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Russia’s Stealth ‘Black Hole’ Kilo-Class Submarines Make the Navy ‘Cringe’
Russia's upgraded Kilo-class diesel-electric submarines remain crucial for coastal warfare despite their age, often referred to as a 'Black Hole' due to their exceptional quietness. The modernized Kil...
F-15IA: Israel Is Getting a ‘Super’ F-15 Fighter (That’s Not Good News)
Israel's acquisition of advanced F-15IA fighters is examined in terms of its strategic implications against the backdrop of evolving air warfare. The article notes that the new F-15 variant, similar t...
Grok Joins Gemini in US Military AI Initiative
The United States military's artificial intelligence initiative has seen Grok joining Gemini as part of its advancement in the field of AI application for defense purposes....
How to Revive U.S. Air Power Dominance
John Venable discusses the necessity for the United States to develop a Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion program in order to maintain supremacy in aerial combat capabilities....
CCA Round 2: Air Force picks 9 vendors for next batch of drone wingmen
The U.S. Air Force has chosen nine vendors for the second round of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program aimed at developing drone wingmen. These designs will be narrowed down further in future ...
More firepower – F127 Frigates to be Armed with 96 Vertical Launch Cells
German F127 air defense frigates will now have up to 96 Vertical Launch System (VLS) cells, significantly increasing their combat capabilities compared to previous designs. This information was obtain...
Ghosts of the Road: What the Failed War on IEDs Means for Drones
The United States struggled in countering improvised explosive devices (IEDs) despite technological advancements and tactical strategies. The article draws a parallel between past failures in IED coun...
China confirms J-10CE achieves first combat victory
On January 12, China’s State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense confirmed that the export-oriented J-10CE fighter jet secured its first combat victory in May. The ...
Russia claims use of novel Oreshnik ballistic missile against Ukraine
Russian officials claim that they have employed a new type of Oreshnik ballistic missile in operations targeting Ukraine....
Critical Ethics in Turkish Defense Industry: NATO Accepts for First Time
NATO has approved critical ethics standards for the Turkish defense industry for the first time, marking an important development in aligning Turkey's military manufacturing with international ethical...
Dehradun's BSS Materiel Launches Indigenous FPV Drone: Zero China Components, NDAA-Compliant
BSS Materiel Limited, based in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, has unveiled an indigenous line-up of first-person view (FPV) drones designed for tactical operations by the Indian Army. These drones are free fr...
The U.S. Navy’s Trump-Class Battleship Will Be ‘Quietly Shelved’
President Donald Trump proposed a new class of 'guided-missile battleships' that would serve as a symbol of naval power but is impractical due to modern combat requirements. The concept emphasizes mis...
DRDO Successfully Conducts Maiden Flight Test of 120-km Range Pinaka Guided Rocket at Odisha Range
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted the maiden flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket with a range of 120 km at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odish...
Pentagon Plans To Spend $77M On Dolphin Training Program
The Pentagon intends to allocate up to $77 million for a Marine Mammal Program that includes dolphin training in locations near Russia and China. The program involves the deployment of marine mammals,...
Inside the Air Force Plan to Start a One-Way Attack Drone Unit
The U.S. Air Force intends to establish a new unit focused on employing one-way attack drones in combat operations starting next year. This initiative aims to define and enhance how the service utiliz...
Asim Munir Claims Pakistan Used '90% Indigenous Tech' Against India in Op Sindoor—Here's How the Claim Stands Exposed
Field Marshal Asim Munir of Pakistan claims that during recent hostilities following Operation Sindoor, Pakistani forces utilized technology that was 90% indigenous. He asserts this local tech allowed...
Meet the NeoVark
Several nations including the UK, Italy, and Japan are developing combat aircraft with extended range capabilities similar to those being developed by the US and China. Northrop is mentioned as a part...
Army Aviation's Path to an Integrated Autonomous Fleet
Maj. Gen. Michael McCurry, Army Aviation Branch Chief, outlines a phased approach towards integrating autonomous systems into aviation operations, envisioning the process as incremental steps....
Elbit Systems Completes Assembly of First Sigma NG Self-Propelled Howitzer in US
Israeli defense company Elbit Systems has completed the assembly of its first Sigma NG self-propelled howitzer at a facility in the United States. The Sigma NG is designed to provide rapid and accurat...
UK keeps combat drone plans under wraps
The UK Ministry of Defence has refused to disclose details about its plans for an air-launched collaborative unmanned combat aerial vehicle due to commercial and security reasons....
