Military

China has unveiled new robotic dogs with mounted machine guns on their backs. The robodogs will be use Chinese military infantry to assist in operations. Getty Images

How China’s gun-toting robodogs are looking to change combat forever

A new confidential report says that Iran has increased its enriched uranium stockpiles close to weapons-grade levels. AP Images

Tehran nearing nuclear weapon capability, says new confidential report

As tensions rise in the Indo-Pacific, a geopolitical expert asserts that an invasion of Taiwan by China would take less than an hour. He says the quick actions wouldn't give the U.S. enough time to respond immediately. AP Images

If China invades Taiwan, one expert says it could be over in an hour

The U.S. is sending a significant amount of weaponry to Ukraine. However, the White House is restricting how it's used.

Calls grow for Biden to lift restrictions on US weapons in Ukraine

China has launched two days of 'punishment drills' against Taiwan. The Chinese military is surrounding the island with warships, warplanes and jets as it performs the drills, in a show of strength. AP Images

China military surrounds Taiwan, begins ‘punishment drills’ to warn new president

The Blue Angels soared over the Naval Academy, a yearly performance that takes place as part of commissioning week. Straight Arrow News

Blue Angels roar over Naval Academy ahead of graduation

How will the death of President Raisi impact Iran? Will it lead to a change in the region's militaristic landscape? Depends who you ask. Reuters

Will Raisi’s death impact Iran or not?

Ireland, Norway and Spain make a historic announcement: They will be recognizing a Palestinian state amid Israel's war with Hamas. Getty Images

Ireland, Norway, Spain recognizing a Palestinian state; Israel responds

In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, host Ryan Robertson connects with an organization that helps veterans adapt to life post-service. DVIDS

Group helps veterans adjust to life after service: Weapons and Warfare

In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, learn how Warriors Ethos helps service members transition back to civilian life. DVIDS

Warriors Ethos helps service members reenter civilian life

Mayman Aerospace, named for jetpack pioneer David Mayman, introduced a versatile military drone that uses similar technology for flight. Straight Arrow News

Jetpack pioneer introduces versatile military drone: Weapon of the week

The UN stated that aid delivery from the U.S-built pier along the Gazan coast has been halted amid a handful of truck interceptions. AP Images

Amid worsening crisis, aid delivery being halted by UN from Gaza pier

Ukraine is asking for more weapons from the U.S. and an end to weapons restrictions from the United States and its allies. However, it doesn't appear the U.S. is changing its policy for now. Getty Images

Zelenskyy asks US, NATO to help hit targets in Russia, stop missiles

Port-au-Prince airport reopens after three-month closure due to escalating gang violence in Haiti, with ongoing efforts for stabilization. Getty Images

Haiti reopens airport after months of gang violence. Where are the gangs now?

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released a disturbing video Sunday, May 19, showing 8-year-old Ela Elyakim and her 15-year-old sister, Dafna, being coerced by Hamas terrorists into recording a message. The girls were held captive for 51 days before their release on November 26 during a temporary truce. Israel Defense Forces

IDF releases Hamas video of Israeli child hostages forced to film propaganda

Iranian state media confirmed this morning that Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday, May 19. Getty Images

Iranian president killed in helicopter crash

Ukraine launched a massive two-day counter-attack targeting Russian-annexed Crimea and strategic sites on Russian soil. Reuters

Ukraine launches major drone counter-attack on Russian sites

The first shipment of humanitarian aid for civilians in Gaza to use the United States’ newly built pier made its way into the territory. Reuters

Humanitarian aid begins entering Gaza via US-built pier

Russian forces push deepest into Ukraine since December 2022, displacing over 8,000 and prompting a $2 billion pledge in U.S. military aid. Reuters

Russia advances in Kharkiv; Zelenskyy cancels trips to focus on defense

NATO nations need new options to deal with the rise in small but deadly drones on the battlefield. BAE Systems said it developed solutions. BAE Systems

NATO needs options to deal with deadly drones. Here are two.

The U.S. military has anchored a temporary floating pier in Gaza to facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid. Reuters

US-built pier for humanitarian aid anchored in Gaza

The U.S. will send $1 billion in weapons to Israel. There are new details on a crash in Florida that killed eight migrant farmworkers. Getty Images

Biden administration plans $1 billion weapons deal with Israel

Host Ryan Robertson takes a look at problems the Special operations forces community is facing and what they’re doing to stay mission-ready.

Special operations forces work to stay mission ready: Weapons and Warfare

New threats from other nations and terrorist organizations emphasized a need for cooperation among the military's special operations forces. DVIDS

Cooperation key to solving special operations forces challenges in 2024