Following the debut of the American B-21 strike stealth bomber in December, the U.S. military demonstrated to the world that all three legs of its nuclear triad are undergoing strategic modernization efforts. However, China has emulated the push to expand its nuclear weapons capabilities as it seeks to supersede the U.S. in military might. The […]

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An ISIS leader responsible for a 2021 bombing in Afghanistan that killed 13 U.S. service members and many Iraqi civilians was eliminated by the Taliban last month. U.S. officials confirmed the ISIS leader’s death.  The incident underscores how the terror group continues to plague the greater Middle East, despite claims that ISIS and its affiliates […]

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Moscow celebrated its annual Victory Day parade yesterday, commemorating the former Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in 1945. This celebratory event in Russia follows closely behind an alleged drone attack intended to take out President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin last week. While the yearly parade usually consists of Moscow showing off its most […]

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The YF-118G was the stealthy, semi-secretive predecessor to the American-made F-22 and F-35 fighter jets. It set the stage for modern aircraft. Known as the “Bird of Prey,” the YF-118G only flew a few dozen times. However, the Bird of Prey made significant contributions to the U.S. armed forces that are still deserving of recognition. […]

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In a video posted last September by Ukraine Weapons Tracker (@UAWeapons), a Ukrainian artilleryman can be seen penning one such message on a 122mm projectile while it’s still in its shipping crate.

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Last spring, the U.S. Navy commissioned its third Block IV Virginia-class submarine. The introduction of the Montana coincides with the retirement of a growing number of older Los Angeles-class submarines. As tensions continue to ramp up in international waters, specifically in the South China Sea, the Navy’s fleet of submarines will become more prominent in America’s sea-based […]

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The U.S. military used the “Mother of All Bombs” for the first time in 2017 to counter ISIS targets in Afghanistan. 

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In the video, the Russian tank can be seen traveling alone in an isolated field. Within a few seconds, a blast targets the MBT and a fume of smoke arises.

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The United Kingdom awarded manufacturer BAE Systems with a staggering $822 million contract to develop the new ‘leapfrog’ sixth-generation stealth fighter last month.

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In the minute-long video, a Russian BMP-1 vehicle is struck by a direct artillery hit reportedly of the 110th Mechanized Brigade in Donetsk Oblast. Once the BMP-1 is hit, a blume of flames emerges.

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The Virginia-class submarines are designed to conduct a variety of mission sets, including anti-submarine warfare. The Block V can do more.

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A video posted by Ukraine Weapons Tracker (@UAWeapons) earlier this week shows another impressive display of drone warfare by the Ukrainian armed forces.

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Since 1948, Israel’s Defense Forces (IDF) has played an instrumental role in preserving the survival of the Jewish state. Israel has undergone a major military operation in every decade since its inception that has shaped the country’s defensive and offensive strategies. Its Ground Forces have served in every mission, including the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, the […]

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In January, Israel’s Ministry of Defense formally requested 25 F-15EX fighters from the U.S. after years of delay. According to several defense outlets, the Israeli government sent an official Letter of Request (LOR) to the U.S., which is the initial step in the Foreign Military Sale process. As Breaking Defense points out, Israel’s ongoing political […]

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The alleged drone incident would mark a significant escalation in the ongoing war if accurate, with Ukraine attacking the backbone of Russian power in its own territory

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With ATACMS long-range missiles, Kyiv could launch barrages into Russian territory, a situation that the Biden team does not want to unfold.

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FB-22 – How the F-22 Could Have Flown as a Bomber from an  Aircraft Carrier – Explained: Since its inception, the Lockheed-Martin F-22 “Raptor” has exceeded every near-peer airframe. As the planet’s premier operational jet – combining stealth, supercruise, supermaneuverability, and sensor fusion in a single airframe – the Raptor remains one of the U.S. […]

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Why China Hates U.S. Navy SSGN Submarines: Back in 2010, the People’s Republic of China reportedly became the second country in the world after the U.S. to successfully use a land-based high-altitude anti-ballistic missile system. According to U.S. officials, the PRC did not provide prior notification of the launch. Since this behavior suggested an uptick in […]

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The Kremlin is reportedly reactivating its nearly 70-year old vintage T-55 MBTs to deploy in the occupied Kherson and Zaporizhzhia Oblasts to accompany the equally old T-62s. 