Orchid missile strike on Lviv region on January 9, 2026 - characteristics of the Orchid missile, speed, range
A report outlines the details of a hypothetical missile attack by an 'Orchid' missile on the Lviv region in Ukraine at midnight on January 9, 2026. The article delves into technical specifics such as ...
Is the US Navy’s Golden Fleet initiative achievable?
The initiative to upgrade the U.S. Navy with advanced 'Trump-class' battleships could face significant challenges including financial constraints, production limitations, and doctrinal barriers....
Israeli defense industry looks to capitalize on hard-won combat lessons: 2026 preview
The Israeli defense industry aims to leverage its extensive combat experience and offer quick-to-procure solutions for European allies on the modern battlefield. Israel's systems, often battle-tested ...
US Army Speeds Up Future: MV-75 Black Hawk Replacement Begins Production Phase in 2026 and Enters Service in 2030
The US Army is moving forward with plans for the MV-75, a replacement aircraft designed to supersede the UH-60 Black Hawk. According to recent statements by officials, production of the MV-75 will com...
ROTC students are helping the military defend against AI deepfakes
The Synthetic Media Lab at Syracuse University is developing tools that will assist various organizations, particularly the U.S. military, in distinguishing genuine content from deceptive AI-generated...
The New Challenger 3 Tank Has a New Problem
The British Army's development of the Challenger 3 main battle tank is experiencing delays due to technical issues arising from refurbishing older Challenger 2 hulls. Demonstration trials are necessar...
What the Army's Project Convergence Will Look Like
Project Convergence began modestly with limited soldier participation in the Arizona desert. Details of its current and future scope are discussed....
Army Steps Up Firepower With 50mm Cannon for Future Combat Vehicle
The U.S. Army has introduced a new 50mm chain gun, designated XM913, intended for use on future combat vehicles. The weapon operates with an external drive system under controlled firing sequences....
Forget the Trump-Class: Meet the 5 Best Battleships Of All Time
This article discusses five of the most influential battleships ever constructed, highlighting their historical importance and legacy. The featured vessels include Japan's Yamato-class, America’s Iowa...
The 'New' Nuclear Age Is Not New
Paul Bracken of RUSI discusses the second nuclear age, noting that while there are reframed perspectives on its future dynamics, many characteristics remain similar to those of the first nuclear age....
All Old and All Soviet: Expert Analyzes Orekhnik Components
An expert has provided an analysis of the components associated with Russian military specialist Vladimir Orekhnik, emphasizing their traditional and Soviet-era characteristics....
Russia Uses New Oreshnik Missile for Second Time in Ukraine
Russian military forces have used the new ORESHNIK long-range missile system for a second occasion during their operations in eastern Ukraine. The nature of the impact and specific details about its d...
Marine XQ-58 Valkyries Will Launch Via Rockets Or Runways
According to recent reports, Marine Corps XQ-58 Valkyrie drones will be capable of launching via rockets but would still require landing on runways after their missions. This capability introduces str...
Technical Characteristics of China's HQ-19 Anti-Aircraft Missile System Unveiled
Details about China's HQ-19 anti-aircraft missile system have been disclosed, including its capabilities and technical specifications....
Most Read War on the Rocks Articles of 2025
In 2025, War on the Rocks highlighted key articles reflecting readers' interest in geopolitical conflicts across the Indo-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East. These pieces also covered military moder...
USS Defiant (BBG 1) - New Class of Surface Combatants
The USS Defiant (BBG-1) seems to be the subject of discussion, potentially referring to advancements or a new class in surface combatant naval vessels. The author is expressing surprise over this deve...
U.S. Army funds new facilities at American Ordnance
The U.S. Army has granted American Ordnance LLC, based in Middletown, Iowa, a firm-fixed-price contract worth nearly $15 million for the construction of new facilities aimed at modernizing and expandi...
Putin: Russian Defense Minister Personally Handles Drone Issue
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the Minister of Defense of Russia is personally overseeing the development and management of drone technology within the country’s military sector....
Russia’s rarest stealth drone is flying again—just not anywhere near Ukraine
The remaining Okhotnik drones have resumed flight operations, but Russia is not deploying them near Ukrainian territory....
A New Year, a "New" Weapon, & an Old Tale
The article discusses the author's viewpoint on future military developments, specifically rejecting the notion that swarms of small drones will dominate the future of warfare....
Inside the Air Force Plan to Start Its Own Experimental One-Way Attack Drone Unit
The United States Air Force plans to establish an experimental unit next year focused on developing strategies for one-way attack drone operations within the service....
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