Military

The U.S. Navy tested a powerful new laser weapon called HELIOS, capable of downing drones at the speed of light.

Meet the new US Navy high-tech laser weapon, HELIOS

Iran unveiled the Shahid Bagheri drone-carrier warship, expanding naval capabilities and escalating tensions with the U.S.

New Iranian warship could reshape power in the Persian Gulf

Legal battles are brewing over several of President Donald Trump's executive orders.

Legal battles brew over Trump executive orders

Two U.S. defense officials told NBC News the Department of Defense is drawing up plans for a full withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria.

Pentagon working on plan to withdraw all 2,000 US troops from Syria: Report

President Donald Trump suggested the United States take control of the Gaza Strip after the fighting ends, sparking international controversy.

Many Palestinians would be ‘happy’ if US took over Gaza Strip: Fmr. intel officer

The United Nations announced Tuesday the U.S. has frozen $13.3 million in funding for international security force in Haiti.

US freezes $13.3M in funds for international police force in Haiti

President Donald Trump announced the dismissal of the Boards of Visitors for the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard.

West Point bans affinity clubs for cadets from non-white, marginalized groups

Google updated its AI ethics policy this week , lifting a longstanding ban on the technology being used to create weapons and conduct surveillance.

Google reverses pledge to not use AI for weapons or surveillance

President Donald Trump is proposing a $1 billion arms package for Israel, which includes bombs and armored bulldozers.

Trump wants to send Israel thousands more 1,000-pound bombs

President Donald Trump made an announcement during a press conference at the White House with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Tuesday, Feb. 4, that the United States was planning to take over Gaza.

World reacts to Trump’s announcement to ‘take over’ Gaza Strip

Army recruitment reached its highest level in 15 years, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, after years of shortfalls.

US Army recruitment reaches highest level in 15 years

The first military flight carrying migrants to Guantánamo Bay arrived Tuesday night. The move is part of the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration.

First migrant flight lands at Guantánamo Bay

President Trump said the United States will 'take over' the Gaza Strip.

Trump proposes US ‘take over’ Gaza strip

A veteran shares his journey and the groundbreaking mission he undertook to help fellow veterans heal through psychedelic-assisted therapy.

Exploring the role of psychedelics in healing PTSD among veterans: Weapons and Warfare

President Donald Trump called for the U.S. to have “long-term ownership” of the Gaza Strip as a ceasefire holds between Israel and Hamas.

President Trump suggests US take ‘long-term ownership’ of Gaza Strip

China is conducting military drills to practice blocking U.S. forces from interfering in a potential takeover of Taiwan.

China’s military drills simulate blocking US forces from Taiwan

President Donald Trump is planning to issue an executive order Tuesday, Feb. 4 to withdraw the United States from the U.N. Human Rights Council and extend a funding ban for the U.N. Palestinian Relief Agency, UNRWA.

Trump to withdraw US from UN Rights Council, extend UNRWA funds ban

Trump administration briefly paused, then resumed U.S. weapons shipments to Ukraine, sparking concerns over future military aid.

Trump admin halts then restores crucial weapons shipments to Ukraine

China has imposed retaliatory tariffs on the United States.

China hits back at US with tariffs of up to 15% on American goods

President Trump announced a month-long pause for tariffs on Mexico after agreements on trade and security with Mexico's president.

Trump and Mexico’s president reach deal to delay tariffs

Israeli forces demolish 23 buildings in Jenin refugee camp, West Bank, amid escalating military operation, killing at least 25 Palestinians.

Israeli forces demolish buildings in West Bank operations, at least 25 killed

A new report from the United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine is warning of a steep rise in executions of Ukrainian troops.

Nearly 80 Ukrainian troops executed by Russia since August, UN says

Crews will start clearing the wreckage Monday of an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided midair from the Potomac River near Washington, D.C., last week. The Army Corps of Engineers will work alongside the Coast Guard and the Navy Supervisor of Salvage and Diving.

Crews to start removing wreckage from deadly midair collision

Canada and Mexico are retaliating against Trump's tariffs with some of their own.

Trump administration to shut down USAID, Musk says

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