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Russian Assault Avdiivka

Ukraine Situation Report: Renewed Large-Scale Assault On Avdiivka

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Dec 12, 2023
Gladius sword roman empire

How The Gladius Became Ancient Rome’s Most Iconic Weapon

By Dr. Joanne Ball
Posted on Dec 11, 2023
X-32 National Museum Of The United States Air Force

X-32’s Makeover: Before And After

By Tyler Rogoway
Posted on Dec 11, 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
A new draft of the annual U.S. defense policy bill for the 2024 Fiscal Year, which looks set to pass in Congress and become law, would require the Air Force and the Navy to provide new details about the expected costs and capabilities of their future Collaborative Combat Aircraft drones.

Loyal Wingman Drone Cost, Capability Concerns Emerge In Defense Bill

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Dec 8, 2023
Utility workers are cleaning up the aftermath of an attack against the backdrop of a damaged car, in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on December 8, 2023.

Ukraine Situation Report: Cruise Missile Strikes Return To Kyiv

By Thomas Newdick
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
Artist concept of future German Navy F126 class frigate.

Work Starts On Germany’s Biggest Warship Since World War II

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Dec 7, 2023
A Hawker Hunter Mk 58 jet belonging to private contractor ATAC ended up in a grassy field at Naval Air Station Key West after an aborted takeoff on December 6, 2023.

Hawker Hunter Aggressor Jet Ends Up In Field After Aborted Takeoff

By Joseph Trevithick
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
SU-35s escort putin on his way to the middle east.

Putin Flies To UAE With Su-35 Fighter Escorts (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway
Posted on Dec 7, 2023
A new definitive look at one of the VAMPIRE counter-drone systems delivered to Ukraine has emerged.

Our Best Look At A VAMPIRE Counter Drone System For Ukraine

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Dec 6, 2023
An Israeli Air Force F-16 launches the IMI Systems Rampage standoff missile.

Indian Navy MiG-29s Get Israeli Rampage Standoff Weapon

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Dec 6, 2023
Originally, the ROCAF also expected to receive 144 F-16Vs, produced as conversions of its existing F-16A/B jets, but this number has since been reduced to 141 through attrition in its existing Viper fleet.

Taiwan’s Final Upgraded F-16V Completes Test Flights

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Dec 6, 2023
Claims are swirling that Ukrainian forces used a Patriot surface-to-air missile to bring down a Russian Su-24M combat jet over the Black Sea.

Russian Su-24 Shot Down Over Black Sea Points To Tactical Shift

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Dec 6, 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
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 R-73 air-to-air missile pictured at a residential address in Venezuela

R-73 Air-To-Air Missile Seized From Venezuelan Man’s Backyard

By Oliver Parken
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
Concerns about a border conflict between Guyana and Venezuela over a disputed territory are growing.

Fears Of Venezuela Invading Guyana Grow

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Dec 4, 2023
Stratolaunch Roc aircraft conducts a captive-carry test flight with the Talon-A hypersonic vehicle.

World’s Largest Plane Is One Step Closer To Launching A Hypersonic Vehicle

By Thomas Newdick
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
Chinese Flanker photographed with PL-17 very long-range air-to-air missile

Massive PL-17 Air-To-Air Missile Seen On Chinese J-16 Fighters

By Tyler Rogoway
Posted on Dec 2, 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
ADM-160 MALD

ADM-160 Miniature Air Launched Decoy Wreck Appears In Ukraine

By Tyler Rogoway
Updated on Dec 2, 2023
The F-35 Joint Program Office is oversee a project to create a single operational "Franken-bird" from two seriously damaged F-35A Joint Strike Fighters.

F-35 “Franken-Bird” Being Made From Two Badly Damaged Jets

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Dec 1, 2023
Front 3/4 view of GM Defense’s Heavy-Duty Sport Utility Vehicle

Armored Suburban Designed By GM For State Department Gets Production Order

By Oliver Parken
Posted on Dec 1, 2023
View of Su-25 attack jet decoy soon through optics of a Lancet loitering munition.

Ukrainian Su-25 Struck By Lancet Drone Was An Elaborate Decoy

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Dec 1, 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
Defense contractor Anduril has unveiled a novel and highly reusable air vehicle that can be used as an anti-air interceptor and in other roles.

Roadrunner Reusable Anti-Air Interceptor Breaks Cover

By Joseph Trevithick
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
The German Air Force is now formally on track to get 15 Typhoon EK electronic warfare jets.

Electronic Warfare Typhoon EK Fighter To Join German Air Force

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Nov 30, 2023
This versatile, self-deployable aircraft offers increased speed and range over other rotary-wing aircraft, enabling Air Force Special Operations Command aircrews to execute long-range special operations missions. The CV-22 can perform missions that normally would require both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. The CV-22 takes off vertically and, once airborne, the nacelles (engine and prop-rotor group) on each wing can rotate into a forward position.

