Bunkers &amp; Installations (Page 2)

Posted on Dec 12, 2024

What will happen to highly strategic Russian air and naval bases in Syria is now very much now an open question following the downfall of long-time strongman Bashar Al Assad and his flight to Moscow.

Fate Of Russia’s Prized Syria Bases: What We Know Fate Of Russia’s Prized Syria Bases: What We Know

Posted on Dec 10, 2024

A huge underground bunker complex, said to be beneath the mansion of Maj. Gen. Maher al-Assad, the disposed dictator’s brother. Maher al-Assad was best known as the leader of the Syrian Army’s elite Fourth Armored Division.

Descend Into The Depths Of The Assad Regime’s Massive Bunker Descend Into The Depths Of The Assad Regime’s Massive Bunker

Posted on Dec 9, 2024

Recent satellite imagery shows a curious white-colored object at the end of the runway at a remote airstrip in northwestern China.

Space

Mysterious Object Appears At Remote Chinese Airfield Linked To Spaceplane Program Mysterious Object Appears At Remote Chinese Airfield Linked To Spaceplane Program

Posted on Dec 4, 2024

Air

Russia’s Prized Bases Along The Mediterranean In Syria Could Be At Risk Russia’s Prized Bases Along The Mediterranean In Syria Could Be At Risk

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Dec 3, 2024

Mystery drones have flown over USAF bases in the UK for an eighth day.

Air

Drone Incursions Over USAF Bases In UK Enter Second Week Drone Incursions Over USAF Bases In UK Enter Second Week

Updated on Nov 27, 2024

Mystery drones have appeared once again near US bases in the UK.

Mysterious Drones Have Descended Again On U.S. Air Bases In The United Kingdom (Updated) Mysterious Drones Have Descended Again On U.S. Air Bases In The United Kingdom (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway, Howard Altman

Updated on Nov 25, 2024

An unspecified number of drones were spotted over RAF Lakenheath in England

Air

Multiple Drone Incursions Just Occurred Over USAF Fighter Base In England Multiple Drone Incursions Just Occurred Over USAF Fighter Base In England

Updated on Nov 22, 2024

The commander of NORAD and NORTHCOM talked about the Langley Air Force Base drone incursion and what the military could do about it.

Air

Here’s What NORAD’s Commander Just Told Us About The Langley AFB Drone Incursions Here’s What NORAD’s Commander Just Told Us About The Langley AFB Drone Incursions

Posted on Oct 30, 2024

A total of 44 U.S. Army helicopters suffered various degrees of damage during a burst of extreme weather at Fort Carson in Colorado earlier this year.

Air

Dozens Of AH-64, UH-60, and CH-47 Helicopters Were Damaged In Storm At Colorado Army Base Dozens Of AH-64, UH-60, and CH-47 Helicopters Were Damaged In Storm At Colorado Army Base

Posted on Oct 28, 2024

U.S. Air Force officials at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia are looking at installing anti-drone nets to help protect F-22 Raptor stealth fighters on the flightline.

Air

Protective Nets To Shield F-22s Eyed For Airbase Swarmed By Mystery Drones Protective Nets To Shield F-22s Eyed For Airbase Swarmed By Mystery Drones

Updated on Oct 9, 2024

Iranian attack on Israeli airbase shows some damage but nothing widespread

Air

Clearer Picture Of Damage To Israeli Airbase From Iranian Ballistic Missiles Emerges Clearer Picture Of Damage To Israeli Airbase From Iranian Ballistic Missiles Emerges

By Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Oct 4, 2024

Israel apparently conducted strikes on the Syrian coast this morning, with explosions reported in the vicinity of the Russian-operated Khmeimim Air Base, near the city of Latakia. At this stage, it’s unclear if the Russian airbase was actually hit, deliberately or otherwise. Either way, however the attacks represent a notable escalation in terms of Israel’s willingness to prosecute targets close to Russian interests in Syria.

