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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 Howard Altman / Published Nov 29, 2023

Despite fighting, the truce between Israel and Hamas still holds.

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Ceasefire Holds Despite Skirmish

By Howard Altman / Published 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 / Published 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 / Published 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 / Published Nov 27, 2023

Germany has agreed to provide Ukraine with additional IRIS-T air defense systems.

Ukraine Situation Report: New Ground-Based Air Defense Coalition Announced

By Howard Altman / Published Nov 22, 2023

Russian has captured an intact Ukrainian MAGURA V drone boat Russian sources claim

Ukrainian Drone Boat Appears To Have Been Captured By Russia

By Howard Altman / Published 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 / Published 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 / Published Nov 21, 2023

Navy P8 Hawaii

Navy P-8A Poseidon Runs Off Runway Into The Water In Hawaii (Updated)

By Howard Altman / Published Nov 20, 2023

The mud is slowing things down for both Russia and Ukraine.

Ukraine Situation Report: The Muddy Season Has Arrived

By Howard Altman / Published 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 / Published Nov 20, 2023