Howard Altman

New Port Richey

Senior staff writer for @thewarzonewire, former MilitaryTimes senior managing editor, military reporter @TB_Times President @Milreporters

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Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Launches New Southern Assault

1 week ago | twz.com | Howard Altman

Russian forces have launched what could be the vanguard of a new offensive in southern Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Oblast, according to the Ukrainian and Russian militaries. While the success of this operation is in dispute, it marks an expansion of Moscow’s effort to stretch out Kyiv’s already-besieged forces.
Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Launches New Southern Assault

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Howard Altman

Russian forces have launched what could be the vanguard of a new offensive in southern Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Oblast, according to the Ukrainian and Russian militaries. While the success of this operation is in dispute, it marks an expansion of Moscow’s effort to stretch out Kyiv’s already-besieged forces.
B-2s Have Not Dropped Massive Ordnance Penetrator Bunker Busters On Yemen During Diego Garcia Missions: Officials

1 week ago | twz.com | Joseph Trevithick |Howard Altman

U.S. Air Force B-2 stealth bombers have not dropped any GBU-57/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bunker buster bombs on Yemen’s Houthis since the Trump administration launched a renewed aerial campaign against them, two U.S. officials have told TWZ. Reports in the past day or so had said that MOPs, America’s largest conventional bomb, had been employed against the Houthis sometime earlier this month.
U.S. Cutting Forces In Syria By Half, Possible Ripple Effects In Region

1 week ago | twz.com | Howard Altman

The U.S. is planning to halve its troop presence in Syria, a U.S. official told The War Zone on Wednesday. The move comes even as the Pentagon is surging resources to the Middle East and could have wide regional ramifications. “There is a consolidation occurring over the coming weeks and months involving about 1,000 troops,” said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss operational details.
U.S. Cutting Forces In Syria By Half, Possible Ripple Effects In Region

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Howard Altman

The U.S. is planning to halve its troop presence in Syria, a U.S. official told The War Zone on Wednesday. The move comes even as the Pentagon is surging resources to the Middle East and could have wide regional ramifications. “There is a consolidation occurring over the coming weeks and months involving about 1,000 troops,” said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss operational details.
Drone Detection Systems Being Tested In New Jersey By FAA

1 week ago | twz.com | Howard Altman

The FAA released videos on Tuesday showcasing its latest effort to test drone-detecting technologies that is now underway in New Jersey. The agency told us the tests are not related to the massive wave of reported drone incursions over the state last year, as well as sensitive military installations in the U.S. and U.K., but the results could help improve situational awareness of unmanned aircraft in the skies.
FAA Testing Drone Detection Systems In New Jersey

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Howard Altman

The FAA released videos on Tuesday showcasing its latest effort to test drone-detecting technologies, which is now underway in New Jersey. The agency told us the tests are not related to the massive wave of reported drone incursions over the state last year, as well as sensitive military installations in the U.S. and U.K., but the results could help improve situational awareness of unmanned aircraft in the skies.
Australia Casts Doubt On Russia Basing Bombers At Indonesian Air Base

1 week ago | twz.com | Howard Altman |Tyler Rogoway

Australian officials are pushing back on a report that Russia is seeking to base long-range bombers at an Indonesian airbase. On Monday, Janes wrote that “Jakarta has received an official request from Moscow, seeking permission for Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) aircraft to be based at a facility in Indonesia’s easternmost province.” That location, Manuhua Air Force Base, is situated about 850 miles north of the Australian port of Darwin.
New Russian Offensive Has Gained Little Ground So Far

1 week ago | twz.com | Howard Altman

A new Russian offensive to gain territory in Ukraine’s Sumy and Kharkiv regions is underway, but has yes to capture much territory. Despite having amassed tens of thousands of troops on the border, Moscow doesn’t have the resources to get very far, the head of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) told The War Zone exclusively on Monday.
Trump Derides Zelensky's Request To Buy $15B Worth Of Patriot Air Defense Systems

1 week ago | twz.com | Howard Altman

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday chided Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s request to purchase Patriot air defense systems. Zelensky made that statement during an interview that aired Sunday onCBS News‘ 60 Minutes program. “He’s always looking to purchase missiles,” Trump said when asked about Zelensky’s offer. “Listen, when you start a war, you got to know that you can win the war, right?