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The Mighty USS Nimitz Aircraft Carrier Is Nearing Retirement

The Mighty USS Nimitz Aircraft Carrier Is Nearing Retirement
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Maya Carlin

Ukraine’s Combat Units to Receive $60 Million per Month for UAVs

Ukraine’s Combat Units to Receive $60 Million per Month for UAVs
yesterday 9

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Maya Carlin

Israel Set to Receive 25 F-15I Fighters by 2031

Israel Set to Receive 25 F-15I Fighters by 2031

With the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire in place, Iran’s regional proxy groups are allegedly following suit with the aim to deescalate. The Yemen-based...

yesterday 7

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Maya Carlin

Why Israel Wants the F-22 Raptor (And Why It Won't Get It)

Why Israel Wants the F-22 Raptor (And Why It Won't Get It)
19.01.2025 9

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Maya Carlin

Iran and Russia are Growing Military Ties in the Shadow of the Ukraine War

Iran and Russia are Growing Military Ties in the Shadow of the Ukraine War
19.01.2025 5

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Maya Carlin

Why Is Russia's Powerful T-14 Armata Tank Not Fighting in Ukraine?

Why Is Russia's Powerful T-14 Armata Tank Not Fighting in Ukraine?
18.01.2025 4

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Maya Carlin

Air Force Approves New Electronic Warfare Suite for F-15E Fighter

Air Force Approves New Electronic Warfare Suite for F-15E Fighter
17.01.2025 10

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Maya Carlin

Air Force's New B-52J Stratofortress Passes Another Key Milestone

Air Force's New B-52J Stratofortress Passes Another Key Milestone
16.01.2025 10

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Maya Carlin

Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Barrage into Russia

Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Barrage into Russia
16.01.2025 8

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Maya Carlin

Israel's F-35 Adir Has Put Iran and Its Proxies on the Back Foot

Israel's F-35 Adir Has Put Iran and Its Proxies on the Back Foot
15.01.2025 10

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Maya Carlin

Israel's Merkava Tank Is an Armored Juggernaut

Israel's Merkava Tank Is an Armored Juggernaut
15.01.2025 7

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Maya Carlin

New Renderings Show the DDG(X) Destroyer Missing Its Main Gun

New Renderings Show the DDG(X) Destroyer Missing Its Main Gun
14.01.2025 10

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Maya Carlin

America's B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber Can Destroy Any Target on Earth

America's B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber Can Destroy Any Target on Earth
14.01.2025 10

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Maya Carlin

The SR-71 Blackbird Is Remembered for More Than Speed and Stealth

The SR-71 Blackbird Is Remembered for More Than Speed and Stealth
11.01.2025 6

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Maya Carlin

Russia's Su-57s Have Taken a Beating In Ukraine

Russia's Su-57s Have Taken a Beating In Ukraine
10.01.2025 10

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China Is Aiding Houthi Attacks in the Red Sea

China Is Aiding Houthi Attacks in the Red Sea

The Yemen-based Houthi rebels have found a new backer: the People’s Republic of China. In a recent report published by i24 News, U.S....

07.01.2025 4

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Did China Just Show Off Its Sixth-Gen Stealth Bomber?

Did China Just Show Off Its Sixth-Gen Stealth Bomber?

As tensions between Washington and Beijing continue to mount, the race to produce the world’s first-ever sixth-generation aircraft is in full...

07.01.2025 7

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Maya Carlin

Why Israel Is Destroying Syria's Army

Following the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, Israel is taking no chances when it comes to potentially hostility. The Jewish state launched...

17.12.2024 5

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Maya Carlin

What Did Iran Lose From the Fall of Assad?

When fifty-plus years of Assad family rule in Syria collapsed earlier this month, Iran was perhaps the first to mourn the loss and Israel the first...

12.12.2024 4

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Maya Carlin

Abu Mohammad al-Jolani: A Backgrounder

Former president Bashar al-Assad is perhaps best known for waging crimes against humanity on his population, including the use of chemical weapons,...

10.12.2024 1

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Maya Carlin

What Does the Fall of Assad Mean for Iraq?

For the first time, Iran was unable to defend the Assad regime in Syria over the weekend when rebel forces seized control of Damascus. The Assad...

09.12.2024 2

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What is the Latest in Syria?

Over the weekend, the unthinkable transpired in Syria.  The Assad family regime, which has ruled the country for more than five decades collapsed...

09.12.2024 5

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Germany’s 212A Submarine, Explained

07.12.2024 3

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Maya Carlin

Is Iran the World's Biggest F-14 Tomcat Fan?

The F-14 Tomcat first entered service more than five decades ago. While this fighter platform, infamous for its role in the blockbuster hit Top...

04.12.2024 5

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Maya Carlin

Was the MiG-29 Fighter Overhyped?

Considered to be the “boogeyman” of the Cold War, the Soviet-designed MiG-29 fighter was arguably overhyped. As the arms race between the USSR and...

04.12.2024 3

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Maya Carlin

The Russian Su-35’s Lackluster Combat History

Russia has failed to make the territorial gains in Ukraine desired by the Kremlin in its nearly three-year-long invasion. The country’s dwindling...

02.12.2024 3

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Maya Carlin

No A-10 Warthog: Russia's Su-25 Has Had a Tough Time in Ukraine

One of the most tried and trusted Soviet-era fighter jets is the Su-25. Unlike some of its counterparts, the “Frogfoot” has served in numerous...

29.11.2024 4

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Maya Carlin

How Iran Flies the F-14 Tomcat Like in Top Gun: Maverick

F-14 Tomcat and Iran Ties: The F-14 Tomcat first entered service more than five decades ago. While this fighter platform, infamous for its role in...

