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 – The recent US “Operation Midnight Hammer” strike on Iranian nuclear facilities marked the first-ever combat use of the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance...
Key Points and Summary: In March 1984, the Soviet Victor I-class nuclear-powered attack submarine K-314 collided with the US aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk...
Key Points – The USS United States, a post-WWII “supercarrier” designed to launch heavy strategic bombers, represented a bold vision for naval air power...
Key Points – For decades, Israel maintained a strict policy against exporting its renowned Merkava main battle tank to preserve its unique military advantages....
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...