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2023 Chinese spy balloon contained US tech: Report
A U.S. military analysis reviewed by Newsweek revealed that the Chinese spy balloon that crossed the U.S. in 2023 contained American-made technology capable of gathering intelligence. The balloon, shot down off the South Carolina coast on Feb. 4, 2023, carried a satellite communication module and sensors from at least five U.S. companies. The discovery has… -
Meet the new US Navy high-tech laser weapon, HELIOS
The U.S. Navy has a shiny new toy capable of downing drones at the speed of light and for pennies on the dollar. Called the High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-Dazzler, or HELIOS, the U.S. Navy tested the Lockheed Martin-built laser weapon aboard the USS Preble sometime in 2024. Only one image was released so… -
New Iranian warship could reshape power in the Persian Gulf
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has introduced its first drone-carrier warship, the “Shahid Bagheri,” marking a significant expansion of the country’s naval capabilities. The vessel was unveiled in a ceremony at the Persian Gulf port of Bandar Abbas, according to state media. Why does Iran’s new ship matter? Iran’s development of a drone-capable warship… -
Pentagon working on plan to withdraw all 2,000 US troops from Syria: Report
Full Story The Department of Defense (DOD) is drawing up plans to pull all U.S. troops out of Syria, according to what two defense officials told NBC News on Tuesday, Feb. 4. President Donald Trump has recently shown a desire to withdraw service members from the country. On Jan. 30, Trump said, “We’re not involved… -
Netanyahu gives Trump a golden pager, reminiscent of covert Israeli operation
Full Story Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly presented President Donald Trump with a golden pager during their meeting at the White House on Tuesday, Feb. 4. While the exact reason for the gift was not publicly stated, it follows reports of a covert Israeli operation targeting Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon. What was the reported… -
Many Palestinians would be ‘happy’ if US took over Gaza Strip: Fmr. intel officer
Full Story President Donald Trump’s surprise suggestion that the United States should take over the Gaza Strip continues to cause consternation and commotion in the international community. Since its initial unveiling during a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump and his team have offered additional details, clarifying that U.S. control would only… -
Google reverses pledge to not use AI for weapons or surveillance
Full Story In a sharp reversal from its original principles, Google updated its artificial intelligence ethics policy during the week of Feb. 3, lifting a longstanding ban on the technology being used to create weapons and conduct surveillance. A previous version of the policy stated the company would not use AI for developing weapons or… -
Trump wants to send Israel thousands more 1,000-pound bombs
Full Story President Donald Trump is trying to send a billion dollars’ worth of bombs and bulldozers to Israel in a new aid deal. The Wall Street Journal was the first outlet to report on the deal, which is in addition to the $8 billion weapons package that former President Joe Biden approved in early… -
World reacts to Trump’s announcement to ‘take over’ Gaza Strip
Full Story The world is reacting to President Donald Trump’s latest statement on the war in Gaza. Trump announced during a press conference at the White House with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on Tuesday, Feb. 4, that the United States was planning to “take over” Gaza. He also noted he’s not ruling out sending U.S.… -
Trump orders Iran to be ‘obliterated’ if he’s assassinated, renews sanctions
Full Story President Donald Trump said he has issued orders for the U.S. military to launch a massive retaliatory strike on Iran if he is assassinated. Speaking at the White House while signing an executive order to reimpose sanctions on Tehran, Trump warned that Iran “would be obliterated” if it carried out an attack against… -
Exploring the role of psychedelics in healing PTSD among veterans: Weapons and Warfare
This week on Weapons and Warfare, host Ryan Robertson sits down with former naval aviator Matthew Buckley to explore an innovative approach to addressing the silent battle many veterans face: PTSD. Buckley shares his journey and the groundbreaking mission he has undertaken to help fellow veterans heal through psychedelic-assisted therapy. Robertson and Buckley delve into… -
China’s military drills simulate blocking US forces from Taiwan
The People’s Republic of China is using live drills to practice keeping United States armed forces from interfering in a hostile Chinese takeover of Taiwan. While this may fall under the “things we already know” category, a Japanese think tank is making the point crystal clear. Japanese analysis confirms China’s strategy A recently published analysis… -
Trump to withdraw US from UN Rights Council, extend UNRWA funds ban
President Donald Trump is planning to issue an executive order Tuesday, Feb. 4 to withdraw the United States from the U.N. Human Rights Council and extend a funding ban for the U.N. Palestinian Relief Agency, UNRWA. This comes on the same day the White House is set to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a…
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