The Biden administration is expected to announce its final Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) package worth $1.2 billion, according to an exclusive report from Reuters on Friday, Dec. 20. The aid will reportedly feature air defense receptors and artillery munitions. Reuters reports the equipment will come via the USAI program, which means the weapons will…

Finland plans to build more than 300 new shooting ranges by 2030 as part of its efforts to strengthen national defense. The government announced the initiative in February 2024, citing increased interest in defense preparedness following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Finland’s NATO membership, formalized in April 2023. Finland currently has 670 civilian shooting ranges,…

Submarines have long been iconic elements of advanced naval fleets, and have also made their mark on the big screen. From “The Hunt for Red October” to “Crimson Tide” and even the ill-fated “Down Periscope,” submarines have captured the imagination of audiences worldwide. While Hollywood can play at high stakes on the high seas, real-world…

With the threat of Russian aggression moving beyond its invasion of Ukraine and NATO telling its members to have a “wartime mindset,” neutral Switzerland is planning to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to revamp its network of nuclear bunkers. The facilities are part of a law the country passed in 1963 requiring bunker space…

Suspicious blimps have appeared near Narva, Estonia, a key border city on NATO’s eastern edge, raising concerns about Russian intentions. Estonian officials report these incidents have become frequent, occurring almost weekly. One blimp, first spotted in June on the Russian side of the border, bore the letter “Z,” a symbol widely associated with Russia’s invasion…

Ukraine is adapting an old tactic to counter a new enemy as revealed on Tuesday, Dec. 10, Kyiv is using psychological warfare in an effort to get North Korean troops fighting for Russia to surrender. The effort comes from its “I want to live” project, in which Ukrainian forces are producing leaflets and videos to…

President Joe Biden approved a new classified national security memo Wednesday, Dec. 11. The White House said it could serve as a roadmap for the Trump administration on Russia, China, Iran and North Korea. The memo, which is not being made public due to what the White House called sensitive findings, has details on how…

The president of Turkey is making waves with a recent comment to local media. He said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin are “the only two leaders left” on the world stage. It’s a stark comment from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, as Turkey and Russia have been on opposite sides of the conflict in…

This week on Weapons and Warfare, host Ryan Robertson delves into an innovative aspect of military evolution: the Army’s efforts to modernize office spaces for today’s soldiers. Gone are the days of monotonous, sterile environments; Ryan explores how the Army is reimagining workspaces to boost productivity, morale and troop collaboration.  Also featured in this episode:…

In the civilian world, engaged workers drive higher profits. In the military, engaged workers drive innovation, are more likely to reenlist and can be the difference between mission success and failure. The U.S. Army’s installations strategy has called for all of the branch’s facilities — both living and working spaces — to rival the civilian…