Thomas Newdick

The latest iteration of Russia’s Geran long-range one-way attack drone features a jet engine and is apparently being considered for launch from aircraft to boost its range. The new drone, apparently first used at the beginning of this year, underlines Rus... See more

From even before the full-scale invasion that began in February 2022, the Mi-24 Hind series assault helicopter was established as a signature weapon of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with extensive combat use during the fight in Donbas. Since th... See more

A second example of Russia’s Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) has been fired against Ukraine. Moscow claimed the overnight strike was in retaliation for a supposed attempted Ukrainian drone attack on President Vladimir Putin’s residenc... See more

In a notably low-key move, Russia has introduced to service a brand-new “rescue ship,” the Voyevoda, in the Baltic region. Meanwhile, despite being assigned to the Marine Rescue Service of Russia, there have been claims, from within Russia, that the ship ... See more

A newly published video interview with a Ukrainian Air Force fighter pilot sheds more light on the operations of the country’s F-16 fleet in its war with Russia. The interview with the pilot, whose name is not provided, is a rare first-hand opportunity to... See more