Military

Captain Lacie Hester is the first female airman to receive the Silver Star and only the 10th woman in the Department of Defense’s history to be so honored.

First woman honored with the Air Force Silver Star

By mid-April, every soldier from North Korea fighting for Russia will likely either be dead or wounded according to the ISW.

Russia could use up all North Korean soldiers by April

A newly constructed airstrip on Abd al-Kuri Island, part of Yemen’s remote Socotra Archipelago, is nearing completion, according to satellite imagery analyzed by the Associated Press. Located near the mouth of the Gulf of Aden, a critical maritime trade route, the runway has drawn attention for its potential strategic significance in a region plagued by conflict.

New airstrip on Yemeni island spurs speculation near critical trade route

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was repeatedly interrupted by several journalists over U.S. support for Israel on Thursday.

Journalist calls Blinken a ‘criminal’ over US support for Israel during briefing

The U.S. Coast Guard halted a human smuggling attempt off the San Diego coast on Jan. 5 after two men on a boat rammed a patrol vessel and resisted arrest, according to court documents. The incident began at a boat ramp near Mission Bay Drive Bridge, where Border Patrol agents detained four individuals who had exited a vessel.

Coast Guard arrests traffickers after high-speed chase off San Diego coast

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said his cabinet will not meet to approve the deal for a ceasefire in Gaza until Hamas ends a “last-minute crisis.” The decision comes after Netanyahu’s office said Hamas retracted on some of the terms of the agreement but did not specify which.

Netanyahu delays ceasefire cabinet meeting, claims ‘last-minute crisis’ by Hamas

After more than a year of war in Gaza, Israel and Hamas may finally be close to signing a cease-fire agreement.

Israel, Hamas ceasefire deal reached, Knesset to vote Thursday: Report

Iran unveiled its first signals intelligence vessel, the Zagros, designed for advanced electronic surveillance and cyber intelligence. The domestically constructed ship is equipped with state-of-the-art sensors to enhance intelligence gathering and maritime monitoring.

State-of-the-art Iranian surveillance ship enters naval service

The battlefield is ever-changing, that's why we're looking at Axon Vision and their UAV counter-AI for this week's Weapon of the Week.

AI-Powered Shield: Axon Vision’s Drone Defense: Weapon of the Week

Each branch of the U.S. Department of Defense is working to modernize its forces to address persistent issues in countering adversaries.

Adversaries present persistent threats in 2025, can the US military handle them?

Listen to key insights from a Mitchell Institute panel called ‘The Dangers We Face,’ featuring four Air and Space Forces senior leaders.

The US military navigates global threats in 2025: Weapons and Warfare

Biden will drop Cuba from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism and asked Congress to back deals with three Asia-Pacific allies.

Biden makes late foreign policy moves on Cuba and Asia-Pacific nations

Ukraine has carried out one of its largest drone and missile attacks against Russia, targeting industrial and strategic locations across multiple regions. The strikes, which took place overnight Monday, Jan. 13, reportedly caused significant damage to facilities and prompted school closures and flight restrictions in parts of southern Russia.

Ukraine’s largest drone strike hits Russia, targets key industrial sites

For the first time in 25 years, the United States Coast Guard welcomed a new polar icebreaker, the CGC Storis, to its fleet.

US Coast Guard gets first new icebreaker in 25 years

China’s military developments are under scrutiny as satellite imagery and intelligence reports reveal the construction of new amphibious landing barges and advancements in its aircraft carrier program. These developments raise concerns about Beijing’s military capabilities and intentions in the Taiwan Strait.

China building barges that can transport troops, equipment to Taiwan

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the capture of two North Korean soldiers in Russia’s Kursk region, marking the first time Ukraine has detained North Korean troops since their deployment to the conflict. Zelenskyy shared a video showing interrogators questioning the wounded prisoners.

Ukraine captures North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia

Israel Defense Force said it has found and destroyed five weapons depots in southern Lebanon this week amid a ceasefire.

IDF finds and destroys Hezbollah weapon supplies in southern Lebanon

Zelenskyy, Austin urge continued US support for Ukraine in final meeting

The United States Air Force has begun testing the MQ-9 Reaper drone for new missions in an effort to modernize the branch.

USAF Testing MQ-9 Reaper drone for new missions

The U.S. Navy is the gold standard, but if it wants to keep that designation it needs to buy more boats. That will cost billions every year.

US Navy needs major funding boost to meet shipbuilding goals

It's the question plaguing Danish experts as Trump threatens military and economic force to take Greenland from Denmark.

What does Trump want with Greenland when US already has military control?

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the continued deployment of U.S. forces in Syria is necessary to block the Islamic State (ISIS) from resurging and destabilizing the region. Speaking at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, Wednesday Jan. 8, Austin stressed the essential role of approximately 2,000 U.S. troops in Syria, particularly in overseeing detention camps that hold tens of thousands of ISIS fighters and their families.

US troops in Syria essential to prevent ISIS resurgence: Defense secretary

The Biden administration is preparing what could be one of its final major weapons packages for Ukraine as Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin heads to Germany this week for a critical meeting with international allies. Austin is expected to announce the aid during the 25th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base on Thursday. It remains unclear whether the coalition, established under Austin's leadership, will continue under the incoming Trump administration.

Sec. Austin to announce billions in Ukraine military aid in Germany

The Biden administration asked a federal appeals court to block a plea agreement for accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.

Biden administration asks federal appeals court to block 9/11 plea deals

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