Military

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

U.S. Border Patrol agents exchanged gunfire with suspected Mexican cartel members near the U.S.-Mexico border. Lt. Chris Olivarez

Border Patrol, Mexican cartel exchange gunfire amid ramped up security

Denmark boosts Arctic defense spending by $2.05 billion to counter Russia and China threats, enhancing surveillance and NATO missions. Reuters

Denmark unveils $2 billion Arctic defense plan after Trump threats

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Philippines joining allies in Pacific exercise

Trump executive order pushes for Iron Dome-style protection in US

President Trump has signed an executive order banning transgender people from the U.S. military. AP Images

Trump signs orders making major changes to US military

Trump set to reinstate troops discharged over vaccine mandate Getty Images

Trump to reinstate military members discharged over COVID vaccine mandate

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio threatened to put bounties on the heads of Afghanistan's Taliban leaders on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. Getty Images

US ready to put bounties on Taliban leaders in Afghanistan, Rubio warns

President Donald Trump lifted a hold on 2,000 lb. bombs being sent to Israel, which was put in place by former President Joe Biden. Reuters

Trump sending 2,000-pound bombs to Israel, lifts Biden administration hold

An investigation is underway after a cargo ship, bearing the Maltese flag, was allegedly involved in a Baltic Sea cable-cutting incident. Getty Images

Another cargo ship cuts underwater cable in the Baltic Sea

The U.S. Air Force is reversing course after removing video of Tuskegee Airmen from its training in response to President Donald Trump's DEI ban. Getty Images

US Air Force resumes Tuskegee Airmen training video after DEI review