Claims Swirl Around Israeli Strikes Very Near Russia’s Air Base In Syria Claims Swirl Around Israeli Strikes Very Near Russia’s Air Base In Syria

Posted on Oct 3, 2024

Israel Executes Massive Bunker Buster Strike On Hezbollah Command Headquarters In Beirut (Updated) Israel Executes Massive Bunker Buster Strike On Hezbollah Command Headquarters In Beirut (Updated)

Updated on Sep 27, 2024

Satellite Images Show Massive Devastation At Russian Ammo Storage Sites Struck By Ukrainian Drones Satellite Images Show Massive Devastation At Russian Ammo Storage Sites Struck By Ukrainian Drones

Updated on Sep 24, 2024

Israeli Commando Raid In Syria Sends A Message To Iran That Its Underground Bases Are Not Untouchable Israeli Commando Raid In Syria Sends A Message To Iran That Its Underground Bases Are Not Untouchable

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway, Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Sep 13, 2024

The security alert at Geilenkirchen Air Base in Germany last week, which you can read more about here, was due to fears of a possible Russian drone attack, according to multiple German media reports. The latest development comes amid growing fears of Russian-inspired aggression against Germany, including drones, but also various other ‘hybrid warfare’ tactics. As the main operating base for NATO’s fleet of E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS), the base plays a critical role for the alliance — including around Ukraine.

Air

Fears Of Russian-Inspired Drone Attack Led To German Air Base Alert: Reports Fears Of Russian-Inspired Drone Attack Led To German Air Base Alert: Reports

Posted on Aug 26, 2024

Air

Sabotage Confirmed At Norwegian Air Base Sabotage Confirmed At Norwegian Air Base

Updated on Aug 23, 2024

Images taken after a Ukrainian drone strike on an airbase deep inside Russia Russia shows several combat aircraft were damaged.

Air

Russian Jets Damaged In Ukrainian Long-Range Drone Attack On Air Base Russian Jets Damaged In Ukrainian Long-Range Drone Attack On Air Base

Posted on Aug 23, 2024

Signals Intelligence Center Targeted In Drone Attack On Moscow: Ukraine’s Intel Chief Signals Intelligence Center Targeted In Drone Attack On Moscow: Ukraine’s Intel Chief

Posted on Aug 21, 2024

An explosion near the Savasleyka airfield in Russia after a drone strike.

Ukrainian Drone Seen Slamming Into Russian Air Base In Large-Scale Strikes On Multiple Installations Ukrainian Drone Seen Slamming Into Russian Air Base In Large-Scale Strikes On Multiple Installations

Posted on Aug 14, 2024

Photos have emerged showing the extent of the destruction at Morozovsk Air Base, in Russia’s Rostov region, after it was struck by Ukrainian forces at the weekend.

Air

Aftermath Of Ukrainian Attack On Russian Su-34 Fullback Base Emerges (Updated) Aftermath Of Ukrainian Attack On Russian Su-34 Fullback Base Emerges (Updated)

Posted on Aug 6, 2024

Ukraine apparently carried out a long-range drone strike on the Russian Kapustin Yar nuclear missile test site.

Ukraine Situation Report: Russian Strategic Missile Testing Facility Attacked Ukraine Situation Report: Russian Strategic Missile Testing Facility Attacked

Posted on Jul 11, 2024

AIM-9 Shorads system which could be similar to FrankenSAM.

Around The Globe

Ukraine’s FrankenSAM Air Defense Concept Could Be Used To Protect USAF Bases Ukraine’s FrankenSAM Air Defense Concept Could Be Used To Protect USAF Bases

Posted on Jul 10, 2024

These before and after satellite images from Planet labs shows that Russian Su-34 Fullbacks may have been damaged in a Ukrainian drone attack.

Air

Ukraine Strikes Blow To Russian Su-34 Fullback Base Ukraine Strikes Blow To Russian Su-34 Fullback Base

Updated on Jun 14, 2024

Does The U.S. Need To Be Building Hardened Aircraft Shelters For Its Combat Aircraft? Does The U.S. Need To Be Building Hardened Aircraft Shelters For Its Combat Aircraft?

By Tyler Rogoway, Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jun 12, 2024

Air

Su-57 Felon Targeted In Ukraine Strike Seen In New Higher-Resolution Satellite Images Su-57 Felon Targeted In Ukraine Strike Seen In New Higher-Resolution Satellite Images

Posted on Jun 10, 2024

Both Ukrainian and Russian sources say an Su-57 Felon new-generation fighter was struck for the first time.

