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China’s New J-35A Stealth Fighter Summed Up in 1 Word

China's J-35A has made some serious history for the PLAAF. And the US Air force is taking notes.

Harry J. KazianisJuly 21, 2026

A High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) with the 1st Battalion, 181st Field Artillery Regiment fires toward a designated target at Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan on Sept. 20, 2023. U.S. Army soldiers and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) members participated in showcasing their artillery prowess in front of VIPs and dignitaries. (Photo by U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Ryan S. Gay)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Iran’s President Says His Country Is Now Fighting a ‘Full-Scale War’ as US Strikes Reach Their Ninth Straight Night

As US strikes on Iran reached a ninth straight night, President Masoud Pezeshkian declared his country in a 'full-scale war,' Isaac Seitz reports. Officials...

Isaac SeitzJuly 20, 2026

On May 16th 2025, Montana’s 1-163rd Combined Arms Battalion hosted over a dozen British Army Soldiers of the Royal Wessex Yeomanry (RWxY) at the Limestone Hills Training Facility in a joint training event to help their armored crewmembers transition to the Challenger 3 tank which is currently in production. Training involved British armored crewmembers serving in their assigned roles on the M1A2 Abrams alongside our Montana National Guard Soldiers.

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Russia Could Move on Poland or the Baltics, NATO’s Top General Warns — and the Alliance Says It’s Ready to Make It Hurt

NATO's highest-ranking officer, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, warns that a Russian move against Poland or the Baltics should be taken seriously — even as...

Jack BuckbyJuly 20, 2026

Putin in June 2026 Creative Commons Photo

Ukraine War

Hawks Around Putin Are Now Demanding Strikes on NATO Itself — and a Green Light for ‘Limited’ Nuclear Weapons

Russia's strike on a cargo ship near Odesa and Ukraine's 400-drone barrage on Moscow are two rungs on a lengthening escalation ladder, Brandon Weichert...

Brandon WeichertJuly 20, 2026

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nick “Laz” Le Tourneau, pilot and commander of the F-22 Raptor Aerial Demonstration Team, performs an aerial demonstration at Air Dot Show Tour Fort Lauderdale, Florida, May 9, 2026. Capt. Le Tourneau showcased the unmatched capabilities of the F-22 by performing a series of combat maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mary Bowers)

The Treaty

The US Has Now Struck Iran for Nine Straight Nights — and Still Hasn’t Secured the Waterway It Says It’s Fighting to Protect

US forces struck Iran for a ninth consecutive night into Monday, CENTCOM said, targeting command centers, air defenses, and coastal radars — while Iran...

Jack BuckbyJuly 20, 2026

U.S. Paratroopers, assigned to 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, fire a Tube-launched, Optically tracked, Wire-guided (TOW) missile at the 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Dec. 13, 2022. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility.

Ukraine War

A Top Ukrainian Air Force Commander Resigned Over the Defense Minister’s Firing — Calling It ‘a Great Evil’ for the War

The fallout from Mykhailo Fedorov's dismissal is spreading: a senior Ukrainian Air Force commander resigned in protest, calling the loss 'a great evil' for...

Reuben JohnsonJuly 20, 2026

Ukraine War

While Everyone Watched Russia’s Amazon Burn, Ukraine Struck a Strategic Bomber at Engels — the Night’s Most Significant Blow by Far

Ukraine's weekend drone barrage on the Moscow region hit oil depots and a Wildberries warehouse — but Isaac Seitz argues the night's most significant...

Isaac SeitzJuly 20, 2026

Ukraine War

Ukraine’s Drones Burned Russia’s Answer to Amazon to the Ground — and Russians Online Are Blaming Moscow for the War, Not Kyiv

When Ukrainian drones burned two Wildberries warehouses — Russia's answer to Amazon — the online reaction broke from the usual script, with Russian bloggers...

Reuben JohnsonJuly 20, 2026

ANDAMAN SEA (Oct. 12, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) moves into formation in the Andaman Sea. Ships and aircraft of the George Washington and John C. Stennis carrier strike groups are conducting exercises to increase interoperability, readiness, and the capability to respond quickly to various potential crises in the region, ranging from combat operations to humanitarian assistance. The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

Dollars and Sense

Washington Says the Strait of Hormuz Is Wide Open — but the Traffic Data Says Almost No One Is Willing to Actually Use It

CENTCOM insists the Strait of Hormuz is open and traffic is flowing — but Kpler recorded just eight crossings on July 16, the fewest...

Jack BuckbyJuly 20, 2026

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Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

China’s New J-35A Stealth Fighter Summed Up in 1 Word

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Iran’s President Says His Country Is Now Fighting a ‘Full-Scale War’ as US Strikes Reach Their Ninth Straight Night

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Russia Could Move on Poland or the Baltics, NATO’s Top General Warns — and the Alliance Says It’s Ready to Make It Hurt

Ukraine War

Hawks Around Putin Are Now Demanding Strikes on NATO Itself — and a Green Light for ‘Limited’ Nuclear Weapons

The Treaty

The US Has Now Struck Iran for Nine Straight Nights — and Still Hasn’t Secured the Waterway It Says It’s Fighting to Protect

Ukraine War

A Top Ukrainian Air Force Commander Resigned Over the Defense Minister’s Firing — Calling It ‘a Great Evil’ for the War

Ukraine War

While Everyone Watched Russia’s Amazon Burn, Ukraine Struck a Strategic Bomber at Engels — the Night’s Most Significant Blow by Far

Ukraine War

Ukraine’s Drones Burned Russia’s Answer to Amazon to the Ground — and Russians Online Are Blaming Moscow for the War, Not Kyiv

Dollars and Sense

Washington Says the Strait of Hormuz Is Wide Open — but the Traffic Data Says Almost No One Is Willing to Actually Use It

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