More from Howard Altman (Page 6)

LHA-9
Americas

Navy Names Next Amphibious Assault Ship USS Helmand Province

By Howard Altman

Posted on May 2, 2024

ATACMS cluster munitions struck a Russian training ground in Luhansk Oblast about 50 miles from Ukrainian lines.
Armies

ATACMS Volley Strikes Mass Of Russian Troops Training In Eastern Ukraine

By Howard Altman

Posted on May 1, 2024

Israel is mothballing its Patriot air defense systems, will Ukraine get them?
Armies

Could Ukraine Get Israel’s Mothballed Patriot Air Defense Batteries?

By Howard Altman

Posted on Apr 30, 2024

Ukraine is losing ground as it awaits for badly needed ammunition.
Around The Globe

Ukraine Situation Report: Frontline Defenses Deteriorating Under Russian Pressure

By Howard Altman, Thomas Newdick

Posted on Apr 29, 2024

Yak52 engages orlan drone
Air

Ukraine May Now Be Using WWI-Style Air Combat Tactics Against Drones

By Thomas Newdick, Howard Altman

Posted on Apr 29, 2024

Ukraine appears to have converted a light aircraft to serve as a remote bomber.
Air

Ukraine Appears To Be Using Light Planes Converted Into Reusable Bomber Drones

By Howard Altman

Posted on Apr 26, 2024

Despite an attack near the location where the U.S. is building a pier to pour aid into Gaza, the Pentagon is satisfied with security plans.
Americas

Despite Mortar Attack, U.S. Is Satisfied With Gaza Beachhead Security

By Howard Altman

Posted on Apr 26, 2024

For the first time, the Russians have captured a U.S-donated M1150 Assault Breacher Vehicle, which is a variant of the M1 Abrams tank.
Armored Vehicles

First Confirmed Abrams Tank Variant Captured By Russia Seen With Inner Armor Exposed

By Howard Altman

Posted on Apr 25, 2024

Balloon Russia Ukraine
Air

Ukraine’s Explosive-Laden Balloon Operations Against Russia

By Howard Altman

Posted on Apr 25, 2024

Eglin UFO Case
Air

Eglin AFB Pilot Likely Saw A Lighting Balloon, Not A UFO Pentagon Concludes

By Howard Altman

Posted on Apr 25, 2024

The Biden Administration will allow Ukraine to use ATACMS deep inside Russia.
Americas

$1B U.S. Air Package To Ukraine On Its Way, ATACMS Missiles Already Secretly Provided

By Howard Altman

Posted on Apr 24, 2024

Terminator is a flame throwing robodog.
News & Features

Meet The Flamethrowing Robodog Named Thermonator

By Howard Altman

Posted on Apr 23, 2024

Russian troops used smoke to try and hide its attack in Luhansk Oblast.
Air

Russian Troops Deploy Huge Smokescreen To Hide From Marauding Drones

By Howard Altman

Posted on Apr 22, 2024

The German Navy frigate Hessen has departed the Red Sea and is headed home.
Air

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

By Howard Altman

Posted on Apr 22, 2024

Ukraine has claimed that it shot down a Russian Tu-22M3 Backfire-C bomber that crashed today in the Stavropol region in southern Russia. If that’s the case, it would be an unprecedented event, with Ukraine never having previously destroyed a Tu-22M3 — or any other Russian long-range bomber — in the air.
Air

Russian Tu-22M3 Backfire Shot Down With S-200 Missile: Ukraine’s Spy Chief

By Thomas Newdick, Howard Altman

Posted on Apr 19, 2024

The Air Force says a funding issue may cause a significant delay in its secretive Mayhem hypersonic strike-recon aircraft program and that the overall "operational pull" behind the effort is uncertain.
Air

Future Of Mayhem Hypersonic Strike-Recon Aircraft Program Murky

By Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 17, 2024

German frigate Hessen has departed the Red Sea and is returning home.
Around The Globe

European Red Sea Naval Task Force Set To Launch Monday

By Howard Altman

Posted on Feb 17, 2024

F-15EX flying
Air

“I Would Love To Have More F-15EXs,” Air Guard Boss Says

By Tyler Rogoway, Howard Altman

Posted on Feb 14, 2024

Elephant walk with USAF aircraft
Air

Air Force’s Big Restructuring Includes New Commands, New Deployment Plans

By Howard Altman

Posted on Feb 13, 2024

The Air Force is set to announce a major restructuring to contend with China.
Americas

Air Force To Totally Revamp Its Structure To Compete With China (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Posted on Feb 10, 2024

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky named Col.-Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as the new commander of the Armed Forces
Around The Globe

Ukraine Situation Report: Zelensky Picks New Top Commander

By Howard Altman

Posted on Feb 9, 2024

Hacked documents claim Russia paid far more than previously known for Iranian Shahed-136 drones.
Air

What Does A Shahed-136 Really Cost?

