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Russia says it will respond to the United States’ decision to dramatically increase its long-range fire capabilities in Europe starting in 2026. The United States will deploy to Germany a range of advanced ground-launched weapons, including the Typhon (firing both SM-6 and Tomahawk missiles) and “developmental hypersonic weapons” — a reference to the yet-to-be-fielded Dark Eagle.

U.S. Long-Range Missiles Headed To Germany As Arms Race Escalates

By Thomas Newdick
Jul 11 1:43 PM EDT
AIM-9 Shorads system which could be similar to FrankenSAM.

Ukraine’s FrankenSAM Air Defense Concept Could Be Used To Protect USAF Bases

By Thomas Newdick
Jul 10 2:57 PM EDT
Chinese soldiers are taking part in maneuvers in Belarus, adding another new dynamic to the security situation in Eastern Europe, dominated by Russia’s war in Ukraine and the fallout surrounding it. While Belarus has been a staunch ally of Russia it has, more recently, made overtures toward China, with the aim of building closer relations with it, including in the military sphere.

Chinese Troops Begin Drills Along Poland’s Border In Belarus

By Thomas Newdick
Jul 9 6:11 PM EDT
The Ukrainian Air Force has, apparently for the first time, published a video showing in detail its U.S.-made HAWK surface-to-air missile system. As we have discussed in the past, the missile provides a useful boost to Ukraine’s middle-tier air and missile defense capacity and, according to the Ukrainian Air Force, has scored some notable ‘kills.’

First Inside Look At Ukraine’s HAWK Air Defense Systems

By Thomas Newdick
Jul 8 6:25 PM EDT
Ukraine will receive more than $2 billion in additional air defense interceptors for its Patriot and NASAMS systems.

Ukraine Situation Report: $2.2B In New Air Defense Interceptors Coming From U.S.

By Howard Altman
Jul 3 7:16 PM EDT
Russia has unveiled a counter-drone interceptor, a single-use drone with an explosive warhead that’s expressly designed to bring down the kinds of Ukrainian uncrewed aerial vehicles that have taken a steady toll of Russian troops and equipment on the battlefield. The Vogan-9SP counter-drone interceptor was developed by Russia’s Red Line company, seemingly a new entrant in the field.

Russia Jumps Into Purpose-Built Drone-Hunting Drone Weapons Space

By Thomas Newdick
Jul 2 4:13 PM EDT
The US Army has put out a new request for information for compact sensors for use on high-altitude balloons underscoring its broader vision for using those capabilities in the future.

Army’s High-Flying Balloon Surveillance Vision Grows With Call For New Radars, Other Sensors

By Joseph Trevithick
Jul 2 3:16 PM EDT
Russian missile strike on airfield in Ukraine.

Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Strikes Airbase In Drone-Directed Missile Attack

By Howard Altman
Jul 1 9:30 PM EDT
A small group of Russian soldiers has held out in a bombed-out building in Vovchansk

Ukraine Situation Report: Besieged Russian Troops Holding Out In Bombed-Out Factory

By Howard Altman
Jun 28 9:10 PM EDT
M270 MLRS

Ukraine May Have Lost An M270 MLRS For The First Time

By Howard Altman
Jun 28 5:47 PM EDT
The US Army's elite 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment has been testing Arctic and desert camouflage options on top of a now well-known multi-tone blue scheme.

160th SOAR Night Stalkers Testing Arctic, Desert Vinyl Camo Wraps As Global Missions Evolve

By Joseph Trevithick
Jun 28 12:39 PM EDT
M10 Booker's story and its intended use.

The Army’s New M10 Booker: Deploy Fast And Carry A Big Gun

By Tyler Rogoway
Jun 27 12:16 PM EDT
Ukraine attacked a Russian space communications facility in Crimea.

Ukraine Used Prized ATACMS Missiles To Strike Unique Cold War-Era Space Communications Station

By Howard Altman
Jun 24 7:16 PM EDT
On June 16, 2024 3d Multi-Domain Task Force and 1-181 Field Artillery Regiment of the Tennessee National Guard employed the U.S. Army Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher (AML) and the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) as part of the Valiant Shield 24 Combined Joint SINKEX. The AML and PrSm engaged a maritime target alongside other joint assets during the SINKEX. The VS24 SINKEX is the first employment of both the AML and the PrSM outside of the U.S and is a significant milestone in the Army’s continuing development of long-range fires capabilities.

Army’s New PRsM Ballistic Missile Hits Moving Ship For The First Time In Pacific Test

By Thomas Newdick
Jun 24 1:56 PM EDT
Ukraine is set to be the first to use a U.S.-made 105mm "soft-recoil" howitzer in combat, which could have impacts outside of that conflict.

Humvee-Mounted Low-Recoil 105mm Howitzer To Make Combat Debut In Ukraine

By Joseph Trevithick
Jun 24 1:38 PM EDT
A mysterious array of what looks like 16 hemispherical structures has emerged in Ukraine without immediate explanation.

What Is This Mystery Row Of Spheres In A Ukrainian Field?

By Joseph Trevithick
Jun 21 8:39 PM EDT

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