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…

Alabama’s Governor has signed a bill into law aimed at protecting IVF patients and hospitals from prosecution following a near-three week pause in treatments. And—why New York is deploying hundreds of National Guard members to city subways. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, March 7, 2024. Alabama enacts IVF protections following…

Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched a missile attack on a commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden, resulting in the death of two crew members. The attack on the Barbados-flagged bulk carrier, True Confidence, marked the first fatal Houthi strike amid Israel’s conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The attack exacerbated the conflict along a…

The 2024 AFA Warfare Symposium showcased a clear theme of impending change amidst a backdrop of industry buzzwords and acronyms. The symposium unveiled 24 new priorities for the Air and Space Forces’ leadership, aimed at creating a more agile force that relies on established teamwork at home bases. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David…

The Houthis have a new weapon to use in their attacks on ships in the Red Sea; Iranian-made uncrewed underwater vessels (UUVs). Basically, drone torpedoes. U.S. Central Command, which oversees U.S. military operations in the region, said U.S. naval forces took out the submersible threat, along with three cruise missiles and a suicide drone on…

In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, Ryan Robertson hits the road and reports from the AFA Warfare Symposium in Colorado. Robertson examines how Congress’ failure to pass a new budget is holding back the Air and Space Forces’ ability to adapt and keep pace with threats from around the world. Also featured in this…

Tensions between the United States and certain Iran-backed factions, including Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis, have been on the rise since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war. President Biden and Iran have each engaged in strikes against enemy targets across a host of countries from Pakistan to Yemen. And even as the U.S. and Iran…

The British warship HMS Diamond is returning home after playing an integral role in Operation Prosperity Guardian. The Royal Navy already has another ship in the Red Sea to take its place. The U.K.’s Ministry of Defence said the Diamond joined the operation in December, and since then has maintained a near constant presence in…

In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, take an in-depth look at the natural resources needed to build and equip a modern military, and how America’s stockpile of those materials is running low. Special contributor and Straight Arrow News Energy Correspondent Jack Aylmer breaks it all down and visits with host Ryan Robertson to talk…

A bipartisan group of senators unveiled a $118 billion package on Sunday, Feb. 4, that includes changes to America’s border policies while providing additional aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies. The 370-page bill includes $60 billion for Ukraine, $14 billion for Israel and $10 billion in humanitarian aid — including for people in Gaza and…