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China announced on Wednesday, Sept. 25, that it launched a rare ICBM test into the Pacific Ocean, sparking international concerns.

China fires off rare ICBM test amid growing tensions in Indo-Pacific

The USNS Big Horn, a critical US Navy oil tanker, reportedly ran aground off Oman's coast Tuesday, Sept. 24, impacting operations for the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group amid escalating tensions between Israel and Hamas. The incident occurred while the Big Horn was engaged in regional security efforts, and the Navy is investigating with no official cause yet determined.

USNS Big Horn grounding highlights need for naval upgrade

Air Force leaders opened the 2024 Air, Space, and Cyber Conference with a six-month progress report on the branch's restructuring mission.

Air Force leaders give update on service-wide changes addressing new threats

This week on Weapons & Warfare, we’re on location at the Air and Space Force's Air, Space, and Cyber Conference for 2024.

The Air, Space and Cyber Conference 2024: Weapons and Warfare

At the Air, Space, and Cyber Conference 2024, the finalists for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft were showcased.

The race for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft: Weapon of the week

Ukraine accuses Russia of using Chinese satellites to target nuclear plants, sparking concerns of imminent nuclear strikes.

Zelenskyy alleges Russia using Chinese satellites to plan nuclear facility attacks

Russia's latest nuclear test of a Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile has ended in a catastrophic explosion, dealing a significant blow to the country's efforts to modernize its nuclear arsenal. The explosion occurred at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia, leaving a 200-foot-wide crater and debris scattered across the launch site.

Russia’s nuclear arsenal in question after Sarmat missile test failure

A simulated nuclear strike on London has been broadcast by a pro-Putin TV channel, showing carnage and detailing numbers of casualties.

Pro-Putin media simulates nuclear strike on London

House Republicans released a report that said US federal research funding helped China advance its weapons systems, AI and more technology.

US funding helped China’s military modernization: Congressional report

The Pentagon announced on Monday that it is sending more U.S. troops to the Middle East amid rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.

US deploying troops to Middle East over fears of safety for American personnel

The U.S. government is now urging Americans in Lebanon to leave the country as tensions between Israel and Hezbollah continue to escalate.

US urges Americans to leave Lebanon amidst fighting between Israel, Hezbollah

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has banned all communication devices following a deadly attack on Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Iran’s Guards ban communications devices after deadly attack on Hezbollah

Israeli troops raided Al Jazeera's office in Ramallah, West Bank, early Sunday, marking another severe action against the media network known for its detailed coverage of Israeli military operations. During the operation, more than 20 armed soldiers issued a 45-day closure order and evacuated the staff, seizing crucial broadcasting equipment.

Israeli military storms, closes Al Jazeera’s West Bank offices

Ukraine is banning the use of Telegram on government and military devices over fears of Russian infiltration into the platform.

Ukraine bans Telegram app for some as fears of Russian spying grow

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a Pennsylvania ammunition factory on Sunday, Sept. 22, to express gratitude to workers producing 155 mm artillery shells, critical to Ukraine's defense against Russian ground forces. The Scranton Army Ammunition Plant has ramped up production significantly over the past year, with Ukraine receiving more than 3 million shells from the U.S.

Inside the Pennsylvania ammo plant helping Ukraine fight back against Russia

Israel is has begun attacking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon as part of its new round of extensive strikes. Monday morning, the Israeli military warned civilians to vacate areas where it says Hezbollah is storing weapons ahead of further strikes.

Israel warns residents to leave areas in Lebanon near Hezbollah targets

After claiming he was gifted a Cybertruck by Elon Musk, Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov now says the vehicle has been remotely disabled.

Chechen warlord accuses Elon Musk of disabling his Cybertruck remotely

The U.S. is accusing Iran of helping Iran of helping Houthis shoot down Reaper Drones.

Not fearing the Reaper, Iran accused of helping Houthis target US drones

Israel said an airstrike on Friday, Sept. 20, took out a Hezbollah commander, and killed nearly a dozen other Hezbollah operatives in Beirut.

Israel kills Hezbollah commander during deadliest attack in Beirut in years

U.S. maintains increased military presence in Middle East with 40,000 troops, warships, and fighter jets amid rising tensions.

US military buildup in Middle East reaches 40,000 troops

Israeli soldiers are accused of pushing three lifeless bodies from rooftops during a raid in Qabatiya, West Bank.

IDF accused of pushing bodies from rooftops in West Bank raid

CERN is set to expel hundreds of Russian scientists by the end of November, triggered by the country’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

CERN to expel hundreds of Russian scientists, continue research with Russia

Anduril and Microsoft enhance U.S. Army’s mixed reality headsets with real-time data, aiming to revolutionize battlefield awareness.

US Army partners with Microsoft for upgrade to battlefield vision

At least 20 people are dead and hundreds more injured after a second wave of explosions in Lebanon on Wednesday. Wireless devices were once again the target — this time walkie-talkies.

Walkie-talkie explosions hit Lebanon; Israel declares ‘new era’ of war