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US Army continues modernization with new IFVs on the way
The U.S. Army has a long history of iconic military vehicles, from the Willys Jeep and Sherman Tank, to the Humvee and various iterations of the M-1 Abrams. However, as time progresses, so must the Army’s fleet. Vehicles that once dominated American battlefields are being replaced by the next generation of potential icons, a process… -
Transforming the Army’s front lines: Weapons and Warfare
This week on Weapons and Warfare, host Ryan Robertson explores the Army’s modernization efforts, focusing on the M-10 Booker and plans for the XM-30. The Army’s leadership emphasized the importance of these vehicles in enhancing operational effectiveness. The M-10 Booker stands out for its advanced design to improve troop transport and mission efficiency, while the… -
Trump ousts first female head of US Coast Guard on day one of presidency
President Donald Trump fired the head of the U.S. Coast Guard, Admiral Linda Fagan, on Monday, Jan. 20, who was the first female leader of a U.S. armed forces branch in American history. Benjamine Huffman, the acting U.S. Homeland Security Secretary, revealed on the ousting of Fagan in a memo on Trump’s first day in… -
BlueHalo developing anti-drone missile for US Army
Unmanned aerial systems are causing a lot of headaches on modern battlefields, and they will be for some time. The People’s Republic of China just ordered a million lightweight kamikaze drones to be delivered by 2026. So, naturally, developing new ways to counter those systems is a major priority for the United States. “There’s a… -
US secures release of 2 Americans but gives up convicted Taliban narco-terrorist
Two Americans imprisoned in Afghanistan were freed on Tuesday, Jan. 21, as part of a prisoner swap between the United States and the Taliban. In exchange for the Americans, the Taliban reportedly received a man serving a life sentence in California for terrorism and drug trafficking charges. Who are the freed Americans? The freed Americans… -
US Navy unveils ‘Murder Hornets’ in Red Sea
“Murder hornets” took over social media with an empty threat of an invasion back in 2019. But now, the term is returning, and on the decks of American aircraft carriers in the Red Sea. The Navy recently released a year-in-review factsheet titled “Delivering Warfighting Advantage.” A column dedicated to the service’s warfighting operations exists under… -
First woman honored with the Air Force Silver Star
Gallantry in action is what it takes to be awarded the armed forces’ third-highest military decoration for valor in combat. Capt. Lacie Hester is the first female in the Air Force to receive this honor. She received her medal during a ceremony on Nov. 12, 2024, at RAF Lakenheath for her bravery and skill during… -
Russia could use up all North Korean soldiers by April
By mid-April, every soldier from North Korea fighting for Russia against Ukraine will likely either be dead or wounded. That assessment is not coming from Ukrainian intelligence but from the U.S.-based Institute for the Study of War. North Korea started sending troops to Ukraine sometime in the fall of last year — about 12,000 in… -
New airstrip on Yemeni island spurs speculation near critical trade route
A newly constructed airstrip on Abd al-Kuri Island, part of Yemen’s remote Socotra Archipelago, is nearing completion, according to satellite imagery analyzed by The Associated Press. Located near the mouth of the Gulf of Aden, a critical maritime trade route, the runway has drawn attention for its potential strategic significance in a region plagued by… -
Coast Guard arrests traffickers after high-speed chase off San Diego coast
The U.S. Coast Guard halted a human smuggling attempt off the San Diego coast on Jan. 5, after two men on a boat rammed a patrol vessel and resisted arrest, according to court documents. The incident began at a boat ramp near Mission Bay Drive Bridge, where Border Patrol agents detained four individuals who had… -
Here’s why Trump probably wants the Panama Canal back
Is the United States going to use military force to take control of the Panama Canal? The question was posed to President-elect Donald Trump. The answer: maybe? But Trump definitely did not rule it out. So, the question many might be asking is, why? When talking about the canal, there are a lot of national… -
Israel, Hamas ceasefire deal reached, Knesset to vote Thursday: Report
After more than a year of fighting in Gaza, Israel and Hamas may finally be close to signing a ceasefire agreement. Hamas allegedly accepted a draft ceasefire agreement from Qatari mediators on the night of Tuesday, Jan. 14. The agreement called for a three-stage ceasefire, the first of which would include the release of 33… -
State-of-the-art Iranian surveillance ship enters naval service
Iran has unveiled its first signals intelligence vessel, the Zagros, designed for advanced electronic surveillance and cyber intelligence. The domestically constructed ship is equipped with state-of-the-art sensors to enhance intelligence gathering and maritime monitoring. Admiral Shahram Irani says the Zagros will play a critical role in securing Iran’s maritime interests, calling it the navy’s “watchful…