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The war between Russia and Ukraine is the first real-world conflict between nations using drones extensively. As part of a war that began with Russian tanks crossing Ukraine’s borders, World War I-style trenches dug into the ground, and Soviet-manufactured artillery pounding the terrain, soldiers now observe the battlefield on a small satellite-linked monitor while their […]
Since lending arms to Ukraine, America’s venerable AGM-88 High-speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM) has become a new standard for the best tactical, air-to-surface anti-radiation missile (ARM) that has reliably intercepted electronic transmissions of Russian radars and then took them out. The rocket is just one of the many munitions the US and its allies have provided […]
American forces have been deployed to Ukraine in order to combat weapons smuggling or confirm claims of it are a Russian disinformation campaign. Many Western countries have provided military assistance to Ukraine through weapons, training, and other support. Ukrainian officials have long been concerned about the potential for military equipment and weapons to be diverted […]
The Royal Navy has chosen the Kongsberg Naval Strike Missile. The UK and Norwegian governments have agreed to increase defense cooperation. The Norwegian government will provide the Naval Strike Missile (NSM), which will be mounted on Type 23 frigates and Type 45 destroyers. The Naval Strike Missile will be integrated into more ships, boosting security […]
Reaching Out In response to numerous requests from Kyiv over several months to be provided with longer and longer-range weaponry, the United States is, according to Reuters, pondering a proposal from Boeing to supply Ukraine with Ground Launched Small Diameter Bombs (GLSDB). This precision munition was developed through a partnership with Saab and Boeing and […]
The war in Ukraine is seeing artillery exchanges, the likes of which have not occurred since the war in Korea. According to NBC News, a senior US defense official has told them Russia is shooting an almost unbelievable 20,000 rounds a day on average. The Ukrainians are returning fire with approximately 4,000 to 7,000 shells […]
As the Ukraine-Russia war continues, it becomes increasingly apparent that Ukraine is in dire need of weapons and military supplies. The US has pledged to send more weapons to Ukraine, but the process is slow and complicated. So what are we doing to help out? Long-range rockets are considered a source of weapons for Ukraine […]
The Hwasong-17, North Korea’s most recently known intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), has recently made headlines after landing near Japan. While the nuclear weapon is being developed, one might wonder if it can truly bypass the United States’ venerable ballistic missile defense system, which has served the country for decades. Will the US be able to […]
Russia is saving hypersonic missiles for future use, and Putin is betting on AI. So far, Moscow has not employed any hypersonic weapons in large numbers, and Ukraine’s current air defense is impotent against them, according to military expert Yury Netkachev. “During the entire time of combat action, while carrying out the tasks of the […]
The Russian military-industrial complex wants to make your dreams of powered armor a reality again. Russia is losing ground every single day, with the entire Ukrainian nation holding its ground steadfastly. So instead of going back to the drawing board for the military generals, Moscow is using their national media to appease people with a […]