Featured in UkraineBYBrett TingleyFeb 25, 2022ShareUkrainian Forces Recapture The World’s Biggest Cargo Jet After Repelling Russian Assault (Updated)The fate of the Antonov An-225 Mriya remains unknown after its home airport fell under Russian control. BYBrett TingleyFeb 25, 2022ShareBYThomas NewdickFeb 25, 2022ShareThe ‘Ghost of Kyiv’ Is The Mythical Hero Ukraine Needs Right NowThere is no evidence that a single MiG pilot shot down multiple Russian warplanes, but, historically, such legends are potent morale boosters. BYThomas NewdickFeb 25, 2022ShareBYJoseph TrevithickFeb 25, 2022ShareUkraine Strikes Back? Russian Airfield Near Border Set Ablaze (Updated)The Ukrainian capital came under aerial attack again last night as Russian ground forces pushed closer from the north. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 25, 2022ShareBYJoseph TrevithickFeb 24, 2022ShareThe First Full Night Of Fighting Between Ukraine And Russia Is Underway (Updated)Russian ground forces have pushed into Ukraine from multiple directions following an initial wave of air and missile strikes. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 24, 2022ShareBYThomas NewdickFeb 24, 2022ShareThese Are The Standoff Missiles Russia Used To Open Its War Against UkraineRussia used its growing arsenal of precision standoff missiles to hit key targets at the start of its invasion of Ukraine. BYThomas NewdickFeb 24, 2022ShareBYTyler RogowayFeb 24, 2022ShareRussia’s Frightening Multi-Prong Invasion Of Ukraine Has Only Just Begun (Updated)After Russia’s initial cruise missile barrage and the beginning of a multi-vector ground assault, the war for Ukraine is just in its beginning stage. BYTyler RogowayFeb 24, 2022ShareBYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayFeb 24, 2022ShareRussia’s Major Military Operation Against Ukraine Has Begun (Updated)The Russian military has launched major operations against Ukraine after months of building up forces near the country. BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayFeb 24, 2022ShareBYJoseph TrevithickFeb 24, 2022ShareRussia Just Warned All Aircraft To Avoid Huge Swath Of Airspace Over Eastern Ukraine (Updated)Ukraine has enacted a state of emergency as signs that Russia is about to launch a broader invasion grow. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 24, 2022ShareBYThomas NewdickFeb 23, 2022ShareMysterious Humvee Has Appeared In Russian Vehicle Convoy Near Ukrainian BorderThe distinctive vehicle appears to have been captured in eastern Ukraine, but its operator and its current role remain unclear. BYThomas NewdickFeb 23, 2022ShareBYThomas NewdickFeb 22, 2022ShareMysterious Symbols Are Appearing On Russian Military Vehicles Near UkraineWhile their meanings are unknown, the codification strongly suggests a larger offensive could be about to begin. BYThomas NewdickFeb 22, 2022ShareBYJoseph TrevithickFeb 22, 2022ShareRussian Forces Are Now Authorized To Use Force In Ukraine (Updated)Putin’s new authority to use force comes as the U.S. government says Russia has invaded Ukraine. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 22, 2022ShareBYJoseph TrevithickFeb 22, 2022ShareRussia Orders Troops Into Ukraine (Updated)Russia’s move to overtly deploy troops into Ukraine’s Donbas region is the latest worrisome development in the crisis between the two countries. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 22, 2022ShareBYJoseph TrevithickFeb 22, 2022ShareU.S. Says Its Diplomats Are Out Of Ukraine After U.S. Special Ops Planes Tracked Near Polish Border (Updated)As a major conflict between Ukraine and Russia looms, the State Department has relocated diplomats into Poland, at least for the time being. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 22, 2022ShareBYThomas NewdickFeb 21, 2022ShareRussia Sends Its “Terminator” Advanced Urban Fighting Vehicles Towards UkraineOnly nine of the BMPT-72s are thought to be in frontline Russian use, and they have all been seen heading towards Ukraine. BYThomas NewdickFeb 21, 2022ShareBYJoseph TrevithickFeb 21, 2022ShareRussia Officially Recognizes Breakaway Ukrainian Regions As Independent Nations (Updated)Formal Russian recognition of separatist regions of Ukraine could provide a pretext for invasion. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 21, 2022ShareBYThomas NewdickFeb 18, 2022ShareThis Is The Armada Of Spy Planes Tracking Russia’s Forces Surrounding UkraineMeet the fleet of intel-gathering planes that has been aloft over the Black Sea and Ukraine to keep tabs on Russian forces. BYThomas NewdickFeb 18, 2022ShareBYJoseph TrevithickFeb 18, 2022ShareBiden Convinced Putin Has Made The Decision For Russian Forces To Invade Ukraine (Updated)Biden warned again that the Kremlin is actively looking for pretexts to justify an invasion of Ukraine. