Military

Mexican drug cartels are claiming they have possession of highly sophisticated US-made weaponry in what analysts believe is a show-of-force against the incoming Mexican president. DVIDS

Mexican drug cartels claim to have sophisticated US military weapons

U.S. military bases in Europe on heightened terror alert "Charlie" due to potential attack intelligence, the second-highest security level. Getty Images

US military bases in Europe on alert amid possible terror threat

The Supreme Court will decide today whether former President Donald Trump has immunity for his role in the Jan. 6 riots. Reuters

Supreme Court to issue ruling on Trump’s immunity claim

In the skies above Ukraine, a 50-year-old propeller-driven airplane is racking up kills against 21st century unmanned aerial vehicles. Telegram

Ukraine using gunners in prop planes to down drones from Russia

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump went head to head in the first presidential debate of 2024. Getty Images

Biden, Trump tout their records in first presidential debate

CNN is getting ready to host the first presidential debate of the 2024 election tonight with new rules in place. Getty Images

CNN hosts first presidential debate between Biden, Trump tonight

Boeing just unveiled a new concept called the 'Revolver' launch system. It's designed to go in the back of a C-17 Globemaster III. Straight Arrow News

Corrected: Boeing unveils ‘Revolver’ hypersonic missile launcher

In an incident that drew international criticism, a Palestinian civilian was tied to the hood of an Israeli military jeep. Footage from the West Bank shows Mujahid Abadi tied to the front of an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) vehicle, and U.S. officials said it appeared troops were using him as a human shield. In response, the U.S. is pushing the IDF to conduct a swift investigation. Getty Images

Video of Palestinian bound to Israeli military jeep sparks global criticism

Active duty sailors in the Navy prepare to march during the San Diego gay pride parade in 2011. Getty Images

Biden pardons veterans convicted under military gay sex ban

The Supreme Court is set to rule on high-profile cases on subjects like presidential power, abortion care and social media.  Getty Images

Supreme Court to deliver rulings on presidential power, abortion, social media

Teaching lessons learned from Iraq, Afghanistan, and even today in Ukraine, see how innovation continues to have a place in the battlespace. Rheinmetall

Militaries refocusing on battlefield innovation: Weapons and Warfare

Building Momentum is a small business giving Special Ops the on-the-job training they need to complete covert missions in the modern world. Building Momentum

Building Momentum is helping special ops innovate with what’s available

Across the Atlantic, the British Army's Challenger 3 battle tank is a bully setting new standards for tank warfare. Rheinmetall

New British tank packs a powerful punch: Weapon of the Week

In a move that could cause Israel's government coalition to collapse, the Supreme Court has made ultra-Orthodox Jewish men draft eligible. Reuters

Israel court orders ultra-Orthodox Jews drafted, delivers blow to Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said that Israel's intense fighting in Gaza will decrease, and focus may shift to Hezbollah in Lebanon. Getty Images

Netanyahu: Israel may shift focus to Hezbollah in Lebanon

Ukraine is using U.S.-supplied Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) against Russia to decimate sensitive sites deep behind enemy lines. Moscow Times

Latest Ukraine ATACMS strike could cripple comms in Russia

Rheinmetall is proposing a new Frankentank for Ukraine. The concept combines a Leopard 1 chassis with a Skyranger turret for air defense. Rheinmetall

This Frankentank could revolutionize air defense in Ukraine

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are taking very different approaches to preparing for next week's debate. Getty Images

Biden preps at Camp David, Trump remains on campaign trail ahead of debate

Women currently do not have to register for selective service, but the 2025 budget could require them to register for a potential draft. DVIDS

Should women be required to register for military draft? Some lawmakers say yes

New footage shows a South China Sea clash where Chinese coast guard members attacked Philippine vessels, escalating regional tensions. Armed Forces of the Philippines

Video shows intense South China Sea clash between China, Philippines

IDF spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari's comments during an interview appeared to show a rift between the army and Benjamin Netanyahu. Reuters

IDF comment appears to show rift with Netanyahu over goal to destroy Hamas

The Philippines doesn't want China to dominate the South China Sea, so its building a BrahMos anti-ship missile base. Reuters

Philippines building BrahMos missile base aimed at South China Sea

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a comprehensive partnership agreement today. Getty Images

Putin, Kim sign comprehensive partnership agreement in North Korea

This nautical tool is here to help the military explore the parts of the sea that have so far been inaccessible to divers. Blueye Robotics

Norwegian company taking nautical tech to new depths: Weapon of the week