Air

Su-57 Felon Struck Deep Inside Russia, Ukraine’s Spy Agency Claims (Updated) Su-57 Felon Struck Deep Inside Russia, Ukraine’s Spy Agency Claims (Updated)

Posted on Jun 9, 2024

Satellite imagery looks to show a recent Ukrainian strike targeted a prized Russian long-range radar system.

Prized Russian Long Range Radar System Attacked In Eastern Ukraine Prized Russian Long Range Radar System Attacked In Eastern Ukraine

Posted on May 29, 2024

Satellite imagery confirms an attack on a Russian strategic early warning radar site, which could point to a new and worrisome dimension to the conflict around Ukraine.

Strike On Russian Strategic Early Warning Radar Site Is A Big Deal Strike On Russian Strategic Early Warning Radar Site Is A Big Deal

Posted on May 24, 2024

Satellite imagery of Russia's Belbek Air Base on the occupied Crimean Peninsula shows damage from Ukrainian strikes earlier this week.

Damage To Russia’s Belbek Air Base In Crimea Seen After Ukrainian Strikes Damage To Russia’s Belbek Air Base In Crimea Seen After Ukrainian Strikes

Posted on May 16, 2024

Wreckage of S-400 engagement radar at airbase of Belbek in Crimea, May 15, 2024.

Russia’s Belbek Airbase In Crimea Hammered By Ukrainian Long-Range Strike (Updated) Russia’s Belbek Airbase In Crimea Hammered By Ukrainian Long-Range Strike (Updated)

Posted on May 15, 2024

Air

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

Posted on Apr 25, 2024

Major Damage At Russian Airbase In Crimea After Ukrainian Attack Major Damage At Russian Airbase In Crimea After Ukrainian Attack

Posted on Apr 19, 2024

No Major Damage Seen At Russian Air Base After Drone Attack No Major Damage Seen At Russian Air Base After Drone Attack

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Apr 6, 2024

Satellite image of the air base at Mihail Kogălniceanu, pictured on December 18, 2023

Romanian Airfield’s Transformation Into A Giant NATO Base Is Underway Romanian Airfield’s Transformation Into A Giant NATO Base Is Underway

Posted on Mar 20, 2024

Composite image of the exterior and interior of a nuclear communications bunker

Cold War Bunker Turned Mansion In Missouri Can Be Yours Cold War Bunker Turned Mansion In Missouri Can Be Yours

Posted on Jan 19, 2024

Tustin, CA - November 07: Firefighters work to control a blaze at the north blimp hangar at the former Marine Corps Air Station Tustin in Tustin, CA, on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

Giant WWII Airship Hangar Decimated By Raging Fire Giant WWII Airship Hangar Decimated By Raging Fire

Posted on Nov 7, 2023

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Hamas Frogmen Attempt To Infiltrate Near Israeli Base Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Hamas Frogmen Attempt To Infiltrate Near Israeli Base

Posted on Oct 24, 2023

The Perilous Tactical Realities Israel Will Face Fighting In Gaza The Perilous Tactical Realities Israel Will Face Fighting In Gaza

Posted on Oct 13, 2023

Ukraine Strikes At Russian Airbase In Crimea Ukraine Strikes At Russian Airbase In Crimea

Posted on Sep 21, 2023

Claims Swirl Around ‘Sabotage Raid’ On Airbase Near Moscow Claims Swirl Around ‘Sabotage Raid’ On Airbase Near Moscow

Posted on Sep 20, 2023

Watchkeeper 450 pictured at Project Convergence 22

Land

Examining The Deployment Of The U.K.’s Troubled Watchkeeper Drones At Fort Bliss Examining The Deployment Of The U.K.’s Troubled Watchkeeper Drones At Fort Bliss

By Amelia Smith

Posted on Sep 7, 2023

Russia Sets Up Civilian Patrols To Protect Base After Drone Attack Destroyed Jets Russia Sets Up Civilian Patrols To Protect Base After Drone Attack Destroyed Jets

Posted on Sep 1, 2023

Air

Il-76 Cargo Jet Left Burning From Drone Strike Deep Inside Russia Il-76 Cargo Jet Left Burning From Drone Strike Deep Inside Russia

Posted on Aug 30, 2023

Satellite images show a Russian Tu-23M Backfire bomber was destroyed in a Ukrainian drone attack deep inside Russia

