Military

France and the United Kingdom are discussing the potential deployment of troops to Ukraine as part of a European coalition. Getty Images

France, UK weigh military support for Ukraine as US commitment wavers

President Biden nominated the general to be the head of U.S. forces in Europe. He is known as last man out of the Afghanistan withdrawal. DVIDS

Sen. Mullin blocks promotion of general who led Afghanistan withdrawal

The U.S. Military revealed it deployed Task Force-Ayungin to the Philippines. The Task Force is there to support the Filipinos against China. DVIDS

Existence of US military drone task force in Philippines revealed

Bears broke into a storage room at an Alaska military base and feasted on MREs. Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Wildlife Conservation Law Enforcement

Bears break into Alaska military base, steal soldiers’ rations

The U.N. is considering transitioning a multinational security mission into a peacekeeping mission despite opposition from China and Russia. Reuters

UN diplomats offer broad support for peacekeeping mission in Haiti

Ukraine’s air force said Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile during a morning attack Reuters

Ukraine says Russia fires intercontinental ballistic missile

Russian President Vladimir Putin is threatening to use nuclear weapons again. Many are greeting the latest talk as more 'bluster.' AP Images

This is why it would be ‘ludicrous’ for Russia to use nuclear weapons

A Chinese vessel intercepted by the Danish Navy has been detained and implicated in the severing of communication lines in the Baltic Sea. Getty Images

Chinese vessel detained and suspected of Baltic Sea cable destruction

The United States closed its embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, after officials received information about a possible air attack. Getty Images

US closes embassy in Kyiv over potential Russian air attack

New drones using hydrogen are changing the battlefield and could be the next step in cutting-edge warfare technology. HevenDrones

New drone using hydrogen to win the fight: Weapon of the Week

Recruiting has been a problem for all branches of the military, the Air Force is no different, with not enough pilots to fill roles. DVIDS

Pilot shortage prompts US Air Force to target flexibility in filling roles

This week on Weapons & Warfare, the team dove into a pressing issue facing the U.S. Air Force: the pilot shortage. DVIDS

US Air Force tackles pilot shortage problem: Weapons and Warfare

The United Nations announced that it is resuming aid flights in Haiti about a week after three commercial flights were struck by gunfire. Getty Images

UN resuming Haiti aid flights nearly a week after 3 planes hit by gunfire

The United States Navy just took another major step forward on its path to pair unmanned aircraft with piloted planes. Lockheed Martin

US Navy, partners soar ahead in CCA drone development

Israel Defense Forces

IDF says a majority of weapons seized from Hezbollah are Russian

Two underwater cables have been severed in the Baltic Sea in what German officials are calling an act of 'sabotage.' Getty Images

Critical comms cables cut in Baltic Sea as West warns of Russian ‘sabotage’

President Vladimir Putin has amended Russia's nuclear doctrine, lowering the threshold for using nuclear weapons. Reuters

Russia lowers threshold for using nuclear weapons as war with Ukraine escalates

President-elect Trump said he's preparing to use the military for deportations. He also used the military during his first term. Getty Images

Trump confirms he’ll use military for immigration enforcement, deportations

Donald Trump’s team is reportedly investigating the 2021 U.S. troop withdrawal in Afghanistan and if military leaders could face charges. Getty Images

Trump wants charges for military leaders over Afghanistan withdrawal: Report 

Israeli airstrike targets Iran's Parchin military complex, disrupting nuclear weapons development at Taleghan 2 facility, images show. AP Images

Israeli airstrike destroys Iran’s active nuclear facility

North Korea's Kim Jong Un orders mass production of low-cost, precision "suicide drones" amid growing military ties with Russia. KCNA

Kim Jong Un pushes mass production of suicide drones

Israel is still actively involved in a multi-front war, but President-Elect Trump promised to end wars, not start or extend them. Getty Images

Trump 2.0 could be very different for Israel and its wars

US, Japan, and South Korea hold Freedom Edge drills, showcasing combined military might amid North Korea's escalating provocations. DVIDS

US, Japan, South Korea flex defense capabilities near Korean Peninsula

Human Rights Watch claims Israel has committed war crimes against Palestinians in Gaza. AP Images

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of war crimes in Gaza