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 18, 2022ShareBYJoseph TrevithickFeb 18, 2022ShareRussia Is Making New Demands As Biden Says Invasion Will Occur In “A Matter Of Days”Biden says the Kremlin is prepared to attack Ukraine as fighting spikes between Ukrainian forces and Russian-backed separatists. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 18, 2022ShareBYJoseph TrevithickFeb 17, 2022ShareBridge Appears In Chernobyl Exclusion Zone That Could Give Russia Unique Access To UkraineThe construction of a pontoon bridge across the Pripyat River comes as concerns persist that Russia may be about to attack Ukraine. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 17, 2022ShareBYJoseph TrevithickFeb 16, 2022ShareHere’s Why A U.S. Army Black Hawk Helicopter Flew To The Polish-Ukrainian Border Last NightAny unusual military activity in or around Ukraine is drawing significant attention as the prospects of a Russian invasion remain very real. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 16, 2022ShareBYTyler RogowayFeb 15, 2022ShareWhat Putin’s Options In Ukraine Really Look LikeBy design, Russia has plenty of choices when it comes to Ukraine, some of which are far riskier than others. BYTyler RogowayFeb 15, 2022ShareBYBrett TingleyFeb 15, 2022ShareM1 Abrams Tank Tested With New System That Prevents It From Being HackedSome of the most heavily armored vehicles in America’s arsenal are virtually unarmored against cyber attacks. BYBrett TingleyFeb 15, 2022ShareBYJoseph TrevithickFeb 15, 2022ShareRussia’s Massive Military Buildup Near Ukraine Remains In Place Despite Withdrawal Claims (Updated)The prospects for de-escalation of the current crisis surrounding Ukraine remain murky as Russia’s Putin claims a “genocide” is going on there. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 15, 2022ShareBYJoseph TrevithickFeb 14, 2022ShareRussian Artillery Moving Into “Attack Positions” Along Ukraine Border: Report (Updated)American officials have warned Ukraine’s President that Russia could kick off a major military incursion this Wednesday. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 14, 2022ShareBYThomas NewdickFeb 14, 2022ShareRussia Doubles Down On Claims A U.S. Submarine Was In Its Waters Despite DenialThe submarine alleged incident off the Kuril Islands has fast become a tool in the war of words between Russia and NATO. BYThomas NewdickFeb 14, 2022ShareBYJoseph TrevithickFeb 11, 2022ShareMissile-Laden F-16s Head To Romania Amid Fears Of Imminent War In UkraineThe U.S. is deploying more forces to Eastern Europe as it warns Russia may launch an invasion of Ukraine at any time. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 11, 2022ShareBYThomas NewdickFeb 11, 2022ShareB-52 Bombers Return To Europe At A Very Tense TimeThe pre-planned Bomber Task Force deployment coincides with major moves by NATO in the face of a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine. BYThomas NewdickFeb 11, 2022ShareBYThomas NewdickFeb 10, 2022ShareFully Armed Grim Reaper F-15 Eagles Arrive In Poland In Response To Russian Build-UpArriving from England, the F-15C/Ds from the famous Grim Reaper squadron may be making their final operational deployment. BYThomas NewdickFeb 10, 2022ShareBYJoseph TrevithickFeb 9, 2022ShareIt Looks Like Russia Wants To All But Wall Off Ukraine’s Coastlines Next WeekThe timing of Russian drills that could restrict access to much of the northern Black Sea and the Sea of Azov is concerning. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 9, 2022ShareBYJoseph TrevithickFeb 9, 2022ShareSix Russian Amphibious Landing Ships Are Now Headed Into The Black Sea (Updated)There was speculation for weeks that six Russian landing ships might enter the Black Sea as part of a buildup around Ukraine. Now we know the answer. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 9, 2022ShareBYJoseph TrevithickFeb 8, 2022ShareFlotilla Of Russian Landing Ships Is Now In Syria Weeks After Deploying From The Baltic SeaThe arrival of six Russian landing ships in Syria comes amid a major naval buildup that some fear might be tied to a new Kremlin operation in Ukraine. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 8, 2022ShareBYThomas NewdickFeb 8, 2022ShareRussian MiG-31s Armed With Air-Launched Ballistic Missiles Have Arrived In KaliningradThe appearance of the interceptors armed with Kinzhal missiles comes as NATO bolsters its forces in Eastern Europe. BYThomas NewdickFeb 8, 2022ShareBYJoseph TrevithickFeb 7, 2022ShareUkraine Rolls Out Soviet-Era Radar-Equipped Anti-Tank GunsCold War-era MT-12R anti-tank guns could help bolster Ukraine’s anti-armor capabilities in any conflict in the near future. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 7, 2022ShareBYThomas NewdickFeb 7, 2022ShareThree NATO Carrier Groups Are Exercising Together In The MediterraneanTwo Russian Navy Slava class cruisers are also underway in the Mediterranean and could be joined by a third that’s now in the Black Sea. BYThomas NewdickFeb 7, 2022ShareBYJoseph TrevithickFeb 2, 2022ShareU.S. Army Armored Vehicles, Paratroopers Will Fan Out In Europe To Deter PutinThe Pentagon has announced that thousands of troops will head to multiple locations in Europe amid fears Russia is planning a new invasion of Ukraine. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 2, 2022ShareBYThomas NewdickFeb 1, 2022ShareAnother Flotilla Of Russian Warships Is About To Enter The English ChannelThe latest Russian vessels slated to pass through the English Channel are headed for live-firing drills off the coast of Ireland. BYThomas NewdickFeb 1, 2022ShareBYJoseph TrevithickFeb 1, 2022SharePoland Will Send Shoulder-Fired Anti-Aircraft Missiles To UkraineThe Polish military aid package for Ukraine is set to include portable anti-aircraft missiles, drones, and ammunition. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 1, 2022ShareBYThomas NewdickFeb 1, 2022ShareNew Helicopter Units Appear To Be Joining Russian Forces Massing On Ukraine’s BordersThe apparent forward deployment of additional rotorcraft boosts Russian air assault assets on Ukraine’s doorstep. BYThomas NewdickFeb 1, 2022ShareBYBrett TingleyJan 28, 2022ShareCyberattack Targets Belarus’ Rail Network To Slow Flood Of Russian Forces Into The CountryThe cyberattack was claimed by a non-state actor and underlines just how complex the cyber battlefield is becoming. BYBrett TingleyJan 28, 2022ShareBYThomas NewdickJan 27, 2022ShareSix Russian Landing Ships That Left The Baltic Sea Have Entered The MediterraneanThe arrival of these warships comes ahead of major naval maneuvers and concerns that they could take part in operations against Ukraine. BYThomas NewdickJan 27, 2022ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJan 26, 2022ShareHere’s What Those ‘Bunker-Defeat’ Rockets The U.S. Sent To Ukraine Are Actually Capable OfThe M141 Bunker Defeat Munition is a relatively obscure weapon in the U.S. military’s arsenal with capabilities beyond what’s it name might suggest. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 26, 2022ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJan 24, 2022ShareNavy Puts Carrier Under NATO Control As Russian Ships Converge On The MediterraneanNATO and Russian warships mass in the Mediterranean as signs grow that the Kremlin is about to launch an invasion of Ukraine. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 24, 2022ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJan 21, 2022ShareRussia’s Landing Ships Are Headed To The Mediterranean To Join A Growing Armada (Updated)The six Russian amphibious ships, a cruiser, and a destroyer are converging on the Mediterranean, where a U.S. carrier strike group is also sailing. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 21, 2022ShareBYThomas NewdickJan 21, 2022ShareFlotilla Of Russian Landing Ships Has Entered The English ChannelEvidence mounts that the six landing ships are ultimately headed toward the Black Sea and possible action against Ukraine. BYThomas NewdickJan 21, 2022ShareBYBrett TingleyJan 20, 2022ShareU.S. Sanctions Officials Accused Of Preparing To Take Over Ukraine’s Government On Russia’s BehalfThe US has released a list of current and former Ukrainian officials alleged to be working with Russian intelligence to seize Ukraine from within. BYBrett TingleyJan 20, 2022ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJan 20, 2022ShareU.S. Clears The Way For Transferring Ex-Afghan Mi-17 Helicopters To Ukraine: ReportThe United States and its allies are racing to deliver weapons and other military equipment to Ukraine ahead of a potential new Russian invasion. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 20, 2022ShareBYBrett TingleyJan 19, 2022ShareCyberattacks In Ukraine Show Potential For ‘Widespread Damage’ To U.S. Networks, Government WarnsThe White House is rushing to secure critical networks from similar attacks that have brought down Ukrainian government websites in recent days. BYBrett TingleyJan 19, 2022ShareBYThomas NewdickJan 19, 2022ShareRussia Masses Iskander-M Ballistic Missiles Near Ukraine As Its Build-Up Is “Almost Completed”A new Ukrainian intel report highlights the threat posed by these short-range ballistic missiles, which are flowing in from elsewhere in Russia. BYThomas NewdickJan 19, 2022ShareBYJoseph Trevithick and Brett TingleyJan 18, 2022ShareC-17 Loads Of Anti-Tank Missiles Arrive In Ukraine Courtesy Of The United KingdomThe shipments came with claims of controversy after the C-17s appeared to avoid German airspace, but both countries say this was not the case. BYJoseph Trevithick and Brett TingleyJan 18, 2022ShareBYThomas NewdickJan 14, 2022ShareRussia Orders Snap Drills Of Its Eastern Units As Negotiations Over Ukraine DisintegrateThe Russian maneuvers, which stress long-range deployments, come as Ukraine reels from the effects of a major cyberattack. BYThomas NewdickJan 14, 2022ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJan 5, 2022ShareRussian-Led ‘Peacekeeping Force’ To Deploy To Kazakhstan In Response To UnrestThe Russian-led Collective Security Treaty Organization will intervene directly in one of its member state’s affairs for the first time ever. