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An international force led by Kenya will stay in Haiti another year in an effort to curb gang violence that has overtaken the country.

UN extends international force’s stay in Haiti another year

Russian Su-35 fighter jet performs "unsafe and unprofessional" maneuver near US F-16 in Alaska airspace, another near incursion for Russia.

Russian fighter jet flies within feet of US F-16 in Alaska: Video

The newest phase of war in the Middle East appears to have officially arrived as Israel has begun ground attacks in Lebanon. It’s the escalation in fighting there that the United States and its allies have been trying to keep from happening for weeks now.

Israel launches ground offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon

Biden aides consider blanket pardons for officials, including Schiff, Cheney, and Fauci, ahead of Trump's inauguration and potential investigations.

President Biden authorizes $567 million defense aid package for Taiwan

Norway considers constructing a fence along its 123-mile border with Russia to enhance security and address irregular migration concerns.

Norway may follow Finland’s lead and build fence along Russian border

The U.S. announced a deal with the Iraqi government to wrap up the military mission in Iraq that’s working to defeat ISIS.

US troops to leave Iraq, end ISIS combat mission by end of 2026

Tensions in the South China Sea escalated Saturday, Sept 28, as China conducted military drills near a disputed area while the U.S. and its Asia-Pacific allies carried out joint naval exercises nearby. China’s military announced that it had conducted routine early warning, reconnaissance exercises, and patrols around Scarborough Shoal, a contested atoll within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone.

China, US and allies hold competing military drills in tense South China Sea

An Israeli airstrike in Beirut suburb reportedly took out Hezbollah headquarters in Lebanon.

Israel ups Lebanon strikes, destroys Hezbollah headquarters near Beirut

Ukraine deploys robotic dogs for reconnaissance, supply delivery and combat upgrades, marking a technological shift in the conflict.

Ukraine leverages robotic dogs for reconnaissance, combat

The Pentagon confirmed on Thursday, Sept. 26, that one of China's nuclear attack submarines sank earlier this year.

China’s naval efforts suffer blow with revelation its attack sub sank

The Army surpassed its recruiting goal of 55,000 new recruits this fiscal year, while adding 11,000 individuals to the delayed entry program, which will support next year’s recruiting efforts. This marks a significant turnaround after the service missed its recruitment targets in 2022 and 2023. The success is largely attributed to the Army’s Future Soldier Prep Course, which helped more than 13,000 recruits meet academic and fitness requirements for basic training.

Army exceeds 55,000 recruitment goal, reversing 2022 and 2023 shortfalls

A Vietnam War pilot who had been missing for over 50 years has finally been identified, found in central Vietnam.

Remains of missing Vietnam War pilot identified after 50 years

Ukraine has a new ground-based robot hitting the battlefields. The multi-functional platform is nicknamed the 'Gnom.'

New ‘Gnom’ robot repelling Russians in Ukraine

Russia is reportedly producing long-range attack drones in China for use in Ukraine, raising concerns over China’s involvement and support.

Secret drones from China could fuel Russia’s war in Ukraine: Report

The White House announced $8 billion in aid to Ukraine in the form of weapons and equipment on Thursday, Sept. 26, in what President Biden described an effort to help Ukraine "win this war."

White House announces $8 billion in aid to Ukraine to help Kyiv ‘win this war’

Hezbollah fired a ballistic missile at Tel Aviv on Wednesday, Sept. 25, marking the first time the group targeted central Israel. The missile, launched from southern Lebanon, was intercepted by Israel's David's Sling defense system.

Israel’s ‘David’s Sling’ intercepts Hezbollah ballistic missile

China announced on Wednesday, Sept. 25, that it launched a rare ICBM test into the Pacific Ocean, sparking international concerns.

China fires off rare ICBM test amid growing tensions in Indo-Pacific

The USNS Big Horn, a critical US Navy oil tanker, reportedly ran aground off Oman's coast Tuesday, Sept. 24, impacting operations for the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group amid escalating tensions between Israel and Hamas. The incident occurred while the Big Horn was engaged in regional security efforts, and the Navy is investigating with no official cause yet determined.

USNS Big Horn grounding highlights need for naval upgrade

Air Force leaders opened the 2024 Air, Space, and Cyber Conference with a six-month progress report on the branch's restructuring mission.

Air Force leaders give update on service-wide changes addressing new threats

This week on Weapons & Warfare, we’re on location at the Air and Space Force's Air, Space, and Cyber Conference for 2024.

The Air, Space and Cyber Conference 2024: Weapons and Warfare

At the Air, Space, and Cyber Conference 2024, the finalists for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft were showcased.

The race for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft: Weapon of the week

Ukraine accuses Russia of using Chinese satellites to target nuclear plants, sparking concerns of imminent nuclear strikes.

Zelenskyy alleges Russia using Chinese satellites to plan nuclear facility attacks

Russia's latest nuclear test of a Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile has ended in a catastrophic explosion, dealing a significant blow to the country's efforts to modernize its nuclear arsenal. The explosion occurred at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia, leaving a 200-foot-wide crater and debris scattered across the launch site.

Russia’s nuclear arsenal in question after Sarmat missile test failure

A simulated nuclear strike on London has been broadcast by a pro-Putin TV channel, showing carnage and detailing numbers of casualties.

Pro-Putin media simulates nuclear strike on London