Military

The USS Washington submarine crew received the Presidential Unit Citation for covert intelligence missions in Europe U.S. Department of Defense

Navy honors USS Washington with top military award

Pictures show the moment an Israeli bomb struck a building in Lebanon on Tuesday. Israel says the building stored Hezbollah weapons. AP Images

Pictures show Israeli bomb striking building in Beirut in great detail

A terror attack targeted Turkish Aerospace Industries in Ankara, resulting in at least four deaths and over a dozen injuries. Reuters

Deadly terror attack targets major defense company in Turkey

United Kingdom defense officials are accusing Russia of bombing humanitarian aid ships bound for Gaza. Getty Images

UK accuses Russia of bombing humanitarian aid ships bound for Gaza

The U.S. government has confirmed that North Korean troops are now in Russia, though their exact mission remains unclear. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin revealed that while there is evidence of North Korean forces on Russian soil, their specific role is still being evaluated. Getty Images

Pentagon confirms North Korean military presence in Russia

The nation’s largest branch of the military finds itself in a tough spot, with the Army struggling to tempt recruits and modernize. DVIDS

US Army seeking modernization and new recruits as global threats continue to rise

Northrop Gruman's Bushmaster, a new dual-fed chain gun, aims to take out two different targets with one gun. Northrop Gruman

New dual-fed chain gun aims to take out 2 targets in 1: Weapon of the week

The Army’s senior leadership and their civilian counterparts update on the state of the Army in the face of ever-changing threats. DVIDS

Leaders update on state of the US Army at AUSA 2024: Weapons and Warfare

Israel is reportedly considering a small-scale ceasefire proposal from Egypt to secure the release of six hostages and in hopes it could spur a larger deal between Israel and Hamas. AP Images

Egypt’s small-scale Gaza cease-fire seeks breakthrough on hostage deal

India's Prime Minister Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin he wants a peaceful end to the war in Ukraine during the BRICS Summit on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Reuters

India’s Modi tells Putin to end war in Ukraine peacefully and ‘quickly’

Soldiers on a routine patrol for Israel's Defense Forces in Gaza killed Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar. Is an end to the war in sight? IDF

Israel killed Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar. Now what?

Two U.S. Navy aviators have been identified as the pilots killed in last week’s jet crash during a training mission in northeast Washington, Navy officials said Monday, Oct 21. Lt. Cmdr. Lyndsay Evans and Lt. Serena Wileman, both 31 and from California, died when their EA-18G Growler jet went down 30 miles west of Yakima. DVIDS

Navy identifies trailblazing pilots killed in jet crash near Mount Rainier

Haitian gangs are unleashing attacks on some of the few neighborhoods they don't already control. AP Images

Haitian police fight to keep gang coalition from seizing power of entire capital

South Korea is reportedly considering sending troops and intelligence personnel to Ukraine to help Kyiv's forces against alleged North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russians. Getty Images

S. Korea could deploy troops to Ukraine to help against N. Koreans: Report

An investigation is underway by the U.S. into who leaked classified information detailing some of Israel's plans to attack Iran in retaliation for a ballistic missile attack on Oct. 1. Getty Images

US investigating leak of Israeli plans to launch attack against Iran

U.S. Navy officials confirmed Sunday, Oct. 20, searchers found the remains of two crew members of a jet that crashed near Mount Rainier in Washington last week. Getty Images

Navy confirms deaths of 2 crew members after jet crashes in Washington

Israel has launched a series of attacks on branches of the bank they say Hezbollah uses. AP Images

Israel targets Hezbollah’s financial operations

South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) reported that North Korea has sent 1,500 special forces to Russia to assist in its war against Ukraine, with thousands more expected to follow. These troops, transported by Russian naval ships between October 8 and 13, are currently stationed at military bases in Vladivostok, Ussuriysk, Khabarovsk, and Blagoveshchensk. AP Images

South Korean intelligence agency confirms North troops sent to Russia

The U.S. ambassador to the U.N. says the U.S. is monitoring Israel’s ground offensive in northern Gaza to prevent a “policy of starvation.” Reuters

US warns Israel against ‘policy of starvation’ in Gaza

Iran has warned Israel that any retaliation for an earlier missile attack will be met with equal force, escalating concerns of a broader Middle East conflict. Hossein Salami, the commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, said Thursday, Oct. 17, that Iran could penetrate Israel’s defenses if Israeli aggression continues. The warning follows a missile barrage launched by Iran in early October, which has prompted Israel to intensify its military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Getty Images

Iran warns of retaliation as Israeli strikes intensify across Lebanon, Syria

U.S. military conducts airstrikes on five Houthi weapons facilities in Yemen, targeting components used in attacks on vessels. Getty Images

US bombers strike Houthi weapons facilities in Yemen

Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on Fox News to talk about topics ranging from immigration and whether she would continue policies implemented by the Biden administration. Fox News

Harris sits down with Fox News, Trump holds town hall

Mexican soldiers killed migrants near the Guatemalan border, claiming they reacted to explosions, however, local residents dispute this. Reuters

Reports raise doubts on Mexican soldiers’ claims in migrant shooting

Pentagon upgrades status of veterans discharged under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," restoring access to benefits like healthcare and education. Getty Images

Pentagon upgrades discharge status for over 800 LGBTQ+ veterans