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Joint US-Israel efforts target Iran’s growing nuclear threat
Iran’s nuclear program has reached a critical point, with intelligence reports indicating uranium enrichment is nearing weapons-grade levels. Analysts suggest Tehran has accumulated sufficient enriched material for multiple nuclear bombs, should its leadership decide to proceed. While Iranian officials deny any intention of developing nuclear weapons, U.S. and Israeli authorities are preparing to address the… -
US armed forces test Dark Eagle hypersonic missile at Mach 5 speeds
The U.S. military has successfully tested its Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), moving closer to fielding advanced hypersonic technology. The test, conducted at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, demonstrated the missile’s ability to exceed speeds of 3,800 miles per hour, more than five times the speed of sound, and strike distant targets. Officials described… -
US military embraces AI in push for autonomous weapons superiority
The Pentagon has announced the launch of the Artificial Intelligence Rapid Capabilities Cell (AI RCC), a new office focused on integrating artificial intelligence into military systems. This initiative is part of the United States’ broader efforts to deploy autonomous weapons and counter threats from adversaries such as China and Russia. Operating under the Chief Digital… -
US looks to prevent ISIS resurgence in Syria amid rebel conflict
The Assad regime ruled Syria with brutality for decades. Less than a week after Syrian rebels toppled the regime, the U.S. got to work to prevent ISIS from filling the void. While rebels from the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) and the Free Syrian Army have begun to form a new government in the… -
Satellite images show Russian activity halts at key Syrian port
Satellite images and ship tracking data reveal a sudden stop in Russian military and commercial activity at the Syrian port of Tartus following the collapse of Bashar Assad’s government. Tartus, a strategic hub for Moscow’s Mediterranean operations since 1971, had been a center of naval and trade activity just days earlier. Before Assad’s ousting, satellite… -
Kyiv using psychological warfare to get N. Korean troops to surrender
Ukraine is adapting an old tactic to counter a new enemy as revealed on Tuesday, Dec. 10, Kyiv is using psychological warfare in an effort to get North Korean troops fighting for Russia to surrender. The effort comes from its “I want to live” project, in which Ukrainian forces are producing leaflets and videos to… -
Israel launches 480 strikes in Syria, moves troops beyond buffer zone
After the fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad, Israel is on the offensive –– carrying out 480 strikes in Syria in the two days following the collapse of Assad’s government. Israeli troops also deployed into and beyond the Golan Heights, a demilitarized zone Israel has administered for over 50 years. A Syrian activist group reported… -
Ballistic missile intercepted over Guam during landmark defense test
In the event of a conflict between the United States and China, U.S. bases in the Pacific, including Guam, would play a critical role. Known as the “hub of the Pacific,” Guam is essential to U.S. military strategy in eastern Asia and the South China Sea. A recent test to intercept a ballistic missile aimed… -
Army enhancing soldier experiences, modernizing office space: Weapons and Warfare
This week on Weapons and Warfare, host Ryan Robertson delves into an innovative aspect of military evolution: the Army’s efforts to modernize office spaces for today’s soldiers. Gone are the days of monotonous, sterile environments; Ryan explores how the Army is reimagining workspaces to boost productivity, morale and troop collaboration. Also featured in this episode:… -
AeroVironment introduces customizable AI UAV to the battlefield: Weapon of the Week
AeroVironment, a leading defense contractor based in Virginia, had a bustling 2024. Known for designing and producing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), the company saw significant milestones this year. In May, AeroVironment’s Switchblade 600 loitering munition system was selected for Tranche 1 of the Department of Defense’s Replicator Initiative. By June, these systems were already deployed… -
IMCOM-Europe revamping HQ into strategically branded facility
In the civilian world, engaged workers drive higher profits. In the military, engaged workers drive innovation, are more likely to reenlist and can be the difference between mission success and failure. The U.S. Army’s installations strategy has called for all of the branch’s facilities — both living and working spaces — to rival the civilian… -
Ukraine’s Sea Babies are once again changing naval warfare
Ukraine’s navy, mainly consisting of unmanned drones, has significantly upgraded its domestically produced Sea Baby unmanned surface vessels (USVs), which can now also carry unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The Ukrainian navy posted footage of a recent mission using the new combination against Russian oil platforms in the Black Sea. Various cameras and thermal sensors captured… -
US Air Force deploys A-10 ‘Warthogs’ to Philippines
The United States deployed A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, commonly known as Warthogs, to the Philippines for joint training exercises with the Philippine Air Force. The deployment serves to strengthen the long-standing defense partnership between the two nations. The A-10s are assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron, which is based in South Korea. The aircraft arrived…
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