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Ukrainian M1 Abrams Tanks Get Elaborate ‘Cope Cages,’ Soviet Explosive Reactive Armor

New defenses are appearing on Ukraine’s M1 Abrams tanks after at least a quarter of them have been knocked out, primarily by drones.

By Joseph Trevithick
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250,000 American flags are placed at the foot of every headstone in the Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day Weekend. Arlington National Cemetery has evolved from a place of necessity to a national shrine to those who have honorably served our Nation during times of war – including every military conflict in American history – and during times of peace. The cemetery is the final resting place for service members, veterans, and their families. “Service to country” is the common thread that binds all who are honored and remembered here. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sarah Villegas

Bunker Talk: Memorial Day Weekend Edition

Think, share, discuss, reflect.

By Tyler Rogoway

9:30 PM EDT May 24

Taiwan under threat during second day of Chinese drills.

China Stages Mock Strikes On Taiwan In Day 2 Of “Punishment” Exercise

Beijing stepped up its Joint Sword-2024A military action against Taiwan, sending more aircraft and ships toward the island nation.

By Howard Altman

6:40 PM EDT May 24

SDB is now being used by Ukrainian aircraft.

Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv Says It’s Using Air-Launched Small Diameter Bombs

For the first time, it’s been revealed that Ukraine is using the air-launched GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb, apparently to great effect.

By Thomas Newdick

6:14 PM EDT May 24

Detonation of a Russian S-300 or S-400 air defense system after it came under attack from ATACMS ballistic missiles.

ATACMS Obliterates Russian Air Defense System As It Desperately Tries To Defend Itself

The video shows the vain efforts of the Russian S300/S400 to engage incoming ATACMS missiles, before being spectacularly knocked out.

By Thomas Newdick

4:20 PM EDT May 24

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B-2/B-21 comparison

B-21, B-2 Comparison Image Shows Just How Weird The Raider’s Windows Really Are

The B-21 Raider evolved from the B-2, but it’s very much its own design, with its limited cockpit visibility being a standout trait.

By Tyler Rogoway

7:45 PM EDT May 23

Russia’s Small Diameter Bomb-Like Weapon Seen In Action For The First Time

By Thomas Newdick

6:35 PM EDT May 23

Confessions Of A C-130 Hercules Pilot

By Thomas Newdick

3:15 PM EDT May 23

Everything We Learned About The Next Doomsday Planes For The Air Force

By Joseph Trevithick

12:49 PM EDT May 23

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Sea
A series of imagery confirms that the widely used Sea Baby uncrewed surface vessel (USV), or drone boat, has been equipped with Grad-series artillery rockets. The rocket-armed boat has reportedly already been used to successfully engage Russian vessels. Once again, the development demonstrates that Ukraine is exploring using its growing fleet of USVs for missions beyond one-way kamikaze attacks.

Artillery Rocket-Firing Ukrainian Drone Boat Shown During Testing

Ukrainian officials claim that the drone boat, fitted with Grad artillery rockets, has already been used in combat.

By Thomas Newdick

2:00 PM EDT May 22

U.S. Military Laser Weapon Programs Are Facing A Reality Check

By Joseph Trevithick

3:19 PM EDT May 21

Airbus’ UH-72 Unmanned Logistics Connector Sets Its Sights On The USMC’s Future Fleet Requirements

By The War Zone

3:07 PM EDT May 21

What The Navy’s Ship-Launched Missiles Actually Cost

By Tyler Rogoway

12:04 PM EDT May 21

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Land

An uncrewed ground vehicle launching quadcopter

Army Tests Quadcopter Swarm-Launching Uncrewed Ground Vehicle For Clearing Mines

byOliver Parken

5:32 PM EDT May 22

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Space

Defense officials say a notice to airmen was issued for a Russian space launch booster, not a military exercise.

Russian Rocket Booster, Not Military Exercise, Prompts Airspace Warning Off California

byHoward Altman

12:46 PM EDT May 17

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Nukes

Satellite imagery confirms an attack on a Russian strategic early warning radar site, which could point to a new and worrisome dimension to the conflict around Ukraine.

Strike On Russian Strategic Early Warning Radar Site Is A Big Deal

byJoseph Trevithick

3:08 PM EDT May 24

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Unmanned

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has chosen designs from Northrop Grumman and Sikorsky for the next phase of its AdvaNced airCraft Infrastructure-Less Launch And RecoverY (ANCILLARY) autonomous vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) X-plane demonstration program. The effort aims to develop and test in flight an X-plane that will offer long endurance and the ability to launch and recover from ship flight decks and small austere land locations in adverse weather without additional infrastructure equipment. It’s part of an increasing focus on expeditionary deployments of the kind that will be required in a future conflict in the Pacific.

DARPA’s Naval VTOL X-Plane Drone Program Narrows Down To Two Designs

byThomas Newdick

7:36 PM EDT May 22

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