Russia releases first-ever ‘field test’ footage of ‘doomsday’ nuclear drone sub

Russia’s devastatingly powerful Poseidon drone sub, formerly known as the Ocean Multipurpose System Status-6, was once thought to be nothing more than propaganda-fueled legend. Last year, American intelligence services drew headlines the world over when they confirmed the weapon was indeed real. This week, Russia released the first-ever footage of the weapon being “field tested.” […]

Russian Defense Experts calling Russia’s failing new missile programs ‘megalomania’

Russia’s slew of ongoing missile initiatives have seen mixed success during the past few years. Some platforms, like the Zircon hypersonic cruise missile, have apparently performed well enough to soon enter service. Others, like their nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile, have failed at every turn. But even the programs that have met some level of success are […]

The Pentagon has a plan to use fighter jets to shoot down ICBMs: Here’s how it could work

Pentagon officials are mulling over a new initiative that would involve arming F-35 Joint Strike Fighters with ballistic missile interceptors that would be fired like a traditional air-to-air weapon at launching intercontinental ballistic missiles. Over the next six months, the Pentagon intends to determine whether such a strategy is feasible–both technically and financially–but at least […]

The Pentagon has a plan to use fighter jets to shoot down ICBMs: Here’s how it could work

Pentagon officials are mulling over a new initiative that would involve arming F-35 Joint Strike Fighters with ballistic missile interceptors that would be fired like a traditional air-to-air weapon at launching intercontinental ballistic missiles. Over the next six months, the Pentagon intends to determine whether such a strategy is feasible–both technically and financially–but at least […]

Royal Navy nuclear submarine nearly collided with a ferry in the Irish Sea

In what could have become a national incident, a Royal Navy submarine had a near miss with a car-carrying ferry in the Irish Sea last November, according to reports that recently emerged. These reports state the submarine was traveling at periscope depth in the waterway that lies between England and Ireland when it came dangerously […]

Russia claims their new military aircraft will be able to ‘disable enemy satellites’

Kremlin-owned media outlet Sputnik News recently released details of a new electronic warfare aircraft being developed for the Russian military that they claim will not only be able to jam communications but also “disable enemy satellites.” Of course, the unnamed source from “within the Russian defense ministry” opted not to divulge any details of just […]

Russia distracts from new ICBM setback with video of old ICBMs in the woods — but there’s good intel to be gained from it

Days after announcing an unexpected delay in Russia’s new nuclear intercontinental ballistic missile, the RS-28 Sarmat, Moscow released a new video showing off their ability to transport their older nuclear platforms through austere snowy environments. This video, while a bit understated compared to traditional Russian misdirection efforts, offers some interesting insight into the nation’s nuclear […]

Watch: Reporter almost loses her head to a landing Russian Tu-160 bomber

Ever gotten a little too excited at work? Maybe you had a few too many hard ciders at the Christmas party and belted out a history-making rendition of “Pour Some Sugar on Me” with the Karaoke machine — sure, it was embarrassing, but at least you didn’t almost lose your head. The same can’t be […]