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☆ A US Navy missile that just scored its first kill this year got another workout against Iranian weapons
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

US Navy warships defending Israel from Iran's missile attack on Tuesday fired SM-3 interceptors. The SM-3 scored its first-ever kill while defending Israel in April from an Iranian bombardment. AdvertisementThe US Navy warships that engaged a massive barrage of Iranian ballistic missiles in defense of Israel on Tuesday fired SM-3 interceptors, a weapon that scored its first-ever kill earlier this year. Two destroyers operating in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea fired around a dozen interceptors at the Iranian missiles, a number of which were shot down. A Navy official confirmed to Business Insider on Thursday that the destroyers fired the Standard Missile 3, or SM-3, during the battle.

Persons: —, Navy Carlos Del Toro, Hassan Nasrallah, Ismail Haniyeh, Bill Urban, USS Cole, USS Bulkeley Organizations: Service, US Navy, Tuesday, Navy, Business, Combat, USNI, US, White House, US Naval Forces Locations: Israel, Iran, China, Tehran, US Naval Forces Europe, Africa

☆ Ukraine says it attacked a Russian base where fighter-bombers and their glide bombs are kept
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Ukraine said it used drones to attack a Russian military airfield overnight. Russia stored glide bombs and the fighter-bomber aircraft that launch them at the airfield. AdvertisementUkrainian forces used long-range drones overnight to strike a Russian base where fighter-bomber aircraft and their highly destructive glide bombs are stored. A Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber drops glide bombs on Ukrainian positions in July. Kyiv has targeted Russian aircraft, missiles, glide bombs, and other high-profile weaponry throughout this monthslong campaign.

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☆ One of Iran's most advanced missiles made an appearance in its massive attack on Israel
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Iran said it fired its new Fattah missile during the attack against Israel on Tuesday. The medium-range ballistic missile is one of the most advanced in Iran's arsenal. AFP via Getty ImagesThe Fattah-1 is a medium-range ballistic missile considered one of the most advanced in Iran's arsenal. In April, Iran launched a much larger barrage overall with around 170 attack drones, 30 cruise missiles, and 120 ballistic missiles. Still, some of the Iranian missiles managed to impact on land, although they did not appear to cause significant damage.

Persons: —, Hassan Nasrallah, Ismail Haniyeh, Shaan Shaikh, Farzin, Chen Junqing, Shaikh Organizations: Israel, Service, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Business, Getty, Missle, Center for Strategic, International Studies, The Washington Institute for Near East, Getty Images, Institute for, AP, American, Iranian Locations: Iran, Tehran, Israel, Iranian, AFP, Jerusalem, Xinhua

☆ Ukraine gives the US a sweet deal with one dead Russian soldier for every $20,000 spent on drones, unit commander says
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A Ukrainian drone commander says his unit can use $100 million to carry out 5,000 lethal strikes, per The Atlantic. The big takeaway was that, on average, for each $20,000 spent on his unit, Ukraine could score one kill on Russian forces. According to The Atlantic's writers, the commander's slides said that a drone unit funded with $100 million could stay on the battlefield for a full year, carrying out 5,000 lethal strikes. AdvertisementThe commander is based out of Kharkiv, according to his Telegram channel, which publishes clips of his drones attacking Russian forces and equipment. In February, Ukraine's then-military chief, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, called for a mindset shift away from a reliance on Western aid and instead toward cheap drones.

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☆ New videos show US Navy warship firing interceptors to fend off Iranian ballistic missiles launched at Israel
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

US Navy destroyers fired interceptors to defend Israel from Iran's ballistic missile attack Tuesday. A new video shows one of the destroyers — USS Bulkeley — launching its interceptors. AdvertisementNew video footage shared by the US Navy shows an American destroyer firing interceptors to engage the Iranian ballistic missiles launched at Israel on Tuesday. The ships involved in Tuesday's engagement were USS Cole and USS Bulkeley. AdvertisementThe guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley, which played a role in shooting down Iranian missiles that were fired at Israel on Tuesday.

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☆ US Navy warships fired interceptors at Iranian missiles targeting Israel
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

US Navy warships fired interceptors at Iranian missiles that were targeting Israel on Tuesday. It's the second time in six months that US forces defended Israel from an Iranian missile attack. AdvertisementUS Navy warships fired interceptors at Iranian missiles that were targeting Israel on Tuesday as part of a massive retaliatory bombardment, marking the second time American forces have done so in less than six months. The Israeli military said it also intercepted "a large number" of the missiles as civilians sought protection in shelters. American warships and aircraft shot down Iranian missiles and drones in April during Tehran's unprecedented attack on Israel.

