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Posted on Apr 2, 2024

Israel’s Most Advanced Warship Nearly Struck By Long-Range Attack Drone (Updated) Israel’s Most Advanced Warship Nearly Struck By Long-Range Attack Drone (Updated)

Posted on Apr 1, 2024

The Navy has established a new forward-deployed MQ-4C detachment at NAS Sigonella in Italy.

Air

MQ-4C Triton Has Arrived In Europe, Could Impact Black Sea, Red Sea Operations MQ-4C Triton Has Arrived In Europe, Could Impact Black Sea, Red Sea Operations

Posted on Apr 1, 2024

Ukraine Situation Report: UK MoD Says Two More Russian Ships Were Hit In Missile Raid Ukraine Situation Report: UK MoD Says Two More Russian Ships Were Hit In Missile Raid

Posted on Mar 29, 2024

Sea

Navy’s Rush To Test Microwave Weapons Tied To Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile Fears Navy’s Rush To Test Microwave Weapons Tied To Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile Fears

Posted on Mar 29, 2024

Air

How Marine MQ-9s Will Adapt For A Pacific Fight, Pave Way For Future Drones How Marine MQ-9s Will Adapt For A Pacific Fight, Pave Way For Future Drones

By James Deboer

Posted on Mar 28, 2024

Four U.S. sealift ships on call to support military operations are now stuck in Baltimore following the collapse of a bridge after it was struck by a container ship.

Sea

Two Of The Fastest U.S. Sealift Ships Trapped By Baltimore Bridge Collapse Two Of The Fastest U.S. Sealift Ships Trapped By Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Posted on Mar 27, 2024

The US Navy says that if it its budget for the Fiscal Year 2025 were to increase, one of the things it would want to spend that extra money on is accelerating development of an advanced decoy drone.

More Money For Flying Drone That Makes Missiles Think It’s A Warship On Navy Wishlist More Money For Flying Drone That Makes Missiles Think It’s A Warship On Navy Wishlist

Posted on Mar 26, 2024

The steel frame of the Francis Scott Key Bridge sits on top of the container ship Dali after the bridge collapsed, Baltimore, Maryland, on March 26, 2024

Sea

U.S. Coast Guard Leading Rescue Effort Following Baltimore Bridge Collapse (Updated) U.S. Coast Guard Leading Rescue Effort Following Baltimore Bridge Collapse (Updated)

Posted on Mar 26, 2024

Nuclear

How The U.K. Will Test Its New Nuclear Warhead Without Setting One Off How The U.K. Will Test Its New Nuclear Warhead Without Setting One Off

Posted on Mar 25, 2024

WWII-era battleship USS New Jersey pictured on the Delaware River for scheduled maintenance

Sea

Battleship New Jersey Leaves Her Pier For First Time In Over 30 Years Battleship New Jersey Leaves Her Pier For First Time In Over 30 Years

Posted on Mar 21, 2024

A German Mk 88A Super Lynx helicopter piloted by German military service members flies over the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) while participating in exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2020 in the Baltic Sea, June 8, 2020. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, marking the 49th year of one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations.

German Navy Helicopter Destroys Houthi Drone Boat German Navy Helicopter Destroys Houthi Drone Boat

Posted on Mar 21, 2024

What looks to be a counter-drone armor screen has appeared on the conning tower of the Russian nuclear ballistic missile submarine Tula.

Sea

Russian Submarines Now Appear To Be Getting Anti-Drone “Cope Cages” Russian Submarines Now Appear To Be Getting Anti-Drone “Cope Cages”

Posted on Mar 21, 2024

A Houthi drone pictured by a French naval helicopter shortly before being shot down

French Navy Helicopter Intercepting Houthi Drone Seen In New Video French Navy Helicopter Intercepting Houthi Drone Seen In New Video

Posted on Mar 20, 2024

A decoy that looks intended to help defend against drone attack and cruise missile strikes has appeared on a pier at a Russian Navy base in the Black Sea.

Submarine Decoy Appears On Russian Naval Base Pier Submarine Decoy Appears On Russian Naval Base Pier

Posted on Mar 20, 2024

Drone kill marks on F/A-18E Super Hornet from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower

Air

Navy Super Hornets Are Now Wearing Houthi Drone Kill Marks Navy Super Hornets Are Now Wearing Houthi Drone Kill Marks

Posted on Mar 19, 2024

The Indian Navy’s two MiG-29K/KUB squadrons, INAS 300 “White Tigers” and INAS 303 “Black Panthers” embarked the carriers during Exercise Milan 2024.

