As tensions and civil unrest escalate in Haiti, the United States announced Wednesday, March 13, it will heighten security measures by deploying an additional team of Marines to the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince. This action comes in the wake of the turmoil that led to the resignation of Acting Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry, after…

Just days before Russia’s presidential election, in which Vladimir Putin is widely expected to secure another six years in power, the Russian president said his country is ready to deploy nuclear weapons if its statehood, sovereignty, or independence are threatened. In an interview aired Wednesday, March 13, on Russia’s state television, Putin issued a warning to…

President Biden and former President Trump clinch their parties’ nominations, setting up a rematch for the White House. And a rocket explodes in Japan just seconds after liftoff. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Biden, Trump clinch nominations to set up presidential rematch President Joe Biden and former…

In February, the Air and Space Forces announced two dozen service-wide changes at the AFA Warfare Symposium. One change is the Air Force’s decision to bring back the “warrant officer” rank. The decision was motivated by the increasing threat of cyber attacks from China and Russia. The rank of warrant officer is a way to…

This weapon of the week is the Paladin Multi-Mission Unmanned Aircraft System from the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL). It functions more as a drone interceptor to help the U.S. Air Force protect its manned aircraft systems. The Air Force wants these particularly in areas with large populations living around the base, such as the…

The Biden administration announced a new military aid package for Ukraine on Tuesday, March 12, according to CNN. The $300 million package follows months of warning about depleted funds, with officials crediting savings from weapons contracts for the availability of the new funding. Politico reported that the package comprises of critical artillery ammunition, anti-aircraft missiles,…

On Saturday, March 9, Stratolaunch achieved a major milestone by successfully launching the Talon-A (TA-1) hypersonic vehicle for its first powered flight. In a statement, Stratolaunch announced that it released the hypersonic vehicle from the ROC, the world’s largest airplane with a wingspan of 385 feet and a payload of 500,000 pounds. The test flight…

U.S. intelligence’s latest global threat assessment indicates Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s grip on power is weakening, with figures like CIA Director William Burns highlighting a decline in Netanyahu’s support. The assessment suggests Netanyahu’s leadership and his coalition, comprising far-right and ultra-Orthodox parties with stringent positions on Palestinian and security issues, are “in jeopardy.” Intelligence officials…

The dynamics of the war in Ukraine are changing significantly as Russia seeks to upgrade its stockpile of heavy “dumb bombs” into gliding and guided bombs. With Russia already pressing its advantages in sheer numbers of soldiers and munitions, and with Western military support stalled, this major bomb upgrade forebodes darker days for Ukraine ahead.…

Israel is getting ready to take the fight to Hezbollah in Lebanon. At the same time, the United States Army Vessel General Frank S. Besson is on its way to the Mediterranean so its crew can set up a temporary pier near Gaza. Video of the Israel Defense Forces practicing logistics supply drills is now…