More from Howard Altman (Page 7)

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

USS Columbia's X-shaped aft section seen on the move.
Boomers (SSBNs)

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.
Americas

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

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 10, 2024

Chinese satellite launch rattlesTaiwan.
Around The Globe

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.
Around The Globe

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
Air

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.
Around The Globe

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
Air

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.
News & Features

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.
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.
Around The Globe

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.
Around The Globe

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.
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.
Around The Globe

Inside The Private Security Forces Protecting Red Sea Shipping

By Howard Altman

Posted on Dec 21, 2023

Red Sea Task Force
Around The Globe

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.
Americas

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
Americas

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.
Air

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
Armies

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.
Around The Globe

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.
Around The Globe

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.
Around The Globe

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.
Around The Globe

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.
Air

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.
Air

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
Around The Globe

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.
Americas

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.
Around The Globe

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.
Around The Globe

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.
Americas

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

By Howard Altman

Posted on Dec 8, 2023

Guyana flight
News & Features

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.
Americas

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.
Air

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.
Americas

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.
Around The Globe

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.
Around The Globe

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.
Arleigh Burke Class

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.
Around The Globe

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.
Around The Globe

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.
News & Features

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.
Around The Globe

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

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 30, 2023

A Ukrainian FPV drone chased a Russian soldier around a cart before exploding on him.
Air

Russian Soldier’s Desperate Attempt To Fight Off FPV Drone With A Stick Seen In Video

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 30, 2023

Members of the Ukrainian Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) talk about the raids they conducted on Crimea and Boika Towers.
Amphibious Operations

Inside Ukrainian Frogmen Raids On Crimea

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 29, 2023

A CV-22 Osprey from the 21st Special Operations Squadron flies in support of exercise Resolute Dragon 22 over Kamifurano Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 11, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual bilateral exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains.
Air

CV-22B Osprey Tilt-Rotor Crashes Off Japanese Coast

By Thomas Newdick, Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 29, 2023

Despite fighting, the truce between Israel and Hamas still holds.
Americas

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Ceasefire Holds Despite Skirmish

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 28, 2023

Russia's Sevastopol Harbor defenses were badly damaged by Monday's Black Sea storm.
Around The Globe

Russia’s Harbor Defenses In Sevastopol In Disarray After Storm

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 28, 2023

Ukraine's spy chief confirmed that his wife, Marianna Budanov, was poisoned and is recovering.
Around The Globe

Ukrainian Spy Chief Confirms Wife Poisoned

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 28, 2023

A massive storm could have lasting effects on Russian defenses.
Around The Globe

Ukraine Situation Report: Huge Storm’s Impact On Russian Defenses

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 28, 2023

Germany has agreed to provide Ukraine with additional IRIS-T air defense systems.
News & Features

Ukraine Situation Report: New Ground-Based Air Defense Coalition Announced

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 23, 2023

Russian has captured an intact Ukrainian MAGURA V drone boat Russian sources claim
News & Features

Ukrainian Drone Boat Appears To Have Been Captured By Russia

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Nov 22, 2023

There is growing optimism that a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in return for the release of hostages will be announced.
Americas

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Deal Reached For Four Day Ceasefire

By Howard Altman

Updated on Nov 22, 2023

AC-130J attacked a target in iraq after attacks on US bases there.
AC-130

AC-130 Ghostrider Gunship Strikes Iranian-Backed Militia In Iraq

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 21, 2023

Navy P8 Hawaii
Air

Navy P-8A Poseidon Runs Off Runway Into The Water In Hawaii (Updated)

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Nov 21, 2023

The mud is slowing things down for both Russia and Ukraine.
Around The Globe

Ukraine Situation Report: The Muddy Season Has Arrived

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 21, 2023

Houthis release video showing their helicopter raid on the Galaxy Leader in the Red Sea.
Around The Globe

Houthi Helicopter Raid On Ship In Red Sea Seen In New Video

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 20, 2023

Japan is seeking 400 Tomahawk Land Attack Cruise Missiles.
Americas

Japan Approved To Buy 400 Tomahawk Cruise Missiles

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Nov 19, 2023

IDF Gaza south
Around The Globe

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Ground Offensive Could Shift South

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 18, 2023

The USS Hudner came under attack by a Houthi drone and shot it down, a U.S. official told The War Zone.
Air

U.S. Warship Shoot Down Of Drone Over Red Sea Leads To Conflicting Assessments

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 16, 2023

Israel says it found proof that Hamas has been using the Al-Shifa Hospital as a military command center, a claim Hamas disputes.
Around The Globe

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Claims Swirl Over Gaza Hospital Raid

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 15, 2023

Israel's long-anticipated raid on Al Shifa hospital is underway.
Around The Globe

Israeli Raid On Gaza’s Largest Hospital Underway

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 15, 2023

Ukraine continues to build out its bridgehead across the Dnipro River.
Around The Globe

Ukraine Situation Report: Advance Across Dnipro River Deepens

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 14, 2023

The IDF has reached the gates of Gaza City's largest hospital, but has yet to decide to storm it.
Around The Globe

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: No Decision Yet To Storm Gaza’s Largest Hospital

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 13, 2023

Israel says it has struck 15,000 targets in Gaza while the call for ceasefire increases.
Around The Globe

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Calls For Ceasefire Grow

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 11, 2023

Future U.S. aid to Ukraine is imperiled amid political infighting.
Americas

Ukraine Situation Report: U.S. Aid To Kyiv Slows

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 10, 2023