War

Are Drone Swarms Going to Enable Big Land Gains in the Ukraine War ? Warfare Would Be Changed Forever

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Ukraine’s drone campaign has already moved beyond tactical harassment. By mid-2026 it is systematically degrading Russian logistics at operational depth, particularly along the southern land corridor into Crimea and the adjacent Zaporizhzhia–Kherson approaches. The question is no longer whether drones matter. It is when the next qualitative jump — from high-volume semi-autonomous strikes to coordinated …

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Oil Tankers Turning Off Transponders – 10% of Regular Volume in Dark Fleet Made Hormuz Passage

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TankerTrackers.com is one of the highest-quality public sources available right now. Kpler & Vortexa now note the trickle of dark or escorted transits. 14-16 Tankers passed through Hormuz Today. Traffic is way down with normal ~150+ vessels per day has collapsed to low single digits or low teens (80-90% drop). Tactics being used are turning …

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CONFIRMED – Oil Tankers Have Crossed Strait of Hormuz – HUGE FOR OIL PRICES

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CONFIRMED – U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on national TV today, March 8, 2026. on Fox News Sunday and CBS “Face the Nation” and other appearances). The plan is to get oil and natural gas and fertilizer and all the products from the Gulf flowing through the Straits before too long… one large tanker …

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USA and Israel Combat Lasers Shooting Down Drones in the Iran War

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The U.S. Navy has deployed the HELIOS (High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-dazzler and Surveillance) during Operation Epic Fury and there are reports of shooting down Iranian drones. US CENTCOM released footage in 2026 showing an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer equipped with the steerable high-energy laser operating off Iran’s coast while launching strikes. The New York …

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Hormuz Strait is Last Leverage for Iran Regime

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No specific ships have been reported using this new US insurance to transit safely in the last 24 hours, as the program is brand new and traffic remains halted. Some vessels are reflagging or signaling Chinese ownership to gain passage under Iran’s exemptions, rather than relying on insurance. Single-digit transits (1-3 confirmed crossings), far below …

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Tracking the Billions Leaving Iran

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US Treasury (under Bessent) claims direct visibility into wire transfers landing in global banks. Pre-strike Central Bank of Iran data (reported February 18–20, 2026) showed a record ~$15 billion capital outflow in a recent period, more than offsetting an $11 billion trade surplus — accelerating as oil revenues fell and uncertainty rose. One earlier report …

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Update on Missile Launcher and Drone Part of the War

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200 mobile launchers destroyed in Iran. This is roughly 50% of Iran’s operational launcher fleet at the start of the current campaign. Iran missile stockpile was 3000, inventory estimate 1500-2500 (500 fired). Esfahan North Missile Base (near Najafabad, Esfahan Province) — at least one launcher + missile storage facility destroyed. Iran increasingly relies on cheaper …

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