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The U.S. is accusing Iran of helping Iran of helping Houthis shoot down Reaper Drones.

Not fearing the Reaper, Iran accused of helping Houthis target US drones

Israel said an airstrike on Friday, Sept. 20, took out a Hezbollah commander, and killed nearly a dozen other Hezbollah operatives in Beirut.

Israel kills Hezbollah commander during deadliest attack in Beirut in years

U.S. maintains increased military presence in Middle East with 40,000 troops, warships, and fighter jets amid rising tensions.

US military buildup in Middle East reaches 40,000 troops

Israeli soldiers are accused of pushing three lifeless bodies from rooftops during a raid in Qabatiya, West Bank.

IDF accused of pushing bodies from rooftops in West Bank raid

CERN is set to expel hundreds of Russian scientists by the end of November, triggered by the country’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

CERN to expel hundreds of Russian scientists, continue research with Russia

Anduril and Microsoft enhance U.S. Army’s mixed reality headsets with real-time data, aiming to revolutionize battlefield awareness.

US Army partners with Microsoft for upgrade to battlefield vision

At least 20 people are dead and hundreds more injured after a second wave of explosions in Lebanon on Wednesday. Wireless devices were once again the target — this time walkie-talkies.

Walkie-talkie explosions hit Lebanon; Israel declares ‘new era’ of war

After the atomic bombings saved his life in 1945, WWII survivor Jeff Eerkens has dedicated his life's work to advancing nuclear power tech.

WWII survivor advances nuclear tech after being saved by the atomic bomb

The U.S. deploys 130 soldiers to a western Alaskan island in response to joint Russian-Chinese military drills near American territory.

US moves soldiers, rocket launchers to Alaska island following Russian activity

Ukraine launched a drone attack on a Russian military depot northwest of Moscow, causing a massive fire and partial evacuation.

Russia reeling from overnight drone attack on military depot

A day after the deadly pager attack in Lebanon, more explosions rocked the country, including a funeral, which killed at least one person and injured more than 100.

More blasts rock Lebanon, a day after mass pager attack wounds thousands

Pentagon faces criticism for delivering damaged military equipment to Taiwan, raising concerns about U.S. reliability as an ally.

Pentagon probe reveals US sent moldy, damaged military equipment to Taiwan

The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $409 million contract to Fluor Corporation to restore a long-dormant World War II airfield on Tinian Island.

US Air Force invests $409M to revitalize Pacific airfield as China tensions rise

This week on Weapons & Warfare, the team goes hypersonic, catching up with the decision makers behind Lockheed Martin’s entry into the race.

Going hypersonic with the Mako missile: Weapons and Warfare

The proliferation of hypersonic missiles has made the U.S. think about what gaps to close with near-peer adversaries.

Filling in capability gaps with Lockheed Martin’s hypersonic weapon: The Mako

An increase in drone attacks provided the motivation behind Operation Hard Kill, a critical counter-drone warfare project.

Operation Hard Kill’s counter-drone warfare showcased: Weapon of the week

A Russian national was detained in Florida on charges related to the illicit export of technology useful in military applications, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Denis Postovoy, 44, was arrested in Sarasota for allegedly bypassing U.S. export controls to send microelectronics to Russia, which could be used in drones. This technology has significant applications in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, where such drones are heavily utilized.

Russian detained in Florida for smuggling US military drone technology

Russia-Ukraine war results in 1 million casualties, intensifying demographic and economic crises as population declines.

1 million dead or wounded in Russia-Ukraine war: Report

Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to expand the size of the country’s armed forces by 180,000 troops, increasing the army to over 2 million.

Putin orders major expansion of Russian military by 180,000 troops

The U.S. Air Force recently conducted its annual "Reaper Smoke" training exercise, which this year spotlighted the contentious South China Sea, emphasizing America's strategic focus amid escalating regional tensions. The event, held at Hurlburt Field in Florida on September 5-6, saw participation from over 30 MQ-9 "Reaper" drone squadrons from across various air force units.

US Air Force’s ‘Reaper Smoke’ drills test drone readiness for South China Sea

A judge upheld the U.S. Naval Academy's race-conscious admissions policies as constitutional and necessary for a representative officer corps.

Trial to determine fate of race-based admissions at US Naval Academy begins

Russia's illicit grain trade from Ukraine funds military efforts, prompting international adjustments to grain imports.

Russia is using Ukraine’s farmland to fuel a global black market: Report

NORAD says it intercepted Russian military aircraft near Alaska four times in one week.

NORAD intercepts Russian aircraft near Alaska 4 times in 1 week

Israel’s Prime Minister has vowed retaliation after a missile fired by Houthi rebels reached central Israel for the first time. A Houthi spokesman said the hypersonic ballistic missile, fired from Yemen, traveled more than 1,200 miles in just over 10 minutes Sunday.

Israel says Houthis will pay ‘heavy price’ after attack on Tel Aviv