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 5, 2022ShareBYJoseph TrevithickDec 30, 2021ShareNo, Russia’s S-550 Missile Defense System Hasn’t Been FieldedOne Russian state media outlet has contradicted bombastic claims from another about the state of the still-nebulous S-550. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 30, 2021ShareBYThomas Newdick and Tyler RogowayDec 28, 2021ShareU.S. Air Force E-8 JSTARS Radar Jet Flies Rare Sortie Directly Over Eastern UkraineThe JSTARS fleet may be heading towards retirement but it’s still providing critical intelligence near the world’s biggest flashpoints. BYThomas Newdick and Tyler RogowayDec 28, 2021ShareBYThomas NewdickDec 23, 2021ShareUkrainian Troops Test Javelin Missile Against Russian Cage-Style Improvised Tank ArmorRecent live-fire maneuvers have pitted the American-supplied anti-tank missiles against the kind of cage armor now appearing on some Russian tanks. BYThomas NewdickDec 23, 2021ShareBYThomas NewdickDec 23, 2021ShareHow The Russian And Ukrainian Air Forces Stack Up Against Each OtherIn an air war, Ukraine and Russia can bring to bear many similar aircraft types, but in vastly different quantities. BYThomas NewdickDec 23, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickDec 21, 2021SharePentagon Team Has Returned From Assessing Ukraine’s Air Defense NeedsThere are rumblings that the U.S. government could bolster Ukraine’s air defenses as a possible new Russian invasion looms. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 21, 2021ShareBYThomas NewdickDec 20, 2021ShareRussia’s Predator-Like Drone Is Now Shooting Down Other DronesTesting the Orion UAV in a drone interceptor role over Crimea also looks like a clear signal to Ukraine. BYThomas NewdickDec 20, 2021ShareBYThomas NewdickDec 17, 2021ShareUkraine Once Had The World’s Largest Tu-160 Blackjack Bomber FleetOn the 40th anniversary of its first flight, we look back to when Ukraine possessed an entire regiment of Tu-160 strategic bombers. BYThomas NewdickDec 17, 2021ShareBYThomas NewdickDec 9, 2021ShareRussian Air Defense Missile Systems Spotted Moving Closer To UkraineWith more Russian military units on the move, the head of the British armed forces issues a dire warning. BYThomas NewdickDec 9, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickDec 7, 2021ShareU.S. Military Steps Up Planning For Evacuation Operation In Ukraine As Crisis Deepens: Report (Updated)News of more active contingency planning with regards to Ukraine came ahead of a meeting between Presidents Biden and Putin today. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 7, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickDec 6, 2021ShareNATO Pushes Back Against Russian President Putin’s ‘Red Lines’ Over UkrainePutin had warned NATO members against expanding their military presence in Ukraine, where there continue to be fears of a new Russian invasion. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 6, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickDec 3, 2021ShareRussia Bolsters Supply Lines, Deploys Medical Units Near Ukraine As Invasion Fears Grow: Report (Updated)Logistical and medical capabilities would be critical for Russia to sustain any future major operation in Ukraine that could last weeks or more. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 3, 2021ShareBYThomas NewdickNov 25, 2021ShareRussian T-80 Tank With Improvised Anti-Drone Armor Reportedly Appears In CrimeaRussian armored units are apparently busy developing new countermeasures to drones and possibly top-attack missiles. BYThomas NewdickNov 25, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickNov 22, 2021ShareUkrainian Troops Have Been Firing American-Made Javelin Missiles At Russian-Backed ForcesThe disclosure that Ukrainian troops have been employing Javelin missiles in combat comes as fears grow that Russian could launch a new invasion. BYJoseph TrevithickNov 22, 2021Share1…1415161718
BYBrett TingleyFeb 25, 2022ShareUkrainian Forces Recapture The World’s Biggest Cargo Jet After Repelling Russian Assault (Updated)The fate of the Antonov An-225 Mriya remains unknown after its home airport fell under Russian control. BYBrett TingleyFeb 25, 2022Share
