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Artist concept of future German Navy F126 class frigate.
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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.
Air

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

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Dec 7, 2023

Ex-U.S. Navy vessel USSV HTF
Sea

This Navy Drone Boat With A Fascinating Past Can Be Yours

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Dec 6, 2023

A new definitive look at one of the VAMPIRE counter-drone systems delivered to Ukraine has emerged.
Land

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Rocket Launcher Disguised As Fuel Truck Seen Firing In Iraq

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Dec 5, 2023

Boeing Exits Air Force’s ‘Doomsday Plane’ Competition (Updated)
Air

Boeing Exits Air Force’s ‘Doomsday Plane’ Competition (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Dec 5, 2023

A R-73 air-to-air missile pictured at a residential address in Venezuela
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Massive PL-17 Air-To-Air Missile Seen On Chinese J-16 Fighters

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Dec 2, 2023

27th February 1941: Catering staff preparing sandwiches for the air raid shelters in London. (Photo by Reg Speller/Fox Photos/Getty Images)
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Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week

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

By Howard Altman

Posted on Dec 2, 2023

ADM-160 MALD
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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.
Air

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

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Dec 1, 2023

The diesel-hydraulic/diesel-electric submarine USS Salmon at sea
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The Extraordinary Tale Of USS Salmon’s Escape From Destruction

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Dec 1, 2023

Front 3/4 view of GM Defense’s Heavy-Duty Sport Utility Vehicle
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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.
Air

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.
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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.
Land

Roadrunner Reusable Anti-Air Interceptor Breaks Cover

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Dec 1, 2023

Hacked documents claim Russia paid far more than previously known for Iranian Shahed-136 drones.
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Shahed-136 With Cellular Modem Found In Ukraine: What It Means

By Tyler Rogoway, Howard Altman

Posted on Dec 1, 2023

Thank you, Government of Canada, for selecting up to 16 P-8 Poseidon aircraft for the RCAF. Together with our Canadian industry P-8 partners, we'll continue to deliver prosperity to Canada.
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P-8 Poseidon Officially Chosen By Canada

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Nov 30, 2023

Despite more bloodshed in Jerusalem, the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel holds.
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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.
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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.
Air

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

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Nov 30, 2023

No, This Is Not A Secret UFO Crash Retrieval
Air

No, This Is Not A Secret UFO Crash Retrieval

By Joseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Nov 30, 2023

A Ukrainian FPV drone chased a Russian soldier around a cart before exploding on him.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Ceasefire Holds Despite Skirmish

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 28, 2023

CCAs flying with notional NGAD manned aircraft.
Air

Signs Point To Less Range, Higher Performance For CCA Drones

By Tyler Rogoway, Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Nov 28, 2023

Russia's Sevastopol Harbor defenses were badly damaged by Monday's Black Sea storm.
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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.
Land

Cartel Narco Tank With Cope Cage Anti-Drone Armor Emerges

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Nov 28, 2023

FCAS NGF
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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.
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Ukrainian Spy Chief Confirms Wife Poisoned

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 28, 2023

Hamas hands over 11 Israeli hostages to Red Cross officials
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Sea

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.
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Russia Launches Largest Mass Drone Attack On Ukraine Yet

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Nov 25, 2023

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

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Nov 24, 2023

Germany has agreed to provide Ukraine with additional IRIS-T air defense systems.
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Ukraine Situation Report: New Ground-Based Air Defense Coalition Announced

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 23, 2023

Bunker Talk: Turkey Day Edition
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Bunker Talk: Turkey Day Edition

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Nov 23, 2023

Russian has captured an intact Ukrainian MAGURA V drone boat Russian sources claim
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Ukrainian Drone Boat Appears To Have Been Captured By Russia

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Nov 22, 2023

Pictures have emerged that offer an inside look at the Navy's new NC-20G range support aircraft.
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Look Inside Navy’s ‘New’ NC-20G Missile Test Support Jet

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Nov 22, 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.
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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.
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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.
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Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Deal Reached For Four Day Ceasefire

By Howard Altman

Updated on Nov 22, 2023

The US Air Force's future EC-37B electronic warfare jets are now EA-37Bs, which is meant to highlight their ability to not only find and attack various types of targets, but destroy them.
Air

New ‘Attack’ EA-37B Moniker For USAF Electronic Warfare Jets

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Nov 21, 2023

M55 Spy Plane may be headed for Ukraine war operations
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Soviet-Era M-55 Spy Plane May Be Headed To Support The War In Ukraine

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Nov 21, 2023

A top Pentagon watchdog has raises concerns about the Navy's aggressive schedule for the MQ-25 tanker drone and the potential risks thereof.
Air

MQ-25 Stingray Tanker Delays, Risks Come Into View

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Nov 21, 2023

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

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

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 21, 2023