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☆ Iran has launched a missile attack on Israel after Hezbollah leader killing, Israeli military says
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Iran has launched a missile attack on Israel, the Israeli military said. The US has said it is ready to defend Israel from an Iranian attack, as it did in April. The Israeli Defense Forces said on Telegram that "a short while ago, missiles were launched from Iran towards the State of Israel." Related storiesEarlier on Tuesday, a White House official said the US had indications that Iran was preparing to "imminently" launch a ballistic missile attack against Israel. A direct military attack from Iran against Israel will carry severe consequences for Iran," the official said.

Persons: —, Israel, Hassan Nasrallah, Ismail Haniyeh, Benjamin Netanyahu Organizations: Service, Israeli Defense Forces, State, White, Israel, US, Washington, United Nations Locations: Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Jerusalem, Beirut, Tehran

☆ Satellite images capture Russia's scramble to shield a key bridge from Ukraine's exploding naval drones and other threats
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

New satellite imagery shows how Russia has continued to add defenses to protect the Kerch Bridge. AdvertisementNew satellite imagery shows how Russia has stepped up its efforts to protect a key bridge from Ukrainian attacks, including its exploding naval drones. An overview of barriers near the Kerch Bridge on September 28. The threat has prompted Moscow to add defenses like the ones at the Kerch Bridge to the key ports of Sevastopol and Novorossiysk. A second Pantsir air-defense system on a tower near the Kerch Bridge on September 28.

Persons: —, Brady Africk, Maxar, Vladimir Putin Organizations: Service, Maxar Technologies, Business, Technologies, Fleet, American Enterprise Institute, Ukrainian Navy Locations: Russia, Kerch, Crimean, Crimea, Ukraine, Moscow, Sevastopol, Novorossiysk, Brady, Kyiv

☆ Iran is preparing an imminent ballistic missile attack against Israel: US official
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Geoff Weiss | Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Iran is preparing to launch an imminent ballistic missile attack against Israel, a senior White House official said on Tuesday. Advertisement"The United States has indications that Iran is preparing to imminently launch a ballistic missile attack against Israel," the official said in a statement shared with Business Insider. "We are actively supporting defensive preparations to defend Israel against this attack," the official added. "A direct military attack from Iran against Israel will carry severe consequences for Iran." Safe haven assets like gold surged, as did oil prices, which rose on speculation the conflict could limit production.

Persons: Israel Organizations: White House, Business, Israel Locations: Iran, Israel, United States, Lebanon

☆ Russia's air defenses can't stop Ukraine from striking deep with its long-range drones, intel says
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Ukraine has used long-range drones to strike multiple ammunition depots inside Russia this month. AdvertisementRussia maintains an extensive air-defense network, but it hasn't been able to stop Ukraine from using its long-range drones to strike deep, according to a new Western intelligence update. Ukraine said its long-range drones managed to bypass Russia's air defenses and strike an ammunition depot in the Volgograd region over the weekend, marking Kyiv's latest attack. Russia's inability to repel long-range Ukrainian attacks is nothing new, though. Kyiv has relied heavily on locally produced drones to wage this campaign because it is restricted from using Western-provided missiles to strike Russian territory.

Persons: —, hasn't Organizations: Service, Institute for Locations: Ukraine, Russia, Moscow, Volgograd, Russian, Tver, Kyiv

☆ Ukraine said it struck a Russian ammo depot with long-range drones right after Iranian missiles arrived there
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Ukraine said it carried out a drone attack on a Russian ammunition depot over the weekend. Kyiv said Iranian missiles had arrived at the site shortly before the attack. AdvertisementUkrainian forces used long-range drones to strike an ammunition depot inside Russia shortly after a shipment of Iranian missiles had arrived at the facility. "Defense forces continue to undermine the enemy's military potential," the Ukrainian military said in its statement. Kyiv has relied on homemade, long-range drones for this campaign because it is restricted from using its inventory of Western-provided missiles to strike Russian territory.

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☆ Israel launches ground operation into Lebanon to destroy Hezbollah strongholds
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Israel confirmed it launched a ground offensive against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. AdvertisementThe Israeli military said on Tuesday that it launched a "limited" ground offensive against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. AdvertisementThe Israeli military said it is supporting the ground forces in Lebanon with airstrikes and artillery on Hezbollah targets. It said Operation "Northern Arrows" would continue in parallel with the devastating war against Hamas in Gaza. The ground operation on Tuesday likely raises the risk that the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah could expand, possibly bringing in the US and Iran.

