Military

As drones become more common in warfare, the U.S. military needs to find ways to defend itself from the changing combat styles.

Drones are changing combat, US military needs to adapt

This weapon of the week from Performance Drone Works has a few highlights that make it stand out from the rest of the pack for the military.

Smaller drones finding a home in the military: Weapon of the week

Ukraine is trying to take the momentum on the battlefield, which means the country's armed forces saw several 'firsts' in this war.

Ukraine stabilizes frontlines, posts notable firsts

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Israel urges acceptance of a U.N.-endorsed ceasefire plan between Israel and Hamas.

Blinken in Israel as UN Security Council endorses cease-fire plan

It's day two of jury deliberations in Hunter Biden's federal gun trial. The president's son could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted.

Jury deliberations to resume in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial

A Ukrainian drone spotted a wounded soldier who signaled with his military ID, leading to a rapid rescue by the 47th Mechanized Brigade.

Ukrainian drone spots wounded soldier, prompts rapid rescue

Former President Donald Trump will virtually attend a virtual pre-sentencing interview related to his New York criminal charges June 10.

Trump to attend virtual pre-sentencing interview

Israel's campaign in Gaza may be winding down, but a wider conflict between the IDF and Iranian-backed Hezbollah could be brewing.

With Gaza wrapping up, Israel prepares for fight with Hezbollah

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address Congress on July 24 to discuss Israel's war against Hamas amid growing U.S. tensions.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress in July

An aging fleet of so-called Doomsday Planes are set to be replaced by 2036. After a 54-year run, Boeing will no longer be running the show, a new company has been awarded the contract to produce the planes. The planes meant for national security in case of a nuclear attack are capable of becoming command center if the unthinkable were to happen, allowing communication between the president and the secretary of defense.

US creating new fleet of ‘Doomsday Planes’ that can survive a nuclear attack

Israel struck a Hamas compound in a Gaza school, claiming it killed fighters. Hamas-run media said 30 civilians died.

Israel targets Hamas compound at Gaza school, dozens reportedly killed

President Joe Biden is among the dozens of world leaders who are commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day in France.

Biden joins world leaders, veterans for 80th anniversary of D-Day

Philippine marines deny pointing weapons in South China Sea, citing self-defense amid aggressive maneuvers and supply interception by China.

‘We have the right to defend ourselves’: Philippines, China tensions rise

Explore the story of America's WWII correspondent, who parachuted with troops into Normandy, ahead of the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

America’s first parachuting World War II correspondent: Weapons and Warfare

In recent interview President Joe Biden suggested that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may be prolonging the war in Gaza for political reasons.

Biden suggests Netanyahu politically motivated to extend war in Gaza

Houthi militants have shot down five U.S. MQ-9 Reapers. The drones are primarily used for ISR, but can carry munitions, like missiles.

The Houthis are reaping Reapers in the Red Sea

The U.S. military’s new Cyber Command chief and head of the National Security Agency has sounded the alarm about a stealthy Chinese cyber threat to critical American infrastructure. Unlike typical cyber intrusions that steal data or military secrets, this threat sits dormant within civilian systems, primed for disruptive attacks.

US identifies stealth Chinese cyber threat ‘prepositioning’ in critical infrastructure

The United States have lifted restrictions on weapons it supplies to Ukraine to be used to strike targets within Russia. However, there are still some stipulations for what Ukrainian forces are allowed to strike and how far they can travel into Russian territory.

Biden OKs Ukraine using US weapons to strike Russia, but with caveats

Ukraine's using small planes loaded with explosives may be a big problem for Russia, but it's one "we all share."

Russia is struggling to stop Ukraine’s drone planes. So would NATO.

World Central Kitchen pauses Rafah operations due to Israeli attacks and is relocating north after airstrikes kill 45.

World Central Kitchen pauses operations in Rafah after continued strikes

In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, learn about one company that is developing technology to help troops as combat styles evolve.

New tech is built for the evolving nature of combat: Weapons and Warfare

The SAIC focuses on getting the military a variety of tech quickly, making sure the tools are able to keep up with evolving combat styles.

Longtime defense contractor creates military tech fast: Weapon of the week

The U.S. military is beginning preparations now for potential escalations in the short- and long-term by utilizing emerging mobile tech.

US military utilizing emerging tech as outlook on future conflicts evolves

North Korea escalated tensions by launching hundreds of trash and feces-filled balloons into South Korea, violating international law.

North Korea sends hundreds of balloons carrying feces, trash into South Korea

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