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Israel used commandos to blow up Iran’s missile factory in Syria
This past fall, Israel sent more than 100 commandos to carry out a raid on one of Iran’s missile production facilities in Syria. The raid happened in September, and the soldiers reportedly didn’t suffer a single casualty. The world only learned much about it because the Israeli Defense Force recently released some details and footage… -
Chinese Coast Guard ‘monster ship,’ underwater drone enter Philippine waters
Philippine authorities are investigating the discovery of a suspected Chinese underwater drone and the presence of one of the world’s largest Coast Guard vessels, developments that are adding to rising tensions in the South China Sea. The region is the focus of ongoing disputes over territorial claims between China and the Philippines. On Monday, Dec.… -
Is the new leader in Syria more pragmatic than fanatic?
The Baathist regime ruled Syria with brutality since 1963. Then, in the span of a few weeks at the end of 2024, the dictatorship was overthrown, and Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia. The ouster came at the hands of the rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Jolani and his group, known as Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham. “If you… -
Hamas making comeback in Gaza with 23,000 fighters: Report
Hamas is making a comeback through recruiting, multiple Israeli media outlets reported Wednesday, Jan. 1. When combined with the Palestinian Islamic Jihad fighters, Channel 12 reported Hamas’ total numbers are at about 23,000 fighters. The Jerusalem Post confirmed the recruitment increase but reported the numbers are closer to 12,000 fighters. However, there’s a large discrepancy… -
Women and the world of wargaming: Weapons and Warfare
This week on Weapons and Warfare, the team examined the evolving landscape of wargaming through the lens of female participation. Host Ryan Robertson sat down with Dr. Yuna Wong, a renowned scholar and advocate for inclusivity in gaming. Dr. Wong shared her insights on the historical underrepresentation of women in wargaming and how this has… -
Hundreds of Ukrainian, Russian soldiers return home in largest prison swap
Russia and Ukraine carried out their 59th prisoner exchange since the full-scale invasion began, with 189 Ukrainians and 150 Russians released in a deal mediated by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The exchange highlights one of the few direct avenues of relief in a conflict now approaching its third year. Thousands of captives remain on… -
Ukraine drones now carry small cannons, fiber-optic cables
Ukraine’s armed forces are leading the world in real-time battlefield drone innovations. It wasn’t long ago that Straight Arrow News reported on Ukraine’s all-drone ground attack force, the first in history. Now, Ukraine is strapping shotgun-style cannons to first-person view drones to counter the unmanned aerial threat from Russia. Video released on social media purports… -
Kremlin’s Baltic Sea sabotage ship was reportedly loaded with spy gear
A Russian-linked tanker called the Eagle S, which is suspected of intentionally cutting Baltic Sea power and data cables, was also loaded with “spy equipment.” That’s what a source close to Finnish authorities, who seized the ship, told The Telegraph on Saturday, Dec. 28. The Finnish coast guard crew that inspected the Cook Islands-registered vessel… -
Leaked documents expose billions in military funds as Cubans struggle
Leaked financial documents obtained by the Miami Herald revealed Cuba’s military-controlled conglomerate, Grupo de Administración Empresarial S.A. (GAESA), holds billions of dollars in assets. At the same time, the nation endures severe shortages of medicine, food and energy. The revelations come amid Cuba’s worst economic crisis in decades. According to the report, Gaviota, a GAESA-owned… -
Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ tanker seized over Baltic cable sabotage
Finnish authorities detained a ship suspected of damaging critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea, including the Estlink-2 power cable and several undersea data lines. Finnish police and border guards boarded the vessel, the Eagle S, early Thursday, Dec. 26, and it’s now being held in Finnish waters. The Eagle S, registered in the Cook Islands,… -
China levels sanctions on 7 companies over US military aid to Taiwan
Beijing announced on Friday, Dec. 27, that it is leveling sanctions against seven companies and their senior executives over U.S. military assistance to Taiwan. Among the companies sanctioned are Boeing subsidiary Insitu Inc., RTX Inc’s Raytheon Canada and Raytheon Australia. The sanctions reportedly freeze the companies’ and executives’ assets in China and bar them from… -
Russian missile shoots down Ukrainian F-16 in Zaporizhzhia: Reports
Russian forces reportedly shot down a Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet in the Zaporizhzhia region, according to Russian state media. Vladimir Rogov, a Kremlin-installed official in the area, claimed the jet was destroyed after launching a missile, though other reports suggest it was hit before preparing for an attack. U.S. officials have not confirmed the incident… -
North Korean troops suffer significant losses fighting in Russia
North Korea is reportedly losing a significant number of soldiers while supporting Moscow’s war with Ukraine. Ukraine and South Korea both reported the deaths of North Korean soldiers despite North Korea denying sending troops or weapons to assist Russia. The total number of reported deaths varies. South Korea’s military officials said at least 1,100 North…
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