Russia is finally getting serious about its war, and it spells trouble for Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin's war machine looks different today than it did at the start of the conflict.
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Extreme weather blunts the US military's technological edge
More extreme weather due to climate change is scrambling the high-tech systems that have given the US military its edge.
IDF claims Hezbollah drone struck Israel's giant missile-detecting airship, report says
The sytem was designed to add to Israel's air defenses by detecting incoming missiles and drones, officials have said, per The Times of Israel.
The IDF accidentally killed 5 of its own soldiers in latest 'friendly fire' incident in Gaza, officer says
Two tanks reportedly fired at a building in the Jabalia refugee camp after spotting a gun barrel they believed belonged to enemy forces.
Ukraine reports no artillery shortages for first time in war, says Zelenskyy
The refreshed artillery is now helping to blunt Russian advances around Kharkiv, Ukraine's second city, a report said.
I'm a US Army jumpmaster in the frozen Arctic, and the coldest jump I've ever made was -50 degrees Fahrenheit
Setting a calm example for paratroopers and being prepared to jump in a variety of environments is extremely important, 1st Sgt. Micah Symmonds said.
Tattoo artist Shani Louk became a symbol of the music festival massacre by Hamas. The IDF has finally recovered her body.
The IDF recovered the bodies of three Israeli hostages taken to Gaza, including 22-year-old tattoo artist Shani Louk.
The model for NATO defending Ukrainian airspace from Russian attacks already exists, says German politician
A German politician said the Western defense of Israel from Iran is a blueprint for protecting Ukraine.
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Ukraine can still beat Russia. It just comes down to enough Western aid.
Ukraine's military is short of combat gear. This is what it would take to fully equip its troops to launch a decisive victory.
Yemen's Houthi rebels are menacing ships on the high seas
The Houthis have wreaked havoc against international shipping in the Red Sea and are showing they can still attack ships that try to avoid the area.
Ukraine launched what may be the biggest drone attack on Russia since the war started
Amid Russian advances, Ukraine launched its biggest drone attack on Russia since the war started. Russia intercepted over 100 drones on May 17.
The US secretly sent communist-friendly Coca-Cola to a Soviet general in a bid to maintain good ties across the Iron Curtain
Soviet Gen. Georgy Zhukov couldn't get Coca-Cola behind the Iron Curtain, so he asked the US to come up with an alternative solution: "white Coke."
Take a look at the 'Mighty Dragon,' China's $120 million stealth fighter meant to rival the US Air Force's fifth-gen jets
China reportedly built more than 200 J-20 fighter jets by early 2023, surpassing the 187 F-22s built by the US between 1996 and 2011.
The Ukraine war exposed serious flaws in some of the most sophisticated US weapons systems
The US is studying the Ukraine war for clues on conflicts of the future.
Ukraine appears to have launched its biggest drone attack ever, with reports of explosions at two major Russian ports
Russia said it shot down a total of 102 aerial drones and six naval drones, making it Ukraine's largest drone attack, per the Kyiv Independent.
A top NATO general says Russian troops don't have the numbers or the skills to mount a strategic breakthrough in Kharkiv
"The Russians don't have the numbers necessary to do a strategic breakthrough," said Gen. Christopher Cavoli, Supreme Allied Commander Europe.
See how Madison Marsh balances her duties as a US Air Force officer and Miss America
Madison Marsh must balance her Miss America duties with her Air Force role. See photos of the 2024 winner at work as an officer and wearing the crown.
The US is worried about an invasion, but China could take control of Taiwan without firing a shot, war experts warn
A Chinese coercion campaign, likelier than an invasion and in some ways already happening, isn't something the US is prepared for, experts warn.
Ukraine's getting more longe-range missiles that leave the Russians with 'nowhere to hide'
Multiple NATO countries have promised Ukraine powerful missiles that Kyiv previously used to hit high-value Russian targets.
US and Philippine Marines train in seizing and defending key terrain near Taiwan's south coast in a show of force against China
Just over 100 miles from Taiwan's south coast, US and Philippine forces seized an airstrip in key terrain for potential conflict with China.
Zelenskyy canceled all his foreign trips, a sign things are critically bad for Ukraine right now
Zelenskyy's hastily canceled international trips point to the growing seriousness of the situation in Ukraine, one Western analyst said.
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The US Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan, is leaving Japan after nearly a decade in the Pacific
USS Ronald Reagan, stationed in the Pacific for roughly nine years, will be replaced by USS George Washington in the future.
Britain says it is developing a radio-wave weapon that can take out a swarm of drones for just $0.12 a shot
The UK has unveiled an energy weapon under development that it says could take out a swarm of drones for well under a dollar a shot.
Putin is putting his bromance with Xi on full display — but China has reason to be wary
China's leader is facing growing pressure over his support for Russia's isolated president.
Putin wouldn't have invaded Ukraine when he did if he'd had AI tools, says Anduril founder Palmer Luckey
Speaking to Bloomberg, the defense tech founder explained why he thinks AI-powered software will help make better decisions in war.
