Military

The United States and China share a relationship that can be described as "complicated," and the Weapons and Warfare team breaks it down.

Understanding the complex US-China relationship

Three of America’s most informed voices discussing the challenges China poses to the U.S. military in this week's episode.

Addressing the China Problem: Weapons and Warfare

For troops in the field, having a centralized piece of equipment that can perform a multitude of tasks is crucial.

Is BlueHalo’s VigilantHalo a C2 game changer?: Weapon of the week

Thermite-dropping drones, nicknamed Dragon's Breath, are quickly growing from obscure weapon to mythical status in Ukraine.

Thunder of dragons spotted in Ukraine

Haiti is condemning a move by the Dominican Republic that would lead to the deportation of thousands of Haitians.

Haiti condemns Dominican Republic plan to deport 10,000 migrants per week

Florida residents are preparing for Hurricane Milton.

Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida’s already hard-hit west coast

Satellite imagery revealed more details about Iran’s Oct. 1st ballistic missile attack against Israel that hit an Israeli air base.

Iran’s ballistic missile attack hit Israel air base, does little damage

The infamous Russian arms dealer known as the “Merchant of Death” is reportedly back in the arms trade after his release by the U.S. in 2022.

‘Merchant of Death’ allegedly returns to arms trade after US release

Mossad used an elaborate covert operation involving explosive-laden pagers to carry out a massive strike on Hezbollah.

New details revealed for deadly pager attack operation on Hezbollah

Since the Oct. 7 attack, the United States has provided $17.9 billion in military aid to Israel, the most to the country in a one-year period.

US provided Israel $17.9 billion in military aid since Oct. 7 terror attack: Report

A mystery surrounding the beluga whale that captured global attention with rumors of espionage has finally been resolved.

Bacterial infection, not foul play, likely killed Russian ‘spy whale’

72-year-old American Stephen Hubbard sentenced to nearly 7 years in Russian prison for fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine.

Russia sentences American to 7 years for alleged mercenary role in Ukraine

The U.S. reportedly wants to take advantage of Hezbollah’s weakened state to help elect a new Lebanese president.

US pushing to elect new Lebanese president as Hezbollah weakens

In addition to targeting Hezbollah’s leadership, the Israel Defense Forces are again going after the group on the ground in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah ‘reeling’ after attacks from Israel

Most of Lebanon's emergency shelters were full on Friday, Oct. 4, as a humanitarian crisis worsen amid Israel's fight against Hezbollah.

Lebanon’s nearly 900 displacement shelters are almost full amid crisis

China declined a U.S. request to take joint international action to counter missile attacks on global shipping by Houthi rebels in Yemen, a senior American diplomat said Thursday. Instead, Beijing reportedly encouraged the Iranian-backed Houthis to target non-Chinese vessels, according to U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell.

China rejects US plea for action on Houthi shipping attacks

In a debate between Virginia Senate candidates Tim Kaine and Hung Cao, Cao's comments on low military recruitment gained significant attention.

Virginia Senate candidate rails against DEI recruiting practices in military

North Korea's Kim Jong Un threatens to use nuclear weapons if South Korea or its allies encroach on North Korea's sovereignty.

North Korea threatens to nuke South Korea if sovereignty challenged

Mexican soldiers shot at a pickup truck carrying 33 migrants near the Guatemalan border on Tuesday, killing six.

Mexican soldiers open fire on migrant truck, killing 6

The U.S. charged five Chinese nationals with lying to investigators about why they were at a U.S. military base in August of 2023.

US charges 5 Chinese nationals for lying about visit to Michigan military base

Ukrainian drones struck a key Russian military airfield in Voronezh Oblast overnight on Thursday Oct. 3, targeting crucial assets like guided bomb warehouses, fighter jets, and fuel storage. The attack, reportedly coordinated with Ukraine's Special Operations Forces, aimed to disrupt Russia’s bombing operations against Ukraine.

Ukraine targets Russian bomb stockpiles, fighter jets in airfield attack

Israel announced eight of its soldiers were killed on Wednesday, Oct. 2, in Lebanon.

8 Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon fighting Hezbollah, fears of wider war rise

Israel survived Iran's massive ICBM attack fairly unscathed. Iran will likely not enjoy the same outcome when Israel retaliates.

Israel’s response to Iran will be ‘robust, painful’

An explosion on Wednesday, Oct 2, near the Israel Embassy in Copenhagen led to three people being questioned by police. So far, there are no reports of any injuries or damage to the building.

Jewish communities on high alert in wake of wars, holidays and hate crimes

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