This is pretty staggering--just goes on & on. Lots of the 'tire armor' visible, you can see how it sometimes complicates drone attack run. Not adequately, though. While complete kills unverifiable, many planes (including 1-2 A-50) seem unlikely to be repairable any time soon.

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An interesting negative account casting doubt on the efficacy of FPV drones in Ukraine. Argues that mortars are cheaper & superior.

A look into the numbers of the Iran-Israel ballistic missile war: how many missiles and defensive interceptors were launched, how many reached their target, and which side could last longer. forbes.com/sites/sebastie…

Interesting FPV strike video on Ukrainian Leopard 2A6 that likely failed. Why? 2A6 front armor is VERY strong vs shaped-charges unless hit on weak spot. Drone operator likely aimed for spot between turret & hull, but instead hit a *strong* spot: sloped, spaced turret wedge armor.

A great thread on the deleterious effects the fully unnecessary dismantling of VOA is having on U.S. influence across the globe, all for utterly trivial financial savings. There is a reason VOA's gutting has been celebrated in media of U.S. strategic adversaries!

horsdoeuvresofbattle.blog/2025/07/22/the… I may have written 12K words on the war, Iran's missile performance, and where we go from here. I hope it is illuminating.

Today’s rallies in defense of the independence of Ukraine’s anti-corruption institutions in Kyiv. The funniest part is that Russian Z-fascists are watching it, rejoicing and rubbing their hands, thinking these rallies somehow bring Ukraine closer to collapse and defeat. While

Hegseth's DoD & Navy are battling over latter's near-canceling of 6th-gen F/A-XX carrier jet--and the Senate is wading in. Read on for why this reflects opposing views on future of aircraft carriers & drones, and how F/A-XX could impact carrier air wings. nationalsecurityjournal.org/is-the-u-s-nav…