Tuesday, October 13, 2026Est. 2026

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U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Comes Home After Grueling Run

The U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln completed a nearly 11-month deployment to the Middle East, supporting U.S. military operations against Iran with extensive air sorties and port…

Oct 9, 2026

A new form of naval warfare

Ukrainian naval forces have extensively deployed remotely operated sea drones to sink about one-third of Russia’s Black Sea fleet and disrupt coastal defenses during the…

Oct 8, 2026

Injured and frustrated, soldiers seek answers after port Shuaiba drone attack

On March 1, an Iranian drone attack at the U.S. Army’s Port Shuaiba base in Kuwait killed six soldiers and injured dozens more, striking a…

Oct 6, 2026

Charting a New Course: China’s Z-10 Helicopter’s Evolving Role at Sea

China is increasingly adapting its Z-10 attack helicopter for maritime operations, integrating it into naval exercises and deploying it on amphibious ships near the Taiwan…

Oct 6, 2026

Latest drill set to boost PLA-Russia military ties

Chinese military forces participated in the multinational Centre-2026 exercise in Russia, demonstrating advanced anti-drone and robotic technologies alongside allied troops from several countries. The drills…

Oct 4, 2026

Two Navy Aviators Forced to Eject During Aircraft Carrier Landing

Two U.S. Navy aviators aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower ejected safely after a failure of the carrier’s arresting gear system during landing, injuring six…

Sep 30, 2026

Two Naval Aviators Eject During Carrier Landing Off Virginia Coast

Two U.S. Navy aviators ejected safely during a landing mishap on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower off Virginia, with four other sailors injured and one…

Sep 30, 2026

Iran’s attacks expose vulnerability of U.S. military bases

Recent Iranian drone and missile attacks have significantly damaged multiple U.S. military bases across the Persian Gulf, including the critical Naval Support Activity Bahrain, which…

Sep 29, 2026

N Korea tests upgraded rocket launcher system, KCNA says

North Korea tested an upgraded 240mm guided multiple rocket launcher system with enhanced range and precision along its southern border. This development raises security concerns…

Sep 25, 2026

Making deeper connections between Taiwan coastguard and military

Taiwan’s Coast Guard recently fired a supersonic Hsiung Feng III missile in a joint exercise, demonstrating increased integration with the navy and enhanced defensive capabilities.…

Sep 23, 2026

Djibouti base upgrade may give PLA eyes on foreign military

China has expanded its military base in Djibouti with new communications infrastructure featuring advanced antennas and satellite dishes, enhancing the PLA’s ability to communicate and…

Sep 22, 2026

'Drone Wars' show the future of battle

The British Army held its first “Drone Wars” competition at Sandhurst, where 24 teams used advanced drone tactics alongside infantry weapons in timed combat simulations.…

Sep 21, 2026

Growing Mediterranean alliances bring military drills to Crete tourists

Greece and Egypt led the conclusion of the annual Medusa military exercises near Chania, Crete, involving forces from France, Italy, and Cyprus in simulated combat…

Sep 19, 2026

Report: Iran war causes major damage to U.S. military assets

A Pentagon inspector general report details extensive damage to U.S. military facilities and equipment caused by Iranian attacks across eight Middle Eastern countries since February,…

Sep 17, 2026

Images show heavy damage from Iran strikes targeting US bases: Report

U.S. military photographs and a Pentagon report reveal extensive damage to American bases in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait following Iranian missile attacks, including destroyed aircraft…

Sep 17, 2026

Military’s Losses and Challenges in War Detailed by Inspector General

The Defense Department’s inspector general reported significant logistical strains, munitions shortages, and extensive damage to U.S. military assets during the first four months of the…

Sep 17, 2026

RAF prepares to deploy weapons in space by 2035

The Royal Air Force plans to deploy weapons in space by 2035, investing £7.8 billion to enhance the UK's military capabilities in the increasingly contested…

Sep 17, 2026

British soldier who died in Ukraine crash named

Major Paul Wilks, a British intelligence officer deployed in Ukraine, died in a non-combat road accident on September 12. His passing represents a significant loss…

Sep 17, 2026

First Sea Lord warns UK Navy faces defeat without rebuilding

The head of the Royal Navy, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, warned that without major investment in new warships and unmanned systems, the UK risks defeat…

Sep 17, 2026

Washington admits it has weapons in space

The United States has publicly confirmed the deployment of weapons in space aimed at protecting its forces and maintaining freedom of operation in orbit. This…

Sep 16, 2026

Has the US kicked off a new arms race in space?

The U.S. Air Force publicly confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in orbit capable of defending space assets, though details about…

Sep 15, 2026

Iran 'Blew the Hell' Out of US Air Base, Navy Confirms

The U.S. Navy confirmed heavy damage to its Naval Support Activity base in Bahrain after Iranian missile attacks earlier this year, with assessments underway to…

Sep 12, 2026

Jack Mann: Polyglot Cairo schoolboy and wartime SAS veteran

Jack Mann, a multilingual Jewish schoolboy from Cairo, enlisted in the British Army during World War II and served with elite units including the Long…

Sep 11, 2026

Restocking U.S. Warships in Mideast Has Become a Logistics Nightmare

The U.S. Navy is encountering major logistical hurdles in sustaining its fleet of aircraft carriers and warships in the Middle East due to disrupted supply…

Sep 9, 2026

US sailors take a break in Thailand

The U.S. aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln arrived in Thailand after over 200 days at sea on an extended deployment redirected from the Pacific to the…

Sep 3, 2026

Avi Bluth’s successor in Central Command named

Maj. Gen. Dado Bar Kalifa will replace Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth as commander of the IDF’s Central Command in 2027, following a delayed appointment process…

Sep 1, 2026

GJ-21 stealth drone tested as launch vessel enters final sea trials

China has conducted flight tests of its GJ-21 stealth attack drone as the Type 076 amphibious assault ship, designed to carry drones and crewed aircraft…

Aug 30, 2026

Ukraine wanted tanks from the West. Now they're useless.

Ukraine’s 33rd Separate Mechanized Brigade has largely sidelined Western-supplied tanks in favor of drone warfare, with many armored vehicles relegated to support roles rather than…

Aug 28, 2026

Will he use Poseidon torpedoes to strike Britain?

Russia has begun testing its new nuclear-armed submarine Khabarovsk, equipped to carry six autonomous Poseidon torpedoes capable of causing massive radioactive tsunamis. This development heightens…

Aug 28, 2026

Seeing Risks in Trump’s Order to Cut Military Exercises With S. Korea

The U.S. has significantly reduced its annual Ulchi Freedom Shield joint military exercises with South Korea following President Trump’s directive, scaling back live-fire drills and…

Aug 21, 2026