Today, we’re talking battlefield lasers. That’s right—Ukraine’s Tryzub laser is operational, actively frying Russian drones from two miles away, while the UK’s DragonFire is…
The U.S. Center for Countermeasures (CCM) has released new details on the testing of the High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical Dazzler and Surveillance…
China might have started training its military pilots to fly the futuristic eye in the sky, the KJ-600 airborne early warning and control from…
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have taken delivery of the country's first ship capable of launching drones and helicopters at sea, footage aired by state broadcaster…
Kicking off Season 3, join us for an enlightening fireside chat on "Inside West Point: Ideas that Impact" with visionary entrepreneur Elon Musk. In…
Shawn Ryan served as a Navy SEAL for almost six years. He endured one of the most intense training programs known in the military…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosts a town hall meeting at the Pentagon, Feb. 7, 2025.
Today there are a lot of interesting updates from the Velyka Novosilka direction.Here, a massive Russian offensive was set into motion, aiming to consolidate…
Iran’s Supreme Leader today rejected nuclear talks and threatened the United States, as President Trump renews a maximum pressure campaign against Iran’s regime. If…
This week on The Lowdown, we break down the latest aviation and defense stories. An F-35 crashed in Alaska, but the pilot ejected safely.…
The U.S. Navy just flexed its firepower in the most futuristic way possible—by firing a freakin’ laser. The USS Preble, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer,…
The U.S. Navy has confirmed that the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Preble successfully tested its High-Energy Laser with Integrated Optical Dazzler and Surveillance (HELIOS)…
Today, there is interesting news from Toretsk. Here, as Russian forces intensify their efforts to capture Toretsk, Ukrainian defenders continue to hold on to…
The U.S. Navy has confirmed that the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Preble successfully tested its High-Energy Laser with Integrated Optical Dazzler and Surveillance (HELIOS)…
Australia is making its biggest investment in naval power in generations, more than doubling the surface combatant fleet. With new Hunter-class frigates, general-purpose warships,…
Sweden’s Cold War artillery was built different... Meet the Bandkanon 1, one of the fastest-firing self-propelled guns EVER made! Capable of unloading 14 rounds…
To upgrade the missions underwater drones can perform, Northrop Grumman is working on dual programs called Scion and Helix. Find out what they do.#navy
U.S. intelligence has revealed evidence that China is building a massive complex to house that growing military’s leadership. “Beijing Military City” as it’s being…
Today, there is important news from the Russian Federation.Here, Ukraine has significantly ramped up its drone strike campaign against Russia’s oil infrastructure, strategically targeting…
Captain Alex Campbell disclosed that the initial phase of the 'Replicator' initiative—designed to create a "hellscape"—is expected to be operational by August. Speaking at…
David Hookstead talks about a photo surfacing of the Navy's HELIOS being photographed in testing on the USS Preble.What does the weapon do and…
Patrol boats are purpose-built vessels that excel in monitoring defined territories, such as coastlines or exclusive economic zones. Their design is characterized by an…
Beneath the waters off Florida's coast, the US Navy has achieved something that had eluded them for over four decades. After countless failed attempts…
