Ukraine's special ops soldiers are getting into more 'mischief' behind Russian lines
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Drones were just used to drop an electric bike on the battlefield for a stranded soldier, Ukrainian brigade says
The 4th Brigade of Ukraine's National Guard said the new operation took heavy drones three tries to deliver the roughly 88-pound e-bike.
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Satellite images show Russia built shelters for vulnerable aircraft after relentless drone strikes, intel says
Ukrainian forces have used long-range drones to strike Russian air bases, ammunition storage sites, and other high-value military targets.
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Ukraine's special operators used to dodge artillery shells. Now they're trying to survive Russian drones.
Small drones have emerged as the main battlefield killer. This trend is being reflected in Ukrainian special operations training.
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Ukraine gave us a new look at how first-person-view drones can attack from boats on the open sea
Ukraine's intelligence division showed clips of at least three drones taking off from a small combat craft and crashing into a drilling platform.
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Video appears to show Putin's bodyguards armed with a handheld anti-drone interceptor
The sighting of what appears to be a Yolka interceptor in Putin's security detail comes as drone threats have evolved to become more mainstream.
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Do cruise lines have answers to US Navy maintenance problems? Trump's pick for top admiral wants to find out.
Last week, President Trump's pick for the service's top admiral said he's interested in learning about better ship maintenance from cruise lines.
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How Russia's air war against Ukraine changed, as seen from a NATO surveillance jet
As the front lines froze, and air defenses got better, Russia and Ukraine pivoted away from close bombing runs to standoff attacks.
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US Marines are getting in on Navy submarine hunting
The Marines and Navy are training to combat enemy submarines with sonobuoys. This isn't a normal mission for Marines.
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The US Army and its allies flew a HIMARS missile launcher in and out for fast, far-reaching strikes
The deployment tested how HIMARS can be quickly moved for extended range rather than staying vulnerable in a fixed position.
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Russia's sinking fake ships with exploding naval drones. The training likely isn't for war with Ukraine.
Ukraine has relied on this innovative tactic to wreak havoc on Russia's Black Sea fleet, damaging or destroying a number of warships.
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NATO's flying radar is an old plane, but E-3 crews say it's still a mission workhorse
Business Insider flew aboard the decades-old aircraft during a recent surveillance mission. NATO plans to replace the E-3 in the coming years.
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Russia's economy is now so militarized, it may keep expanding its army even after the Ukraine war
Military production and defense spending are propping up Russia's economy and may shape its future long after the war in Ukraine.
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Step inside NATO's 'eyes in the sky' watching Russian moves from 30,000 feet
Business Insider got access to a NATO AWACS flight for an eight-hour surveillance mission over Eastern Europe.
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Western arms makers are setting up in Ukraine. Kyiv gets firepower, NATO gets lessons in war.
Western defense companies are increasingly establishing new presences in Ukraine and working directly with Ukrainian companies.
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How submarines actually work, according to a former Navy commander
Former submarine commander L. David Marquet explains how nuclear-powered submarines work and what life is like aboard one.
The US Navy faced a 'learning curve' choosing the right weapon in the Red Sea fight, Trump's pick for top admiral says
Engagements with the Houthis have taught the Navy about when to fire cheaper weapons instead of expensive interceptors, Adm. Daryl Caudle said.
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A new, faster, cheaper way to arm Ukraine supercharged key artillery production
Partners have struggled to get Ukraine the weapons it needs. An alternative way is helping Ukraine better help itself.
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Ukraine is pumping millions of dollars into drones built to kill the Russian ones attacking its cities
As Russian drone attacks increase, Ukraine orders $72 million on interceptor drones and other tech to strengthen air defenses.
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An Air Force command halted its use of Sig Sauer's M18 handgun following an airman's death
Air Force Global Strike Command decided to put a pause on use while a comprehensive investigation is underway.
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West Point emails reveal how the prestigious military academy messed up Pete Hegseth's admissions status
Internal emails released to BI show West Point staffers had to query an "out-of-use database" to find the record.
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The US Army fired its new missile system that rattles China in a Western Pacific first. It found its target and sank it.
The deployment of the Mid-Range Capability, or Typhon, system in the region has repeatedly irritated China. The US sees it as a key capability.
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Russia is pouring money into its war machine — but it's still struggling to create new, advanced systems
Russia is set to spend 6.3% of its GDP on defense this year — a post-Cold War high.
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Ukraine suffered its first loss of a French fighter jet after equipment failure forced its pilot to eject
Kyiv said the French fighter, one of six in its air force, was performing a flight mission but was not shot down by Russian fire.
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The US Air Force let AI help operators find targets to speed up kill chain decisions
Observers noted differences between AI-generated recommendations and those made solely by operators.
