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Updates From The 24th Day Of Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine

Cosmonauts in peculiar spacesuits and thermobaric rocket launches on video, these are your updates on Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

By Tyler Rogoway and Stetson Payne Mar 19, 2022

We Have Questions About Russia's Claimed Kinzhal Hypersonic Missile Use In Ukraine (Updated)

The apparent first use of Russia's air-launched hypersonic ballistic missile against a target in Ukraine doesn't all add up.

By Tyler Rogoway Mar 18, 2022

Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About The Things We Did Or Didn't Cover This Week

It could be worse... You could be outside the bunker!

By Thomas Newdick Mar 18, 2022

Four Marines Killed In MV-22 Osprey Crash In Norway

The deadly crash occurred while the Marine MV-22 was supporting Exercise Cold Response in Norway.

By James Deboer and Tyler Rogoway Mar 18, 2022

Marines To Test Lightning Carrier Concept With 20 F-35Bs Aboard USS Tripoli This April

The Lightning Carrier concept has been in the works for years and will effectively see big deck amphibious assault ships turned into light carriers.

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Mar 18, 2022

Russian Missile Strike Obliterated Hangar At Ukrainian MiG-29 Depot Satellite Image Shows

Satellite imagery confirms Russian missiles caused major damage to a key fighter jet repair plant in Lviv, Ukraine.

By Joseph Trevithick Mar 18, 2022

Russian Missiles Strike Ukrainian Aircraft Plant That Repairs MiG-29 Fighters

Russian forces have increasingly targeted areas in Western Ukraine as their advances on the ground elsewhere have slowed.

By Joseph Trevithick Mar 17, 2022

Littoral Disaster: Navy Wants To Retire 10 Littoral Combat Ships According To Report

The oldest Littoral Combat Ship on the chopping block is just seven years old.

By Thomas Newdick Mar 17, 2022

Russian Attack Helicopters Are Now Wildly Lobbing Rockets Over Ukraine (Updated)

While this tactic is likely forced upon Russian helicopters by Ukrainian air defenses, the military value of it is questionable, to say the least.

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Mar 17, 2022

Japan Spotted Loaded-Up Russian Amphibious Warships That May Be Headed To Ukraine

The ships could be part of a growing initiative by Russia to find reinforcements for its stalled invasion of Ukraine.

By Joseph Trevithick Mar 16, 2022

The Curious Case Of Russia's 'Back From The Dead' Warship That Ukraine Supposedly Struck

One of Russia's newest warships was said to have been struck by Ukrainian rockets, but has shown up unscathed in Crimea.

By Thomas Newdick Mar 16, 2022

The U.S. Is Poised To Offer F-15 Eagles To Egypt

Cairo is in the market for a new heavy fighter, but some in Washington will likely want human rights improvements before signing off on a deal.

By James Deboer Mar 16, 2022

Marine F-35s Fight F-117 Aggressors, Train For Very Long-Range Combat In Huge West Coast Exercise

Winter Fury '22 is a major example of the Marines pivoting toward preparing for a peer-state conflict over great distances.

By Joseph Trevithick Mar 16, 2022

Ukraine Will Get Switchblade Suicide Drones As Part Of New U.S. Aid Package Lawmaker Says

A new $800 million U.S. aid package for Ukraine includes drones, air defenses, anti-armor weapons, and more.

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Mar 15, 2022

Ukraine Strikes Back: Barrage Leaves Russian-Occupied Kherson Airbase In Flames (Updated)

Satellite images show multiple aircraft were destroyed in a Ukrainian attack on Russia's forward operating near Kherson.

By Joseph Trevithick Mar 15, 2022

Odesa's Maze-Like Catacombs Could Be Bad News For Russian Invaders

Odesa's catacombs could prove vexing for Russian invaders just as they have for other enemies in conflicts past.

By Thomas Newdick Mar 15, 2022

Russia’s Use Of Iskander Ballistic Missiles In Ukraine Exposes Secret Decoy Capability

The novel decoy, ejected from the base of the missile, is designed to confuse hostile radar and interceptor missiles.

By Joseph Trevithick Mar 15, 2022

Amphibious Assault On Odesa Could Be Imminent According To Satellite Imagery (Updated)

There have been fears Russia could launch an offensive to take the strategic Black Sea port city since the invasion began.

By Tyler Rogoway Mar 14, 2022

Croatia Says Mysterious Crashed Tu-141 Drone Tied To The Ukraine Conflict Carried A Bomb

The Tu-141 high-speed drone that crashed in Croatia's capital was armed with a bomb, according to the country's Minister Of Defense.

By Thomas Newdick Mar 14, 2022

Germany Has Chosen The F-35 As Its Future Nuclear Strike Fighter

After also weighing the options of Eurofighter Typhoon and Super Hornet, the F-35 has been chosen to become Germany's next nuclear strike fighter.

By Joseph Trevithick Mar 14, 2022

Russian Amphibious Ships Arrive In Captured Ukrainian City

Additional Russian forces have arrived in Berdyansk just to the southwest of the besieged strategic port city of Mariupol.

By Stetson Payne Mar 13, 2022

Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine Is About To Begin Its 19th Day

Here's a full update on the current state of play in Ukraine as the conflict approaches the three-week point.

By Stetson Payne and Tyler Rogoway Mar 13, 2022

Weapons Shipments Are In Russia’s Crosshairs After Missiles Hit Ukrainian Border Base

The cruise missile strike alarmingly close to the Polish border comes a day after Russia warned it considers arms shipments to be legitimate targets.

By Tyler Rogoway Mar 13, 2022

Bunker Talk For The Weekend Of March 12th-13th, 2022: PART II

Round II.

By Stetson Payne and Tyler Rogoway Mar 12, 2022

Ballistic Missiles Strike Near U.S. Base in Erbil, Iraq (Updated)

The missiles were likely launched from Iranian territory.

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