Military

IDF uncovers Hezbollah bunker near Lebanese border, preventing planned attack on Israel; dismantles compounds and seizes weapons caches.

IDF finds Hezbollah tunnels, weapons cache, says it prevented major attack

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says North Korea sent troops to fight alongside Russian forces in Ukraine.

Zelenskyy says North Korea is sending troops to help Russia in Ukraine

Israel plans to target Iranian military infrastructure, not oil or nuclear sites, in a military strike to avoid broader conflict.

Netanyahu plans strike on Iran, targeting military sites, not nuclear or oil

North Korea destroyed sections of inter-Korean roads and rail lines, escalating tensions with South Korea.

North Korea blows up key roads, rail lines on border with South Korea

Unidentified drones breached Langley Air Force Base airspace for 17 nights, sparking national security concerns.

Drone swarms over key military sites spark fears of foreign surveillance

Ukrainian military recruiters are raiding clubs, bars, restaurants and concerts to find men who have yet to enlist as required under martial law.

Ukraine raiding clubs, concerts in Kyiv to force men to join military

China launched a fresh batch of military drills around Taiwan on Monday, Oct. 14.

125 Chinese aircraft detected near Taiwan as Beijing ramps up pressure

A former U.S. Army soldier was sentenced to 14 years in prison after pleading guilty to attempting to provide ISIS with tactical information to help plan attacks on U.S. soldiers, according to the U.S. Justice Department. Private First Class Cole Bridges, 24, of Stow, Ohio, enlisted in the Army in 2019 and was stationed at Fort Stewart, Georgia, with the Third Infantry Division.

Soldier who plotted to help ISIS kill US troops gets 14-year sentence

The U.S. is sending troops and an anti-missile defense system to Israel.

US sending troops, anti-missile system to Israel as war escalates

A Monet painting stolen more than 80 years ago by Nazis in Austria has been returned by the FBI to the Jewish family's heirs it belonged to.

Monet piece stolen more than 80 years ago by Nazis returned to family

Elon Musk’s recent political tweets are impacting SpaceX's ability to launch more rockets from California’s central coast.

California officials cite Elon Musk’s politics in denying SpaceX launches

Mexico's drug cartel problem is getting worse and it's now impacting one of the country's most exported fruits, limes.

Mexico deploys nearly 700 soldiers to protect lime growers from cartels

North Korea is accusing South Korea of sending drones to drop propaganda leaflets over its capital, Pyongyang.

Kim Jong Un: South Korea flying drones to drop propaganda leaflets in the North

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is calling for the revival of suicide bombings, a tactic the group largely abandoned nearly 20 years ago. According to Arab intelligence officials, Sinwar issued this directive to a senior operative, marking a shift toward more extreme methods amid the ongoing conflict with Israel.

Hamas leader Sinwar calls for group to revive suicide bombing campaign

Two U.S. Navy SEALs, Chief Special Warfare Operator Christopher J. Chambers and Navy Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Nathan Gage Ingram, drowned in January during a mission to intercept a ship carrying Iranian-made weapons to Yemen. A military investigation determined that their deaths could have been prevented, citing gaps in training and improper use of flotation devices as contributing factors.

Investigation finds gaps in SEAL training after tragic drownings

A fisherman was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard on Thursday, Oct. 10, after spending nearly 24 hours adrift off the coast of Florida, clinging to a cooler following Hurricane Milton’s devastation. The man, who was aboard the fishing vessel Capt. Dave, was found approximately 30 miles off Longboat Key after the boat became disabled amidst the Category 3 hurricane, which brought winds of 120 miles per hour, heavy rain, and tornadoes.

Fisherman found adrift, rescued after battling hurricane for 24 hours

The US Navy's Seawolf is one of the most advanced hunter-killer submarines in the water. There was a rare sighting of it in Japan.

US Navy fast-attack submarine surfaces near Japan, China

Ukraine's drone strike efforts paid off, destroying 400 Iranian-made Shahed drones and disrupting Russia's logistics and offense.

Ukraine’s drones strike a devastating blow to Russia’s Iranian-made weapons

Russian forces suffered an average of 1,271 soldiers killed or wounded each day, surpassing the previous high of 1,262 daily casualties recorded in May 2024. The U.K.’s Ministry of Defence attributed the rise to intensified fighting in the Kharkiv and Kursk regions and along the frontlines.

September marks highest casualties for Russian military since invasion

Human Rights Watch reported on Wednesday, Oct. 9, that Haitian gangs are recruiting children as young as 8 years old to join their ranks.

Haitian gangs recruiting children with promise of food, shelter: Report

A whistleblower said the pentagon is running a secret UFO program, "Immaculate Constellation." The Pentagon denied the claims.

Secret Pentagon UFO program allegedly operating without Congress’ knowledge

The United States and China share a relationship that can be described as "complicated," and the Weapons and Warfare team breaks it down.

Understanding the complex US-China relationship

Three of America’s most informed voices discussing the challenges China poses to the U.S. military in this week's episode.

Addressing the China Problem: Weapons and Warfare

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