Sea

India Conducted Dual Aircraft Carrier Drills For The First Time India Conducted Dual Aircraft Carrier Drills For The First Time

By Angad Singh

Posted on Mar 18, 2024

The US Air Force has confirmed a spate of drone incursions occurred at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia in December 2023.

Air

Mysterious Drones Swarmed Langley AFB For Weeks Mysterious Drones Swarmed Langley AFB For Weeks

By Joseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Mar 15, 2024

The Netherlands will buy four new conventionally powered submarines from France, to replace its Cold War-era Walrus class and to contribute to a new-look defense posture in which long-range conventional strike capabilities are given new importance.

Sea

Dutch Choose French Design For New Tomahawk-Armed Submarines Dutch Choose French Design For New Tomahawk-Armed Submarines

Posted on Mar 15, 2024

Marines learn to operate from a highway in California during Exercise Obsidian Iceberg

Air

How F-35s Deployed To A Narrow Highway In California How F-35s Deployed To A Narrow Highway In California

By James Deboer

Posted on Mar 14, 2024

Air

F-35 Cleared For Full-Rate Production 17 Years After Its First Flight F-35 Cleared For Full-Rate Production 17 Years After Its First Flight

Posted on Mar 13, 2024

CIWS costs $3,500 in ammo a second to fire

Sea

Phalanx CIWS Costs $3,500 Per Second In Ammo To Fire Phalanx CIWS Costs $3,500 Per Second In Ammo To Fire

Posted on Mar 13, 2024

Replenishing Missiles Used To Down Houthi Threats Will Require Extra Funding Replenishing Missiles Used To Down Houthi Threats Will Require Extra Funding

Posted on Mar 12, 2024

The proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budgets for the US Air Force and US Navy contain significant developments for their respective sixth-generation combat jet programs.

Air

USAF Seeks NGAD Fighter Boost, Navy F/A-XX Investment Slows In New Budget USAF Seeks NGAD Fighter Boost, Navy F/A-XX Investment Slows In New Budget

Posted on Mar 12, 2024

US and allied forces shot down at least 28 drones launched by Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen today.

Sea

Red Sea Turkey Shoot: Allied Warships Down Dozens Of Drones Within Hours Red Sea Turkey Shoot: Allied Warships Down Dozens Of Drones Within Hours

Posted on Mar 10, 2024

Expeditionary transfer docks and JLOTS could be used to support a Gaza mission but not with risks.

Sea

This Is How The U.S. Could Set Up A Gaza Beachhead, But Not Without Risks This Is How The U.S. Could Set Up A Gaza Beachhead, But Not Without Risks

Posted on Mar 7, 2024

Inside the USMC's operational test aviation unit, VMX-1.

Air

Inside VMX-1, The Test Squadron Rewriting The USMC’s Air Combat Playbook Inside VMX-1, The Test Squadron Rewriting The USMC’s Air Combat Playbook

By James Deboer

Posted on Mar 6, 2024

The Barbados-flagged cargo ship True Confidence has been abandoned in the Gulf of Aden following apparent attack that reportedly left it on fire and with casualties among its crew.

Another Burning Cargo Ship Abandoned After Houthi Missile Attack (Updated) Another Burning Cargo Ship Abandoned After Houthi Missile Attack (Updated)

Posted on Mar 6, 2024

An extraordinary video has emerged showing some of the last moments aboard the Russian Black Sea Fleet landing ship Cesar Kunikov (also written as Tsezar Kunikov) as it was attacked by Ukrainian naval drones last month.

Sea

Russian Ship Under Drone Boat Attack Seen In Dramatic Onboard Video Russian Ship Under Drone Boat Attack Seen In Dramatic Onboard Video

Posted on Mar 6, 2024

SERGEI KOTOV was sunk by Ukrainian drone boats.

Sea

Ukrainian Drone Boats Sink Russian Navy Patrol Ship Ukrainian Drone Boats Sink Russian Navy Patrol Ship

Posted on Mar 5, 2024

The US Coast Guard says it plans to award a sole source contract to buy an existing commercial icebreaker.

