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Hezbollah announced a new leader as it launched more attacks toward northern Israel on Tuesday, Oct. 29. AP Images

Hezbollah launches more attacks as it announces new leader in wake of deaths

NATO reports 600,000 Russian casualties in Ukraine war, prompting deployment of 10,000 North Korean troops. Reuters

Russia suffers 600,000 casualties, deploys North Korean troops: NATO

The U.S. military faces a shortage of key air-defense missiles as escalating conflicts in the Middle East and Europe strain existing stockpiles. Standard Missiles, commonly launched from ships, are critical interceptors that have become central in countering missile and drone threats against U.S. allies, particularly in defending Israeli territory from Iranian attacks and preventing Houthi strikes on Western vessels in the Red Sea. Getty Images

US missile stockpiles drop as Middle East, Europe conflicts escalate: Report

Israel said it used around 100 aircraft to strike 20 military targets in Iran. The operation, much of it in Iranian airspace, took hours. Israeli Air Force

Israel just showed Iran who owns the skies over Tehran

NATO confirmed the deployment of North Korean troops to the Kursk region to assist Russia in its war against Ukraine. Reuters

NATO confirms North Korean troops deployed to Kursk region

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has proposed a plan aimed at reducing violence in Gaza, calling for a brief truce, a prisoner exchange, and renewed peace talks between Hamas and Israel. The proposal, announced by al-Sisi, includes releasing four Israeli hostages held by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Getty Images

Egypt proposes cease-fire, prisoner swap to ease Gaza’s devastation

A truck slammed into a crowd at a bus stop in Israel killing at least one person and injuring dozens of others, in what authorities are calling a terrorist attack. AP Images

Alleged terrorist truck attack in Israel kills one, injures dozens

US Navy apologizes to Tlingit people 142 years after bombardment of Angoon, Alaska village, which killed six and led to starvation. AP Images

Navy issues formal apology for attack on Alaskan Tlingit village 142 years ago

Iraq has accused Israel of violating its airspace when it carried out a series of strikes on Iran over the weekend. In a statement released Monday morning, an Iraqi government spokesperson said Iraq has sent a letter to the United Nations to condemn the purported breach.  Reuters

Iraq says Israel violated its airspace during attacks on Iran

CNN will face a defamation trial from a security contractor saying their reporting implied he illegally evacuated civilians from Afghanistan. Getty Images

CNN faces defamation trial over Afghanistan evacuation report

Firefighters extinguished a major fire at a U.S. Forces Korea warehouse in Busan after 19 afters, with no injuries reported. Getty Images

Massive fire at US base in South Korea extinguished after 19 hours

Britain’s Defense Secretary John Healey issued a stark warning on the state of the UK’s military readiness, stating that the armed forces would struggle to stop an invasion and are not prepared for large-scale war. Healey attributed these challenges to years of underfunding, which he says has led to critical shortages in personnel and equipment across all branches, especially the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force. Getty Images

UK defense chief warns military not ready to fight war or stop invasion

President Joe Biden has ordered the Pentagon and national security agencies to ramp up their use of artificial intelligence. Getty Images

White House orders Pentagon, intelligence agencies to ramp up AI use

Army officials have detained a person of interest in the suspected murder of Sgt. Sarah Roque, whose body was found earlier this week in a dumpster near single soldier housing at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Roque, 23, was reported missing Monday, Oct. 21, after she failed to report for duty. Her body was discovered later that day on base. Getty Images

Person of interest detained in Fort Leonard Wood soldier’s murder

2,000 North Korean soldiers head to the Russia-Ukraine front after training, increasing concerns over growing military support for Russia. Reuters

2,000 North Korean soldiers moving toward Ukraine front: Report

Ukrainian forces have destroyed a unit from Russia’s 155th Marine Brigade, a military group that has been accused of war crimes during the ongoing conflict. The Ukrainian military confirmed the incident, which took place in the Kursk region, where Russian forces have suffered heavy losses. Ukraine MOD

Ukrainian forces destroy Russian unit accused of war crimes in Kursk

The USS Washington submarine crew received the Presidential Unit Citation for covert intelligence missions in Europe U.S. Department of Defense

Navy honors USS Washington with top military award

Pictures show the moment an Israeli bomb struck a building in Lebanon on Tuesday. Israel says the building stored Hezbollah weapons. AP Images

Pictures show Israeli bomb striking building in Beirut in great detail

A terror attack targeted Turkish Aerospace Industries in Ankara, resulting in at least four deaths and over a dozen injuries. Reuters

Deadly terror attack targets major defense company in Turkey

United Kingdom defense officials are accusing Russia of bombing humanitarian aid ships bound for Gaza. Getty Images

UK accuses Russia of bombing humanitarian aid ships bound for Gaza

The U.S. government has confirmed that North Korean troops are now in Russia, though their exact mission remains unclear. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin revealed that while there is evidence of North Korean forces on Russian soil, their specific role is still being evaluated. Getty Images

Pentagon confirms North Korean military presence in Russia

The nation’s largest branch of the military finds itself in a tough spot, with the Army struggling to tempt recruits and modernize. DVIDS

US Army seeking modernization and new recruits as global threats continue to rise

Northrop Gruman's Bushmaster, a new dual-fed chain gun, aims to take out two different targets with one gun. Northrop Gruman

New dual-fed chain gun aims to take out 2 targets in 1: Weapon of the week

The Army’s senior leadership and their civilian counterparts update on the state of the Army in the face of ever-changing threats. DVIDS

Leaders update on state of the US Army at AUSA 2024: Weapons and Warfare