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Israel, US warn Hamas after it parades children’s coffins, returns wrong body
Full Story Israel is demanding Hamas return the body of Shiri Bibas after the militant group handed over remains that do not match any known hostage. The exchange comes as Israeli officials reveal new details about the brutal killings of Bibas’ two young children in captivity. What does Israel say about the Bibas children’s deaths?… -
US response to ICBM from North Korea would be ‘overwhelming’
North Korea can probably hit the continental United States with its new Hwasong-19 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). However, the commander overseeing the United States’ Joint-Global Strike Operations Center said if North Korea ever tried it, the U.S. response would be “overwhelming.” North Korea recently completed another test launch of its Hwasong-19. The missile flew higher… -
Ukraine strikes at Russia’s economic heart, oil refineries in flames
Full Story Ukraine has intensified its drone strikes on Russian energy facilities, hitting multiple refineries and a key oil pipeline on Wednesday, Feb. 19. The latest wave of attacks has forced shutdowns at several oil-processing plants and disrupted crude shipments, putting additional economic pressure on Moscow. Which Russian refineries were targeted? Ukraine has struck at… -
Zelenskyy says Trump in ‘disinformation space’ over Russia-Ukraine war origin
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are not on the same page when it comes to negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine. They don’t even agree about who started it. On Tuesday, Feb. 18, while talking to reporters about Ukraine being left out of peace talks between the U.S. and… -
Hochul readies National Guard as New York prison strike grows
Full Story A widespread, unauthorized strike by hundreds of New York correction officers entered its third day on Wednesday, Feb. 19, forcing lockdowns at multiple state prisons. Officers are protesting staffing shortages, mandatory overtime and prison safety concerns. The strike, which spread to more than half of the state’s 42 prisons, comes amid mounting tensions… -
Japan now has operational light aircraft carrier
Full Story The flagship of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, the JS Kaga, has just completed its first operational mission as a light aircraft carrier. Converted from a multi-functional destroyer, the Kaga took part in the Pacific Steller naval exercises, which took place in the Philippine Sea. The Kaga sailed alongside vessels from the United… -
Israel advances unmanned combat after Ukraine’s historic drone operation
In December, Ukraine made history by using an all-drone ground attack force in an operation near the village of Lyptsi in the Kharkiv region. This marked the first time an all-unmanned ground attack team successfully completed a mission against Russian forces. While the world closely watched Ukraine’s efforts to expel Russia from its borders, Israel… -
ROGUE-Fires redefining warfare with remote operations: Weapon of the week
Full Story The Marine Corps Systems Command has awarded a nearly $30 million contract to Oshkosh Defense. The contract is for the Remotely Operated Ground Unit for Expeditionary Fires, known as the ROGUE-Fires. This next-gen autonomous technology aims to help the Marines seize and defend key maritime terrain in future conflicts and that’s why it’s… -
IAI’s pioneering approach to manned combat integration: Weapons and Warfare
This week on Weapons and Warfare, the team took an in-depth look at how Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is pioneering the future of military operations with its innovative approach to integrating autonomous capabilities with manned combat systems. Host Ryan Robertson explored IAI’s cutting-edge technologies that enhance situational awareness and operational efficiency on the battlefield. From… -
First US Marines relocate from Okinawa to Guam after years of delays
The first 105 U.S. Marines originally assigned to Okinawa have moved to Guam, marking the start of a long-planned relocation under a 2012 agreement between the United States and Japan. The plan calls for 9,000 Marines, nearly half of the force stationed in Okinawa, to leave. However, construction delays, political opposition and regional security concerns… -
US Air Force’s ‘Franken-bird’ takes flight
A seemingly normal-looking F-35 recently took flight, but there was nothing ordinary about it. The aircraft is the result of an effort to merge two damaged F-35s into a single stealth fighter. This first-of-its-kind aircraft, affectionately dubbed the “Franken-bird,” made its inaugural flight on Jan. 16, according to a spokesperson from the 388th Fighter Wing… -
Chinese helicopter confronts Philippine patrol plane over disputed waters
A Chinese navy helicopter flew alarmingly close to a Philippine patrol plane over the disputed Scarborough Shoal on Tuesday, Feb. 18, raising tensions in the South China Sea. Journalists on board observed the encounter as the Philippine aircraft continued its patrol despite China’s military’s warning to vacate the area. The incident is the latest in… -
US Army Green Berets training Naval Infantry Marines in Mexico
A handful of U.S. Army Green Berets are in Mexico, helping to train the country’s Naval Infantry Marines. The U.S. Special Forces soldiers are there at the request of Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum. The action was also unanimously approved by a Senate commission in Mexico, according to Border Report. Deployment details Eleven Green Berets from…
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