27.11.2024 3

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Maya Carlin

Why Does the F-35 Have a Machine Gun?

Developed with the latest in stealth technology, the F-35 Lightning II represents the pinnacle of fighter development. Boasting the latest in radar...

27.11.2024 3

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Russia's T-14 Armata Tank Might Be Weaker Than You Think

Russia’s nearly three-year-long invasion of Ukraine has yet to field the territorial wins desired by the Kremlin. While Moscow may possess a...

26.11.2024 3

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Maya Carlin

Can the F/A-18 Super Hornet Survive in the Stealth World?

The American-made F-35 Lightning II and F-22 Raptor fighter jets are considered by most to represent the pinnacle of aerial innovation. These...

26.11.2024 3

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Maya Carlin

China's White Emperor 6th Generation NGAD Fighter Summed Up in 2 Words

What You Need to Know: China has unveiled its ambitious sixth-generation fighter jet mock up, the "White Emperor" (Baidi), at the Zhuhai Airshow,...

25.11.2024 6

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Maya Carlin

More F-35 Fighters Are Headed to Russia's Doorstep

What You Need to Know: Romania has signed a $6.4 billion deal to purchase 32 F-35A Lightning II jets, marking a significant upgrade to its defense...

24.11.2024 3

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Maya Carlin

The U.S. Navy's Last Nimitz-Class Aircraft Carrier 'Sailed Nowhere' For 1 Year

What You Need to Know: The USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77), the final Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, has returned to the fleet after completing its...

23.11.2024 2

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Maya Carlin

U.S. Navy Nuclear Aircraft Carrier Was 'Out of Action' for 7 Months

What You Need to Know: After undergoing a Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) period at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, the USS Nimitz (CVN-68), the...

23.11.2024 2

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Maya Carlin

Path to World War III? North Korean Troops Fighting Ukraine is a NATO Nightmare

Key Point: North Korea's deployment of 10,000 troops from its elite Storm Corps to aid Russia in Ukraine marks a significant escalation in the...

23.11.2024 3

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Maya Carlin

Forget the F-35I Adir: Israel's F-15I Fighter Is a Total Beast

What You Need to Know: The F-15I Ra'am is a specialized variant of the American-made F-15 Eagle, operated by the Israeli Air Force (IAF)....

23.11.2024 4

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X-44 Manta Stealth Fighter Explained in 3 Words

She Never Flew: Concepts from the X-44 Manta may have influenced the U.S. Air Force's Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program, which is...

22.11.2024 1

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Maya Carlin

Russia's Kirov-Class Battlecruisers Brought Navy Battleships 'Back from the Grave'

What You Need to Know: The Iowa-class battleships were reactivated in the 1980s to counter the growing Soviet naval threat, particularly the Kirov-...

21.11.2024 2

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Maya Carlin

USS Kentucky: The 'Lost' Iowa-Class Battleship

What You Need to Know: The USS Kentucky (BB-66), initially planned as a Montana-class battleship, was reordered as an Iowa-class vessel in 1940 to...

20.11.2024 2

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Maya Carlin

Russia Has a 'Mystery Buyer' for the Su-57 Felon Fighter

What You Need to Know: Russia’s Su-57 "Felon" fifth-generation stealth fighter may soon have its first international buyer, according to Russia's...

20.11.2024 3

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Maya Carlin

ATACMS for Ukraine: A Game Changer or Just A Giant Mistake?

What You Need to Know: The Biden administration has reversed its policy and authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied Army Tactical Missile Systems (...

19.11.2024 2

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Maya Carlin

China's New H-20 Stealth Bomber Can Be Explained in 2 Words

Flying Soon? China’s H-20 stealth bomber aims to rival the U.S. Air Force’s B-21 Raider, marking a significant leap in Beijing’s strategic...

19.11.2024 3

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Maya Carlin

J-35A vs. F-35: Can China's New Fighter Jet Match Up?

What You Need to Know: At last week's Zhuhai Air Show, Beijing unveiled its much-anticipated J-35A stealth fighter jet. The J-35A will make China...

18.11.2024 1

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Maya Carlin

PAK DA: Russia's New Bomber That Might Never 'Bomb' Anything

What You Need to Know: Tupolev, part of Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation, is developing the PAK DA, Russia’s first stealth bomber. Unlike...

17.11.2024 10

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Maya Carlin

The Age Powerhouse Navy Warships Is 'Sinking' Really Fast

What You Need to Know: Naval warfare is evolving, with the utility of large surface combatants like carriers, cruisers, and destroyers increasingly...

17.11.2024 3

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Maya Carlin

Russia's MiG-41 Fighter 'NGAD' Has Its Ride or Die Moment

What You Need to Know: The MiG-41, Russia’s purported sixth-generation fighter, promises to revolutionize air combat with Mach-5 speeds, anti-...

16.11.2024 3

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Maya Carlin

Ride or Die: The B-1B Lancer Bomber Might Be the Best Ever

What You Need to Know Right Now: The U.S. Air Force is reactivating and modernizing retired B-1B Lancer bombers to bridge its bomber fleet gap amid...

16.11.2024 3

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Maya Carlin

China Reveals Its New CH-7 Stealth Drone

The Chinese military introduced a range of new aircraft designs on the first day of its Zhuhai Air Show. From sixth-generation fighter jet...

16.11.2024 4

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Maya Carlin

It Took 2,100 Days to Get 1 Navy Aircraft Carrier Back Into Service

What You Need to Know: USS George Washington (CVN-73) underwent an extensive refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) that lasted over 2,100 days due...

15.11.2024 3

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Maya Carlin