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

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 9, 2024
Ukrainian sappers disarm the warhead of a Kinzhal missile shot down over Kyiv Jan. 2

Ukraine Situation Report: Downed Kinzhal Warhead Recovered In Kyiv

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 6, 2024
Houthis unleashed a drone boat in an attempted attack on Red Sea shipping.

Drone Boat Used In Attempted Red Sea Attack

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 5, 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
Ukraine is facing a major shortage of artillery ammunition.

Ukraine Situation Report: U.S. Aid Funds Have Run Out

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 4, 2024
A dozen nations have issued a warning to the Houthis to stop attacking Red Sea shipping.

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.

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

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 3, 2024
Ukraine's SBU says it now has a Sea Baby drone that can fire rockets.

Ukraine’s Drone Boats Are Now Firing Rockets At Russian Ships

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 2, 2024
Operation Prosperity Guardian now has more than 20 member nations.

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.

Inside The Private Security Forces Protecting Red Sea Shipping

By Howard Altman
Posted on Dec 21, 2023
Red Sea Task Force

Red Sea Maritime Coalition Much Bigger Than Originally Disclosed

By Howard Altman
Posted on Dec 20, 2023
U.S. officials are urging Israel to scale down its war against Hamas.

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: U.S. Military Leaders Push For Scaled-Back Campaign

By Howard Altman, Thomas Newdick
Posted on Dec 20, 2023
HIMARS Ukraine

Ukraine Situation Report: U.S. Funding Almost “Exhausted”

By Howard Altman
Posted on Dec 19, 2023
Video footage has emerged appearing to show the first use of the Spike FireFly loitering munition in the current conflict in Gaza.

Israel’s FireFly Urban Warfare Drone Spotted In Jenin

By Howard Altman
Posted on Dec 18, 2023
Ukraine's attacks across the Dnipro River have been bloody and futile, troops told The New York Times

Ukraine Situation Report: Troops Question Dnipro River Assault

By Howard Altman, Thomas Newdick
Posted on Dec 16, 2023
The USS Carney attacked a Houthi radar site in Yemen.

Newly Formed Operation Prosperity Guardian To Protect Red Sea Shipping

By Howard Altman
Updated on Dec 16, 2023
The Al Jasrah was one of two ships set ablaze in the Red Sea by the Houthis today.

Red Sea Peril Rises, Major Shippers Halt Mandeb Strait Transits

By Howard Altman
Posted on Dec 16, 2023
There are differences between Israel and the U.S. over when the shift to a lower-intensity campaign will begin.

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Ground Campaign Has “Many More Months To Go”

By Howard Altman
Posted on Dec 15, 2023
The Maersk Gibraltar came under attack by a Houthi missile Thursday.

Maersk Demands “Political Action” After Another Houthi Attack On Ship In Red Sea

By Howard Altman
Posted on Dec 14, 2023
A tank miraculously survives an FPV drone barrage.

Tank Runs For Its Life Under Constant Barrage Of Attack Drones

By Howard Altman
Posted on Dec 14, 2023
The U.S. can learn lessons from Israel operates its F-35I fleet.

Israel’s F-35I Combat Experience Is Providing Lessons For Future Pacific Fight

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway
Posted on Dec 13, 2023
Ardmore Encounter Ship

Houthi Anti-Ship Ballistic Missiles Miss Tanker In Red Sea

By Howard Altman
Posted on Dec 13, 2023
Frictions are growing between Biden and Netanyahu.

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Biden-Netanyahu Friction Increasing

By Howard Altman
Posted on Dec 12, 2023
The Norwegian-flagged M/V Strinda was hit by at least one missile fired from a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen.

Commercial Ship In Flames After Red Sea Missile Attack

By Howard Altman
Posted on Dec 12, 2023
The IDF said it used the Guided Supply airdrop system for the first time.

Guided Parachute System Used By Israel For First Time In Gaza

By Howard Altman
Posted on Dec 11, 2023
Israel says it has increased its attacks on Gaza.

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: U.S. Vetoes U.N. Ceasefire Demand

By Howard Altman
Posted on Dec 8, 2023
Guyana flight

U.S. Conducts Military Exercise With Guyana, Venezuelan Invasion Fears Rise (Updated)

By Howard Altman
Posted on Dec 8, 2023
Future U.S. aid to Ukraine is imperiled amid political infighting.

Ukraine Situation Report: Stalled U.S. Military Aid To Kyiv Becoming A Crisis

By Howard Altman
Posted on Dec 7, 2023
V-22 Ospreys worldwide have been grounded following a fatal crash on November 29, 2023.

All V-22 Ospreys Grounded Worldwide (Updated)

By Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Dec 7, 2023
The Russians are examining a Bradley Fighting Vehicle they recently recovered from Ukraine.

Captured Ukrainian M2 Bradley Shown Off On Russian TV

By Howard Altman
Posted on Dec 7, 2023
Israel says it has encircled and entered Khan Yunis in southern Gaza.

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: IDF Expands Ground Operation Into The South

By Howard Altman
Posted on Dec 5, 2023
Ukraine and Russia have a common enemy - rodents infesting the battlefield.

Ukraine Situation Report: Deluge Of Rodents A Common Enemy

By Howard Altman
Posted on Dec 4, 2023
The USS Carney attacked a Houthi radar site in Yemen.

Three Cargo Ships Hit By Houthi Missiles, U.S. Destroyer Downs Drones

By Howard Altman
Updated on Dec 3, 2023
In an a blunt interview with The Associated Press, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky offered a stark assessment of the course of the war.

Ukraine Situation Report: “We Did Not Achieve The Desired Results,” Zelensky Says

By Howard Altman
Posted on Dec 2, 2023
After a breakdown in hostage negotiations, fighting resumed in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, which rained rockets down across Israel.

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Ceasefire Ends

By Howard Altman
Posted on Dec 1, 2023
Hacked documents claim Russia paid far more than previously known for Iranian Shahed-136 drones.

Shahed-136 With Cellular Modem Found In Ukraine: What It Means

By Tyler Rogoway, Howard Altman
Posted on Dec 1, 2023
Despite more bloodshed in Jerusalem, the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel holds.

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Bloodshed In Jerusalem Doesn’t Stop Ceasefire

By Howard Altman
Posted on Nov 30, 2023