BYThomas NewdickFeb 25, 2022ShareThe ‘Ghost of Kyiv’ Is The Mythical Hero Ukraine Needs Right NowThere is no evidence that a single MiG pilot shot down multiple Russian warplanes, but, historically, such legends are potent morale boosters. BYThomas NewdickFeb 25, 2022Share
BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 25, 2022ShareUkraine Strikes Back? Russian Airfield Near Border Set Ablaze (Updated)The Ukrainian capital came under aerial attack again last night as Russian ground forces pushed closer from the north. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 25, 2022Share
BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 24, 2022ShareThe First Full Night Of Fighting Between Ukraine And Russia Is Underway (Updated)Russian ground forces have pushed into Ukraine from multiple directions following an initial wave of air and missile strikes. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 24, 2022Share
BYThomas NewdickFeb 24, 2022ShareThese Are The Standoff Missiles Russia Used To Open Its War Against UkraineRussia used its growing arsenal of precision standoff missiles to hit key targets at the start of its invasion of Ukraine. BYThomas NewdickFeb 24, 2022Share
BYTyler RogowayFeb 24, 2022ShareRussia’s Frightening Multi-Prong Invasion Of Ukraine Has Only Just Begun (Updated)After Russia’s initial cruise missile barrage and the beginning of a multi-vector ground assault, the war for Ukraine is just in its beginning stage. BYTyler RogowayFeb 24, 2022Share
BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayFeb 24, 2022ShareRussia’s Major Military Operation Against Ukraine Has Begun (Updated)The Russian military has launched major operations against Ukraine after months of building up forces near the country. BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayFeb 24, 2022Share
BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 24, 2022ShareRussia Just Warned All Aircraft To Avoid Huge Swath Of Airspace Over Eastern Ukraine (Updated)Ukraine has enacted a state of emergency as signs that Russia is about to launch a broader invasion grow. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 24, 2022Share
BYThomas NewdickFeb 23, 2022ShareMysterious Humvee Has Appeared In Russian Vehicle Convoy Near Ukrainian BorderThe distinctive vehicle appears to have been captured in eastern Ukraine, but its operator and its current role remain unclear. BYThomas NewdickFeb 23, 2022Share
BYThomas NewdickFeb 22, 2022ShareMysterious Symbols Are Appearing On Russian Military Vehicles Near UkraineWhile their meanings are unknown, the codification strongly suggests a larger offensive could be about to begin. BYThomas NewdickFeb 22, 2022Share
BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 22, 2022ShareRussian Forces Are Now Authorized To Use Force In Ukraine (Updated)Putin’s new authority to use force comes as the U.S. government says Russia has invaded Ukraine. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 22, 2022Share
BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 22, 2022ShareRussia Orders Troops Into Ukraine (Updated)Russia’s move to overtly deploy troops into Ukraine’s Donbas region is the latest worrisome development in the crisis between the two countries. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 22, 2022Share
BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 22, 2022ShareU.S. Says Its Diplomats Are Out Of Ukraine After U.S. Special Ops Planes Tracked Near Polish Border (Updated)As a major conflict between Ukraine and Russia looms, the State Department has relocated diplomats into Poland, at least for the time being. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 22, 2022Share
BYThomas NewdickFeb 21, 2022ShareRussia Sends Its “Terminator” Advanced Urban Fighting Vehicles Towards UkraineOnly nine of the BMPT-72s are thought to be in frontline Russian use, and they have all been seen heading towards Ukraine. BYThomas NewdickFeb 21, 2022Share
BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 21, 2022ShareRussia Officially Recognizes Breakaway Ukrainian Regions As Independent Nations (Updated)Formal Russian recognition of separatist regions of Ukraine could provide a pretext for invasion. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 21, 2022Share
BYThomas NewdickFeb 18, 2022ShareThis Is The Armada Of Spy Planes Tracking Russia’s Forces Surrounding UkraineMeet the fleet of intel-gathering planes that has been aloft over the Black Sea and Ukraine to keep tabs on Russian forces. BYThomas NewdickFeb 18, 2022Share
BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 18, 2022ShareBiden Convinced Putin Has Made The Decision For Russian Forces To Invade Ukraine (Updated)Biden warned again that the Kremlin is actively looking for pretexts to justify an invasion of Ukraine. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 18, 2022Share
BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 18, 2022ShareRussia Is Making New Demands As Biden Says Invasion Will Occur In “A Matter Of Days”Biden says the Kremlin is prepared to attack Ukraine as fighting spikes between Ukrainian forces and Russian-backed separatists. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 18, 2022Share
BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 17, 2022ShareBridge Appears In Chernobyl Exclusion Zone That Could Give Russia Unique Access To UkraineThe construction of a pontoon bridge across the Pripyat River comes as concerns persist that Russia may be about to attack Ukraine. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 17, 2022Share
BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 16, 2022ShareHere’s Why A U.S. Army Black Hawk Helicopter Flew To The Polish-Ukrainian Border Last NightAny unusual military activity in or around Ukraine is drawing significant attention as the prospects of a Russian invasion remain very real. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 16, 2022Share
BYTyler RogowayFeb 15, 2022ShareWhat Putin’s Options In Ukraine Really Look LikeBy design, Russia has plenty of choices when it comes to Ukraine, some of which are far riskier than others. BYTyler RogowayFeb 15, 2022Share
BYBrett TingleyFeb 15, 2022ShareM1 Abrams Tank Tested With New System That Prevents It From Being HackedSome of the most heavily armored vehicles in America’s arsenal are virtually unarmored against cyber attacks. BYBrett TingleyFeb 15, 2022Share
BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 15, 2022ShareRussia’s Massive Military Buildup Near Ukraine Remains In Place Despite Withdrawal Claims (Updated)The prospects for de-escalation of the current crisis surrounding Ukraine remain murky as Russia’s Putin claims a “genocide” is going on there. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 15, 2022Share
BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 14, 2022ShareRussian Artillery Moving Into “Attack Positions” Along Ukraine Border: Report (Updated)American officials have warned Ukraine’s President that Russia could kick off a major military incursion this Wednesday. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 14, 2022Share
BYThomas NewdickFeb 14, 2022ShareRussia Doubles Down On Claims A U.S. Submarine Was In Its Waters Despite DenialThe submarine alleged incident off the Kuril Islands has fast become a tool in the war of words between Russia and NATO. BYThomas NewdickFeb 14, 2022Share
BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 11, 2022ShareMissile-Laden F-16s Head To Romania Amid Fears Of Imminent War In UkraineThe U.S. is deploying more forces to Eastern Europe as it warns Russia may launch an invasion of Ukraine at any time. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 11, 2022Share
BYThomas NewdickFeb 11, 2022ShareB-52 Bombers Return To Europe At A Very Tense TimeThe pre-planned Bomber Task Force deployment coincides with major moves by NATO in the face of a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine. BYThomas NewdickFeb 11, 2022Share
BYThomas NewdickFeb 10, 2022ShareFully Armed Grim Reaper F-15 Eagles Arrive In Poland In Response To Russian Build-UpArriving from England, the F-15C/Ds from the famous Grim Reaper squadron may be making their final operational deployment. BYThomas NewdickFeb 10, 2022Share
BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 9, 2022ShareIt Looks Like Russia Wants To All But Wall Off Ukraine’s Coastlines Next WeekThe timing of Russian drills that could restrict access to much of the northern Black Sea and the Sea of Azov is concerning. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 9, 2022Share
BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 9, 2022ShareSix Russian Amphibious Landing Ships Are Now Headed Into The Black Sea (Updated)There was speculation for weeks that six Russian landing ships might enter the Black Sea as part of a buildup around Ukraine. Now we know the answer. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 9, 2022Share
BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 8, 2022ShareFlotilla Of Russian Landing Ships Is Now In Syria Weeks After Deploying From The Baltic SeaThe arrival of six Russian landing ships in Syria comes amid a major naval buildup that some fear might be tied to a new Kremlin operation in Ukraine. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 8, 2022Share
BYThomas NewdickFeb 8, 2022ShareRussian MiG-31s Armed With Air-Launched Ballistic Missiles Have Arrived In KaliningradThe appearance of the interceptors armed with Kinzhal missiles comes as NATO bolsters its forces in Eastern Europe. BYThomas NewdickFeb 8, 2022Share
BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 7, 2022ShareUkraine Rolls Out Soviet-Era Radar-Equipped Anti-Tank GunsCold War-era MT-12R anti-tank guns could help bolster Ukraine’s anti-armor capabilities in any conflict in the near future. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 7, 2022Share
BYThomas NewdickFeb 7, 2022ShareThree NATO Carrier Groups Are Exercising Together In The MediterraneanTwo Russian Navy Slava class cruisers are also underway in the Mediterranean and could be joined by a third that’s now in the Black Sea. BYThomas NewdickFeb 7, 2022Share
BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 2, 2022ShareU.S. Army Armored Vehicles, Paratroopers Will Fan Out In Europe To Deter PutinThe Pentagon has announced that thousands of troops will head to multiple locations in Europe amid fears Russia is planning a new invasion of Ukraine. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 2, 2022Share
BYThomas NewdickFeb 1, 2022ShareAnother Flotilla Of Russian Warships Is About To Enter The English ChannelThe latest Russian vessels slated to pass through the English Channel are headed for live-firing drills off the coast of Ireland. BYThomas NewdickFeb 1, 2022Share
BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 1, 2022SharePoland Will Send Shoulder-Fired Anti-Aircraft Missiles To UkraineThe Polish military aid package for Ukraine is set to include portable anti-aircraft missiles, drones, and ammunition. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 1, 2022Share
BYThomas NewdickFeb 1, 2022ShareNew Helicopter Units Appear To Be Joining Russian Forces Massing On Ukraine’s BordersThe apparent forward deployment of additional rotorcraft boosts Russian air assault assets on Ukraine’s doorstep. BYThomas NewdickFeb 1, 2022Share
BYBrett TingleyJan 28, 2022ShareCyberattack Targets Belarus’ Rail Network To Slow Flood Of Russian Forces Into The CountryThe cyberattack was claimed by a non-state actor and underlines just how complex the cyber battlefield is becoming. BYBrett TingleyJan 28, 2022Share
BYThomas NewdickJan 27, 2022ShareSix Russian Landing Ships That Left The Baltic Sea Have Entered The MediterraneanThe arrival of these warships comes ahead of major naval maneuvers and concerns that they could take part in operations against Ukraine. BYThomas NewdickJan 27, 2022Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJan 26, 2022ShareHere’s What Those ‘Bunker-Defeat’ Rockets The U.S. Sent To Ukraine Are Actually Capable OfThe M141 Bunker Defeat Munition is a relatively obscure weapon in the U.S. military’s arsenal with capabilities beyond what’s it name might suggest. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 26, 2022Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJan 24, 2022ShareNavy Puts Carrier Under NATO Control As Russian Ships Converge On The MediterraneanNATO and Russian warships mass in the Mediterranean as signs grow that the Kremlin is about to launch an invasion of Ukraine. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 24, 2022Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJan 21, 2022ShareRussia’s Landing Ships Are Headed To The Mediterranean To Join A Growing Armada (Updated)The six Russian amphibious ships, a cruiser, and a destroyer are converging on the Mediterranean, where a U.S. carrier strike group is also sailing. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 21, 2022Share
BYThomas NewdickJan 21, 2022ShareFlotilla Of Russian Landing Ships Has Entered The English ChannelEvidence mounts that the six landing ships are ultimately headed toward the Black Sea and possible action against Ukraine. BYThomas NewdickJan 21, 2022Share
BYBrett TingleyJan 20, 2022ShareU.S. Sanctions Officials Accused Of Preparing To Take Over Ukraine’s Government On Russia’s BehalfThe US has released a list of current and former Ukrainian officials alleged to be working with Russian intelligence to seize Ukraine from within. BYBrett TingleyJan 20, 2022Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJan 20, 2022ShareU.S. Clears The Way For Transferring Ex-Afghan Mi-17 Helicopters To Ukraine: ReportThe United States and its allies are racing to deliver weapons and other military equipment to Ukraine ahead of a potential new Russian invasion. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 20, 2022Share
BYBrett TingleyJan 19, 2022ShareCyberattacks In Ukraine Show Potential For ‘Widespread Damage’ To U.S. Networks, Government WarnsThe White House is rushing to secure critical networks from similar attacks that have brought down Ukrainian government websites in recent days. BYBrett TingleyJan 19, 2022Share
BYThomas NewdickJan 19, 2022ShareRussia Masses Iskander-M Ballistic Missiles Near Ukraine As Its Build-Up Is “Almost Completed”A new Ukrainian intel report highlights the threat posed by these short-range ballistic missiles, which are flowing in from elsewhere in Russia. BYThomas NewdickJan 19, 2022Share
