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Re: Naval and Defense News
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2025 5:46 pm
by Nikel
Disrupting Russian Air Defence Production: Reclaiming the Sky
https://www.rusi.org/explore-our-resear ... aiming-sky
Better video of the Jiutian.
https://video-s.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/ ... Xx8sIC.mp4
https://www.twz.com/air/chinas-high-fly ... -has-flown
This Is What The B-52’s New Radar Looks Like
https://www.twz.com/air/this-is-what-th ... looks-like
Ft. Worth (Texas): USAF B-52 had his braking parachute accidentally deploy in midair. Crew got loose of it and landed safely.
https://video-s.twimg.com/amplify_video ... gGjwCZ.mp4
Russian An-26 military transport aircraft, 64N6Е radar system for the S-300/400 as well as Nebo-M radar system targeted by Prymary unit.
The Russian An-26, number 54, was hit right on the runway with its engines running.
https://video-s.twimg.com/amplify_video ... S9V29P.mp4
Shahed interception filmed by a second drone which was also chasing the target
https://video-s.twimg.com/amplify_video ... mi4KHX.mp4
Ian Ellis map. Even more stuff, and nothing happens.
https://x.com/ianellisjones/status/1999 ... 51/photo/1

Re: Naval and Defense News
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2025 8:44 pm
by Broncepulido
Flight International's World Air Forces Directory 2026 available now at:
https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/20 ... 67.article
Re: Naval and Defense News
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2025 8:25 pm
by Nikel
Thanks for the link.
HI Sutton video on the Ukrainian strike on Novorossiysk naval base hitting a docked submarine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B1WQPyi2Aw
The original video
https://video-s.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/ ... S-GHTu.mp4
Re: Naval and Defense News
Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2025 11:17 am
by Correcaminos
O M G !

Re: Naval and Defense News
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2025 11:55 am
by Nikel
H I Sutton.
New guide to Russian Shahed/Geran drone variants
http://www.hisutton.com/Russian-Geran-S ... rones.html
Carrier USS Nimitz Returns to Bremerton, Wraps Final Deployment
https://news.usni.org/2025/12/16/carrie ... deployment
New Ian Ellis map.
Size comparison of all three PLAAF transports: Y-9, Y-15 and Y-20.
Context.
https://www.scramble.nl/military-news/y-15-first-flight
Aftermath Of Ukraine’s Underwater Drone Attack On Russian Submarine Seen In Satellite Imagery
https://www.twz.com/news-features/after ... te-imagery
Two Russian S-400 launchers targeted in the Belgorod region, Russia
https://video-s.twimg.com/amplify_video ... mp4?tag=21
Re: Naval and Defense News
Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2025 10:25 pm
by Twistedpretzel
Regarding the submarine that was attacked, none of the post attack imagery I've seen shows damage control equipment. Unfortunately this indicates to me a lack of serious damage. Otherwise I'd expect to see dewatering pumps, vehicles, hoses, etc.
Re: Naval and Defense News
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2025 7:26 am
by Knightpawn
A very interesting article about the challenges of Arctic warfare
https://www.wsj.com/world/where-drones- ... ?st=kredjT
Re: Naval and Defense News
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2025 3:14 pm
by thewood1
Pentagon's Chinese Military Power Report. Came out a couple days ago.
https://media.defense.gov/2025/Dec/23/2 ... A-2025.PDF
Re: Naval and Defense News
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2025 5:20 pm
by BDukes
DF-27 ASBM 8000km range...
As of January 2024, China’s ISR satellite fleet contained more than 359 systems, more than tripling its on-orbit collection presence since 2018. This includes over 100 low earth orbit (LEO)-based Jilin-1 imaging satellites on orbit. The PLA is also investing in and fielding new and novel technologies including a persistent imaging capability from geostationary orbit (GEO) and automated detection and tracking from LEO satellites. These capabilities, coupled with the PLA’s growing space-based ISR order of battle has dramatically increased its ability to monitor, track, and target U.S. and allied forces both terrestrially and on orbit. Additionally, the Chinese commercial company Shanghai Gesi Aerospace Technology Co. (上海格思航天科技有限公司) plans to launch the first 108 of a planned 12,000 “G60 Starlink” LEO communication satellite constellation. PLA access to proliferated LEO (pLEO) architectures will significantly improve 22 communication, navigation, remote sensing, and data connectivity for deployed PLA forces, including ships, aircraft, and amphibious units, likely serving multiple mission areas across military communications, early warning, and targeting support. Furthermore, a vast pLEO capability may also decrease the likelihood of detection and targeting of PLA forces by U.S. or allied ISR. {/quote]
Re: Naval and Defense News
Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2026 9:09 am
by Nikel
It finally happened. they were not even prepared with MANPADS teams.
OSINTtechnical.
Major U.S. special operations raid in Venezuela's capital, Caracas, tonight.
A large stream of MH-60s and MH-47s were spotted over the city, supported by numerous airstrikes.
https://video-s.twimg.com/amplify_video ... NBolkT.mp4
Footage of a US helicopter (possible USMC AH-1Z Viper) engaging ground targets with gun and rocket fire in Caracas, Venezuela.
https://video-s.twimg.com/amplify_video ... rN89mv.mp4
Footage of a U.S. helicopter firing rockets at a ground target in Caracas, Venezuela tonight.
https://video-s.twimg.com/amplify_video ... mp4?tag=21
And Maduro captured by Deltas
https://www.twz.com/news-features/explo ... -over-city
Re: Naval and Defense News
Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2026 1:43 pm
by lumiere
Political discussion aside, such "decapitation" type scenario would be fun to play in Command because of short, but complex and intense nature of such operation.
Re: Naval and Defense News
Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2026 2:59 pm
by Knightpawn
lumiere wrote: Sat Jan 03, 2026 1:43 pm
Political discussion aside, such "decapitation" type scenario would be fun to play in Command because of short, but complex and intense nature of such operation.
It will just need to have a series of special actions where CIA bribes each key air defence crew. After that it would a cakewalk