Persons: Israel, —, Leo Correa Fighting, Hassan Nasrallah, Yoav Gallant, Nasrallah, Gallant Organizations: IDF, Service, AP, Pentagon, Command, Business Locations: Lebanon, Iran, Israel, Gaza, US

☆ The US military is bracing for a fight with warships and more aircraft as further violence grips the Middle East
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Israel's killing of the Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has put the Middle East even more on edge. AdvertisementThe US military has a substantial force of warships and fighter aircraft stationed across the Middle East and is moving even more firepower into the region as it braces for an increase in conflict. The US has publicly said that it's ready to defend Israel and protect its forces in the Middle East from any attack by Iran or its regional proxies. As part of these efforts, Ryder said Austin directed the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group to remain in the Middle East region, where it has been operating for several weeks. Beyond the carrier strike group and amphibious ready group, the US Navy has destroyers operating in the Middle East and the Eastern Mediterranean.

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☆ Israel appeared to use US-made 2,000-pound bombs in the strike that killed Hezbollah's chief
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-29 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The aircraft were spotted carrying highly destructive 2,000-pound bombs. AdvertisementAn Israeli fighter jet carrying multiple BLU-109 bombs. Israeli Air Force photoThe BLU-109 is a US-made air-to-ground munition that weighs 2,000 pounds. Related storiesThe Biden administration paused a shipment of the controversial 2,000-pound bombs to Israel earlier this year in response to concerns over the safety of civilians in Gaza. The Israeli military said on Friday that it targeted Hezbollah's central headquarters located underneath residential buildings in a Beirut suburb.

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☆ Dramatic video shows US Coast Guard rescue a man and his dog after their boat started sinking during Hurricane Helene
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

New footage shows the US Coast Guard rescuing a man and his dog in the Gulf of Mexico. The man's vessel became disabled and started taking on water during Hurricane Helene. AdvertisementA dramatic new video shows the US Coast Guard rescuing a man and his dog in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday after their boat started sinking during Hurricane Helene. Kellerman, AirSta Clearwater pic.twitter.com/3ehoIVqlLj — USCGSoutheast (@USCGSoutheast) September 27, 2024It is unclear how long the man and his dog were at sea. AdvertisementIt is not uncommon for the Coast Guard to carry out rescue missions during hurricanes, but each case is treated differently.

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☆ US Navy warships fought off a 'complex' missile and drone attack in the Red Sea
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

US Navy ships operating in the Red Sea shot down a number of Houthi missiles and drones on Friday. AdvertisementUS Navy warships shot down a barrage of Houthi missiles and drones in the Red Sea on Friday in what a Pentagon spokesperson described as a "complex attack." The Houthis said earlier that they targeted three Navy warships with nearly two dozen ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones. The increased Red Sea presence comes amid heightened fears of an all-out conflict between Israel and the Lebanon-based Hezbollah, another militant group backed by Iran. US forces said they destroyed one missile system in Yemen and two drones over the Red Sea during this time period.

Persons: —, Sabrina Singh, Singh, they're, Michael Murphy, Houthi, Frank E, Petersen, USS Spruance, USS Stockdale, Spruance, Stockdale Organizations: Pentagon, Service, Navy, US Navy Locations: Iran, Indianapolis, Red, Israel, Lebanon, Gulf, Aden, Yemen

☆ Israel went after Hezbollah's leader in a powerful strike on its headquarters. His fate is still unknown.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Israel said Friday that it carried out a strike against Hezbollah's headquarters in Beirut. Israel has increasingly targeted top Hezbollah officials and operatives over the past week, but killing its leadership would be a significant and dramatic escalation. Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, a spokesperson for the Israeli military, said that the headquarters struck Friday was located underneath residential buildings in Dahieh, a Beirut suburb. AdvertisementIsrael has not publicly acknowledged that it specifically targeted Nasrallah, nor has it commented on his status. Hours after the earlier strikes against Hezbollah's headquarters, the Israeli military said that it was carrying out additional strikes on Hezbollah weapons storage facilities in Beirut.

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☆ Ukraine's getting powerful long-range glide bombs from the US that will give its F-16s a new punch
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The US is sending Ukraine the Joint Standoff Weapon, an air-launched glide bomb. The powerful munition will give Ukraine's F-16s a new long-range weapon. AdvertisementThe US is sending Ukraine long-range glide bombs for its F-16 fighter jets, giving it new strike options. President Joe Biden announced Thursday that he decided to provide Kyiv with the Joint Standoff Weapon to "enhance Ukraine's long-range strike capabilities" as part of a larger security assistance package. The AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) is an air-launched glide bomb with a range of more than 70 miles that has been in service since the late 1990s.

