The Wire - June 6, 2024
…This is the second such test of this missile system within the past couple of days. Both tests were carried out via launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, splashing down at a test site…
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The Wire - May 28, 2026
After the American strikes in Bandar Abbas, last night Iran launched several drones and at least one ballistic missile toward Kuwait. The status of this targeting effort is not known, however CENTCOM claims to have conducted…
The Wire - November 7, 2024
…Both Israeli and Hezbollah forces have continued trading missile strikes in Lebanon. Hezbollah has increasingly attempted to target Haifa, as Israeli forces continue their invasion of southern Lebanon.
-HomeFront-
South Carolina: This morning 43 Rhesus monkeys…
The Wire - November 22, 2024
…Much debate continues regarding the exact type and variant of missile used by Russia in Ukraine. Both the United States and Russia have stated that the missile was an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM), and in…
The Wire - June 8, 2026
…Due to this targeting effort, the Iranians launched several ballistic missiles toward Israel. All total, approximately 30x missiles were launched, with an unknown number being intercepted. Immediately after these missiles were launched, Israeli aircraft crossed into…
Military manual · JP 3-0
JP 3-0, page 134
Joint Operations
Joint Publication: Joint Operations
…These include
invasion, CNA, and air and missile attacks.
OPERATION EL DORADO CANYON
The strike was designed to hit directly at the heart of Gaddafi’s ability to
export terrorism with the belief that such a…
Intel Update - May 10 - Unraveling Loose Ends
…So uh three major air bases were struck by India overnight uh with surfaceto-surface cruise missiles. And this was following whatever Pakistan did in India. So just as a very very rough and brief timeline…
The Wire Weekly Rollup - February 4-10, 2024
…vessel starasia was targeted by several cruise missiles which impacted near the ship causing minor damage the merchant vessel Morning Tide was also targeted with three cruise missiles unsuccessfully in the Middle East the situation in…
The Wire - April 4, 2025
…While it is possible that the jamming is the result of American warships using electronic countermeasures to defend against missiles, in this case this could be related to the recent uptick in Iranian forces stopping oil…
Intel Update - September 14 - Sheer Lunacy on the Western Front
…know if NATO NATO Ukraine is now hands off if you're giving Ukraine a a a missile that can only be used by the NATO advisors on the ground now you're just fighting Russia…
The Wire - December 23, 2023
…After all, the US Navy has already demonstrated that, despite best efforts (and outstanding work on the part of the DDG crews so far) missile defense is challenging even under the best of conditions. As such…
The Wire - September 23, 2024
…SS-30 SATAN II, [likely omitting the “X” experimental designation at this point]) missile exploded in its silo. AC: As this was intended to be a test, no nuclear payload was on the missile. This missile…
The Wire - November 28, 2024
…Zelensky has said as much over the past few days, and has specifically requested missile defense systems capable of intercepting Russia’s missiles, even though there is no defense system on the planet capable of intercepting…
The General and the Dragon
unch that missile well you can cut the warning time down to just a few minutes and if you do what russia has been doing over the past few decades with torpedoes well you can reduce…
Military manual · AFDD 2-1.9
AFDD 2-1.9, page 102
Targeting
Air Force Doctrine Document: Targeting
…For instance, placing a surface-to-air missile (SAM) system
next to a hospital does not prevent an attack on the SAM system if necessary in self-
defense. Usually the combatant commander will issue guidance concerning…
The Wire - July 10, 2025
…On July 6th, the M/V MAGIC SEAS was struck by cruise missiles and Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs), which was rapidly followed up with small arms and RPG attacks via militants in small boats. The next…
The Wire - July 24, 2026
…Most of the American bases in Kuwait have been struck regularly by Iranian drones, and missile attacks remain constant at American positions in Jordan. This morning, the Patriot battery in Erbil was targeted again, with local…
Military manual · AFDD 2-1.9
AFDD 2-1.9, page 120
Targeting
Air Force Doctrine Document: Targeting
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MAJCOM
major command
MASINT
measurement and signature intelligence
MCIA
Marine Corps intelligence activity
MEA
munitions effects assessment
MISREP
mission report
MOE
measure of effect
MOP
measure of performance
MQT
mission qualification training
MSIC
Missile and…
Intel Update - Oct. 3 - False Flag Season
…The US has been trying to increase the size of these convoys to try to get more ships through, but the Iranians are not stupid, and they have seen this, and as a result, many missile…
The Wire - September 18, 2026
…This afternoon, reports of 4x Iranian cruise missile launches were reported, targeting merchant vessels in the Strait. The status of these strikes is not known as of this report.
Analyst Comment: The exact timing of these…