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US language revisions toward Taiwan spark backlash from Beijing
Full Story Beijing has accused the United States of “gravely backpedaling” on its stance toward Taiwan. China’s Foreign Ministry took issue on Monday, Feb. 17, with a revised fact sheet from the U.S. State Department, which took out a line on Washington’s opposition to independence for the self-governing island that’s home to 23 million people.… -
India faces crucial choice: US F-35 deal or Russian-made Su-57 fighters?
India is evaluating new fighter jet acquisitions as it faces a shortfall in its air force squadrons amid rising regional tensions. The Indian Air Force currently operates 31 active squadrons, falling short of the approved strength of 42. With China rapidly expanding its military, India is seeking reinforcements to modernize its fleet. What has the… -
Macron urges Europe to boost defenses amid Trump’s return to WH: Report
Full Story French President Emmanuel Macron is urging Europe to beef up its defense industry in response to what he dubbed “the electroshock” caused by President Donald Trump’s return to the White House. What did Macron say? Macron’s call to action came in an interview with the Financial Times, published on Friday, Feb. 14. In… -
Vance signals US troops may go to Ukraine, Zelenskyy rejects forced peace
Vice President JD Vance is meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Munich Security Conference in Germany, as discussions over Ukraine’s future take center stage. The meeting followed President Donald Trump’s announcement that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed to begin negotiations to end the war. However, uncertainty remains over what those… -
Ukraine uncovers Russian ‘rat’ in Security Service
Another rat was rooted out in Ukraine. The country’s Security Service (SBU) announced on social media that the head of the country’s Anti-Terrorist Center headquarters was actually a Russian spy. The SBU called him a “rat” and said it had evidence of more than a dozen incidents of espionage. Local media in Ukraine identified the… -
Ukraine unveils underground ‘Hell-making’ missile facility
Earlier this month, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy unveiled a top-secret underground missile production facility producing scores of Peklo missiles. Peklo is the Ukrainian word for “hell.” Peklos are a drone-missile hybrid. The munition was unveiled last year, with the first batch delivered in December. Since then, Ukraine has used it against Russian oil refineries and… -
Israel may strike Iran’s nuclear sites within months, Tehran vows to rebuild
U.S. intelligence reports indicate that Israel may launch a preemptive attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities within the next six months. The assessment, compiled by the intelligence director for the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), suggests that Iran’s Fordow and Natanz nuclear sites are potential targets. Intelligence analysts warn that such… -
President Trump reveals he called Putin to end war in Ukraine
Full Story President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday, Feb. 12, on Truth Social that negotiations to end Moscow’s war in Ukraine will begin immediately. Trump’s post came minutes after he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the phone. The call is the first known time a conversation between the two leaders has taken place… -
Anduril takes over $22B US Army combat headset contract from Microsoft
Full Story The U.S. Army is shifting its contract for the Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) from Microsoft to Anduril Industries after years of setbacks. The decision follows persistent software and hardware challenges, as well as soldier complaints about Microsoft’s adapted HoloLens 2 headsets. The original contract, valued at up to $22 billion over 10… -
Unleashing the power of microdisplays: Weapons and Warfare
This week, Weapons and Warfare hits the road to get a behind-the-scenes look at the Kopin Corporation. This New England-based company stands at the forefront of innovation in the microdisplay industry. Known for its pioneering advancements in miniature display technologies, Kopin is reshaping how users experience augmented and virtual reality, wearables and other immersive applications. Host… -
More turbulence for USAF’s next-gen trainer
According to a new report from the Pentagon’s Office of the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E), there are serious issues with the emergency ejection system on the T-7A Red Hawk. Powered by a General Electric turbofan engine, the twin-tail, tandem-seat jet from Boeing was selected by the Air Force in 2018. The package came… -
US amphibious ships facing new issues, half of 32 ships in good condition
The long history of the United States Marine Corps (USMC) is full of tales about the elite fighting force making amphibious assaults and littoral operations look easy, but they aren’t. And according to a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, the job could soon get a lot harder. Tasked with taking the fight from the… -
Nearly 200 World War II bombs discovered beneath English playground
A routine playground renovation in Wooler, Northumberland, uncovered an unexpected find — more than 170 World War II-era bombs buried beneath the surface. Workers at Scotts Play Park stopped construction in January after finding suspicious objects. Bomb disposal experts were called in, and investigators quickly realized the scale of the issue was far greater than…
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