Military

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

Pentagon upgrades discharge status for over 800 LGBTQ+ veterans

The Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) Directed Energy Stryker, an updated version of the Stryker Infantry Combat Vehicle, was unveiled at AUSA 2024. Developed by Leonardo DRS and BlueHalo, the system combines advanced weapons with rapid deployment capabilities, offering a new approach to the U.S. Army’s defense against unmanned aerial systems.

US Army unveils new laser-armed Stryker vehicle to combat drone warfare

18 soldiers from North Korea reportedly fled the Russian frontline just four miles from the Ukrainian border as reported on Wednesday, Oct. 16.

North Korean troops abandon Russian front lines near Ukraine: Report

North Korea claims that 1.4 million young people have applied to join or rejoin its military, blaming South Korea for what it calls a provocative drone incursion that has escalated tensions to the "brink of war." The announcement comes days after North Korea demolished sections of inter-Korean roads and rail lines.

North Korea says 1.4 million recruits join fight against South Korea

Since March 2022, the V-22 Osprey program has experienced four crashes, resulting in 20 deaths. Now the program seeks redemption.

Amid safety obstacles, the V-22 Osprey program sees progress

The team connected with the Air Force for a progress report on how soon the V-22 Osprey transport might return to full operational status.

The V-22 Osprey’s return to service: Weapons and Warfare

Lockheed Martin described the new extreme range missile, the AGM-158-XR, as "a story of innovation and anticipating warfighter needs.

Lockheed Martin unveils extreme-range missile: Weapon of the week

Discover how Ukraine's Third Assault brigade uses unconventional ad campaigns to attract new recruits, with a more approachable side shown.

Ukraine turns to creative ads to boost military recruiting

The Biden administration is pressing Israel to enhance humanitarian efforts in Gaza amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

Biden admin demands Israel improve humanitarian efforts in Gaza

The United States is expanding Hungary’s Kecskemét Air Base to host nuclear-capable fighter jets like the F-15 Eagle.

US expanding NATO airbase to host nuclear-capable fighter jets

IDF uncovers Hezbollah bunker near Lebanese border, preventing planned attack on Israel; dismantles compounds and seizes weapons caches.

IDF finds Hezbollah tunnels, weapons cache, says it prevented major attack

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says North Korea sent troops to fight alongside Russian forces in Ukraine.

Zelenskyy says North Korea is sending troops to help Russia in Ukraine

Israel plans to target Iranian military infrastructure, not oil or nuclear sites, in a military strike to avoid broader conflict.

Netanyahu plans strike on Iran, targeting military sites, not nuclear or oil

North Korea destroyed sections of inter-Korean roads and rail lines, escalating tensions with South Korea.

North Korea blows up key roads, rail lines on border with South Korea

Unidentified drones breached Langley Air Force Base airspace for 17 nights, sparking national security concerns.

Drone swarms over key military sites spark fears of foreign surveillance

Ukrainian military recruiters are raiding clubs, bars, restaurants and concerts to find men who have yet to enlist as required under martial law.

Ukraine raiding clubs, concerts in Kyiv to force men to join military

China launched a fresh batch of military drills around Taiwan on Monday, Oct. 14.

125 Chinese aircraft detected near Taiwan as Beijing ramps up pressure

A former U.S. Army soldier was sentenced to 14 years in prison after pleading guilty to attempting to provide ISIS with tactical information to help plan attacks on U.S. soldiers, according to the U.S. Justice Department. Private First Class Cole Bridges, 24, of Stow, Ohio, enlisted in the Army in 2019 and was stationed at Fort Stewart, Georgia, with the Third Infantry Division.

Soldier who plotted to help ISIS kill US troops gets 14-year sentence

The U.S. is sending troops and an anti-missile defense system to Israel.

US sending troops, anti-missile system to Israel as war escalates

A Monet painting stolen more than 80 years ago by Nazis in Austria has been returned by the FBI to the Jewish family's heirs it belonged to.

Monet piece stolen more than 80 years ago by Nazis returned to family

Elon Musk’s recent political tweets are impacting SpaceX's ability to launch more rockets from California’s central coast.

California officials cite Elon Musk’s politics in denying SpaceX launches

Mexico's drug cartel problem is getting worse and it's now impacting one of the country's most exported fruits, limes.

Mexico deploys nearly 700 soldiers to protect lime growers from cartels

North Korea is accusing South Korea of sending drones to drop propaganda leaflets over its capital, Pyongyang.

Kim Jong Un: South Korea flying drones to drop propaganda leaflets in the North

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is calling for the revival of suicide bombings, a tactic the group largely abandoned nearly 20 years ago. According to Arab intelligence officials, Sinwar issued this directive to a senior operative, marking a shift toward more extreme methods amid the ongoing conflict with Israel.

Hamas leader Sinwar calls for group to revive suicide bombing campaign