War coverage here concentrates on what weapons, tactics and industrial limits mean for the fighting and for the countries supplying it. Our articles explain how a Russian glide bomb works and how often it is used, why Patriot interceptors are scarce, and what the Navy’s new fighter contract does and does not tell us, with every figure attributed to the person or organization that published it.
Because casualty numbers, battlefield claims and weapons data are often disputed, we separate what is documented from what governments or analysts assert, and we say so when numbers cannot be independently verified. We rely on court and official documents, defense ministries, specialist defense outlets and established news reporting, and each article lists its sources at the end.
Browse by theater below, begin with the explainers if you want background, or scan the grid for the latest war and military reports. For the political context behind these conflicts, see our Geopolitics section and our Iran War and Russia-Ukraine guides.
Related sections: Geopolitics · World Affairs · Iran War 2026 Explained · Russia-Ukraine Guide
Russia-Ukraine war
- Russian Glide Bombs Explained: UMPK Kits, Volume and Accuracy (2026-10-10)
- Kramatorsk Bus Strike: Russian Glide Bomb Kills 33 (2026-10-08)
- Zaporizhzhia Glide Bomb Attack Kills 15, Including 3 Children (2026-10-10)
- Kyiv Bridge Strikes Escalate as Russia Vows More Attacks (2026-10-05)
- Russia Mass Attack on Ukraine Kills 15 on Putin’s Birthday (2026-10-07)
- Ukraine Operation Vivaldi Retakes Donetsk Villages (2026-09-28)
- Ukraine Drone Swarm Hits Russian Oil Tank Farm (2026-10-02)
Middle East and Red Sea
- Saudi Coalition Houthi Operation Hits 136 Targets in Yemen (2026-10-10)
- Houthi Riyadh Airport Attacks Kill 3 Saudis, Damage Jet (2026-10-09)
- Yemen Offensive Against Houthis Begins as Taiz Siege Looms (2026-10-05)
- RAF Fairford Bombers: US Pulls B-1s Over Iran Drone Threat (2026-10-07)
- US Third Aircraft Carrier Heads Toward Iran (2026-10-02)
- US Forces Exit Iraq as Coalition Mission Ends (2026-09-30)
Indo-Pacific and Korea
- US Delivers F-16V Jets to Taiwan Amid China Threat (2026-10-02)
- China Holds Scarborough Shoal Naval Air Drills (2026-09-27)
- North Korea Tests Upgraded 240mm Guided Rockets (2026-09-25)
- China and Russia Protest Japan Typhon on Kyushu (2026-09-24)
- Philippines Batanes Standoff With China Vessel (2026-10-03)
Weapons, budgets and procurement
- Patriot Interceptor Shortage Explained: Stockpiles, Seekers and Output (2026-10-10)
- F/A-XX Explained: What Boeing’s Navy Fighter Win Means (2026-10-10)
- Pentagon Plans Autonomous Warfare Command by 2027 (2026-10-01)
- Russia 2027 Defense Budget Jumps 27% to $203 Billion (2026-09-30)
- MGCS Tank Project in Doubt After French General’s Remarks (2026-10-10)
- Germany Ukraine Aid: Merz Brings €1.3B and IRIS-T to Kyiv (2026-10-05)
Africa
- Tigray Capital Mekelle Retaken by Ethiopian Federal Forces (2026-10-05)
- Sudan Kordofan Corridor Becomes War’s Focal Point (2026-10-01)
- Eastern Congo M23 Fighting as Remeka Changes Hands (2026-10-04)
Latest war and military reports
Iran ‘Fully Prepared’ for War After Trump Rejects Hormuz Plan
Iran Hormuz plan rejected by Trump; Araghchi says Tehran is fully prepared for war to resume but still awaits a formal U.S. reply via…
September 27, 2026Yemen Forces Widen Taiz Attacks on Houthi Lines
Yemen government forces intensified Yemen Taiz Houthi fighting with air and ground assaults as Saudi defenses downed missiles and drones bound for Riyadh.
September 27, 2026Taiwan Presses US on $14 Billion Arms Package
Taipei said Washington understands its defense needs as a $14 billion Taiwan arms package stays on hold after the Trump-Xi summit, following a 2025…
September 27, 2026Israel Strikes South Lebanon After Hezbollah Drone
Overnight Israel Lebanon strikes hit Tyre and Nabatieh after the IDF said a Hezbollah explosive drone targeted troops, straining the June framework deal.
September 27, 2026China Holds Scarborough Shoal Naval Air Drills
China's PLA ran Scarborough Shoal drills a day after Xi left Washington, testing naval and air combat readiness near the Philippine-claimed reef area.
September 27, 2026Report: The Declining Power of the IRGC and Its Proxy Network
Analysts and military officials say the IRGC's 'Axis of Resistance' network, including Hezbollah, Hamas and the Houthis, has lost reach in the last two…
May 16, 2026ATP 3-18.1: Special Forces Unconventional Warfare
ATP 3-18.1: Special Forces Unconventional Warfare, published by the Headquarters Department of the Army, is the U.S. Army’s foundational doctrinal guide for
March 24, 2026Cuba Under Pressure: Oil Tankers Turn Away as Crisis Deepens
Cuba is facing a rapidly escalating energy and geopolitical crisis, as tightening U.S. pressure and global tensions ripple across the Caribbean—now visibly
March 24, 2026Report on Prisoners of Geography by Tim Marshall
Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Tell You Everything You Need to Know About Global Politics is a widely read geopolitical book published in…
March 11, 2026Military Report: Potential Decapitation Strikes on the Islamic Republic of Iran
Report: U.S. and allied planning for strikes on Iran reached an 'advanced stage,' with options focused on leadership targets, not only nuclear sites.
February 21, 2026U.S. Bolsters Air Forces in Middle East Amidst Tensions with Iran
In a significant show of military support, the United States has reportedly dispatched an additional squadron of F-15E Strike Eagles to the Middle East,…
November 7, 2024