BYJoseph Trevithick and Brett TingleyJan 18, 2022ShareC-17 Loads Of Anti-Tank Missiles Arrive In Ukraine Courtesy Of The United KingdomThe shipments came with claims of controversy after the C-17s appeared to avoid German airspace, but both countries say this was not the case. BYJoseph Trevithick and Brett TingleyJan 18, 2022Share
BYThomas NewdickJan 14, 2022ShareRussia Orders Snap Drills Of Its Eastern Units As Negotiations Over Ukraine DisintegrateThe Russian maneuvers, which stress long-range deployments, come as Ukraine reels from the effects of a major cyberattack. BYThomas NewdickJan 14, 2022Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJan 5, 2022ShareRussian-Led ‘Peacekeeping Force’ To Deploy To Kazakhstan In Response To UnrestThe Russian-led Collective Security Treaty Organization will intervene directly in one of its member state’s affairs for the first time ever. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 5, 2022Share
BYJoseph TrevithickDec 30, 2021ShareNo, Russia’s S-550 Missile Defense System Hasn’t Been FieldedOne Russian state media outlet has contradicted bombastic claims from another about the state of the still-nebulous S-550. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 30, 2021Share
BYThomas Newdick and Tyler RogowayDec 28, 2021ShareU.S. Air Force E-8 JSTARS Radar Jet Flies Rare Sortie Directly Over Eastern UkraineThe JSTARS fleet may be heading towards retirement but it’s still providing critical intelligence near the world’s biggest flashpoints. BYThomas Newdick and Tyler RogowayDec 28, 2021Share
BYThomas NewdickDec 23, 2021ShareUkrainian Troops Test Javelin Missile Against Russian Cage-Style Improvised Tank ArmorRecent live-fire maneuvers have pitted the American-supplied anti-tank missiles against the kind of cage armor now appearing on some Russian tanks. BYThomas NewdickDec 23, 2021Share
BYThomas NewdickDec 23, 2021ShareHow The Russian And Ukrainian Air Forces Stack Up Against Each OtherIn an air war, Ukraine and Russia can bring to bear many similar aircraft types, but in vastly different quantities. BYThomas NewdickDec 23, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickDec 21, 2021SharePentagon Team Has Returned From Assessing Ukraine’s Air Defense NeedsThere are rumblings that the U.S. government could bolster Ukraine’s air defenses as a possible new Russian invasion looms. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 21, 2021Share
BYThomas NewdickDec 20, 2021ShareRussia’s Predator-Like Drone Is Now Shooting Down Other DronesTesting the Orion UAV in a drone interceptor role over Crimea also looks like a clear signal to Ukraine. BYThomas NewdickDec 20, 2021Share
BYThomas NewdickDec 17, 2021ShareUkraine Once Had The World’s Largest Tu-160 Blackjack Bomber FleetOn the 40th anniversary of its first flight, we look back to when Ukraine possessed an entire regiment of Tu-160 strategic bombers. BYThomas NewdickDec 17, 2021Share
BYThomas NewdickDec 9, 2021ShareRussian Air Defense Missile Systems Spotted Moving Closer To UkraineWith more Russian military units on the move, the head of the British armed forces issues a dire warning. BYThomas NewdickDec 9, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickDec 7, 2021ShareU.S. Military Steps Up Planning For Evacuation Operation In Ukraine As Crisis Deepens: Report (Updated)News of more active contingency planning with regards to Ukraine came ahead of a meeting between Presidents Biden and Putin today. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 7, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickDec 6, 2021ShareNATO Pushes Back Against Russian President Putin’s ‘Red Lines’ Over UkrainePutin had warned NATO members against expanding their military presence in Ukraine, where there continue to be fears of a new Russian invasion. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 6, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickDec 3, 2021ShareRussia Bolsters Supply Lines, Deploys Medical Units Near Ukraine As Invasion Fears Grow: Report (Updated)Logistical and medical capabilities would be critical for Russia to sustain any future major operation in Ukraine that could last weeks or more. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 3, 2021Share
BYThomas NewdickNov 25, 2021ShareRussian T-80 Tank With Improvised Anti-Drone Armor Reportedly Appears In CrimeaRussian armored units are apparently busy developing new countermeasures to drones and possibly top-attack missiles. BYThomas NewdickNov 25, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickNov 22, 2021ShareUkrainian Troops Have Been Firing American-Made Javelin Missiles At Russian-Backed ForcesThe disclosure that Ukrainian troops have been employing Javelin missiles in combat comes as fears grow that Russian could launch a new invasion. BYJoseph TrevithickNov 22, 2021Share