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‘Punk' Journalist, Executive Editor @thewarzonewire, and defense and security analyst

Alexandria, VA
Joined September 2013
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With Trump taking a presidential train today, it's time to revisit this one from the archive: All Aboard! The Amazing History Of Presidential Trains Before there was Air Force One, Marine One, or The Beast, the White House traveled on rails. twz.com/4809/all-aboard-the-…
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EXERCISE: On Monday, February 9, 2026, at approximately 6:00 a.m., we will be working with our federal partners on a routine training exercise on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol. Please do not be alarmed if you see emergency vehicles and low flying helicopters.
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X-BAT represents a new era of airpower. "What it does is it basically brings the capability of something like an F-35 or a comparable fifth-gen [fighter], puts it in a vertical takeoff and landing package, and then delivers it at a tenth of the cost, life-cycle[-wise] of a fifth-gen. So, breaking the cost curve. It enables us to counter China’s fifth and sixth-gen aircraft with something that comes at a fraction of the price." AND YES, we know it is going to be hard AND there are going to be haters and detractors. Whenever you do something truly disruptive, the wolves come after you. "The team that we’ve assembled over the last year and a half at Shield AI is really made up of a lot of the best folks from around the aerospace industry that have been the key leaders and engineers on the most game-changing things that have been developed and fielded, both unclassified and classified, over the last 10 years. So it really is a truly world-class team. Very excited and humbled to be around them every day. And it is hard to do this, no doubt about it. We’ve just brought in the folks who are experts in doing it, to build the team." @RocketArmor, the visionary mind behind X-BAT, sat down with @Aviation_Intel and @FranticGoat to share an inside look at the groundbreaking technology, mission, and larger industry trends driving X-BAT, our new multirole strike jet. Read the article to discover how X-BAT is set to redefine the future of warfare. Read the full @thewarzonewire piece here: twz.com/air/the-rise-of-x-ba… Autonomy for the world. The greatest victory requires no war. #XBAT #Autonomy #NextGenTech #Airpower #Aircraft #Aviation #Defense #TWZ
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As mentioned in the @thewarzonewire article …Today @ Mugu…Bloodhound405 is now sporting a very visible @Starlink aviation antenna blister. #Starlink #SatComms 05-15-25
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Hot off the digital press: What China’s Next Generation Stealth Jet Reveal Really Means Deep analysis on China's new advanced tailless 'fighter' aircraft, what we know and what we don't, and their broader implications. Special feature: twz.com/air/what-chinas-next…
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Very excited to announce that I'm joining @thewarzonewire as managing editor starting today. I'll also be writing about all things naval. @Aviation_Intel and his team have done some amazing reporting and I can't wait to contribute to their mighty newsroom. Onward!
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No, WSJ was NOT the first to report on the Langley drone incursions. They never acknowledged where the story came from & lifted it months later. If you are watching UAP hearing you can see how large outlets take other's work an brand it their own twz.com/air/mysterious-drone…
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MORE: @PentagonPresSec says a @DeptofDefense employee named by some online accounts in connection w/the leaks is not a subject of the investigation
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Happy Birthday U.S. Air Force
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Also remarkable - it doesn’t look like a single shot in this Africa Corps recruitment clip was recorded in Africa.
Africa Corps. It is remarkable the patch of some of them on the arm showing the African continent.
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This is such a good joke, if you know.
“I have concepts of a plan.” @rachelkaras
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Dear Houthis, Please don't risk the F-5. Thanks, All Aviation Enthusiasts
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Iron Eagle: The Definitive Audit Of How Many Weapons Doug Masters Launched From His F-16 It has become a cult classic but the 1980s air combat flick has gotten a bad rap for its portrayal of the F-16's capabilities. Is it really deserved? Latest 📽️ twz.com/air/iron-eagle-the-d…
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Advantages of traveling light. Wagner Group/motorcycles/ Chekan “Wagner wagons” in the CAR.
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Our friend, TWZ contributor, and sub-hunting veteran, Kevin Noonan (@AncientSubHunt) has passed away. This was a shock. Kevin was truly a great guy. Extremely humble, so inquisitive, and a great storyteller. I remember when I asked if he wanted to do a big 'confessions of' series on his time in the S-3. He said he would love to but he didn't think anyone cared about his time in the Navy and his memories of it. I told him he was so wrong. I am glad he found out just how much people did. A big thank you to Kevin for being a wonderful person and sharing his colorful memories with us. I may even have one more piece from Kevin we hadn't gotten to wrapping up, I think it would be a great homage. I will look into it, but until than, I just wanted to say thank you to Kevin and that we will miss him. More here: martinsfhgranbury.com/obitua…
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Wagner/Africa Corps in Mali, including Mi-24 accompanying convoy.
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“Bears” are frequently referred to as a PMC under the Redut structure, but are more aptly described as another semi-formal structure established through the BARS system
Replying to @Jack_Mrgln
The “81st Volunteer Spetsnaz Brigade Bears” is yet another of the semi-formal structures that Russia employs to mobilize men for the war. Their leader “Jedi” met with Aksyenov previously and may have coordinated/trained with the “PMC” he support, “Convoy”
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The 81st Volunteer Spetsnaz Brigade “Bears” is present in Burkina Faso as at least part of the Africa Corps contingent in that country. They are under MoD and affiliated with military unit 35555, which I’ve previously documented supplying Wagner as far back as 2014.
🧵Organisation de Africa Corps en Afrique (@Nomade_Sahelien a tiré plus vite que notre capacité à finir d'écrire...) alors go. Cela fait plusieurs mois que nous essayons de comprendre la structure Africa Corps avec comme postulat de départ que c'est comme une grande ombrelle.
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Live Fast, Die Young: The F-16N Story We are thrilled to launch our YouTube channel! It's a new way for us to bring our passion for the topics we cover to new & existing audiences. Our 1st video is on the fascinating legacy of the Navy’s hot-rod Viper: twz.com/air/live-fast-die-yo…
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