The US Secretary of State gave a war-time rock performance at a bar in Kyiv, leaving some Ukrainians scratching their heads
An electric guitar slung on his shoulder, State Secretary Antony Blinken rocked out to a Neil Young hit on Tuesday in Kyiv as Kharkiv came under attack.
The US and Pacific ally Japan are teaming up to defeat new hypersonic missiles that right now are basically unstoppable
The co-development comes as the allies face a growing Chinese missile threat and challenges from other potential adversaries.
Russia can't seem to stop this Ukrainian Cessna-style drone that, compared to missiles, is basically a 'flying brick' with a bomb onboard
Moscow's feared air defenses have proven to be a headache on the battlefield, but Ukraine's deep drone strikes are slipping through.
The Pentagon is sending 2 Navy warships to protect the floating pier to bring aid to Gaza by sea
Humanitarian aid has been slow to come into Gaza through land border crossings either due to closures or heavy screenings by Israeli officials.
Russian vs. Western-made tanks in the Ukraine war
Tanks are the apex predator on Ukraine's battlefields, with modern Western tanks facing off against Soviet relics. But which country has the power?
China navy secretly built what could be world's first drone aircraft carrier: report
Satellite imagery suggests that China has built an aircraft carrier specifically for drones. Its small size is a clue to its purpose.
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NATO should use its air defenses to shoot down Russian airstrikes on Ukraine, says former alliance chief
NATO should use air defenses in eastern Europe to intercept Russian airstrikes on Ukraine, a former NATO chief said.
US aid to Ukraine is arriving too late to stop major advances by Russia, says ex-US military official
Russia is seeking to exploit weaknesses caused by the delay in US aid to Ukraine.
Biden's move to send $1 billion in weapons to Israel could backfire
It comes days after the US withheld a shipment of bombs to Israel amid concerns over a major military operation in the southern Gazan city of Rafah.
One type of Ukrainian drone is responsible for 80% of successful strikes on Russian oil refineries: report
Ukraine's Liutyi drone had an inauspicious start but is now behind 80% of successful strikes on Russian oil refineries, according to Ukrainska Pravda.
Air defenses have been key in tough battles, showing the US what it could need most for a missile war with China
In Ukraine, the Red Sea, and other areas of the Middle East, highly advanced air-defense systems have proven their worth over the past few months.
Ukraine was too slow building the fortifications it needed to hold back Russian attacks, critics say
Ukraine is racing to build fortifications in risky conditions on battlefronts, sometimes under Russian fire. It is too late, opposition lawmakers say.
Ukrainian officials want the green light to strike targets in Russia with US weapons, saying they couldn't do anything about enemy troops massing nearby: report
Officials said they want the ability to strike Russian troops preparing to attack, after saying for weeks that Moscow was massing forces near Kharkiv.
US Air Force's F-22 Raptors lost to German Eurofighters in mock dogfights, but the verdict on the superior jet isn't as simple
The F-22's reputation as the top US air superiority fighter was brought into question after several losses in simulated dogfights over the years.
Ukraine's air-defense problems are letting Russia launch HIMARS-style deep strikes behind the front lines
With more drones in the air as Ukraine rations its air defenses, Russia is conducting strikes it couldn't previously execute.
See photos of the US Navy's rare blue nose tradition, which may also be its strangest
The strange Navy tradition involves a series of tests and obstacles to earn a blue nose honor from Boreas Rex, the King of the North.
Air Force Secretary says it was 'roughly an even fight' between an AI-controlled F-16 and a highly trained human fighter pilot
USAF Secretary Frank Kendall, aboard the AI-controlled jet, said it was "roughly an even fight" between the AI agent and the human fighter pilot.
US officials doubt Israel can actually eradicate Hamas and achieve a 'total victory'
Israel's leadership is hellbent on destroying Hamas, but top US diplomats aren't sure that's even possible.
Behind the Curtains of the Global Arms Industry
Photographer Nikita Teryoshin offers a rare inside look at the luxuries of the defense business juxtaposed with the menace that fuels its profits.
US jamming technology is significantly worse than Russia's, ex-Pentagon officials warn
The US appears to have been outclassed by its rivals, such as Russia, in its capacity to remotely take out enemy weapons using jamming technology.
Russia appears to be creating a 'buffer zone' to stop Ukraine raiding Russian towns, experts say
In its latest attack, Russia looks to be prioritizing establishing a border "buffer zone" rather than advancing deep into Kharkiv, the ISW said.
North Korea may have given Russia shoddy weapons built in the 1970s to fire at Ukraine
North Korea may have supplied its ally Russia with weapons made five decades ago.
NATO member Estonia is 'seriously' discussing sending troops to fill non-combat roles in Ukraine, security advisor says
Madis Roll, national security advisor to Estonia's president, said discussions centered on sending troops to fill "rear" roles amid Ukraine's manpower crunch.
See aboard USS George Washington, an aircraft carrier with a checkered recent history
USS George Washington made its first deployment in nearly a decade after a challenging overhaul that lasted almost six years.
The US Air Force is teaching AI to navigate aircraft in case GPS gets taken out in a future fight
In future combat where GPS navigation options can be jammed or eliminated, AI could help aircraft fly by following Earth's magnetic fields.