The amphibious transport dock John P. Murtha, right, at a shipyard in San Diego. Bradley Peniston / Defense One The Marine Corps thinks it will need 40 amphibious ships—up from the Navy’s current 31—to achieve its long-sought goal of keeping three Amphibious…
Isaac Peral is the lead boat of Spain’s nationally designed and Navantia-built S-80 (S-80 Plus) class. In its statement the Armada said the torpedo shot demonstrates one of the essential capabilities the submarine was built for: to operate stealthily and…
Dandykin paid particular attention to the modernization of the heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser Admiral Nakhimov, a project that has lasted more than two decades. The extensive overhaul equipped the warship with advanced missile systems, including Zircon hypersonic missiles, modern air…
Tom Kaminski looks at the new unit at Nellis Air Force Base, responsible for operational testing of CCAs and the ‘loyal wingmen’ under development This is a premium article and requires an active Key.Aero subscription to view. More about…
During World War II, the United States Playing Card Company secretly collaborated with British intelligence agencies to distribute highly specialized decks to Allied prisoners of war in 1944. When the captured soldiers soaked these perfectly normal paper cards in water, the…
DVIDS A U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 5th Helicopter Squadron arrives at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Nov. 2, 2026. The arrival of the Jolly Green II brings a new generation of Air Force rotary-wing capabilities to the nation’s capital…
The U.S. Naval Academy hosted its 16th annual Naval Academy Science and Engineering Conference (NASEC) alongside its inaugural Warfighting Industry Showcase to address strategic competition and accelerate Fleet lethality. Centered on the theme "Science and Technology of Strategic Competition," the event brought…
Information attributed to a Sudanese military source, who requested anonymity, has revealed that a Saudi request to deploy groups from the Al-Baraa bin Malik Brigade to Yemen to participate in fighting against the Houthis was rejected. While the international community…
In honor of National Aviation History Month, which is observed in November, we recognize pioneers of flight like Ellyson and highlight how today’s Navy aviators carry forward that proud tradition, inspiring the next generation of Naval aviation professionals. Navy pilots…
View PDF of full report.Executive Summary The United States Navy is contending with a new era of competition after more than 80 years as the world’s dominant maritime force. For one thing, it no longer boasts more vessels than other…
Major wars and peace settlements that frame today’s security environment.
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