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The Biden administration is preparing what could be one of its final major weapons packages for Ukraine as Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin heads to Germany this week for a critical meeting with international allies. Austin is expected to announce the aid during the 25th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base on Thursday. It remains unclear whether the coalition, established under Austin's leadership, will continue under the incoming Trump administration.

Sec. Austin to announce billions in Ukraine military aid in Germany

The Biden administration asked a federal appeals court to block a plea agreement for accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.

Biden administration asks federal appeals court to block 9/11 plea deals

Host Ryan Robertson talked to an IDF officer about the events of Oct. 7, 2023 and his personal experiences in Gaza after that attack.

IDF officer recounts Gaza experiences: Weapons and Warfare

Iran's top diplomat said that Israel could spark a larger war if it decides to attack Tehran amid rising tensions between the countries.

Tehran’s top diplomat says Israel could spark ‘large-scale war’ with attack on Iran

The balance of power in the Indo-Pacific may depend on something as basic as concrete. As China fortifies its military airfields and expands the capabilities of the People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force, a new report highlights vulnerabilities in U.S. defenses that could shape future conflicts.

Report finds US airfields in Pacific vulnerable to Chinese threats

The Pentagon said 11 Yemeni detainees, including two former bodyguards for Osama Bin Laden, who were being held at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba have been transferred to Oman, which has agreed to help re-settle them. None of those released had been charged with crimes.

Pentagon transfers 11 Yemeni detainees from Guantánamo Bay to Oman

At least 95 people are dead after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Tibet Tuesday morning.

At least 95 killed in 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Tibet

French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Monday, Jan. 6, that Iran's nuclear program is nearing "the point of no return."

Why Macron fears Iran’s nuclear program is nearing ‘point of no return’

Hamas and Israel were working on a ceasefire deal when Hamas reportedly gave a list to Israel of 34 hostages it was willing to release.

Israel, Hamas give conflicting updates on hostage negotiations

A Kremlin supporter is claiming Russia is behind the sabotage of Baltic Sea cables linking Finland and Estonia.

Kremlin supporters brag of Moscow-led ‘sabotage’ in Baltic Sea on Russian TV

South Korea says that North Korea launched its first ballistic missile test of 2025 during U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit.

N. Korea launched first ballistic missile of 2025 during Blinken’s visit: Seoul

Philippine authorities are investigating the discovery of a suspected Chinese underwater drone and the presence of one of the world’s largest Coast Guard vessels, developments that are adding to rising tensions in the South China Sea. The region is the focus of ongoing disputes over territorial claims between China and the Philippines.

Chinese Coast Guard ‘monster ship,’ underwater drone enter Philippine waters

The man who ousted Assad in Syria has ties to terrorism. There are signs, though, he's trying to distance himself from that past.

Is the new leader in Syria more pragmatic than fanatic?

New reports suggest that Hamas is making a major comeback in Gaza with up to 23,000 fighters among the militant group's forces.

Hamas making comeback in Gaza with 23,000 fighters: Report

This week on Weapons & Warfare, the team examined the evolving landscape of wargaming through the lens of female participation.

Women and the world of wargaming: Weapons and Warfare

A new report finds Hamas monitored Israeli border communities for at least seven years before the attacks of Oct. 7, 2023.

Hamas gathered intel on Israeli border towns for 7 years: Israeli report

Russian President Vladimir Putin is cracking down on illegal migrants in Russia but will allow them legal status if they join the military.

Russia issues ultimatum to migrants, offers legal status for military service

The Pentagon revealed it is releasing one of the longest held prisoners at the U.S. military prison at Guantánamo Bay in Cuba.

US releases Guantánamo prisoner held without charge for more than 20 years

A new U.N. report claims Israeli attacks on hospitals in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas war has brought the Palestinian healthcare system to the brink of collapse.

UN says Israel attacks put Gaza health care system on ‘brink of collapse’

Russia and Ukraine carried out their 59th prisoner exchange since the full-scale invasion began, with 189 Ukrainians and 150 Russians released in a deal mediated by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The exchange highlights one of the few direct avenues of relief in a conflict now approaching its third year. Thousands of captives remain on both sides.

Hundreds of Ukrainian, Russian soldiers return home in largest prison swap

The U.S. announced it is sending another $6 billion in aid to Ukraine in the Biden administration's final days.

US to send nearly $6B to Ukraine in Biden administration’s final days

Ukraine is strapping shotgun-style cannons to FPV drones in order to counter the unmanned aerial threat from Russia.

Ukraine drones now carry small cannons, fiber-optic cables

A Russian-linked tanker suspected of cutting a Baltic Sea cable linking Finland and Estonia was reportedly loaded with "spy equipment."

Kremlin’s Baltic Sea sabotage ship was reportedly loaded with spy gear

Azerbaijan's president says Russia unintentionally shot down a jetliner over Kazakhstan.

Azerbaijan’s president says Russia unintentionally shot down jetliner

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