The British Royal Navy Type 45 class destroyer HMS Duncan has conducted a forty-eight-hour shadowing mission of the Russian Udaloy class destroyer Vice Admiral Kulakov between the North Sea and the English Channel. The incident occurred at a time of particularly high tensions between Russia and the Western Bloc, and represented the first time a Royal Navy surface combatant operating under NATO control in UK national waters during a third party passage.
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When it comes to missiles, America lacks the magazine depth for a long fight, especially against a peer competitor like China. A major part of the problem: traditional U.S. missiles are simply too costly to produce at scale. Ryan sits down with three industry leaders working to change that. Listen to Ethan Thornton (Mach Industries), Sean Pitt (Castelion), and Steve Milano (Anduril) as they explain how they aim to produce different kinds of missiles at scale at costs orders of magnitude lower than the primes.
Like tectonic plates, TRICARE is shifting again. If you’re a military spouse or family member trying to keep track of what’s changing and what it means for your family’s actual care, it might feel like a 7.5 earthquake. Between coverage adjustments in 2025 and the launch of a new demonstration project in 2026, the headlines may not always clearly explain how these moves impact day-to-day access, costs, and peace of mind. However, this community has been addressing this issue for a long time.
If educators do not learn to embrace AI, they risk being left behind. Yet the question before professional military education institutions is not whether they should embrace this new technology, but how to do so in a way that prepares their students for the future. As educators examine the road ahead, they must find a way to incorporate AI into professional military education without undermining the intellectual development that is the cornerstone of their mission.
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is often lovingly referred to as the “grunt of the skies,” alluding to the nickname given to U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps infantry troops. If the A-10 is the Air Force’s grunt, then its pilots are gonna need some things broken down “Barney-style”—that is to say, into as few basic instructions as possible.
Have no fear, the U.S. Air Force did just that for pilots who might have encountered the Soviet Union’s T-62 main battle tank.
French budget documents have revealed that orders are planned to procure 61 new Rafale fighter aircraft for both the Air and Space Force and the Navy, as the country has significantly increased its defence spending in line with broader trends seen across the Western world. A further two fighters may be procured to replace the two lost in an August 2024 midair crash.
The Russian Armed Forces have launched large scale exercises testing the capabilities of their strategic nuclear triad, which has involved launches of intercontinental range ballistic missiles and air-launched cruise missiles. Commenting on the exercises, the Kremlin reported: “Under the leadership of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, a strategic nuclear force exercise was conducted involving the land, sea, and air components.
Key Points and Summary – The U.S. Navy faces a potential crisis in carrier availability. Federal law mandates a minimum of 11 operational carriers, a number essential for maintaining global presence.
-However, the scheduled 2026 retirement of the USS Nimitz coincides with significant delays in the delivery of new Ford-class carriers like the USS John F. Kennedy.
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 17, 2025) – The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the South China Sea during a Maritime Cooperative Activity with the Philippine Navy, Jan. 17, 2025. The U.S.
Key Points and Summary – China’s H-20 stealth bomber, publicly announced in 2016 as its answer to the U.S. B-2 and B-21, remains elusive nearly a decade later.
-Despite its strategic importance for China’s nuclear triad and power projection, there’s been no confirmed prototype flight or production evidence.
A B-2A Spirit bomber assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing conduct aerial operations in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-2 over the North Sea March 12, 2020. Bomber missions enable aircrews to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency, and validate U.S.
Key Points and Summary – We present a historically informed list that ranks the top five sidearms in U.S. Army history.
-The iconic M1911 .45 ACP takes the top spot for its power, reliability, and 75 years of service.
-Its successor, the Beretta M9, comes second for its 33-year tenure and proven combat record.
Beretta M9. Image Credit: Creative Commons.
-The SIG M11 (P228) earns third place for its long service with Army CID and reputation for reliability.
-Fourth is the legendary Colt Single Action Army “Peacemaker,” the famed cavalry revolver.