Military

Ukraine is getting good at hitting targets deep within Russia’s sovereign territory. The tactic could mark a new stage in war.

Ukraine hits refinery, weapons plant deep inside Russia

The US military called off rescue efforts for two Navy SEALs, now presumed dead, who went missing during a mission off the coast of Somalia.

2 Navy SEALs presumed dead in mission to stop Iranian-made weapons transfer

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Sunday, Jan. 21, that he is ending his bid for the White House ahead of the New Hampshire primary.

DeSantis drops out of presidential race ahead of New Hampshire primary: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 22, 2024

A group of 17 former military officials have raised the alarm about the implications of EV adoption on U.S. national security.

Former military officials express national security concerns over Biden’s EV plans

Pakistan and Iran both launched strikes into each other’s territory this week. Neither country really wants a war with the other, though.

Why did Pakistan and Iran trade strikes?

North Korea claimed it tested an underwater nuclear-capable drone. The test comes amid rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

North Korea claims to test underwater nuclear-capable drone

No amount of Russian propaganda can dispel the fact U.S.-supplied Bradley IFVs are keeping Ukraine in the war.

Ukraine’s US-supplied Bradley IFVs shredding Russian armor

The U.S. launched an airstrike against Houthi targets, as the Iranian-backed group is expected to be added to the terror list.

US strikes Houthi targets in Yemen as group is expected to be added to terror list: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 17, 2024

In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, step into the cockpit of a U.S. Air Force Huey helicopter and learn about the latest in mixed reality learning.

US Air Force using mixed reality to train new pilots: Weapons and Warfare

The Air Force is using augmented reality training to redefine the training experience for aspiring pilots and combat recruitment shortfalls.

Air Force helicopter pilots embrace cutting-edge extended reality training

Weapon and Warfare's weapon of the week looks at the new generation of rifles and machine guns the Army is planning to send to troops

Army to send out the next generation of guns: Weapon of the week

The United States Navy is testing out a way for warships to relieve other warships that are deployed for extended periods of time.

US Navy testing new plan to relieve its warships

Kim Jong Un declared the end of reunification efforts with South Korea while growing defense capabilities and ties with Russia.

N. Korea declares Seoul its ‘primary adversary,’ reveals clones of US drones

Search-and-rescue efforts are underway for two missing Navy SEALs near Somalia. The efforts come after the seizure of Iran-made weapons.

US searches for SEALs lost at sea during mission to seize Iran-made warheads

U.S. officials are condemning an attack by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp on Iraq's Kurdistan region.

US condemns Iranian attack in Iraq near American consulate

It did not take long for a winner to be decided in the Iowa caucuses, a half-hour in, former President Donald Trump was declared the victor.

Trump wins Iowa caucuses in historic landslide; DeSantis places 2nd: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 16, 2024

Many of China's most vaunted weapons systems won't work, according to a new report. Why? Instead of fuel, their tanks were filled with water.

China can’t take Taiwan because its weapons are filled with water

In a pivotal address to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Jan. 11, South Africa accused Israel of genocide against Palestinians.

South Africa levels genocide charges against Israel in ICJ over Gaza war

Russia will start mass producing a new type of glide bomb. The Drel is also a cluster munition, meaning it deploys bomblets over its target.

Russia to mass produce ‘invisible’ glide bomb with cluster munitions

A Pentagon report shows that over $1 billion worth of military aid was not properly tracked and is now unaccounted for.

Report: $1B in US weapons sent to Ukraine unaccounted for

The United States Marine Corps trained its 100th MQ-9 Reaper drone pilot. The milestone is important for the Corps in countering China.

US Marines train 100th Reaper drone pilot

the University of Nebraska are spearheading an initiative to develop a drug aimed at protecting troops from Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS).

Nebraska developing radiation sickness treatment amid increasing exposure risk

The premiere episode of Weapons & Warfare explores the development of a pill aimed at safeguarding troops from Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS).

Nebraska developing pill to prevent radiation sickness: Weapons & Warfare

The British government plans to give Ukraine two Royal Navy minehunter ships that can seek, detect and destroy individual Russian mines.

Britain is trying to give Ukraine minehunters: Weapon of the week