During the Cold War, the term “arms race” regularly appeared on national news and across the front pages of magazines and newspapers, framing the race for firepower between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. While the term is not used as often today, the “arms race” between America and its near-peer adversaries, specifically China and…

Some U.S. Navy warships are getting another option to counter unmanned aircraft systems, or drones, and it didn’t cost taxpayers tens of millions of dollars or take a decade to develop. In fact, the USS Indianapolis received the upgrade while deployed to the Red Sea area of operations last fall. The Navy said it upgraded…

Your face might be revealing secrets about your diet. From pesky pimples to sudden swelling, experts say your skin can tell a lot about your eating habits. There are treatments and medicines to help acne, but understanding your skin’s unique triggers could lead to lasting results. For example, that midnight snack or daily latte could…

Houthi rebels from Yemen have now released the crew of the Galaxy Leader after holding them hostage for more than a year. The ship was headed from Turkey to India in late 2023 when the rebels seized it in the Red Sea. What has been happening? The Iranian-backed Houthis began overtaking ships in the Red…

“Murder hornets” took over social media with an empty threat of an invasion back in 2019. But now, the term is returning, and on the decks of American aircraft carriers in the Red Sea. The Navy recently released a year-in-review factsheet titled “Delivering Warfighting Advantage.” A column dedicated to the service’s warfighting operations exists under…

Gallantry in action is what it takes to be awarded the armed forces’ third-highest military decoration for valor in combat. Capt. Lacie Hester is the first female in the Air Force to receive this honor. She received her medal during a ceremony on Nov. 12, 2024, at RAF Lakenheath for her bravery and skill during…

A newly constructed airstrip on Abd al-Kuri Island, part of Yemen’s remote Socotra Archipelago, is nearing completion, according to satellite imagery analyzed by The Associated Press. Located near the mouth of the Gulf of Aden, a critical maritime trade route, the runway has drawn attention for its potential strategic significance in a region plagued by…

Israel hit back at Yemen with multiple airstrikes following several days of Houthi missile launches. The Houthis said airstrikes targeted the country’s main airport and a military base in Sanaa on Thursday, Dec. 26. More strikes hit a power station in Hudaydah. According to Houthi-run media outlets, three people were killed in the strikes and…

The U.S. Navy says two of its aviators were shot down over the Red Sea by friendly fire. It happened on Dec. 22, while U.S. forces were conducting airstrikes on the Houthis in Yemen. Both of the aviators are recovering after they ejected from their two-seat F/A-18 Super Hornet. The Navy said one suffered minor…

Let loose the lasers. After some fairly rapid development, both South Korea and Ukraine recently announced their militaries were deploying lasers to active duty units. South Korea In South Korea, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration said a system called Cheongwang, or Skylight in Korean, is now deployed with front-line units in Seoul. Made by Hanwha,…