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Space warfare in 2026: A pivotal year for US readiness

Space warfare in 2026: A pivotal year for US readiness

Strategic AssessmentMilitary OperationsStrategic

The U.S. Armed Forces are enhancing their space warfare capabilities in 2026, focusing on readiness assessments and the development of new defense systems and spacecraft. This strategic initiative aims to ensure military preparedness for potential conflicts in space.

Source: militarytimesMon Jan 05 2026
Space warfare in 2026: A pivotal year for US readiness

Space warfare in 2026: A pivotal year for US readiness

Strategic AssessmentMilitary OperationsStrategic

The U.S. Armed Forces are enhancing their space warfare capabilities in 2026, focusing on readiness assessments and the development of new defense systems and spacecraft. This strategic initiative aims to ensure military preparedness for potential conflicts in space.

Source: Defense NewsMon Jan 05 2026

Foreign Media Reveals: What is the Background of the U.S. Army Delta Force?

Military OperationsTactical

U.S. Delta Force is a highly specialized military unit known for its counter-terrorism and special operations capabilities. The report details its origins and development within the U.S. military, highlighting its significant role in various operations. The analysis emphasizes the unit's advanced training and equipment used in special operations.

Source: Reference NewsSun Jan 04 2026
This Marine pilot earned ace status as a Wildcat menace in the Pacific

This Marine pilot earned ace status as a Wildcat menace in the Pacific

Military OperationsTactical

A U.S. Marine Corps pilot earned ace status as a Wildcat pilot during World War II in the Pacific theater.

Source: militarytimesFri Jan 02 2026
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer

The U.S. Navy Must Build the ‘Golden Fleet’

Political-MilitaryMilitary OperationsStrategic

The report highlights the necessity for the U.S. Navy to develop a new fleet to maintain naval superiority and address emerging threats.

Source: 19FortyFiveFri Jan 02 2026
U.S. Air Force runs multinational virtual flag exercise at Kirtland

U.S. Air Force runs multinational virtual flag exercise at Kirtland

Military OperationsTactical

The U.S. Air Force is running a multinational virtual flag exercise at Kirtland, utilizing virtual training systems.

Source: Defense BlogFri Jan 02 2026
Lack of supervision contributed to Alaska airman’s death, report finds

Lack of supervision contributed to Alaska airman’s death, report finds

Casualties & LossesMilitary OperationsOperational

An investigation found that a lack of supervision contributed to the death of an airman in Alaska.

Source: Task & PurposeWed Dec 31 2025

Israeli Army Raids Multiple Locations in West Bank, Causing Multiple Injuries

Military OperationsCasualties & LossesOperational

Israeli forces have carried out raids in multiple locations in the West Bank, resulting in injuries to several individuals.

Source: Global TimesWed Dec 31 2025

How the Continental Army became the lords of Spanktown

Military OperationsCasualties & LossesOperational

The report outlines how the Continental Army established dominance in Spanktown through strategic maneuvers and effective leadership.

Source: militarytimesWed Dec 31 2025
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 63rd Fighter Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., climbs to a higher altitude Aug. 26, 2019, at the Barry M. Goldwater Range near Gila Bend, Ariz. Pilots use the airspace in Gila Bend to train dropping ordnance and conducting strafing passes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aspen Reid)

Forget the J-20 or J-35A: The U.S. Air Force’s ‘Ferrari’ F-35 Fighter Is Coming

Weapons & EquipmentMilitary OperationsOperational

The U.S. Air Force is set to introduce the F-35 fighter aircraft, which is being compared to high-performance vehicles like the Ferrari, highlighting its advanced capabilities over other models such as the J-20 and J-35A.

Source: 19FortyFiveTue Dec 30 2025
B-1B Lancer Bomber with External Weapons

The Air Force’s Bomber Plan: ‘Super’ B-1B Lancers Now, Stealth B-21 Raiders Coming Soon

Weapons & EquipmentMilitary OperationsOperational

The U.S. Air Force is currently utilizing B-1B Lancer bombers while preparing to introduce the stealth B-21 Raider in the near future as part of its bomber strategy.