By Howard Altman

Posted on Feb 8, 2024

A top Iranian-backed militia leader was killed in a US. drone strike, likely using an RX9 "Flying Ginsu" missile.
AGM-114 Hellfire

Bladed Hellfire Missile Likely Killed Top Iran-Backed Militia Leader In Baghdad

By Howard Altman

Posted on Feb 8, 2024

CMV-22Bs land on a carrier
Air

CMV-22B Osprey “Not Operationally Suitable” According To Test Report

By Howard Altman

Posted on Feb 6, 2024

Iranian backed militants executed a drone attack on a US base in Eastern Syria.
Americas

Iranian-Backed Militia Claims New Attack On U.S. Base In Syria

By Howard Altman

Posted on Feb 5, 2024

The U.S. is working to determine how much damage attacks on Iranian-backed militias in Iraq and Syria caused.
Americas

Everything We Know About The Aftermath Of Last Night’s Airstrikes

By Howard Altman

Posted on Feb 3, 2024

B-1b strikes Iranian backed targets
News & Features

Over 85 Targets Hit In U.S. Retaliation Strikes Against Iranian Proxies, IRGC (Updated)

By Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 2, 2024

As they await looming retaliation strikes from the U.S., Iranian proxies have scattered.
Americas

Iranian Proxies Scatter Ahead Of Looming U.S. Retaliation Strikes

By Howard Altman

Posted on Feb 2, 2024

The Ukrainian Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) sunk the Russian missile cruiser Ivanovets with sea drones.
Around The Globe

Ukraine Sinks Russian Navy Missile Corvette In Drone Boat Attack

By Howard Altman

Posted on Feb 1, 2024

The Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS). (U.S. Navy)
20mm Mk15 Phalanx CIWS

Phalanx CIWS Downs Houthi Missile Dangerously Close To Destroyer: Report

By Howard Altman

Posted on Feb 1, 2024

Armed rebels of the Iran-backed Houthi militia take part in a demonstration against the USA and Israel in January 2024 in Sanaa, Yemen.
Americas

U.S. Carries Out First Preemptive Strike On Houthi SAM

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 31, 2024

Ground Launched SDB scale model
Around The Globe

Ukraine Situation Report: Ground Launched Small Diameter Bomb’s Arrival Finally Imminent

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 31, 2024

Khataib Hezbollah says it is pausing attacks on U.S. troops in the region.
Americas

Iranian-Backed Militia Group Wants A Timeout As U.S. Retaliation Looms

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 30, 2024

Soldiers will soon start testing the M10 Booker Combat Vehicle.
Americas

How The Army’s New M10 Booker Light Tank Will Actually Be Used

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 30, 2024

The al-Shaddadi base in Syria was attacked by rockets Monday.
Americas

Another U.S. Outpost Attacked, Biden Admin Mulls Strike Options

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 29, 2024

Three U.S. troops were killed and more than two dozen injured by an Iranian-backed militia drone strike on Tower 22.
Air

Drone Attack In Jordan Kills Three American Troops (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 28, 2024

USSOCOM is looking for companies that can provide AESA radars for its C-130 fleet.
AC-130

AESA Radars For AC-130J, MC-130J Sought By SOCOM

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jan 27, 2024

Watchdog says national security may be imperiled by the Pentagon's approach to UFOs.
News & Features

Watchdog Says Pentagon’s UAP Response May Pose Threat To National Security

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 26, 2024

Ukraine is facing a major shortage of artillery ammunition.
Around The Globe

Ukraine Situation Report: Artillery Ammo Crisis Giving Russia Major Advantage

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 25, 2024

The Army's Reagan Test Site support operations were among many affected by wild waves that swamped Roi-Namur Island in the Kwajalein Atoll on Jan. 20.
Space

Reagan Test Site Damage From Massive Waves Seen In Imagery

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 24, 2024

B-21's first flight
Air

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.
News & Features

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.
Americas

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.
Armies

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.
Around The Globe

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.
Air

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.
Armies

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.
Air

Germany Votes Down Taurus Cruise Missiles For Ukraine

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 18, 2024

Red Sea
Air

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.
Air

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.
Around The Globe

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.
Anti-Ship Cruise Missile

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.
Americas

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
Air

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.
Around The Globe

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.
Americas

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.
A-50/A-100

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.
Air

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
Americas

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.
Arleigh Burke Class

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.
Air

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

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 12, 2024

Super Hornet Yemen
Americas

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.
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