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The Biden administration announced on Tuesday, Nov. 12, there will be no significant policy shift toward Israel. AP Images

Biden administration says no policy shift toward Israel due to humanitarian aid

The team explored the innovative strategies the Army is implementing to transform recruiting process in the ever-evolving military landscape. DVIDS

The Army’s next-gen approach to recruitment: Weapons and Warfare

In today's battlespace, drones have become an essential part of any military force's strategy, with counter-drone defense is a rapidly evolving field. D-Fend Solutions

New tech aims to take over enemy drones: Weapon of the Week

Military recruiters are encountering more challenges in attracting top talent to serve the country, and new ideas may be paying off. DVIDS

US Army implementing new strategies amid recruiting challenges

U.S. Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira was sentenced to 15 years in prison by a Boston judge on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Getty Images

US National Guard member Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years in prison

Russia has amassed a force of 50,000 troops, including 10,000 North Korean soldiers, near the Kursk region in preparation for a new assault. @georghosh via X

10,000 North Korean troops join Russia near Ukraine border

The VA's errors have caused mortgage payments to rise as much as 50% for some veterans, leaving them struggling to afford their homes: NPR. Getty Images

Financial strain hits thousands of veterans due to mistakes by VA

Numbers are coming in on how veterans voted in the recent presidential election and it appears Donald Trump fared extremely well. Getty Images

How veterans voted in the 2024 election

Congress dives into UFO mysteries with a new hearing, promising transparency and sparking hopes for answers on government secrets. Getty Images

‘Peeling back the layers’: House hearing seeks answers on gov’t UFO secrets

LA Mayor Karen Bass seeks sanctuary city designation to protect immigrants from Trump's deportation plans and border wall construction. Getty Images

President-elect Trump building his team as meeting with Biden nears

North Korean soldiers deployed to Russia are experiencing unrestricted internet access for the first time with many using it to view pornography. Reuters

North Korean soldiers in Russia ‘gorge on porn’ accessing internet for first time

President Biden may be a lame duck president, but Ukraine is hoping he can fly them lots of weapons and aid before it's time to flee the coop. Reuters

Influx of aid to Ukraine as Biden administration nears its end

Putin congratulates Trump on election win, signals readiness to talk amid Ukraine war, but Moscow's demands remain unchanged. Getty Images

Putin praises Trump as leaders eye breakthrough in Ukraine conflict

Palestinians in northern Gaza reportedly fear that they will no longer be able to return to home after Israeli raids in the region. Reuters

Palestinians in northern Gaza fear they will never return home

The U.S. military’s secretive X-37B spaceplane is performing a groundbreaking orbital maneuver called aerobraking. The process uses atmospheric drag instead of fuel to gradually lower its orbit—a technique that could significantly extend mission durations and reduce operational costs. Boeing Space

Secret US military space plane works on maneuvers while on orbital mission

Military judge upholds plea deals for 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, co-defendants, sparing them from death penalty. Reuters

US military judge upholds plea agreements for 9/11 masterminds

Biden administration to rush billions in aid to Ukraine before January, amid Trump's vow to end Russia-Ukraine war quickly. Getty Images

Biden admin rushing billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine: Reports

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force is getting pretty offensive, and China may want to pay attention to the missiles the JASDF is buying. Kongsberg

Japan buying more stealth missiles to deter China

Russia’s Emergency Ministry has issued a manual instructing its troops on digging mass graves as casualties in Ukraine escalate. Moscow Russian Institute of Standardization

Russia issues mass grave manual, highlighting heavy toll in Ukraine war

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

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. AP Images

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. Getty Images

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. DVIDS

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. Zhuhai Airshow 2024

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