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Israeli forces demolish buildings in West Bank operations, at least 25 killed
Israeli forces intensified military operations in the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, demolishing 23 buildings that the military says were used by militants. Israeli officials reported the structures contained weapons, explosives labs and observation posts. Footage from the area shows large explosions and thick smoke rising over the densely populated camp. The… -
Crashed US Army Black Hawk did ‘not have any AI capability’
The recent crash between a U.S. Army helicopter and an American Airlines commuter jet over the Potomac River was a tragedy. It’s one most likely caused by human error, not the result of the Army’s experimentation with artificial intelligence. In the days since the crash, through written statements and press briefings, government and military officials… -
12,000 North Koreans went to fight for Russia, now they’re nowhere to be found
The Armed Forces of Ukraine said on Friday, Jan. 31, soldiers have not seen North Korean troops on the front lines in Russia’s Kursk region in several weeks. A spokesperson for Ukraine’s military special forces told CNN he believes it is because of all the mass casualties Pyongyang’s soldiers have suffered. How did we get… -
China building military base 10x larger than the Pentagon: Report
China is building the world’s largest military command center that is at least 10 times bigger than the U.S. Pentagon. The Financial Times released a report about the base, citing information from U.S. officials, on Thursday, Jan. 30. How did U.S. officials find out about the base? Satellite images obtained by the news outlet show… -
Nearly 100 US Special Forces vets hired to operate key checkpoints in Gaza
A U.S.-based security firm has hired nearly 100 former U.S. Special Forces personnel to help operate a key checkpoint in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. The North Carolina-based UG Solutions, founded in 2023, is leading the effort, offering a daily rate of at least $1,100 with an upfront $10,000 advance for hired personnel, according to… -
Launch for DARPA’s ‘Liberty Lifter’ heavy-duty seaplane delayed to 2029
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, or DARPA, is working on a heavy-duty seaplane called the “Liberty Lifter.” Straight Arrow News first reported on the project in 2023, and now there are some updates to pass along. Of the two designs initially chosen, DARPA down-selected the model presented by Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing company.… -
Suspected Hezbollah weapons convoy destroyed by IDF airstrike in Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it carried out an airstrike on a Hezbollah weapons convoy in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, Jan. 28, targeting a truck and other vehicles suspected of transporting arms. Lebanon’s health ministry reported 14 people were wounded in the strike, which took place in the village of Nabatieh al-Fawqa, about 7… -
ATSC’s DroneSting: Innovating Anti-Drone Technology: Weapon of the Week
The saying “necessity is the mother of invention” holds true, especially in armed conflict. As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, innovations in drone warfare are emerging. Organizations like the Virginia-based Advanced Technology Systems Company (ATSC) are taking notice, that’s why its DroneSting is the weapon of the week. From air to ground… -
Should we be worried about China’s air force upgrades?
During the Cold War, the term “arms race” regularly appeared on national news and across the front pages of magazines and newspapers, framing the race for firepower between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. While the term is not used as often today, the “arms race” between America and its near-peer adversaries, specifically China and… -
China’s stealth ambitions grow with new aircraft: Weapons and Warfare
This week on Weapons and Warfare the team took a closer look at China’s ambitious development of a sixth-generation stealth aircraft. Host Ryan Robertson gets some insight into China’s efforts from a graduate of the prestigious “Top Gun” program and a former Green Beret, providing unique perspectives into the strategic significance of this advanced military… -
Army green-lights 4-in-1 tank round
In mid-January, the U.S. Army announced that the Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments & Ammunition (JPEO A&A) approved full-rate production of the M1147 120mm Advanced Multi-Purpose (AMP) round. It’s viewed as a key milestone in the Army’s ammunition modernization. The approval allows for a shift from low-rate initial to full-scale manufacturing, enabling the consolidation… -
Iran claims its drones can now fire AI-enabled missiles
Iran claimed it now has drones that can fire precision-strike missiles enhanced with artificial intelligence. The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy said the regime successfully test-fired the weapons during the recent Payambar-e-A’azam, or Great Prophet, military exercises. Video released to Iranian state media from the IRGC, reportedly from the exercise, shows… -
Denmark unveils $2 billion Arctic defense plan after Trump threats
Denmark announced a $2 billion investment to strengthen its defense capabilities in the Arctic, citing growing security challenges in the region. The plan includes new ships, drones and enhanced satellite capabilities to address evolving threats in collaboration with Greenland and the Faroe Islands. What is included in Denmark’s Arctic defense plan? Defense Minister Troels Lund…
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