Both Russia and Ukraine have been struggling to attract new recruits for their fighting forces, but Ukraine now has a new strategy. The Ukrainian military has turned to an unconventional ad campaign to drum up extra interest. Part of the Third Assault Brigade has functioned more like a production company than a military unit. Members…

The United States is expanding Hungary’s Kecskemét Air Base to host nuclear-capable fighter jets. The expansion will enhance NATO’s ability to quickly respond to regional threats, particularly as the conflict in Ukraine continues. The U.S. Department of Defense is investing in infrastructure upgrades at the air base, allowing it to accommodate advanced fighter jets such…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday, Oct. 13, that North Korean troops are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. The allegations seem to confirm earlier reports on deepening ties between the allies. In his address on Sunday, Zelenskyy said there is an “increasing alliance” between Moscow and Pyongyang, which have already entered an arms…

Missouri’s largest newspaper recently published a critical staff editorial, endorsing the opponent of incumbent Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch called Hawley “quite possibly the worst sitting senator in America right now.”  The Post-Dispatch published its endorsement for Democratic challenger Lucas Kunce on Sunday, Oct. 13.  The piece criticized Hawley for what it…

Ukrainian military recruiters in Kyiv are resorting to desperate measures to get more men to fight off invading Russian forces. Video captured on Friday, Oct. 11, by Ukrainian media showed raids of concert halls, clubs, bars and restaurants, in an effort to get more soldiers into Ukraine’s army. Authorities said men refusing to show exemptions…

Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization representing thousands of survivors of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, was announced as the recipient of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, Oct. 11. The survivors, also known as hibakusha, were honored for their activism against nuclear weapons. “The hibakusha helps us describe the indescribable,…

Ukraine launched a series of drone strikes targeting key Russian ammunition depots, including a warehouse in Bryansk and a facility containing 400 Iranian-made Shahed drones, according to Ukraine’s military. The Shahed drones, a key weapon in Russia’s attacks on Ukrainian cities, account for nearly 5% of those deployed since the war began. The strikes are…

The Kremlin has reportedly confirmed details from a new book that states former President Trump sent Russian President Vladimir Putin COVID-19 testing devices for his personal use while in the White House in 2020, Bloomberg reports. This revelation comes from excerpts of journalist Bob Woodward’s new book, “War.” Woodward claims to have insight into Trump’s…

Russian forces suffered an average of 1,271 soldiers killed or wounded each day, surpassing the previous high of 1,262 daily casualties recorded in May 2024. The U.K.’s Ministry of Defence attributed the rise to intensified fighting in the Kharkiv and Kursk regions and along the front lines. “The increase in the casualty rate since May…

“Command and control” is a buzz term frequently heard at military conferences. For troops in the field, having a centralized piece of equipment that can perform a multitude of tasks is crucial. Enter BlueHalo’s latest innovation, VigilantHalo. The first thing one would notice about VigilantHalo is its impressive appearance. However, beyond its sleek design lies…