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The UK is training Ukrainian soldiers to make 'every shot count'. They don't have ammo to waste.
The UK-led Operation Interflex trains Ukrainians to make every shot worth it because Russia has the "luxury" of having more ammunition.
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War footage shows how North Korea's rocket system designs are vulnerable to drone attacks
Ukrainian units have been uploading clips of their FPV drone attacks on Pyongyang's rocket launchers, which are designed with their missiles exposed.
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Video captures the US Army's first-ever test of grenade-dropping drones. They bombed vehicle targets.
The Army is late to this, but there's a growing realization that proficiency with small drones will be critical in future fights.
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Russia appears to be launching its exploding Shahed-style drones from American-designed pickup trucks
Russia's Shahed-style one-way attack drones are used in nightly bombardments against Ukrainian cities.
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One launcher, many allied munitions — this is what a top general says the US Army wants for future war
Gen. Christopher Donahue said "we want to be able to take munitions from any country and shoot through that."
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Russia's high military recruitment bonuses are straining its economy
Moscow is "burning the candle at both ends" by loosening monetary policy to prop up growth and expanding wartime spending, wrote ISW analysts.
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Russia is making so many Iranian Shahed drones that it could soon launch 2,000 of them in a single night
Ukraine and NATO thus need far cheaper solutions compared to missiles like the Patriot to fight Shaheds, Maj. Gen. Christian Freuding said.
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A Delta pilot narrowly avoided a B-52 collision in North Dakota: 'I don't know why they didn't give us a heads up at all'
The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is America's oldest bomber and has been flying for the US Air Force for 70 years.
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Photos show what life was like for inmates on Alcatraz Island, which Trump wants to turn back into a federal prison
Alcatraz Island is most famous for its 29-year operation as a prison. Now it's a popular tourist spot that Trump wants to turn back into a prison.
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A new American drone that showed up at the Pentagon looks a lot like the Shaheds Russia uses to bomb Ukraine
Shahed-style drones are deadly systems that Russia has been using to strike Ukrainian cities for nearly three years.
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Western arms makers can now live-test their prototype weapons on the battlefield against Russia's forces
Ukraine says it will give defense firms a detailed report of how their weapons tech fares in combat against Russia's troops.
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Lawmakers tried to lock down money meant to improve troops' lives so it can't go to immigration and border ops. It didn't work.
Lawmakers fear military housing funds may be diverted, risking neglect of barracks with maintenance issues and impacting troop morale and safety.
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What are hundreds of Marines still doing in LA? Not much.
With half of the 4,000 National Guard troops departing, 700 Marines appear set to stay in LA. Here's what they are doing.
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An F-35 stealth fighter has been stuck in a country not cleared to access the tech for over a month
One of the advanced jets has been stranded in India following an emergency landing, highlighting a risk of deploying top tech overseas.
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Inside the horrifying business of returning Ukraine's dead soldiers
Meet the 23-year-old investigators tasked with finding Ukraine's missing soldiers. (This story contains graphic descriptions and photos.)
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A new type of rifle bullet in Ukraine could give infantry a better way to survive unjammable drone attacks
Ukraine's Brave1 hopes all of its infantry will eventually carry its new anti-drone rifle rounds, designed to fire from NATO-issued rifles.
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I toured the only remaining German submarine captured by the US during World War II. Take a look inside.
On June 4, 1944, the US Navy captured its first German submarine. Now it's displayed at Chicago's Griffin Museum of Science and Industry.
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Inside a worsening threat: Russia's one-way attack drones packed with thermobaric bombs
A Ukrainian soldier told BI that the thermonaric warheads have gotten bigger, while a first responder said Russia is using them more frequently.
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Europe doesn't have the warships to fully protect Red Sea shipping, and vessels taking fire aren't asking for help
The Houthis recently carried out their first attacks in months, sinking two merchant vessels in the Red Sea.
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Russian officials say they aren't worried about Trump's 50-day tariff ultimatum
"We are coping, and I have no doubt that we will cope," said Russia's foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov.
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Why the US military wants troops to be able to fix their own stuff
The US military is pushing for troops to repair their own equipment, reducing contractor reliance that can at times be a significant hindrance.
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The US Navy needs a big fix to get ready for a war with China. Here's the top admiral's plan.
The US Navy is plagued by shipbuilding and maintenance issues, and faces a rising China that is rapidly modernizing its naval force.
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The US Navy's overreliance on top missile interceptors is 'unsustainable' in more intense fights, top admiral warns
Adm. James Kilby, the acting chief of naval operations, told BI that cheaper air defense solutions are needed to preserve stockpiles.
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Taiwan's forces are training to ride the subway into war if China invades
Dozens of troops with Stinger missiles, machine guns, and grenade launchers were filmed riding the subway and practicing movement in stations.
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