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US Army implementing new strategies amid recruiting challenges
Recruiting, much like in college sports, is the lifeblood of America’s volunteer military force. Military recruiters are encountering more challenges in attracting top talent to serve the country, similar to their counterparts in college sports. With more opportunities in secondary education and an evolving workforce that does not require a four-year degree, young people have… -
Influx of aid to Ukraine as Biden administration nears its end
President Biden may be a lame-duck president, but Ukraine is hoping he can fly lots of weapons and aid to the country before it’s time to hand power over to President-elect Donald Trump. Earlier this year, after extensive negotiations, the U.S. Congress approved a $60 billion aid package for Ukraine. However, at least half of… -
Putin praises Trump as leaders eye breakthrough in Ukraine conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin broke his silence on U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, offering congratulations and praise while signaling a readiness to talk. With Russia’s war in Ukraine continuing, Putin highlighted Trump’s campaign promises to ease tensions but emphasized that Moscow’s demands remain unchanged. Speaking at a meeting in Sochi, Putin congratulated Trump on his… -
Secret US military space plane works on maneuvers while on orbital mission
The U.S. military’s secretive X-37B space plane is performing a groundbreaking orbital maneuver called aerobraking. The process uses atmospheric drag instead of fuel to gradually lower its orbit — a technique that could significantly extend mission durations and reduce operational costs. The unmanned X-37B launched on its seventh mission in December 2023, hitching a ride… -
Japan buying more stealth missiles to deter China
Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force is getting pretty offensive. The JASDF flies a fleet of about 150 fifth-gen F-35 stealth fighters. Tokyo wants to ensure they’re properly armed, so it’s spending another $175 million or so to buy more Joint Strike Missiles. The purchase marks Japan’s fifth order for JSMs since 2018. Norwegian-owned Kongsberg Defense and… -
Russia issues mass grave manual, highlighting heavy toll in Ukraine war
Russia’s Emergency Ministry has issued a manual instructing its troops on digging mass graves as casualties in Ukraine escalate. Distributed in early November, the 20-page manual includes step-by-step diagrams for constructing graves capable of holding up to 100 bodies. The manual is called the “Civil Defense: Urgent Burials of Corpses in Wartime.” It specifies grave… -
Ukraine drone attack damages Russian warships in Caspian Sea
Ukraine has taken its fight to a new front, reportedly striking Russian naval targets nearly 930 miles from its borders. Early Wednesday, Nov. 6, Ukrainian drones hit the port city of Kaspiysk in Russia’s Dagestan region. At least two missile ships were damaged, according to Ukrainian intelligence sources. The vessels, identified as the Tatarstan and… -
US shifts to air power strategy in Middle East, USS Lincoln departs
The Pentagon is reshaping its military presence in the Middle East, with the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier set to leave the region. For the first time since the onset of the Gaza war, the U.S. won’t have an aircraft carrier in the area. Defense officials, however, stress this change doesn’t signal a reduction in… -
Cutting-edge comms tech proves to be key for soldiers: Weapons and Warfare
This week on Weapons and Warfare, the team visits Persistent Systems, a leader in advanced communication technologies. Host Ryan Robertson explores the company’s innovative ad hoc network of radios, which enables seamless and secure communication in challenging environments. See how these cutting-edge devices facilitate real-time data sharing among military units, enhancing operational efficiency and situational… -
Deal between US military and Persistent Systems to keep soldiers communicating
Leaders of any successful operation will tell you that communication is the key to making everything work. This is why communication infrastructure is always one of the first targets in a conflict. If the enemy can affect one’s ability to communicate, they can affect their ability to fight. Shooters and spotters need to talk, which… -
New radar helping pilots before they hit the skies: Weapon of the week
The word “stealth” conjures images of legendary aircraft such as the F-117 Nighthawk, B-2 Spirit, F-22 Raptor, and the F-35 Lightning II. Despite their distinct differences, one thing ties them all together: geometry. These planes are “stealth platforms” because of their design. Every angle is about reducing their visibility to radar, and the slightest bend,… -
North Korea fires short-range missiles hours before US election
North Korea launched a series of short-range ballistic missiles early Tuesday, Nov. 5, marking its second missile test since late October, and occurring mere hours before the U.S. presidential election. The latest launch follows North Korea’s recent test of an advanced intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), reportedly capable of reaching the U.S. mainland. South Korea’s Joint… -
Idaho sees Indian special forces train with US Army counterparts
Special operators from India, which has the world’s second largest military, are spending most of November in Idaho. The soldiers are training alongside their American counterparts from the U.S. Army Special Forces in an exercise known as Vajra Prahar. In Sanskrit, “vajra” can mean diamond or thunderbolt, and “prahar” is a measurement of time. Both…
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