Air

Destroyed Tu-22M Seen At Now Empty Russian Airbase Destroyed Tu-22M Seen At Now Empty Russian Airbase

Posted on Aug 22, 2023

Tu-22 Russia airbase drone strike Ukraine

Ukraine Situation Report: Spy Agency Takes Credit For Strikes On Russian Airbases Ukraine Situation Report: Spy Agency Takes Credit For Strikes On Russian Airbases

Posted on Aug 21, 2023

Air

Tu-22 Backfire Destroyed In Drone Strike Deep Inside Russia Tu-22 Backfire Destroyed In Drone Strike Deep Inside Russia

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Aug 20, 2023

China Is Building A Runway On Its Closest Island Outpost To Vietnam China Is Building A Runway On Its Closest Island Outpost To Vietnam

Posted on Aug 15, 2023

New details about the US military's plans to expand air and missile defenses on Guam show the island is set to see major changes on the ground and in the air.

Guam’s Airspace Set To Be Most Defended On Earth In New Plans Guam’s Airspace Set To Be Most Defended On Earth In New Plans

Posted on Aug 11, 2023

Sea

China-Russia Flotilla Near Aleutians Prompts Calls For Naval Base In Alaska China-Russia Flotilla Near Aleutians Prompts Calls For Naval Base In Alaska

Posted on Aug 9, 2023

Air

Guam Hosts Air Force’s Biggest Mobility Exercise As Fears Of Pacific Fight Grow Guam Hosts Air Force’s Biggest Mobility Exercise As Fears Of Pacific Fight Grow

Posted on Jul 6, 2023

Air

NGAD Future Air Combat Program Test Unit Stands Up NGAD Future Air Combat Program Test Unit Stands Up

Posted on Jul 3, 2023

The Air Force has announced its schedule for ending A-10 operations at Moody Air Force Base and Gowen Field Air National Guard Base.

Air

A-10 Warthog’s Death Looms Larger With New Basing Changes A-10 Warthog’s Death Looms Larger With New Basing Changes

Posted on Jun 27, 2023

Air

F-15EX No Longer Heading To Oregon Training Unit, F-35 Instead F-15EX No Longer Heading To Oregon Training Unit, F-35 Instead

By Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on May 26, 2023

Air

Russian Su-34s Made Crazy Low-Level Bombing Runs On Their Own Checkpoint Russian Su-34s Made Crazy Low-Level Bombing Runs On Their Own Checkpoint

By Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on May 25, 2023

Ukraine's "Capt. HIMARS" taunts the Russians.

Ukraine Situation Report: HIMARS Shown Being Stashed In ‘Soviet Bunker’ Ukraine Situation Report: HIMARS Shown Being Stashed In ‘Soviet Bunker’

Posted on May 4, 2023

Air

Take An MQ-9 Reaper’s View Of Holloman Air Force Base’s Elephant Walk Take An MQ-9 Reaper’s View Of Holloman Air Force Base’s Elephant Walk

Posted on May 2, 2023

Airship Spotted Outside Giant Secretive Hangar In China Airship Spotted Outside Giant Secretive Hangar In China

Posted on May 1, 2023

Air

Air Force Announces F-15EXs Are Headed To Two New Bases Air Force Announces F-15EXs Are Headed To Two New Bases

By Tyler Rogoway, Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Apr 19, 2023

Aerial view of the Chet Holifield Federal Building

Evil Lair-Looking Building With An Aerospace Past Up For Auction Evil Lair-Looking Building With An Aerospace Past Up For Auction

Posted on Mar 31, 2023

Air

F-15Es Strike Back After Deadly Iranian-Made Drone Attack On U.S. Base In Syria (Updated) F-15Es Strike Back After Deadly Iranian-Made Drone Attack On U.S. Base In Syria (Updated)

Posted on Mar 24, 2023

Tinker Air Force Base E-3 Sentry aircraft perform an elephant walk

Air

E-3 Sentry Jets Elephant Walk During Dangerous Weather Escape Drill E-3 Sentry Jets Elephant Walk During Dangerous Weather Escape Drill

Posted on Mar 23, 2023

Air

Video Shows Drone Landing On Russian A-50 Radar Jet That Was Supposedly Attacked (Updated) Video Shows Drone Landing On Russian A-50 Radar Jet That Was Supposedly Attacked (Updated)