Sea

Coast Guard Poised To Buy Badly Needed Private Icebreaker Coast Guard Poised To Buy Badly Needed Private Icebreaker

Posted on Mar 5, 2024

Sea

Italian Destroyer Guns Down Houthi Drone With 76mm ‘Super Rapid’ Cannon Italian Destroyer Guns Down Houthi Drone With 76mm ‘Super Rapid’ Cannon

Posted on Mar 4, 2024

A U.S. Marine Corps XQ-58A Valkyrie, highly autonomous, low-cost tactical unmanned air vehicle, conducts its second test flight with two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to 33rd Fighter Wing, 96th Test Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 23, 2023. The XQ-58A Valkyrie test flight and the data collected inform future requirements for the Marine Corps in a rapidly evolving security environment, while successfully fueling joint innovation and experimentation opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. John McRell)

Air

XQ-58 Valkyrie Completes Second Flight With The Marine Corps XQ-58 Valkyrie Completes Second Flight With The Marine Corps

Posted on Mar 2, 2024

J-15 AND J-35 MOCKUPS ON THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER LIAONING

Sea

Chinese Aircraft Carrier Heads To Sea With Mockup J-35 Stealth Fighter Chinese Aircraft Carrier Heads To Sea With Mockup J-35 Stealth Fighter

Posted on Feb 29, 2024

Sea

German Frigate Mistakenly Fires On MQ-9, Downs Two Houthi Drones German Frigate Mistakenly Fires On MQ-9, Downs Two Houthi Drones

By Oliver Parken, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Feb 28, 2024

Sea

Our Best Look At Taiwan’s First Homegrown Submarine Our Best Look At Taiwan’s First Homegrown Submarine

Posted on Feb 27, 2024

Sea Viper missiles being loaded onto HMS Diamond

Sea

British Destroyer Rearming In Gibraltar, Heading Back To Red Sea British Destroyer Rearming In Gibraltar, Heading Back To Red Sea

Posted on Feb 26, 2024

Sea

Royal Navy Trident Ballistic Missile Fails Test Launch For Second Time In A Row Royal Navy Trident Ballistic Missile Fails Test Launch For Second Time In A Row

Posted on Feb 21, 2024

The Australian government has released a new plan for the country's navy's surface fleets that calls for new classes of optionally-crewed missile-armed ships and traditional crewed general purpose frigates.

Sea

Australia To Bet Big On Heavily Armed, Optionally Crewed Warships Australia To Bet Big On Heavily Armed, Optionally Crewed Warships

Posted on Feb 21, 2024

US Navy destroyers have fired around 100 Standard series surface-to-air missiles against Houthi missiles and drones since October, according to a recent report.

Sea

Navy Has Fired Around 100 Standard Series Missiles At Houthi Drones, Missiles: Report Navy Has Fired Around 100 Standard Series Missiles At Houthi Drones, Missiles: Report

Posted on Feb 20, 2024

The crew of a Belize-flagged cargo vessel has been forced to abandon ship after a Houthi missile attack caused significant damage. This is just one of a flurry of new Houthi attacks in and around the Red Sea the past day or so.

Houthi Missile Strike Results In Crew Abandoning Damaged Cargo Ship Houthi Missile Strike Results In Crew Abandoning Damaged Cargo Ship

Posted on Feb 19, 2024

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

European Red Sea Naval Task Force Set To Launch Monday European Red Sea Naval Task Force Set To Launch Monday

Posted on Feb 17, 2024

Iran ballistic missile fired from a container at sea.

Sea

Iran Fires Ballistic Missile From A Shipping Container At Sea Iran Fires Ballistic Missile From A Shipping Container At Sea

Posted on Feb 14, 2024

The Armed Forces of Ukraine, together with the units of the Defense Intelligence, destroyed the Caesar Kunikov large landing ship.

Sea

Ukrainian Drone Boats Sink Another Russian Navy Landing Ship Ukrainian Drone Boats Sink Another Russian Navy Landing Ship

Posted on Feb 14, 2024

Sea

Mockup Of China’s Stealthy J-35 Fighter Appears On Unexpected Aircraft Carrier Mockup Of China’s Stealthy J-35 Fighter Appears On Unexpected Aircraft Carrier

Posted on Feb 13, 2024

Air

Is Russia Really Using Zircon Hypersonic Cruise Missiles In Ukraine? Is Russia Really Using Zircon Hypersonic Cruise Missiles In Ukraine?