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Moscow’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine has highlighted the significant role unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) can play in modern warfare. While many of the Iranian-designed lethal drones provided to Russian forces by Tehran have made headlines in recent months, another foreign-made UAV supplied to Ukraine has not garnered the same level of attention. Turkey’s Bayraktar TB2 UAVs have aided […]

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Since 2019, the IRGC has carried out a handful of attacks targeting international vessels in the Persian Gulf. In addition to tanker attacks, Iran has also harassed U.S. Naval vessels with other ships and even airframes in recent years.

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The Su-75 “Checkmate” is Russia’s attempt at an export fifth-generation fighter. Billed as a cheaper F-35 with better specs than the JAS-39 Gripen, Russia designed the Su-75 specifically to sell to countries with no homegrown aeronautical industry.  Originally revealed at the MAKS Airshow, the Su-75 was hailed as a solid move by Russia’s United Aerospace Corporation, building off […]

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The recent HIMARS strike that reportedly destroyed a Russian base followed a series of particularly brutal Russian attacks in recent days. On Friday, Russian air strikes killed at least 26 Ukrainians including children.

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The public would never be aware even if Putin were terminally ill or concerned with a potential coup. The Kremlin runs a very controlled propaganda machine and would not threaten to embolden Ukraine or alarm its own civilians amidst its invasion. 

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The Iranian Navy seized an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman last week, the latest in a string of incidents involving the strategic waterway.

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As warfare intensifies in Ukraine, whether to send over fourth-generation fighters like the F-16 Fighting Falcon will continue to be debated.

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When a single Russian-launched UAV was discovered to be comprised of components manufactured by U.S. and Western companies, the White House created a task force to investigate how.

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Israel’s fleet of F-35I fighter jets recently made headlines for participating in the U.S. military’s Red Flag exercise last month.

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For now, the IDF has no reason to cease producing additional Merkava family variants. Considering the tank’s success in combat deployments, the Merkava will remain the backbone of Israel’s armored corps for years to come. 

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The IDF’s customized F-15I variant is a heavy, two-seat fighter with a staggering 11.5 tons of weapons and extra fuel.

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Just as the world was grappling with the economic aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia invaded Ukraine. In February 2022, inflation coupled with grain, energy, and fertilizer supply shortages damaged the global economy. In Europe, natural gas prices are still roughly triple what they were prior to Russia’s invasion.  Ukraine: A War Like No Other […]

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The RIA state news agency reported that Russian T-14 Armata main battle tanks have been deployed in Ukraine.  According to RIA, the armored vehicles have been used in combat coordination at training grounds in Ukraine, but they have yet to participate in direct assault operations. The latest-generation Russian tank has reportedly fired rounds targeting Ukrainian assets […]

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A number of various airframes participated in the widely watched flyover, including the F-35I Adir, F-16 Ra’am, F-15 Soufa fighter jets.

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Over the last year, Russian forces have deployed enough landmines and unexploded ordnance to cover upward of 30 percent of Ukrainian territory. 

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Russian-state media outlets recently claimed that an incoming delivery of several hundred T-90M main battle tanks (MBTs) are ready to support troops in frontline operations in Ukraine. 

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The SEPv4 features the incorporation of a digital data link that can connect with the service’s XM1147 Advanced Multi-Purpose round for the MBT’s 120mm main gun.

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The F-35 may be the most expensive fighter globally, but it is also the most advanced. Perhaps the platform’s value can be reflected by the fact that 17 nations are currently flying or have decided to procure the aircraft down the line. 

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Incorporating NGAD fighters and CCAs will undoubtedly give U.S. pilots the edge needed if such a conflict arises. 

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According to the Wall Street Journal, Russia has likely lost around six-to-eight percent of its tactical combat aircraft.

