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Summary and Key Points: Defense expert Dr. Brent M. Eastwood evaluates the Tomahawk cruise missile supply chain during the 2026 Iran conflict.

-With over 400 missiles fired in the first 72 hours of Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. Navy is facing a strategic “magazine depth” crisis.

Tomahawk Block IV Missile. Image Credit: Creative Commons.

Tomahawk Launch. Image Credit: Creative Commons.

-This report analyzes the RTX (Raytheon) framework agreement to surge production to 1,000 units per year to counter the “Kinetic Missile Fight.

On Mar. 13, 2026, a gunman opened fire on a Reserve Officers’ Training Corps classroom at Virginia’s Old Dominion University. He chose the wrong classroom to start a murderous rampage. Within moments, the cadets turned on the shooter and killed him. The incident left one victim fatally shot by the gunman, with two more wounded. 
The cadets rushed the gunman, piled on to him, and disarmed him before fatally stabbing the attacker to death. He was dead before the 911 call was placed. By the time police entered the room, only 10 minutes had elapsed.

The Department of Defense released the names of the six airmen who died when their LC-135 Refueling plane crashed in western Iraq on Thursday. 
They are: Maj. John A. Klinner, 33, of Auburn, Alabama; Capt. Ariana G. Savino, 31, of Covington, Washington.; and Tech. Sgt. Ashley B. Pruitt, 34, of Bardstown, Kentucky, who were all assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing. Capt. Seth R. Koval, 38, of Mooresville, Indiana.; Capt. Curtis J. Angst, 30, of Wilmington, Ohio; and Tech. Sgt. Tyler H. Simmons, 28, of Columbus, Ohio were assigned to the 121st Air Refueling Wing.

North Korean shipyards have overtaken those of the United States in the construction of ocean-going surface combat ships, with the shipbuilding industry having launched two destroyers in 2025, and scheduled to launch two more every year for the next five years under the next Five Year Plan, bringing total numbers in the water to 12 by the end of 2030. The U.S., by contrast, has been building Arleigh Burke class destroyers at rates of just 1.6 per year. While the contraction in U.S.

We toast our hearty comrades who have fallen from the sky,and were gently caught by Gods own hands to be with him on high.To dwell among the soaring clouds they have known so well before,from victory roll to tail chase at heavens very door.And as we fly among them there, we’re sure to hear their plea:Take care, my friend, watch your six, and do one more roll for me.

The Department of War announced the death of six Air Force Airmen who were supporting Operation Epic Fury.
Maj. John A. Klinner, 33, of Auburn, Ala.; Capt. Ariana G. Savino, 31, of Covington, Wash.; and Tech. Sgt.

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A Navy fighter jet that got the United States’ first air-to-air kill against another plane in nearly 20 years in 2017 is currently taking part in combat operations against Iran.
The specific F/A-18E, Modex or identifying number 402, was seen launching from the USS Gerald R. Ford in a video posted by U.S. Central Command earlier on Saturday, showing a variety of the air power being used during Operation Epic Fury, the military’s name for combat operations against Iran. The plane is part of the “Golden Warriors” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87.

The Army has awarded a mega contract to Anduril Industries that the U.S. military hopes will boost its ability to defeat drone threats.
The Pentagon unveiled the $20 billion firm fixed-price deal Friday evening as part of its daily list of contract announcements.
That announcement addressed the types of technologies involved, but was scant on details about the mission areas the capabilities would be applied toward.

We are living in unsettling times across the globe; times that seem to relentlessly shake our foundations and force our military-connected communities to brace themselves for one disruption after another.
Our community has been hit particularly hard these past several months. We’ve seen life-altering ramifications from the government shutdown, constant leadership shifts and policy changes, furloughs, non-renewed government contracts affecting our Guard and Reserve Components, and the imminent deployments for every branch of service weigh heavily on our readiness.

Announcing the ‘Into The Lion’s Den’ podcast with former SEAL, Commander Dan O’Shea (USN, Ret) – first interview – Wayne Black.
Armed Force Press is proud and honored to be launching the ‘Into The Lion’s Den’ podcast in conjunction with Commander Dan O’Shea (USN, Ret). O’Shea will bring intense long-form interviews with military and law enforcement figures from his extensive reservoir of contacts in ‘the business’ of hostage rescue.
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