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The alleged 9/11 mastermind behind the 2001 terror attacks has reached a plea deal with the U.S. to avoid the death penalty.

Alleged 9/11 mastermind agrees to plea deal to avoid death penalty

Tensions are rising in the Middle East as top Hamas and Hezbollah leaders are killed on the same day and the U.S. strikes in "self-defense."

Hamas leader reportedly killed in Iran amid rising tensions in Middle East

The Weapons and Warfare team got an up-close look at the F-35 jet assembly line and spoke with the pilots getting it off the ground.

Inside the F-35 Lightning jet assembly line: Weapons and Warfare

The U.S. is the closest is has been to facing an adversary in years, but the military is the weakest its been since the end of the Cold War.

US military isn’t prepared for global conflict

Israel Defense Forces confirmed that they struck a target in Beirut in retaliation against a Hezbollah commander.

Israel reveals it’s behind strike in Beirut, targeted Hezbollah commander

U.S. will arm Ukrainian F-16s with advanced weaponry, including air-to-ground munitions and precision-guided bombs to help with air defense.

US will arm Ukraine’s F-16s, boosting air defense capabilities

China sent two H-6 jet bombers on a joint patrol with bombers from Russia to the airspace near Alaska. Should America be worried?

Russia and China patrolling together is ‘eyebrow raising’

Israeli army soldiers are being investigated for a potential war crime after they blew up a main drinking water reservoir in Rafah.

Israeli soldiers told to blow up Rafah water reservoir in possible war crime

Havana greeted three Russian warships with cannon fire on Saturday, July 27, marking their second visit to Cuban waters in recent months. This ongoing military collaboration highlights the deepening ties between Russia and Cuba, with the fleet, including a training ship, a patrol frigate, and a refueling tanker, scheduled to remain docked until Tuesday.

Russian warships dock in Cuba for second visit in two months

This year’s RIMPAC, or Rim of the Pacific exercises, saw several notable accomplishments with the USAF and Navy conducting joint operations.

US Navy, Air Force making waves with new weapons at RIMPAC

Paris' high-speed train system has been crippled by a "malicious attack" ahead of the Olympics opening ceremony tonight.

Arson attacks disrupt train travel ahead of Paris Olympics opening ceremony

The bodies of five Israeli hostages in Gaza were discovered by Israeli forces on Thursday.

Israeli forces find bodies of 5 hostages in Gaza as fight turns toward Hezbollah

As fears of a Russian invasion grow, Latvia is installing so-called "dragon's teeth" along its border with Russia.

Some NATO members turn to WWII tech as fears of Russian invasion grow

NORAD intercepted Chinese and Russian bombers off Alaska's coast. China asserts joint patrols align with international laws.

NORAD intercepts Russian and Chinese bombers off Alaska coast

President Joe Biden is set to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, a day after he spoke to Congress.

Netanyahu to meet with Biden following his speech to Congress

Trash-filled balloons from North Korea breached the South Korean president's offices for the first time since Pyongyang began launching them.Trash-filled balloons from North Korea breached the South Korean president's offices for the first time since Pyongyang began launching them.

Trash-filled balloons from N. Korea reach S. Korean president’s offices

The U.S. Navy needs help repairing and maintaining its fleet. Fortunately, help is on the way in the form of two South Korean companies.

US Navy will get help fixing ships from South Korea

In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, revisit some of the W&W team's favorite weapon of the week features.

Weapon of the week best in show: Weapons and Warfare

Ukraine downed the second Russian SU-25 in five days as the Kremlin's war casualties and spending increases.

Ukraine downs Russian aircraft as Kremlin’s casualties mount

Comedian Jon Stewart is calling on the Biden admin. to fix a loophole in the PACT Act that doesn't cover K2 veterans exposed to radiation.

Jon Stewart calls on Biden admin to help vets sickened by uranium exposure

An American Navy pilot made history against the Houtis when she became the first female fighter pilot to claim an air-to-air victory.

US female fighter pilot scores historical first

The Philippines and China are trying to work out a deal where both countries can have access to areas in the South China Sea.

The Philippines, China give cooperation a try in South China Sea

Russia said its warplanes intercepted two U.S. bombers near its border over the Barents Sea in the Arctic.

Russia claims warplanes intercepted 2 US bombers in the Arctic

Houthi militants launched their first deadly strike on Israeli soil and are targeting vessels in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea.

Yemen’s Houthis intensify strikes on Israeli soil, maritime targets