Military

The Mexican Navy says it seized 3.6 tons of cocaine off the coast of Acapulco.

Mexican Navy intercepts ‘narco sub’ carrying nearly 8,000 pounds of cocaine

Ukraine targets Russian warships in Caspian Sea, marking a bold 930-mile drone strike that disrupts critical naval logistics.

Ukraine drone attack damages Russian warships in Caspian Sea

With Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election on Tuesday, Nov. 5, there are concerns about U.S support for Ukraine against Russia.

What Trump’s victory could mean for Ukraine’s fight against Russia

The Pentagon is reshaping its military presence in the Middle East, with the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier set to leave the region. For the first time since the onset of the Gaza war, the U.S. will not have an aircraft carrier in the area. Defense officials, however, stress this change does not signal a reduction in America’s ability to respond to threats.

US shifts to air power strategy in Middle East, USS Lincoln departs

China has revealed a redesigned version of its Long March 9 rocket, a key component of its ambitious space program, and the new design bears a striking resemblance to SpaceX’s Starship. This update was showcased earlier this week at an airshow in Zhuhai, signaling a major shift in China’s approach to reusable space technology.

China’s Long March 9 rocket aims to rival SpaceX’s Starship

See how cutting-edge comms tech facilitates real-time data sharing among military units, enhancing efficiency and awareness on the field.

Cutting-edge comms tech proves to be key for soldiers: Weapons and Warfare

The deal, worth $5 million, seeks to keep shooters and spotters in communication, even if such infrastructure is destroyed.

Deal between US military and Persistent Systems to keep soldiers communicating

For this week's Weapon of the Week, we take a closer look at the helmets used by the U.S. Army that utilize integrated heads-up displays.

New radar helping pilots before they hit the skies: Weapon of the week

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, citing a lack of mutual trust.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu fires Defense Minister Yoav Gallant

Authorities are connecting two explosions in at warehouses in Europe to a possible Russian scheme involving incendiary devices on planes.

Alleged Russian plot exposed, targeted US-bound planes for bombings

The U.S. and Saudi Arabia are negotiating a security agreement that excludes Israel, after a breakdown of talks after Hamas’ attack on Israel.

US, Saudi Arabia discuss security agreement, excluding Israel: Report

North Korea launches short-range ballistic missiles hours before U.S. presidential election, amid tensions over U.S.-led military drills.

North Korea fires short-range missiles hours before US election

A ceasefire agreement took effect at 8:30 a.m. local time on Sunday, Jan. 19. Hamas is expected to release the first hostages Sunday.

At least 30 killed, including children, after Israel targets weapons facility in Gaza

Special Operators from India are in Idaho, training alongside their U.S. counterparts from the U.S. Army Special Forces.

Idaho sees Indian special forces train with US Army counterparts

US B-1B bomber leads joint air drill with South Korea and Japan amid North Korea's escalating nuclear and missile threats.

US brings out B-1B bomber after North Korea’s ICBM launch

More than 163,000 veterans and military family members are set to serve as poll workers for the upcoming November election, marking a significant increase from the 63,500 who participated in the 2022 midterms, according to the Vet the Vote coalition. This coalition, comprising 43 advocacy organizations, aims to bolster the election workforce with veterans and military families to support Election Day operations.

2024 election sees record number of veterans serving as poll workers

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns that North Korea's deployment of 10,000 troops to Ukraine signals Russia's growing desperation.

Blinken calls Russia’s turn to North Korean soldiers a sign of desperation

Donald Trump is facing backlash after making comments about and insulting one of his most outspoken republican critics – former congresswoman Liz Cheney

Controversy follows Trump comments on ‘training’ guns on ‘war hawk’ Liz Cheney

Iran gears up for potential attack on Israel before U.S. presidential election, using Iraqi territory to avoid direct retaliation.

Israeli intelligence warns of imminent Iranian strike from Iraqi soil

Taiwan is getting the same air defense system that protects Washington D.C., and China is none too pleased about it.

China furious US approved NASAMS sale to Taiwan

An Army specialist is facing charges in connection with the murder of a fellow soldier. Investigators accused Spc. Wooster Rancy, 21, of murdering Sgt. Sarah Roque, 23.

Army specialist charged in female soldier’s murder at Missouri base

North Korea tests long-range ICBM, signaling advancements in missile technology and sparking concerns over potential nuclear threat.

North Korea fires ICBM; US, South Korea respond with simulated strikes

A Pentagon watchdog says Boeing overcharged the U.S. Air Force by nearly 8,000% for soap dispensers designed for C-17s.

Boeing overcharged US Air Force by nearly $1 million for spare parts: Report

Google’s former CEO Eric Schmidt has called on the U.S. military to replace its tanks with AI-powered drones, arguing that these autonomous technologies offer significant cost and strategic advantages over traditional armored vehicles. Speaking at the Future Investment Initiative conference in Saudi Arabia, Schmidt emphasized that in modern warfare, drones could eventually render tanks, artillery, and mortars obsolete.

Ex-Google CEO wants AI drones in modern warfare, calls tanks ‘useless’