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First woman honored with the Air Force Silver Star
Gallantry in action is what it takes to be awarded the armed forces’ third-highest military decoration for valor in combat. Capt. Lacie Hester is the first female in the Air Force to receive this honor. She received her medal during a ceremony on Nov. 12, 2024, at RAF Lakenheath for her bravery and skill during… -
Russia could use up all North Korean soldiers by April
By mid-April, every soldier from North Korea fighting for Russia against Ukraine will likely either be dead or wounded. That assessment is not coming from Ukrainian intelligence but from the U.S.-based Institute for the Study of War. North Korea started sending troops to Ukraine sometime in the fall of last year — about 12,000 in… -
New airstrip on Yemeni island spurs speculation near critical trade route
A newly constructed airstrip on Abd al-Kuri Island, part of Yemen’s remote Socotra Archipelago, is nearing completion, according to satellite imagery analyzed by The Associated Press. Located near the mouth of the Gulf of Aden, a critical maritime trade route, the runway has drawn attention for its potential strategic significance in a region plagued by… -
Coast Guard arrests traffickers after high-speed chase off San Diego coast
The U.S. Coast Guard halted a human smuggling attempt off the San Diego coast on Jan. 5, after two men on a boat rammed a patrol vessel and resisted arrest, according to court documents. The incident began at a boat ramp near Mission Bay Drive Bridge, where Border Patrol agents detained four individuals who had… -
Here’s why Trump probably wants the Panama Canal back
Is the United States going to use military force to take control of the Panama Canal? The question was posed to President-elect Donald Trump. The answer: maybe? But Trump definitely did not rule it out. So, the question many might be asking is, why? When talking about the canal, there are a lot of national… -
Israel, Hamas ceasefire deal reached, Knesset to vote Thursday: Report
After more than a year of fighting in Gaza, Israel and Hamas may finally be close to signing a ceasefire agreement. Hamas allegedly accepted a draft ceasefire agreement from Qatari mediators on the night of Tuesday, Jan. 14. The agreement called for a three-stage ceasefire, the first of which would include the release of 33… -
State-of-the-art Iranian surveillance ship enters naval service
Iran has unveiled its first signals intelligence vessel, the Zagros, designed for advanced electronic surveillance and cyber intelligence. The domestically constructed ship is equipped with state-of-the-art sensors to enhance intelligence gathering and maritime monitoring. Admiral Shahram Irani says the Zagros will play a critical role in securing Iran’s maritime interests, calling it the navy’s “watchful… -
AI-Powered Shield: Axon Vision’s Drone Defense: Weapon of the Week
Spend any time on social media and it’s easy to find examples of Ukrainian drones inflicting damage on Russian troops and equipment. Less visible, however, are examples of counter-drone efforts. That’s why Axon Vision and its UAV counter-AI is the weapon of the week. Axon Vision’s co-founder and CTO, Ido Rozenberg, sees the problem facing… -
Adversaries present persistent threats in 2025, can the US military handle them?
As the New Year begins, many people see it as a chance for a fresh start. However, the challenges that existed in 2024 are likely to persist in 2025, especially in the realm of national defense. Each branch of the U.S. Department of Defense is working to modernize its forces to address these ongoing issues.… -
The US military navigates global threats in 2025: Weapons and Warfare
As we kick off the new year, the United States is confronted with a range of complex and serious threats from adversaries aiming to compromise U.S. security across multiple domains. To clarify the challenges ahead, host Ryan Robertson highlights key insights from a Mitchell Institute panel called “The Dangers We Face,” featuring four Air and… -
Puerto Rico governor calls on Trump over Venezuela’s threat to security
Puerto Rico’s governor is urging swift action from President-elect Donald Trump after Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro called for the “liberation” of the U.S. territory. Governor Jenniffer González-Colón described Maduro’s comments as a direct threat to U.S. sovereignty and security. In a letter to Trump, González emphasized Puerto Rico’s strategic role, highlighting key military installations like… -
Ukraine’s largest drone strike hits Russia, targets key industrial sites
Ukraine carried out one of its largest drone and missile attacks against Russia, targeting industrial and strategic locations across multiple regions. The strikes, which took place overnight Monday, Jan. 13, reportedly caused significant damage to facilities and prompted school closures and flight restrictions in parts of southern Russia. Russian officials reported damage to oil production… -
US Coast Guard gets first new icebreaker in 25 years
For the first time in 25 years, the United States Coast Guard welcomed a new polar icebreaker to its fleet. It will be stationed in Juneau, Alaska, and it’s scheduled to start busting ice for the service in 2026. The ship isn’t new. Last year, the Coast Guard bought the M/V Aiviq from Offshore Surface…
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