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In February, the International Institute for Strategic Studies estimated that Russia was down 2,000 tanks — more than half of its operational fleet. 

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The MiG-41 is being developed by the manufacturer Mikoyan, and it is known in Russia as the Mikoyan PAK DP. Initial details remain a mystery, but the fighter’s design was reportedly finalized in 2019. But will it ever fly?

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Russian-state media revealed that the world’s largest nuclear-powered military vessel – a Kirov-Class battlecruiser – might be sent to the scrapyard. According to TASS news, the cost of maintenance and upgrading the hefty ship is not worth it. RIP Kirov-Class Battlecruiser?  More than fourteen months into its invasion of Ukraine, Moscow has expanded the majority […]

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Drone warfare has made its fair share of headlines during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The use of unmanned aerial vehicles by both Ukraine and Russia has helped shape the trajectory of the conflict. While Kyiv is equipped with Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drones, Moscow has looked to a rogue ally to fill its drone supply. Since last […]

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In addition to the Vietnam War, the MiG-17 was also operated by nearly all Warsaw Pact nations. China, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Cuba, Cambodia, and other air forces across the globe flew the Fresco in the latter half of the twentieth century as well.

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The appearance of a scar on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s neck has reignited rumors that the Russian leader may be ill.

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The failure of the USSR’s MiG-21 Fishbed fighters in the Middle East indicated to the rest of the world that Soviet fighters were losing steam in the country’s aerial competition against the U.S.

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The head engineer of the air defense system explained that the S-500 “neutralizes American offensive weapons."

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Ukraine has been eyeing America’s MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) for months. But Kyiv wants more than that.

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Perhaps the greatest advantage the Artesh holds over Iran’s neighboring militaries is its size. In fact, Iran’s military remains the largest army in the Middle East.

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In fact, only a year into the Ukraine war, it appears as though the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) is already scraping the bottom of the barrel to come up with equipment for its beleaguered forces.

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Ukraine certainly won’t outnumber their Russian enemies even with the Western tank shipments. However, the influx of modern tanks will give Ukrainian forces capabilities on the battlefield that Russia and its Wagner mercenaries could only hope to one day obtain. 

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Supporters of sending over ATACMS missiles believe that the staggering amount of money already provided to Kyiv would be rendered useless if the critical capability Ukraine needs to thwart Moscow is withheld. 

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The revival of tank warfare in Ukraine has reignited the need for an advanced MBT. Although the Abrams is nearing close to 45 years in service, it looks like the formidable family of tanks isn’t going anywhere.  

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Last month, the British government confirmed that it would provide Ukraine with armor-piercing rounds containing depleted uranium. In response, Russian president Vladimir Putin cautioned that the Kremlin would “respond accordingly given that the collective West is starting to use weapons with a ‘nuclear component.’” 

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The bloody battle for the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut might have reached its peak in violence over the weekend. Russia’s paramilitary Wagner Group claims to have captured two more areas of Bakhmut in “bloody battles unprecedented in recent decades,” according to Ukraine’s military. “Our soldiers are doing everything to grind down the enemy’s fighting […]

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Although uncrewed airframes are unlikely to replace all human pilots on the aircraft carrier deck, the prospects for the inclusion of autonomous fighter jets appears inevitable.

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As the Ukrainian War enters its second year, analysts are watching closely to see if Ukraine can maintain its momentum from the end of 2022. Should it be able to, it’s not at all out of the question that they may be able to finally reclaim Crimea nearly a decade after its annexation.

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The Russian president’s offensive war efforts in Ukraine could be hurting domestic perceptions of the Kremlin, according to an increasingly more prominent argument.

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Notably, the cannon could fire a nuclear round packed with as much explosive power as the bomb that devastated Hiroshima. While Atomic Annie was ultimately rendered obsolete due to the creation of other mobile rocket systems, the atomic cannon remains a favorite among military buffs.

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Of course, even if Vladimir Putin was truly terminally ill, the Kremlin would never reveal that information due to its ongoing propaganda efforts.

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