Re: Naval and Defense News
Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2026 4:22 pm
by Nikel
F-35s and RQ-170 stealth drone returning to Puerto Rico after the Special Operation is over.
https://x.com/Osinttechnical/status/2007481088482902169
https://x.com/FaytuksNetwork/status/2007477952313798943
The sensors in CMO.

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Re: Naval and Defense News
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2026 10:55 am
by Nikel
TWZ piece on the RQ-170 drone role.
https://www.twz.com/air/rq-170-sentinel ... re-mission
Ian Ellis map on the operation.
US Airpower Paved the Way for Delta Force to Capture Venezuela’s Maduro
https://www.airandspaceforces.com/us-ai ... as-maduro/
160th SOAR on fire? DefenceGeek graphic on a possible operation to capture the rogue tanker.
Air assaulting ships is topical.
Finnish forces released a video showing the boarding operation of the Russian-linked cargo ship „Fitburg“, which was detained on December 31, 2025.
The ship is suspected of cutting undersea cables between Finland and Estonia.
https://x.com/Tendar/status/2007601279691067624
Re: Naval and Defense News
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2026 3:02 pm
by Nikel
Video on a family visit to a frozen Yasen-M class SSGN K-561 "Kazan".
https://x.com/i/status/2008206859954684224
DefenceGeek updated map.
US military air movements to UK that *might* be linked to possible boarding action of M/T BELLA 1 / MARINERA.
TWZ piece on this topic.
https://www.twz.com/air/u-s-special-ops ... -operation
160th SOAR stuff.
Ian Ellis updated map.

Re: Naval and Defense News
Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2026 3:26 pm
by Nikel
The Marinera and another tanker on the Caribbean sea, finally captured.
https://www.twz.com/news-features/u-s-f ... h-atlantic
Map by Tendar.
Ian Ellis map.

Re: Naval and Defense News
Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2026 8:44 pm
by Broncepulido
Re: Naval and Defense News
Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2026 4:03 pm
by Nikel
Ian Ellis map, US Navy CSGs and ARGs update.
Radio & Nukes, list of military targets in Iran.
https://paste.sh/DllBLeQd#Ef_-dKsxfIWTJrO0oqIfzCV0
In a symbolic passage through time, the museum ships, armored cruiser HS Georgios Averof and trireme HS Olympias, got underway yesterday to welcome HS Kimon, the first FDI HN frigate to enter service with the Hellenic Navy, presenting a breathtaking panorama of 3,000 years of naval heritage!

Re: Naval and Defense News
Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2026 1:59 pm
by Nikel
New U.S Navy Frigate: FF(X) Program Specs Revealed
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... -revealed/
Also.
The UK's first pilotless helicopter, Proteus, has made its debut in the skies.
https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/ ... rst-flight
Nice cover for a Greenland scenario.
https://www.hartpunkt.de/bundeswehr-ent ... groenland/
An Israeli Air Force UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter transported by a CH-53 Sea Stallion detached mid-air and crashed to the ground.
https://x.com/Osint613/status/2012119291961675841
https://x.com/Maks_NAFO_FELLA/status/20 ... 8544006525
Another pic of the Greek warships.
Hellenic Navy’s first FDI HN frigate HS Kimon (F-601) reaches Greece
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... es-greece/
Opération Sindoor. La guerre aérienne indo-pakistanaise (7-10 mai 2025) by Adrien Fontanellaz
https://chpm.ch/wp-content/uploads/Oper ... i-2025.pdf
Re: Naval and Defense News
Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2026 9:29 am
by Nikel
IE map. Military buildup related with Iran.
Abraham Lincoln CSG in CMO, CS pic.
ArmchairAdml table.
TWZ piece on the buildup.
https://www.twz.com/news-features/milit ... g-flotilla
Orion Operation 2026. In French.
https://lignesdedefense.ouest-france.fr ... oetquidan/
Direct link to the pdf.
https://www.defense.gouv.fr/sites/defau ... ressed.pdf