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New footage reveals China’s latest amphibious barge system—a jack-up-supported pier designed for military landings, showcased in a recent exercise near Zhanjiang. China’s new 'invasion barges' can quickly transfer tanks and vehicles from ships, boosting PLAN’s amphibious capabilities for potential Taiwan or South China Sea operations. Satellite imagery from Guangzhou Shipyard confirms the construction of specialized barges for PLAN amphibious operations, with reports estimating between three and seven in progress. Tom Shugart, senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security, claimed on X (formerly Twitter) that three jack-up barges previously under construction have now departed. Army Recognition reports China’s invasion barges could support amphibious vessels, ensuring a steady supply chain during an invasion without relying on a defended port. Check out the link in our bio for the full brief and videos! Comment below and let’s get talking!

Russian-Owned Factory in Oregon Falsified Armor Plate Testing for US Military Vehicles Workers at a Russian-owned steel plant in Oregon falsified tests on JLTV armor plates. Evraz is investigating, and the FBI is involved, following Oshkosh Defense’s $6.7B contract.

Friday Round Up! Join our newsletter now and don’t miss anything over the weekend! Coming Up... - Alaska Army Lands Black Hawk on Railroad Car - DARPA Unveils Unmanned Ship ‘Defiant’ - 4th DoD Military Academy Draws Comparisons to Star Trek Check out the full briefs in our bio and posts on Twitter! What would you like to see next week? Comment below and let’s get talking!

Ukrainian Troops Use Beehives as Improvised Grenades Against Russian Forces in Donetsk Region Ukrainian soldiers in Donetsk used beehives as weapons against Russian forces after running out of grenades, highlighting Ukraine's innovative approach in the ongoing conflict.

Iran’s ‘Conqueror’ Stealth Jet Returns, This Time As a Small Naval Drone The IRGC unveiled the JAS 313, an unmanned jet drone for reconnaissance and bombardment, deployed on the Shahid Bahman Bagheri drone carrier. It's powered by the Jahesh-700 engine.

US Releases First Video of Secretive ‘Flying Ginsu’ Missile in Action The U.S. has released footage of the AGM-114R9X Hellfire missile, known as the 'Flying Ginsu.' The strike, from February 23, targeted and killed Al-Qaeda leader Muhammed Yusuf Ziya Talay in Syria. The AGM-114R9X Hellfire missile differs from traditional ones by using six sword-like blades instead of an explosive warhead, enabling precise targeting with minimal collateral damage. The video shows a vehicle in Idlib being hit by the AGM-114R9X, with a cruciform glow at impact. Fragments confirmed it was the R9X model. General Kurilla said the CENTCOM strike is part of efforts to disrupt terrorism and protect the U.S. and allies, adding, "We will relentlessly pursue these terrorists to defend our homeland and partners." Hurras al-Din, founded in 2018 and designated a terrorist group by the U.S. in 2019, announced last month it would dissolve per al-Qaeda's orders. U.S. officials say remnants still pose a significant threat. The U.S. recently targeted Hurras al-Din with airstrikes, including one on February 15 that killed a senior official and another on January 30 that killed Muhammad Salah al-Za’bir. Check out the link in our bio for the full brief and videos! Comment below and let’s get talking!

Friday Round Up! Join our newsletter now and don’t miss anything over the weekend! Coming Up... - US Intelligence Fires 100+ for Explicit Chats on NSA Platform - U.S. Special Ops Falling Behind in Technology Race - Ukraine’s Tactics Neutralizing Russian Glide Bombs Tulsi Gabbard fired 100+ US intel employees for explicit chats on NSA’s Intelink, revoking their security clearances. The groups were shut down after the President's EO ended DEI policies. U.S. special operations commanders warned that bureaucratic delays are slowing tech advancements, urging faster equipment delivery and streamlined processes to keep up with adversaries. Ukraine’s electronic warfare is jamming Russia’s glide bombs, forcing Russia to rethink its strategy. The bombs, once guided by satellite navigation, are now less effective. Check out the full briefs in our bio and posts on Twitter! What would you like to see next week? Comment below and let’s get talking!

US Indo-Pacific Command Officer Spotted in Photo Participating in Taiwan’s Military Exercises U.S. Major General Jay M. Bargeron attended Taiwan's Han Kuang military exercises, marking a significant step in military ties amid regional tensions.

U.S. Drone Surveillance Aids in Capturing Mexican Drug Cartel Leaders For 20+ years, the U.S. has used unarmed drones inside Mexico to monitor cartel activity, aiding in major arrests like El Chapo & his son Ovidio. The MQ-9 Reaper drones help locate fentanyl labs & cartel leaders.

350 drones were detected over 100 U.S. military bases in 2024, possibly for surveillance, General Gregory M. Guillot revealed in a Senate hearing. Drone activity was reported in New Jersey and key bases like Joint Base Langley and Wright-Patterson AFB. General Guillot warned of potential surveillance on sensitive military sites. Guillot called for expanded authority to counter drones, advocating for the extension of Section 130i to cover all military installations, not just the current ones. Guillot highlighted that only half of the 360 U.S. bases are 'covered installations' with authority to deploy defenses against drone incursions. Guillot called for wider defense perimeters to counter drones outside base boundaries. Senator Cotton stressed the need for base commanders to have the authority to protect installations. Guillot and Senator Gillibrand push for expanded authorities to protect bases. Drone incursions also hit U.S. Air Force bases in the UK, prompting joint countermeasures. Check out the link in our bio for the full brief and video! Comment below and let’s get talking!