Calls For V-22 Osprey Grounding In Japan After Fatal Crash

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Nov 30, 2023
A Ukrainian FPV drone chased a Russian soldier around a cart before exploding on him.

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

By Howard Altman
Posted on Nov 30, 2023
Ukrainian soldiers of the 57th Brigade collect the remains of a powder charge from D-20 artillery at their fighting position, in the direction of Kupiansk, in Kharkiv, Ukraine on November 27, 2023.

Ukraine Situation Report: Storms Held Up Russian Assault On Avdiivka

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Nov 29, 2023
Norway and Germany have teamed up to develop a new supersonic naval strike missile.

Supersonic Naval Cruise Missile For Norway, Germany In The Works

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Nov 29, 2023
Members of the Ukrainian Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) talk about the raids they conducted on Crimea and Boika Towers.

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.

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.

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.

Russia’s Harbor Defenses In Sevastopol In Disarray After Storm

By Howard Altman
Posted on Nov 28, 2023
An improvised armored truck, also known as a Narco Tank, has appeared in Mexico with what looks to be an anti-drone armor screen, commonly referred to as a cope cage, over the front end.

Cartel Narco Tank With Cope Cage Anti-Drone Armor Emerges

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Nov 28, 2023
FCAS NGF

Belgium Joins European Next-Generation Fighter Program

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Nov 28, 2023
Ukraine's spy chief confirmed that his wife, Marianna Budanov, was poisoned and is recovering.

Ukrainian Spy Chief Confirms Wife Poisoned

By Howard Altman
Posted on Nov 28, 2023
Hamas hands over 11 Israeli hostages to Red Cross officials

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Ceasefire Extended 48 Hours, More Hostages Freed

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Nov 28, 2023
Patriot missile shoot down Russian plane.

Aircraft Downed Inside Russia By Patriot System: Ukrainian Air Force

By Oliver Parken
Posted on Nov 28, 2023
A massive storm could have lasting effects on Russian defenses.

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

By Howard Altman
Posted on Nov 28, 2023
Pictures and videos show testing of the catapults on the Chinese aircraft carrier Fujian, which is still being fitted out, has begun.

China’s New Aircraft Carrier Begins Catapult Testing

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Nov 27, 2023
The USS Mason responded to an emergency call from an oil tanker that was fired upon by Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles that missed.

Claims Swirl Around Apparent Missile Attack On U.S. Destroyer (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Nov 27, 2023
Air defense work outside the city on November 25, 2023 in Kyiv, Ukraine. According to the country's air force, more than 70 Iranian-made Shahed drones targeted the Kyiv area overnight, although most all were intercepted by air defenses.

Russia Launches Largest Mass Drone Attack On Ukraine Yet

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Nov 25, 2023
Ukraine trench

Ukraine Situation Report: Soldier Describes “Zombie” Warfare In Avdiivka

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Nov 25, 2023
24 November 2023, Palestinian Territories, Rafah: Red Cross vehicles, believed to be carrying hostages abducted by Hamas militants during the October 7th attack on Israel, arrive at the Rafah border, amid a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in the southern Gaza Strip

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: First Hostages Released After Ceasefire Begins

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Nov 24, 2023
Iranian Shahed-238 drone at the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) aerospace achievement exhibition at Ashura Aerospace Science and Technology University, in Tehran, Iran on November 19, 2023.

Iran’s Jet-Powered Shahed Drone Could Be A Problem For Ukraine

By Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway
Posted on Nov 22, 2023
The founder of a jetpack startup has demonstrated a version of his signature design armed with a pistol aimed via a head-tracking system.

Jetpack Features Glock Autopistol Aimed By Moving Your Head

By Joseph Trevithick
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.

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

By Howard Altman
Updated on Nov 22, 2023
M55 Spy Plane may be headed for Ukraine war operations

Soviet-Era M-55 Spy Plane May Be Headed To Support The War In Ukraine

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Nov 21, 2023
AC-130J attacked a target in iraq after attacks on US bases there.

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

By Howard Altman
Posted on Nov 21, 2023
Navy P8 Hawaii

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.

Ukraine Situation Report: The Muddy Season Has Arrived

By Howard Altman
Posted on Nov 21, 2023
Shock diamonds from Starship's rocket exhaust

Starship’s 33 Engines Created The Mother Of All ‘Shock Diamonds’

By Oliver Parken
Posted on Nov 21, 2023
Israeli soldiers deploy near southern Israel's border with the Gaza Strip on November 20, 2023, amid ongoing battles between Israel and the Palestinian militant Hamas group.

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Deal To Release Hostages “Closer Than Ever”

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Nov 20, 2023
Houthis release video showing their helicopter raid on the Galaxy Leader in the Red Sea.

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

By Howard Altman
Posted on Nov 20, 2023
Drone capture shows the detonation of a purported standoff guided version of the RBK-500 cluster bomb in Ukraine.

Russian Glide Bomb Kits Now Adapted For Cluster Munitions: Reports

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Nov 20, 2023