Posted on Feb 13, 2024

Queen Elizabeth class carrier HMS Prince of Wales departing Portsmouth, February 12, 2024

Sea

Royal Navy Carrier Sails For NATO Exercise Amid Readiness Concerns Royal Navy Carrier Sails For NATO Exercise Amid Readiness Concerns

Posted on Feb 13, 2024

Air

Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier Pilot Intercepted Seven Drones (Updated) Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier Pilot Intercepted Seven Drones (Updated)

Updated on Feb 12, 2024

HMS Diamond's kill markings against drone

Sea

HMS Diamond Sports Kill Markings As It Pulls Into Gibraltar HMS Diamond Sports Kill Markings As It Pulls Into Gibraltar

Posted on Feb 12, 2024

A U.S. Army CH-47F Chinook helicopter from Bravo Company, 1-214th General Support Aviation Battalion, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, “Big Windy”, prepares to land during an air movement of a Congressional Delegation (CODEL) from Munich to the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, April 12, 2022. Two CH-47Fs were used throughout the mission to provide precision rotary-wing aviation support and enable the CODEL to observe combined arms training, meet with forward-deployed Soldiers, and receive briefings from key U.S. Army leadership. 12 CAB is among other units assigned to V Corps, America's Forward Deployed Corps in Europe that works alongside NATO Allies and regional security partners to provide combat-ready forces, execute joint and multinational training exercises, and retains command and control for all rotational and assigned units in the European Theater. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Mort)

Air

Army CH-47s Fill In For Grounded Marine MV-22s In White House Airlift Role Army CH-47s Fill In For Grounded Marine MV-22s In White House Airlift Role

By Tyler Rogoway, Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 9, 2024

Spanish submarine Isaac Peral conducts inert torpedo tests at Cartagena Naval Base

Sea

Submarine Torpedo Test Firing Seen From Rare Bird’s-Eye View Submarine Torpedo Test Firing Seen From Rare Bird’s-Eye View

Posted on Feb 8, 2024

The US Navy and Air Force have both recently laid out requirements for new compact cruise missiles, including an anti-ship type that could be carried internally on certain F-35 variants.

Air

Mini Anti-Ship Cruise Missile That Fits Inside An F-35 Is On The Navy’s Wish List Mini Anti-Ship Cruise Missile That Fits Inside An F-35 Is On The Navy’s Wish List

Posted on Feb 7, 2024

A CH-53E Super Stallion crew from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 test their aircraft on snowy terrain at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, Calif., May 20, 2011. For many of the Marines, this was the first time they landed in snow.

Air

Search Is On For Missing Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion (Updated) Search Is On For Missing Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion (Updated)

Posted on Feb 7, 2024

Concept 2 sub-scale model on display at the World Defense Show

Air

This Is BAE Systems’ Reworked, Stealthier Uncrewed Combat Aircraft Concept This Is BAE Systems’ Reworked, Stealthier Uncrewed Combat Aircraft Concept

Posted on Feb 7, 2024

The future USS USS Richard M. McCool Jr. is the first San Antonio class amphibious warfare ship to receive a major radar upgrade.

Sea

San Antonio Class Looks Very Different After Shedding Its Stealthy Masts San Antonio Class Looks Very Different After Shedding Its Stealthy Masts

Posted on Feb 6, 2024

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

Posted on Feb 6, 2024

The Navy no longer plans to acquire a version of the AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile with additional land-attack capability.

Air

Land Attack Capability Axed On AGM-158C LRASM Anti-Ship Missile Land Attack Capability Axed On AGM-158C LRASM Anti-Ship Missile

Posted on Feb 2, 2024

Navy Looking For Counter-Drone Systems That Can Be Rapidly Added To Its Ships Navy Looking For Counter-Drone Systems That Can Be Rapidly Added To Its Ships

Posted on Feb 2, 2024

The Defense Innovation Unit has put out a call for proposals for low-cost "interceptor" drone boats that can operate in swarms to at least find and shadow targets of interest at sea.

Sea

Drone Boat Swarm Vision Laid Out By DoD Drone Boat Swarm Vision Laid Out By DoD

Posted on Feb 1, 2024

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

Ukraine Sinks Russian Navy Missile Corvette In Drone Boat Attack Ukraine Sinks Russian Navy Missile Corvette In Drone Boat Attack

Posted on Feb 1, 2024

Sea

Navy’s SM-6 Missile Used In Combat: Report Navy’s SM-6 Missile Used In Combat: Report

Posted on Feb 1, 2024

Sea

First Of Russia’s New Diesel-Electric Submarines Enters Service First Of Russia’s New Diesel-Electric Submarines Enters Service

Posted on Feb 1, 2024

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

Phalanx CIWS Downs Houthi Missile Dangerously Close To Destroyer: Report Phalanx CIWS Downs Houthi Missile Dangerously Close To Destroyer: Report

Posted on Feb 1, 2024

Recent events in the Red Sea had prompted new qusetions about whether a 32 cell vertical launch system array for various types of missiles is sufficient as part of the overall armament package for the US Navy's future Constellation class frigates.