The Wire - March 1, 2026
…Note that these figures only encapsulate the munitions that were successfully intercepted and shot down; most countries don't want to publish the data of how many drones actually made it through their defenses, so the…
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The Wire - March 23, 2026
…The Dimona strike was significant as the munition itself appeared to have demonstrated some means of maneuverability in the terminal stages of it's flight, which allowed the warhead to evade missile defenses. If this was…
The Wire - March 30, 2026
…Nevertheless, this is an indication that another front has been opened up, and since the *FORD* CSG is no longer in the Red Sea (due to moving off-station for repairs), missile defense in the region…
The Wire - December 23, 2024
…The elderly man was unhurt during the incident, and has not been prosecuted as the DA has stated he was acting in self-defense.
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The Wire - February 27, 2026
…Hancock, and due to a lack of deconfliction measures they shot down one of their own drones using a laser-based defense system similar to the system that was being used in El Paso last week.
The Wire - June 23, 2025
…Qatar announced that 100% of the missiles intended for their nation were successfully intercepted, however this remains unconfirmed at this time and Qatari media groups stated that at least three missiles evaded defenses to impact at…
The Wire - March 11, 2026
…Whether or not they hit their intended targets is unknown, however this many drones making it through defenses on D+11 is substantially important. This also confirms that Iranian forces maintain enough operational effectiveness to conduct…
Intel Update - May 30 - Rock and a Hard Place
…Anyway, the US has now decided to allow target engagement authorities or TIAS, TEAS, at lower and lower levels of command to conduct self-defense strikes, which would normally be considered offensive strikes under all prior…
The Wire - June 2, 2025
…Ukrainka Air Base was also targeted by Ukrainian drones, however this attack failed due to the defenses at this location. Ukraine has claimed credit for the attack, and has openly stated that the United States was…
Intel Update - April 4 - A Running Start?
…The UAE does not report the missiles and drones that make it through their air defenses to actually impact their targets.
So, we're definitely dealing with incomplete information, but even just taking what they have…
Military manual · JP 3-0
JP 3-0, page 49
Joint Operations
Joint Publication: Joint Operations
…While various actions (such as computer network
defense [CND] and the consideration of branches to current operations) contribute
individually to freedom of action, operational design and joint operation planning are the
processes that coherently link these…
The Wire - December 16, 2025
…Yesterday Turkish defense forces shot down an unidentified drone that was on a course to violate their airspace. F-16's were scrambled to intercept the drone over the Black Sea, and the decision was made…
The Wire - July 22, 2025
…Thus, once more details come to light, this may end up being one of the biggest defense procurement scandals of all time.
Intel Update - Feb. 28 - The War Begins
…And a destroyer that has to hang out in the southern Red Sea to provide this missile defense is a destroyer that can't be elsewhere. So, the Houthis might not be that combat effective, but…
The Wire - February 16, 2024
…American strikes in Yemen continue, allegedly in self-defense against varying targets in Yemen. Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles (ASCMs), Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs), and various Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAVs) have begun to be targeted daily by…
The Wire - March 2, 2026
…This morning, three separate American F-15E's were shot down due to alleged friendly fire incidents after allegedly being engaged by Kuwaiti air defense systems. All six pilots and weapons officers ejected and were rescued…
The Wire - June 30, 2025
…However, yesterday anti-aircraft batteries throughout the city were observed engaging targets, which would add more validity to the claims of small drones being used to target senior defense officials. Reports from last night also suggest…
The Wire - April 8, 2026
…In Kuwait, government officials confirmed that attacks continued, with 28x drones being intercepted by air defense systems. In the UAE, authorities likewise announced the interception of 17x ballistic missiles and 35x drones.
The Wire - August 29, 2025
…US Naval operations continue off the coast of Venezuela, as Venezuelan forces increase territorial defense operations. Several low-level military exercises have been undertaken in Venezuela, and coastal gunboat patrols have increased over the past few…
The Wire - March 25, 2026
…Civil Defense authorities have begun producing informational videos for the general public, regarding what to do in the event of a nuclear incident at a power plant in a neighboring country, such as if Israeli/American…