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The United States Air Force has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify contractors capable of sustaining the life support systems of the U-2 high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, one of the longest-serving intelligence platforms still in operational use. The notice, published February 26, 2026, by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, launches market research […]View the full article

The United States Air Force has awarded a $32.4 million contract to KIHOMAC to provide contractor logistics support services for the AN/FPS-117 long-range radar system, according to an official award notice published February 27, 2026. The contract was issued by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. The award covers sustainment services for the Atmospheric […]View the full article

Russia’s state defense conglomerate Rostec said its latest Krasnopol-M2 guided artillery shell has demonstrated accuracy exceeding Western analogues. According to Rostec’s press service, the use of guided ammunition allows self-propelled and towed artillery systems to shift from area suppression roles toward precision engagement missions. The company said the Krasnopol-M2 projectile is designed to deliver point […]View the full article

The Israel Defense Forces said Israeli Air Force aircraft struck Iranian F-4 Phantom II and F-5 Tiger II fighter jets prepared for takeoff at an airbase in Tabriz, western Iran, as part of ongoing operations targeting Iranian military infrastructure. The strikes were presented by Israeli officials as part of a broader campaign aimed at degrading […]View the full article

U.S. Central Command released new footage from Operation Epic Fury showing a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launching a missile visually consistent with the United States Army’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), suggesting the system may have been used in combat for the first time during strikes against Iranian targets. The footage has drawn attention […]View the full article

Israel’s defense minister said the Israeli military will continue conducting “powerful” air strikes against Tehran, as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed ongoing operations targeting Iranian military infrastructure during the current conflict. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the continuation of the campaign in a public statement, saying Israeli forces are “carrying out intensive strikes […]View the full article

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David Deptula criticized U.S. policy on military assistance to Ukraine during a Substack Live podcast hosted by military historian Phillips P. O’Brien, arguing that Washington delayed providing key combat capabilities early in the war because American leaders were deterred by Russian rhetoric. Deptula said “one of the biggest mistakes […]View the full article

Iran carried out a large-scale missile and drone attack across multiple Gulf countries and Israel on February 28, following the reported elimination of senior Iranian political and military leadership, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The strikes targeted the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Israeli territory, marking one of […]View the full article

United States Central Command (CENTCOM) released new operational details on Feb. 28 about Operation Epic Fury, confirming that United States and partner forces conducted large-scale strikes against Iranian military targets beginning at 1:15 a.m. Eastern Time under orders from the President of the United States. According to the CENTCOM statement, the operation targeted elements of […]View the full article

United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth concluded the first phase of the Department’s nationwide “Arsenal of Freedom” tour on Feb. 27, 2026, with visits to defense industry facilities operated by General Dynamics and L3Harris in Camden, Arkansas, where he delivered remarks focused on expanding production capacity and accelerating weapons manufacturing. The tour, organized by […]View the full article

The Israel Ministry of Defense confirmed that a cargo ship carrying military equipment, including dozens of Humvees, trucks, and additional military gear, arrived and was unloaded at the Port of Haifa over the weekend as part of ongoing logistical support for Israel Defense Forces operations under Operation Roaring Lion. According to a statement from the […]View the full article

The Israel Defense Forces confirmed that it has launched a large-scale military operation targeting strategic sites across Iran, marking a coordinated offensive carried out alongside United States military forces. In a national address delivered shortly after the operation began, Israel’s Chief of the General Staff, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, announced that Israeli Air Force aircraft […]View the full article

Iran launched a new wave of ballistic missiles and attack drones toward Dubai on Saturday, triggering explosions across the city and prompting emergency security measures by authorities in the United Arab Emirates, according to official statements and regional reporting. The attacks targeted one of the Middle East’s largest urban and tourism centers, with air-defense systems […]View the full article

China’s Ministry of National Defense on February 28 issued a formal statement accusing the United States of becoming “the greatest source of uncertainty for the international nuclear order and global strategic stability,” responding to recent U.S. allegations regarding Chinese nuclear testing activities. The remarks were delivered by Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for China’s Ministry […]View the full article

Iran launched a new wave of missile strikes toward Israeli territory, with initial reports indicating that at least two locations in central Israel were directly hit, according to emergency services and regional media. The strikes triggered air-raid sirens across the Tel Aviv and Haifa areas, where warning systems remained active throughout the morning hours. Emergency […]View the full article

A drone strike attributed to Iran struck Kuwait International Airport, damaging part of a passenger facility and injuring several workers, according to regional media reports citing airport and security sources. The incident occurred at Kuwait’s main civilian aviation hub, where airport operations were briefly disrupted following the impact. According to initial media reporting, the unmanned […]View the full article

Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense confirmed that Ali Al Salem Air Base was targeted by multiple ballistic missiles earlier today, with Kuwaiti air defense forces successfully intercepting the incoming threats, according to an official military statement released Saturday. Debris from the interception reportedly fell in areas surrounding the base, but authorities said defensive systems neutralized the […]View the full article

A long-range Iranian Shahed-type one-way attack unmanned aerial vehicle struck a radar system at the United States-operated Naval Support Activity Bahrain, according to video footage circulating online showing the moment of impact at the facility. Video footage reviewed by regional observers shows a low-flying unmanned aerial vehicle approaching the base area before striking what appears […]View the full article

Israeli strikes on Iranian territory remained under assessment Saturday as communications disruptions spread across parts of Iran and missile launches triggered sirens in Israel, according to media reports and monitoring organizations. Early evaluations indicated that the outcome of the Israeli attack was still unclear as regional military activity continued. The developments followed a series of […]View the full article

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israel and the United States had launched a joint military operation targeting Iran, announcing the action in a video address released shortly after the strikes began. Speaking directly to Israeli citizens, Netanyahu said the operation was aimed at removing what he described as an existential threat posed by […]View the full article