Source: 19FortyFiveTue Dec 30 2025
China Aircraft Carrier Models.

The Pentagon’s New China Report: ‘Conventional’ ICBMs, More Nuclear Weapons and New Aircraft Carriers on the Horizon

Weapons & EquipmentMilitary OperationsOperational

The Pentagon's new report outlines China's advancements in military technology, including conventional ICBMs, a growing nuclear arsenal, and the introduction of new aircraft carriers.

Source: 19FortyFiveMon Dec 29 2025
RAH-66

Forget the Air Force’s F-22 or F-35: The U.S. Army Almost Built a Fleet of Stealth Helicopters

Weapons & EquipmentMilitary OperationsOperational

The report discusses the U.S. Army's consideration of developing a fleet of stealth helicopters, contrasting it with the Air Force's F-22 and F-35 programs.

Source: 19FortyFiveMon Dec 29 2025

The Eastern Theater Command conducts maritime strike and long-range raid exercises in the air and sea space southeast of Taiwan Island.

Military OperationsTactical

The Eastern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army is conducting maritime strike and long-range raid exercises in the southeast air and sea space of Taiwan.

Source: Global TimesMon Dec 29 2025

The U.S. Air Force Purchases New Missiles Focused on Beyond Visual Range

Weapons & EquipmentMilitary OperationsOperational

The U.S. Air Force is focusing on acquiring new missiles aimed at enhancing beyond-visual-range capabilities.

Source: Reference NewsMon Dec 29 2025
USS Alabama South Dakota-Class

South Dakota-Class: 35,600 Tons of Raw Battleship Power Has a Message for the U.S. Navy

Weapons & EquipmentMilitary OperationsOperational

The report discusses the South Dakota-Class battleships, highlighting their significant weight and military capabilities, and suggests they convey a strategic message to the U.S. Navy.

Source: 19FortyFiveSun Dec 28 2025
Iowa-Class Battleship

Forget the Trump-Class Battleship: The Navy’s Iowa-Class Almost Became an ‘Aircraft Carrier’

Weapons & EquipmentMilitary OperationsOperational

The report discusses the historical consideration of the Iowa-Class battleship as a potential aircraft carrier within the United States Navy.

Source: 19FortyFiveSun Dec 28 2025
School children in Los Angeles practice an air raid drill in one of the school's main halls, with a Christmas tree staged, December 1941. (Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)

How America observed Christmas — at home and abroad — during WWII

Military OperationsCasualties & LossesLogisticsHybrid

The report discusses how Christmas was observed in the U.S. and abroad during WWII, highlighting military operations, troop morale, and the impact of war on holiday celebrations. It details the activities of American and British forces during Christmas 1941, including strategic meetings and the challenges faced by soldiers in various theaters of war.

Source: militarytimesWed Dec 24 2025

Artifical intelligence is everywhere: 2025 review

Military OperationsWeapons & EquipmentISR ActivityHybrid

The report discusses the rapid integration of artificial intelligence in military operations, highlighting significant developments in the U.S. and Ukraine, including the use of AI for drone efficiency, intelligence generation, and cyber warfare. It emphasizes the institutionalization of AI in military planning and operations, with a focus on both advancements and potential risks.

Source: Breaking DefenseWed Dec 24 2025
New charges for Guard shooting suspect enable death penalty talks

New charges for Guard shooting suspect enable death penalty talks

Casualties & LossesMilitary OperationsOperational

An Afghan national, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, has been charged in connection with the shooting of two West Virginia National Guard troops near the White House on November 26, 2025. One soldier, Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, was killed, and another, Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, was critically injured. Lakanwal faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder, and has pleaded not guilty. The case is now in U.S. District Court, where the death penalty is being considered.

Source: militarytimesWed Dec 24 2025