Military

The U.S. military carried out airstrikes against Islamic State militants in Somalia, marking the first operation under Trump’s second term. AP Images

Trump orders airstrikes on ISIS in Somalia, targets senior leader

The U.S. Army helicopter involved in a crash with a commuter jet over the Potomac River was reportedly not using any Artificial Intelligence. Getty Images

Crashed US Army Black Hawk did ‘not have any AI capability’

Israel and Hezbollah are currently in a ceasefire. Under the deal, Lebanon must work to prevent money from reaching Hezbollah. Getty Images

Israel alleges Iran is smuggling suitcases of cash into Lebanon to fund Hezbollah

Ukraine says that it has not seen North Korean troops on the Kursk frontlines in several weeks after mass casualties to Pyongyang soldiers. Getty Images

12,000 North Koreans went to fight for Russia, now they’re nowhere to be found

The world's largest military command center is currently being constructed by China near Beijing, according to the Financial Times. Planet Labs

China building military base 10x larger than the Pentagon: Report

U.S. security firm UG Solutions hires 100 American Special Forces veterans for Gaza checkpoint operations, sparking concerns over risks. Getty Images

Nearly 100 US Special Forces vets hired to operate key checkpoints in Gaza

Less than two months after the overthrow of Bashar Assad rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has been declared as president. Getty Images

After overthrowing Assad, Syrian rebel leader assumes interim presidency

The black boxes have been recovered from both aircraft involved in the deadly crash near Washington, D.C. Wednesday night. AP Images

Black boxes recovered in deadly plane, helicopter collision

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, or DARPA, is working on a heavy-duty seaplane called the "Liberty Lifter." Aurora Flight Sciences

Launch for DARPA’s ‘Liberty Lifter’ heavy-duty seaplane delayed to 2029

President Donald Trump addressed the nation just hours after a midair collision involving a commercial jet and army helicopter near Washington D.C. Getty Images

Trump on plane crash: White House has ‘strong opinions’ on what caused it

The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) paused cultural and historical events due to Trump's executive order banning DEI programs. Getty Images

DIA pauses cultural, historical observances after Trump DEI order

A massive search and rescue operation is underway after a passenger jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided over the Potomac River Wednesday night. Reuters

Bodies recovered after passenger jet, Army helicopter collide

Israel strikes suspected Hezbollah weapons convoy in Lebanon, wounding 14, amid escalating ceasefire violations near Israeli border. Getty Images

Suspected Hezbollah weapons convoy destroyed by IDF airstrike in Lebanon

The U.S. Navy has confirmed it has banned its members from using, downloading or installing China's DeepSeek AI app over security concerns. Getty Images

Not everyone will get to use DeepSeek AI, why the US Navy is banning it

Immigration and Customs Enforcement will use a U.S. military base in Aurora, Colorado, to process and house immigrants in the U.S. illegally. Reuters

Colorado military base to be used for housing migrants facing deportation

A U.S. Air Force pilot is recovering after safely ejecting from an F-35 fighter jet that crashed during a training exercise at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska. The crash occurred Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 12:49 p.m. local time as the aircraft attempted to land. Reuters

F-35 fighter jet crashes in Alaska, pilot ejects safely: Video

As drones become common on the battlefield, companies are finding ways to protect against them. ATSC's DroneSting is weapon of the week.

ATSC’s DroneSting: Innovating Anti-Drone Technology: Weapon of the Week

At the end of 2024, the People's Republic of China showed images of what appeared to be two new sixth-generation aircraft.

Should we be worried about China’s air force upgrades?

The team discussed how this aircraft could reshape the landscape of global military power with Top Gun grads and Green Berets. @KitschQuixote via X

China’s stealth ambitions grow with new aircraft: Weapons and Warfare

Newly sworn-in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is removing retired Gen. Mark Milley's security detail and clearance according to reports. Getty Images

Sec. Hegseth to remove security detail, clearance for retired Gen. Milley: Report

Border Patrol recorded 582 illegal crossings of the U.S.-Mexico border on Sunday. It’s the lowest number the agency has recorded in years. Getty Images

Border Patrol sees significant drop in illegal southern border crossings: Report

The U.S. Army announced that it is moving into full-rate production of the M1147 120mm Advanced Multi-Purpose round. Northrup Grumman

Army green-lights 4-in-1 tank round

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the drones in New Jersey last month were authorized to fly by the Federal Aviation Administration. Getty Images

Trump press secretary confirms New Jersey drones were authorized by FAA

Iran claimed it now has drones that can fire precision-strike missiles enhanced with artificial intelligence. Reuters

Iran claims its drones can now fire AI-enabled missiles