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Drone games put Ukrainian military's best to the test

Ukraine hosted the “Wild Drones” contest near Truskavets, bringing together drone operators and manufacturers to test and showcase advanced UAV technologies used in the conflict…

May 25, 2026

How would U.S. soldiers fight in the Arctic?

Around 4,000 U.S. Army soldiers conducted a large-scale Arctic training exercise at the Yukon Training Center in Alaska to prepare for combat operations in extreme…

May 23, 2026

Ministry: Russian jets ‘dangerously’ intercept UK aircraft

Two Russian fighter jets repeatedly intercepted a British RAF surveillance aircraft over the Black Sea last month, coming as close as six meters during the…

May 21, 2026

Captain Tony Morton’s Falklands War Service and Legacy

Captain Tony Morton, the Royal Navy officer who commanded HMS Yarmouth during the Falklands War, died at age 84 due to complications from Parkinson’s disease.…

May 20, 2026

Deployment By Carrier Was Longest In Decades

The U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford is returning to Norfolk after completing the longest deployment by a U.S. warship since the Vietnam War, which included shifts…

May 16, 2026

A little luxury amid all that lethality

Leading Seaman Nathaniel, one of the first Australian sailors to serve on a U.S. Virginia-class nuclear submarine, has praised the improved living conditions, including daily…

May 15, 2026

Hezbollah Deploys Camera-Equipped Explosive Drones in New Threat to Israel

Hezbollah has deployed low-cost explosive drones tethered by fiber-optic cables along the Israel-Lebanon border, challenging Israeli forces by evading conventional detection and jamming methods. In…

May 14, 2026

Snipers in Ukraine Give Way to Drones on the Battlefield

Ukrainian sniper Vyacheslav Kovalskiy has shifted from active marksmanship to supporting drone operations as small explosive drones increasingly replace traditional snipers on the battlefield. This…

May 14, 2026

Pentagon Cancels Armored Brigade Deployment to Poland Amid Troop Cuts

The Pentagon has canceled the deployment of the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team to Poland, affecting over 4,000 troops and altering the U.S. military posture…

May 14, 2026

Israel sent Iron Dome to UAE during Iran war, Huckabee confirms

Israel has deployed Iron Dome missile defense batteries and personnel to the United Arab Emirates to help protect against Iranian attacks, marking the system’s first…

May 13, 2026

IDF using robots to move beyond Litani River

The Israel Defense Forces' Golani Brigade advanced to the Litani River in southern Lebanon, employing first-person view drones for enhanced intelligence and operational precision. This…

May 13, 2026

IDF using robots to move beyond Litani River

The Israeli Golani Brigade has advanced to the Litani River in southern Lebanon, utilizing autonomous drones and robotic technology to enhance reconnaissance and reduce soldier…

May 13, 2026

America’s Air Superiority Is Losing Altitude Against China

China's rapid development and deployment of sixth-generation stealth fighters, including the J-36 and J-50, threaten U.S. air dominance as America faces aging aircraft, a shrinking…

May 5, 2026

Gut-turning photos of food on Navy ships spark outrage

Family members and lawmakers have criticized the quality and quantity of food provided to U.S. Navy sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Tripoli,…

May 4, 2026

Site of Downed U.S., Israeli Aircraft Added to National Heritage List

Iran has officially designated the site where American and Israeli aircraft were downed in early April as a national heritage location within its Sacred Defense…

May 2, 2026

IRGC Warns U.S. to Leave Persian Gulf, Vows Retaliation

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) warned the United States against its military presence in the Persian Gulf, accusing it of destabilizing the region and…

May 2, 2026

USS Gerald R. Ford Withdraws From West Asia Amid Mechanical Failures

The USS Gerald R. Ford will withdraw from West Asia in mid-May 2026 after a record 309-day deployment marked by mechanical failures and crew injuries.…

May 2, 2026

US considers deploying hypersonic Dark Eagle missiles to Middle East

The US Central Command has requested the deployment of Dark Eagle hypersonic missiles to the Middle East to counter Iran’s relocation of missile launchers beyond…

May 2, 2026

U.S. Advances Counter-Drone Capabilities in Iran Conflict

The U.S. Army has fast-tracked the acquisition of approximately 13,000 AI-equipped Merops counter-drone systems following the conflict in Iran, enabled by streamlined procurement processes. This…

Apr 23, 2026

U.S.S. Cole Strike Led the Navy To Bolster Its Warship Defenses

The U.S. Navy has upgraded its warship defenses in the Gulf by deploying enhanced weapons, helicopters, and drones to counter asymmetric threats similar to the…

Apr 22, 2026

NK tests cluster bombs in latest missile launch

North Korea tested cluster bomb warheads on Hwasong-11 ballistic missiles during a launch overseen by Kim Jong-un from the Sinpo region targeting the East Sea.…

Apr 21, 2026

IDF says Hezbollah was responsible for French UNIFIL peacekeeper’s death in southern Lebanon

A French UN peacekeeper was killed and three others injured in a shooting near the Litani River in southern Lebanon, with preliminary investigations pointing to…

Apr 20, 2026

Troops on US naval ships left with bad taste in mouth as sailors cannot stomach rations

U.S. Marines and sailors aboard the USS Tripoli and USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East have reported dwindling food supplies and poor-quality rations during…

Apr 18, 2026

USS Gerald R. Ford Aircraft Carrier Breaks Deployment Record

The USS Gerald R. Ford set a new U.S. record by remaining deployed at sea for 295 days, surpassing the previous post-Vietnam War record held…

Apr 17, 2026

US Navy Remains at Risk from Hits by Iran Small Boats

The United States has launched a naval blockade of Iranian ports to cut off maritime trade and apply economic pressure following failed peace talks. This…

Apr 16, 2026

Iran reported to retain thousands of missiles

U.S. intelligence reports that Iran still maintains thousands of ballistic missiles and can potentially reactivate many launchers despite losing over half of its missile systems…

Apr 12, 2026