Persons: —, Joe Biden Organizations: Service, US Air Force, US Navy, Business Locations: Ukraine, Russia

☆ America's rivals are piling on the pressure all at once
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. These incidents over the past few weeks highlight how US rivals and foes are increasingly challenging the American-led global order as threats multiply worldwide. Russia, Iran, China, and North Korea have deepened their security ties as they simultaneously present Washington and its allies with new dilemmas that strain the US military. North Korea has remained firmly committed to maintaining its nuclear status and strengthening its arsenal despite intense international pressure. Much to the frustration of the US and its Western allies, North Korea has provided artillery and missiles.

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☆ An F-35 was caught on camera for the first time carrying the stealthy long-range anti-ship missiles it could need in a fight with China
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewThe US military has published photos for the first time that show a fifth-generation F-35 fighter armed with a stealthy long-range anti-ship missile. The photo, released on Monday, shows an F-35C Lightning II carrying two AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASMs) during a flight test conducted earlier this month. Efforts to integrate the missile with the carrier-based variant of the advanced F-35 stealth fighter underscore the military's push to expand its anti-ship capabilities across new platforms. The military has acknowledged an increasing need for these capabilities, particularly as rivals like China strengthen their navies. The F-35 doesn't have a dedicated anti-ship missile, making the LRASM a valuable addition.

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☆ A deployed US Navy fuel ship suffered damage after apparently running into something in the Middle East
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A US Navy fuel ship suffered damage in the Middle East on Monday. The replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn was apparently involved an allision, a Navy official said. The Big Horn is a refueling asset supporting operations in the Middle East. AdvertisementA US Navy fuel ship deployed to the Middle East suffered damage on Monday after apparently running into something. A Navy official told Business Insider on Tuesday that the replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn appears to have been involved in an "allision" in the Arabian Sea.

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☆ Satellite images show the aftermath of a Ukrainian strike on a Russian arsenal, which blew up with the strength of a small earthquake
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-23 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewNew satellite images show extensive damage at an ammunition depot inside Russia after long-range Ukrainian drones struck the facility. AdvertisementThe aftermath of a Ukrainian attack on a Russian ammunition depot in Toropets. Just days after the Toropets attack, over the weekend, Ukraine said it struck two more ammunition depots inside Russia. AdvertisementThe attacks over the past week mark Ukraine's latest long-range strikes targeting key military and energy facilities inside Russia. Britain's defense ministry said Russia's air defenses "continue to struggle with Ukrainian deep strike operations," even though Moscow claimed to have shot down dozens of Ukrainian drones in the Toropets attack.

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☆ It looks like a Russian ICBM test ended in disaster, hinting at new missile problems as Ukraine war pressures mount, analysts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-23 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Russia apparently tried — and failed — to test its RS-28 Sarmat ICBM. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementRecent satellite imagery of the launch site indicates that Russia tried testing an intercontinental ballistic missile but failed. War analysts said that this is the fourth time the RS-28 Sarmat ICBM has failed to launch and noted that Russia has struggled with new missile development amid the war in Ukraine. Satellite images captured on Saturday by Maxar Technologies revealed the aftermath of the missile test at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northwestern Russia.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, Maxar Technologies, Plesetsk, Business Locations: Russia, Ukraine

☆ These before-and-after satellite images capture how Ukraine has been wiping out Russian ammo depots
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-23 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Ukraine has carried out a string of attacks on Russian ammunition depots over the past week. Newly released satellite images taken before and after the attacks reveal extensive damage at three sites. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementNewly published satellite imagery shows extensive damage at three large ammunition depots inside Russia in the aftermath of multiple Ukrainian attacks over the past week.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Ukraine, Russia

☆ The Hezbollah pager attacks reveal a textbook covert operation, ex-spies say
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-21 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

AdvertisementThe chaos and carnage began on Tuesday when pagers used by Hezbollah members started beeping before they exploded en masse across Lebanon. A photo taken on September 18 in Beirut's southern suburbs shows the remains of exploded pagers. AFP via Getty ImagesThe back-to-back attacks killed at least 30 people and injured some 3,000 more, including Hezbollah fighters, and overwhelmed local hospitals. Hezbollah, Lebanon, and Iran all blamed Israel for the deadly attacks. Israel Defense Forces/Handout via REUTERSThe pager and walkie-talkie attacks were certainly disruptive and would have made Hezbollah vulnerable to immediate Israeli military action, experts say.

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