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US ready to put bounties on Taliban leaders in Afghanistan, Rubio warns
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio threatened to put bounties on the heads of Afghanistan’s Taliban leaders on Saturday, Jan. 25. The threat came just days after the United States and the Taliban-run Afghan government swapped prisoners under the former Biden administration. What Rubio said The freshly sworn-in top U.S. diplomat took to social media… -
Trump sending 2,000-pound bombs to Israel, lifts Biden administration hold
President Donald Trump lifted a Biden administration hold on the supply of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel. Trump told reporters of his plans to do so on Saturday, Jan. 25. ‘They bought them’: Trump “We released them,” Trump said. “We’ve released them today, and they’ll have them, and they paid for them. You know, they’ve been… -
How a kid’s comic book is meant to help the Philippines take on China
The Philippines is deploying a new tactic to counter Chinese propaganda, according to military officials. It’s a 40-page kid’s comic book titled “The Stories of Teacher Jun.” The book is designed to combat Beijing’s alleged disinformation campaign against the Philippines. A comic book with purpose During the book’s announcement on Friday, Jan. 24, Filipino military… -
US Navy Littoral Combat Ship upgrades Hellfires to counter drones
Some U.S. Navy warships are getting another option to counter unmanned aircraft systems, or drones, and it didn’t cost taxpayers tens of millions of dollars or take a decade to develop. In fact, the USS Indianapolis received the upgrade while deployed to the Red Sea area of operations last fall. The Navy said it upgraded… -
Trump calls on Putin to make a deal to end Russia-Ukraine war
President Donald Trump campaigned on a promise to end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours once in office. However, new developments and a series of back-and-forth drone attacks between Russia and Ukraine serve as signs fighting isn’t slowing down. Ukraine’s military launched drones into Russia Friday, Jan. 24, hitting oil facilities in Ryazan and… -
Hamas identifies 4 Israeli female soldiers set to be released from Gaza
Hamas announced on Friday, Jan. 24, the names of the four female Israeli soldiers set to be released in a hostage exchange for Palestinian prisoners. It will mark the second swap under the latest ceasefire deal in Gaza. The militant group identified the hostages as Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy and Liri Albag. According… -
Why the Israel-Gaza ceasefire may be doomed
The Israel–Hamas ceasefire in Gaza went into effect on Jan. 19, but there are still plenty of questions about how each part of the three-phase deal will play out. Additionally, world leaders like President Donald Trump aren’t confident the ceasefire will hold. Each of the three stages of the deal is supposed to last six… -
The warfare potential of SRC’s Ghost Mantis: Weapon of the Week
While General Atomics and Anduril are battling to secure the Air Force contract for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft, another race is underway. Smaller contractors are sprinting to get their tech onboard whatever platform the Air Force chooses. One of those companies is SRC, a not-for-profit research and development firm. The firm hopes its latest project,… -
US Army continues modernization with new IFVs on the way
The U.S. Army has a long history of iconic military vehicles, from the Willys Jeep and Sherman Tank, to the Humvee and various iterations of the M-1 Abrams. However, as time progresses, so must the Army’s fleet. Vehicles that once dominated American battlefields are being replaced by the next generation of potential icons, a process… -
Transforming the Army’s front lines: Weapons and Warfare
This week on Weapons and Warfare, host Ryan Robertson explores the Army’s modernization efforts, focusing on the M-10 Booker and plans for the XM-30. The Army’s leadership emphasized the importance of these vehicles in enhancing operational effectiveness. The M-10 Booker stands out for its advanced design to improve troop transport and mission efficiency, while the… -
Trump ousts first female head of US Coast Guard on day one of presidency
President Donald Trump fired the head of the U.S. Coast Guard, Admiral Linda Fagan, on Monday, Jan. 20, who was the first female leader of a U.S. armed forces branch in American history. Benjamine Huffman, the acting U.S. Homeland Security Secretary, revealed on the ousting of Fagan in a memo on Trump’s first day in… -
BlueHalo developing anti-drone missile for US Army
Unmanned aerial systems are causing a lot of headaches on modern battlefields, and they will be for some time. The People’s Republic of China just ordered a million lightweight kamikaze drones to be delivered by 2026. So, naturally, developing new ways to counter those systems is a major priority for the United States. “There’s a… -
US secures release of 2 Americans but gives up convicted Taliban narco-terrorist
Two Americans imprisoned in Afghanistan were freed on Tuesday, Jan. 21, as part of a prisoner swap between the United States and the Taliban. In exchange for the Americans, the Taliban reportedly received a man serving a life sentence in California for terrorism and drug trafficking charges. Who are the freed Americans? The freed Americans…
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