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CV-22B Osprey, MC-130J Commando II Special Ops Aircraft Deploy To Puerto Rico
The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. There is a growing presence of U.S. special operations forces (SOF) assets in the Caribbean as the Trump administration prepares for possible kinetic actions against Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro. These SOF elements are part of a large […]
Bunker Talk: Silent Night Edition
The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. We want to wish our commenting crew the most wonderful holiday with their families and friends! Enjoy, relax, discuss, and have a very merry Christmas! Welcome to Bunker Talk. This is a weekend open discussion post for […]
USAF F-35As Have Arrived In The Caribbean
The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. F-35A Joint Strike Fighters from the Vermont Air National Guard‘s 158th Fighter Wing have arrived at the former Roosevelt Roads Navy base in Puerto Rico to take part in Operation Southern Spear. The arrival of these jets […]
Marines Seeking 10,000 First-Person View Drones At $4K A Pop
The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. The U.S. Marine Corps is looking for companies that can provide 10,000 first-person view drones by Jan. 1, 2027, according to a Request for Information (RFI) posted Thursday on a government procurement website. While just a minute […]
What We Know About The Trump Class “Battleship”
The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. President Donald Trump has rolled out plans for new Trump class large surface combatants for the U.S. Navy. These are to be armed with a wide array of missiles, including nuclear-armed and hypersonic types, as well as […]
Ambush In Syria Leaves Two U.S. Troops, Civilian Interpreter Dead
The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. Two U.S. troops and a U.S. civilian interpreter were killed and three were wounded in Syria today during a “key leader engagement,” Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell announced on X. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said the troops were […]
New Dark Eagle Hypersonic Weapon Details Emerge
The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. We are getting some new information about America’s long-range Dark Eagle hypersonic boost-glide vehicle weapon system from Secretary Hegseth’s recent tour of Redstone Arsenal in Alabama. During his visit, Hegseth designated the installation as U.S. Space Command’s […]
India Can’t Give Up Its Jaguar Strike Aircraft
The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. India, now the sole operator of the Anglo-French SEPECAT Jaguar strike aircraft, is to acquire surplus examples of the Cold War-era jets from Oman, which retired the type in 2014. The decision reflects the continued value of […]
USAF Buying Lufthansa 747s To Serve As Future Air Force One Trainers, Spare Parts Sources
The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. The U.S. Air Force has confirmed it is buying two Boeing 747-8 airliners from German flag carrier Lufthansa. The jets will be used for training and as sources of spare parts as part of a larger effort […]
Army’s New Sentinel A4 Radar’s First Full Deployment Will Be Defending Nation’s Capital
The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. The first full deployment of the U.S. Army’s new Sentinel A4 air defense radar will be in the area around Washington, D.C., also known as the National Capital Region (NCR). The A4 variant offers a significant boost […]