Caleb Larson is an American multiformat journalist based in Berlin, Germany. His work covers the intersection of conflict and society, focusing on American foreign policy and European security. He has reported from Germany, Russia, and the United States. Most recently, he covered the war in Ukraine, reporting extensively on the war's shifting battle lines from Donbas and writing on the war's civilian and humanitarian toll. Previously, he worked as a Defense Reporter for POLITICO Europe. You can follow his latest work on X.
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Key Points – Russia’s Lada-class diesel-electric submarines, intended as advanced replacements for the Soviet-era Kilo class, have endured a deeply troubled and protracted journey...
Key Points and Summary: The Israeli Air Force now flies with virtual impunity over Iran, having systematically dismantled the country’s air defense network in...
Key Points – Despite Iran finalizing a deal with Russia in 2023 to purchase advanced Su-35 “Flanker-E” fighter jets, these much-vaunted aircraft have been...
Key Points – During the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq War, Iran’s US-made F-14 Tomcat fighters were a crucial asset, using their powerful AWG-9 radar and long-range...
Key Points – The Royal Canadian Navy operates four aging Victoria-class diesel-electric submarines, acquired from the UK in the late 1990s, which are expected...