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Rebecca Rommen
Why Ukraine's Patriot missile systems can't cope with Russia's old, iron bombs
The US Patriot surface-to-air missile system was not designed to combat vintage Russian bombs, military experts say.
Rebecca Rommen
Ukraine kits out kayaks with grenade launchers, optimized for covert military operations, report says
Ukraine's Poloz-M16 combat kayak is changing the game with its NATO-type UAG-40 grenade launcher mounted in the bow, said an ABC News report.
Rebecca Rommen
Machine gun-wielding judges fight off Russian drone attacks from Kyiv rooftops, report says
Current and retired Ukrainian judges are shooting Russia's Shahed drones out of the sky, using vintage Maxim machine guns, said a WSJ report.
Chris Panella
Listen to the confusing 911 call made by a homeowner and the Marine pilot who landed in his backyard after ejecting from an F-35 stealth fighter
"Ma'am, I'm a pilot in a military aircraft and I ejected. So, I just rode a parachute down to the ground. Can you please send an ambulance?"
Chris Panella
Russia's battered Black Sea Fleet is having another bad day after a Ukrainian missile struck its headquarters in Crimea
A missile strike on Friday afternoon is the latest high-profile attack on Russia's forces at a key base in occupied Crimea.
Chris Panella
Ukraine trolls Russia for losing an attack submarine to a country that hardly has a navy
A new Ukrainian video poked fun at Russia for losing the Rostov-on-Don, a key submarine likely damaged beyond repair in an attack last week.
Chris Panella
The Marine Corps' version of F-35 has a unique feature that could have played a role in the South Carolina crash
While it's still unclear what led the pilot to eject, Sunday's mishap could've involved a special seat feature that's unique to the F-35B.
Natalie Musumeci
The pilot of an F-35 that weirdly went missing ended up parachuting into someone's backyard after ejecting
While flying 1,000 feet up, the F-35 pilot "experienced a malfunction and was forced to eject" on Sunday, the Associated Press reported.
Chris Panella
Video of a cheap drone destroying an exposed T-72 hints Russian crews are still working out how to hide their tanks from a growing threat, former US general says
A former US Army general said he's shocked by Russia's poor efforts to camouflage their tanks, and it hints at larger problems in Moscow's military.
Chris Panella
A US fighter-interceptor nicknamed the 'Cornfield Bomber' once miraculously landed in one piece in a farm field after its pilot bailed out
A missing F-35 stealth fighter may have flown on its own for a time after the pilot ejected. If so, it wouldn't be the first time.
Chris Panella
A missing F-35 stealth fighter may have kept flying after its pilot ejected. A pilotless Soviet jet once flew 500 miles before crashing in NATO territory.
A situation in South Carolina involving an F-35 stealth fighter that went missing after a pilot ejected may echo an unusual Cold War incident.
Air-to-surface Missile and 12 Su-30 MKI fighter jets at a cost of around Rs 45,000 crore approved by DAC
New Delhi, The Defence Ministry on Friday cleared procurement of various weapons systems and platforms including Dhruvastra ...
Nathan Rennolds
Take a look at Poland's fast-expanding military that aims to become Europe's 'largest land force'
An M1 Abrams tank.Daniel Brown/Insider Poland is spending big on military hardware in response to Russia's invasion of Ukrai...
Chris Panella
Sen. Tuberville slammed poetry by US sailors that is a time-honored tradition
Tuberville has faced widespread criticism for blocking hundreds of promotions in the US military, but he's doubled-down in recent weeks.
Rebecca Rommen
A Russian commander used military helicopters to transport his pet cat, says pilot who defected to Ukraine
A Russian commander burned through a "lot of fuel" when he used two military helicopters to transport his pet cat, according to Maxim Kuzminov, a Russian pilot who defected.
Rebecca Rommen
Ukraine could have modified its anti-ship missiles into a long-range weapon to wreak havoc against Russian targets on land, report says
A modified R-360 Neptune anti-ship cruise missile likely destroyed a highly-prized Russian missile system in Crimea, reports say.
Rebecca Rommen
Russia will run out of all its best soldiers, says top Ukraine general
Ukraine's Brig Gen Oleksandr Tarnavskiy told The Observer that Ukraine has broken Russia's first and strongest defense line and expected faster gains.
George Glover
NATO-trained Ukrainian recruits admit they're being overpowered by Russia's battle-hardened troops in the northern sector, Kyiv Independent reports
"Everything is not like what you read on the news," one disheartened Ukrainian soldier fighting east of Kharkiv told the Kyiv Independent.
George Glover
Russia's new 'sea of fire' tactic makes it even more treacherous for Ukraine to clear minefields, report says
Russia is using drones to drop grenades on minefields and create a "sea of fire and explosions," Ukrainian marines told the New York Times.
Rebecca Rommen
Top Ukrainian commander, famed for fighting alongside his troops, killed in action near Bakhmut
Colonel Serhii Ilnytskyi was killed near Bakhmut. The Ukrainian commander was known for leading from the front when his soldiers went into action.
Rebecca Rommen
Russia and Ukraine are battling it out over gas and oil platforms in the Black Sea, UK Ministry of Defence says
The platforms offer "valuable resources" and could be used to hold missiles, land helicopters, or as forward deployment bases, says the UK MoD.
Ryan Hogg
3 Marines were killed and 20 injured after a US helicopter crashed on a training exercise in northern Australia
Five Marines are in a serious condition in hospital after the MV-22 Osprey crashed during a training exercise in the Northern Territory.
Nathan Rennolds
Take a look at the $63 million F-16 fighter jet the West has pledged to help Ukraine win the war with Russia
Denmark and the Netherlands have been given permission by the US to send the Lockheed Martin jet to Ukraine, but it'll take time to train its pilots.
Rebecca Rommen
'Neutral' China is supplying Putin's forces with helicopters, drones, and crucial raw materials, report says
China has continued to claim neutrality in the war and has denied accusations that it has sent arms to Russia.
Kenneth Niemeyer
North Korea's new ICBM looks and works an awful lot like a Russian ICBM, experts say
The intercontinental ballistic missile that North Korea tested last month is its most threatening yet, and it likely has Russia to thank for it, experts say.
