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'Preparing to Fire': U.S. Navy's Enforcing the U.S. Blockade of Iran
WSJ Audio recordings capture months of warnings, confusion and attacks in blockade on Iranian oil exports
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Anduril Dives Into Submarine Construction
Howard Altman, The WarZone The plans for the new facility to build submarine components were announced as the Navy is struggling to meet its delivery goals
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Marine F-35C Also Sports Three Submarine Kill Markings
Cenciotti, The Aviationist The Aviationist reveals an extraordinary array of target markings on a VMFA-314 F-35C
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U.S. Army's Improved M8 Rifle To Begin Fielding in December
H. Seck, Military.com Fielding of the M8 carbine, which appears set to replace Sig Sauer's M7 as the Army's standard rifle less than three years after the M7's initial fielding began
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No Stress, No Star
Donald Vandergriff A remote e-learning package cannot select commanders for mission command. It will only certify the officers the current system already prefers.
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The Russian Spy Who Couldn't Perform
Gerard Baker, The Wall Street Journal Ben Macintyre's new book emphasizes how history sometimes hinges on quirky twists of fate
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Pentagon Leadership in AI Is a Humanitarian Imperative
M.P. Reddy, RCDefense in a world with at least four governments willing to use force, coercion, and terror without restraint, the question of whose technology reaches military maturity first
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What It Takes To Succeed as Secretary of the Navy
J. Lehman & A. Toprani, BrDefense The US Navy faces its most challenging period since the end of the Cold War
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War Plan Taiwan
Nathan K. Finney, Military Review OPLAN 5077 and the U.S. Struggle for the Pacific
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The Army Needs Unmanned Systems Competence Across the Force
J Clark, MWI A soldier moving without understanding aerial observation, electronic signatures, and enemy sensing operates at a fatal disadvantage
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Australia's Security Race in the South Pacific
G. Dobell, Strategic Analysis Australia Waging a "permanent contest" with China in the South Pacific, Australia is building new alliances and a new security system
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The Odyssey as American Epic
Bradley Haley, Modern Age Patrick Deneen's new book explores how home makes us human
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Anduril to Build Massive Maryland Shipyard for Virginia-Class Submarine Components
Anduril Industries plans to invest $3.7 billion in a new Maryland shipyard to manufacture major components for Virginia-class attack submarines, backed by a U.S. Navy contract worth up to $2.9
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China Completes First Season of Regular Arctic Container Service
China has completed the first season of regular weekly container shipping between China and Europe via the Northern Sea Route, with the operator completing all eight sailings planned for 2026 before ending departures slightly earlier than scheduled because of Arctic ice forecasts.
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Qatar Brings Empty LNG Ships Into Gulf in Potential Export Boost
Qatar has amassed a fleet of empty liquefied natural gas tankers in the Persian Gulf, a sign that one of the world’s biggest exporters of the fuel may be preparing to boost shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Houthis Attack Aden Airport as Fighting Intensifies in Yemen
Yemen's Houthis attacked Aden's international airport with ballistic missiles and explosive-laden drones on Wednesday, the country's Transport Ministry said, as fighting between the Iran-aligned group and Saudi-backed government forces intensified.
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Marines at Camp Pendleton get a new dining hall drive-thru for quick meals
Marines and sailors at Camp Pendleton, California, have a new drive-thru option for using their meal plan at the base dining hall.
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Iran’s Offshore Oil Stockpile Nears Exhaustion as Blockade Chokes New Supply
Iran’s offshore crude stockpile in Southeast Asia is being rapidly depleted as the U.S. maritime blockade prevents fresh barrels from leaving the Persian Gulf, according to new tracking data from
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Army Apache helicopter batters Alabama car show with rotor wash
An Army Apache landed near an Alabama car show, blasting collectible cars with rotor wash and sending civilians running.
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South Korean Operator Emerges as New Force in Arctic LNG Shipping
New company takes on four Arc4 LNG carriers as Seoul looks to expand Busan’s role in Arctic shipping. A newly established South Korean ship manager is emerging as a potential new player in Arctic LNG shipping, taking control of four ice-class LNG carriers while planning a rapid expansion into the specialized fleet needed to transport gas along Russia’s Northern Sea Route.
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