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The Russian submarine that just showed up off of Cuba is one of a new class of subs that has worried the US and NATO for years
The Yasen-class Kazan is a highly capable submarine, and its strike and stealth capabilities missil…
Chris Panella
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The Russian Army may have defeated Ukraine — if it had followed its own manual
Russia's army in Ukraine lacks the huge size its warfighting doctrine demands, and it's been too ri…
Michael Peck
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The US snatched thousands of illegal Iranian guns and gave them to Ukraine to repel the Russians
It's a helpful haul, but small arms like AK-47s and RPGs aren't what Kyiv's forces need most right …
Jake Epstein
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Top US Air Force officials say Ukraine could get US or Western fighter jets as it fends off Russia's invasion
Swedish, French, and other European-made fighter jets are options for Ukraine, but "probably not Mi…
Christopher Woody
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Neither Moscow nor Kyiv can control Ukraine's skies. These are the jets they're using to fight the air war.
As of late July, observers have identified 36 Russian aircraft and 35 Ukrainian aircraft as lost, b…
Benjamin Brimelow
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NATO navies can exploit a Russian fear and keep Putin from invading more neighbors
NATO's naval power may not be much help if Russian tanks invade the Baltic States. But it could sti…
Michael Peck
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China's air force is far from ready for a crucial mission it needs to seize Taiwan
China's military is still working towards the tight air-ground integration that has been a standard…
Michael Peck
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Russian warplane accidentally bombed its own side during a massive missile attack on Ukraine
Russia's defense ministry claimed there were no casualties after an "emergency aircraft munition re…
Jake Epstein
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The Air Force's most advanced jets may be vulnerable because of their own weapons
Air Force leaders warn that outdated weapons could undercut the advantages of the service's most so…
Benjamin Brimelow
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Ukraine's quest for more fighter jets hits its latest obstacle: US concerns about starting a war between NATO and Russia
Having jets leave a US or NATO base for delivery to Ukraine "raises serious concerns for the entire…
Stavros Atlamazoglou
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The US and Chinese air forces are rethinking whether it's possible to control the air
US and Chinese military strategists are realizing that the ability to control the air at "all times…
Michael Peck
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The US Air Force is training to take down Chinese warships, but China's military has built a 'wicked' problem for it to overcome
In a war with China over Taiwan, "the first target that we're going to have to deal with is the shi…
Christopher Woody
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A desperate Russia may be just what North Korea needs to finally update its ancient Air Force
North Korea is sitting on stockpiles of weapons that Russia could use in Ukraine, but supplies from…
Benjamin Brimelow
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Pentagon says some Russian jets are avoiding Ukraine's airspace during sorties to avoid being shot down
Russia has failed to gain air superiority in Ukraine's skies after over two weeks and now its aircr…
Abbie Shull
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New missiles could help Ukraine's future F-16 fighters to take on Russian jets, but the planes will likely be more useful for other missions
Rushing out to take on the Russian air force probably isn't the best use for the F-16s Ukraine is e…
Jake Epstein
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Russia's increasing military flights around Alaska are 'a strain on our units,' top US commander says
"While there is a strain on our units, I will tell you that they're managing it very, very effectiv…
Christopher Woody
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The US military wants to get ahead of 'more complex' Russian operations, top North American commander says
"Clearly Russia is trying to reassert on a global stage their influence and their capabilities," Ge…
Christopher Woody
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Wagner Group shooting down a Russian command plane may be gift that keeps on giving for Ukraine's beleaguered air defenses
The loss of one of Russia's few Il-22M airborne command centers could hinder its air force's abilit…
Michael Peck
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Shocking images show the wreckage of a Russian Il-22 airborne command plane shot down during the Wagner revolt
Wagner forces shot down an Il-22 airborne command post plane, one of only a limited supply, during …
Chris Panella
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Biden is sending Ukraine secret 'Phoenix Ghost' drones built by the USAF to combat Russian forces massing in Donbas region, say reports
The Pentagon's John Kirby said the 'kamikaze drones' are designed for Zelenskyy's army battling on …