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Pentagon hosts first-ever Israeli–Lebanese military talks aimed at curbing Hezbollah

Fri, 29 May 2026 14:15:21 -0400

Israeli and Lebanese military delegations open U.S.-brokered talks at the Pentagon focused on ceasefire enforcement and border stability amid tensions.

Christian farming communities under siege as US report names Fulani militants Nigeria's deadliest threat

Fri, 29 May 2026 13:19:16 -0400

The USCIRF report states that Fulani militant violence in Nigeria surpasses that of Boko Haram and ISIS, with mostly Christians and also some Muslims being targeted in widespread attacks.

Hamas struggles to fill leadership ranks as Israel hunts Oct 7 terrorists

Fri, 29 May 2026 06:00:20 -0400

Hours after an Israeli airstrike killed Hamas military wing chief Mohammed Odeh, Gaza's Eid markets were full, revealing a disconnect with Hamas.

Drone strikes apartment building in NATO member Romania as Russia attacks neighboring Ukraine

Fri, 29 May 2026 03:15:00 -0400

A drone entered Romanian airspace and struck an apartment building, causing an explosion and fire that injured multiple people, authorities said.

Moscow, Taliban forge military alliance in power grab after US Afghanistan exit: reports

Thu, 28 May 2026 20:26:05 -0400

Russia and Afghanistan's Taliban government reportedly signed a military cooperation pact, solidifying Moscow's growing alliance in Central Asia.

Putin lands $16.5B nuclear win on Russia’s doorstep in massive Kazakhstan pact: reports

Thu, 28 May 2026 16:43:20 -0400

Putin and Tokayev signed a landmark $16.5 billion nuclear power plant deal, marking Russia's geopolitical victory in Central Asia, reports say.

Israel accuses UN of placing it on same sexual violence blacklist as Hamas terrorists, severs ties

Thu, 28 May 2026 15:09:28 -0400

Israeli officials blast the U.N. after accusing the body of placing Israel on a sexual violence blacklist that also includes Hamas and other terrorist groups.

Three wounded in Swiss train station 'bladed weapon' attack, phrase 'Allahu Akbar' allegedly shouted

Thu, 28 May 2026 09:43:20 -0400

Police say a 31-year-old was arrested after allegedly wounding three people using a bladed weapon at train station in Switzerland.

US ally pledges support for Trump's push to break Iran's grip on Hormuz: 'We are ready to contribute'

Wed, 27 May 2026 13:35:05 -0400

Czech Foreign Minister Macinka voices strong support for Trump, defends increased European defense spending and warns Iran poses a global nuclear threat.

Crash involving speeding train, minibus in Belgium leaves 4 dead including 2 children

Wed, 27 May 2026 11:43:54 -0400

Four people, including two children, were killed when a passenger train hit a minibus at a crossing near Buggenhout, Belgium, during the morning rush.

Israel eliminates head of Hamas' military wing in Gaza strike

Wed, 27 May 2026 11:14:54 -0400

Israeli forces killed Mohammed Odeh, the new head of Hamas' military wing, in an airstrike in northern Gaza, according to the Israel Defense Forces.

Iran and Houthi terror proxy facing Red Sea threat from pro-US African nation

Wed, 27 May 2026 07:21:26 -0400

Sen. Ted Cruz advocates recognizing Somaliland as the U.S. reportedly explores military access to the breakaway state's port and airbase facilities.

Israeli ambassador compares France's far-left leader's rhetoric to Hitler as antisemitism surges

Wed, 27 May 2026 06:00:32 -0400

France recorded 1,320 antisemitic acts in 2025, up from 436 in 2022, as Jewish families alter daily habits to avoid being identified, CRIF's president says.

Mother, boyfriend allegedly abandoned blindfolded young sons in remote forest as part of 'game': reports

Tue, 26 May 2026 18:03:30 -0400

Marine Rousseau and Marc Ballabriga allegedly abandoned her two young children in a forest in Europe, blindfolding them as part of a so-called game.

‘Designated target’ Mojtaba Khamenei to sign Trump deal in ‘unprecedented’ courier setup

Tue, 26 May 2026 16:34:25 -0400

Experts say the U.S. is negotiating with an invisible counterparty as Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly remains in hiding and relies on secret couriers.

Funerals, beauty queens and bombs: The Ukrainian city that won’t let Putin win

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:41:34 -0400

Mayor Sadovyi says Lviv has lost 2,000 citizens and built rehabilitation centers as the city tries to remain unbroken amid Russia's ongoing war.

World's humanitarian system buckling, 'no longer fit for purpose,' US-based researchers say

Tue, 26 May 2026 12:42:12 -0400

A new Lancet report argues the global humanitarian system needs major reform as crises around the world overwhelm current aid delivery.

Iran signals ‘mass sacrifice’ in 'high stakes' Saddam-era warning amid Trump deal talks

Mon, 25 May 2026 16:11:19 -0400

Expert says Iran's Pezeshkian mapped a foundational wartime symbol onto current U.S. and Israel tensions, signaling Tehran won't back down easily.

Pope Leo warns AI risks becoming tool of 'domination, exclusion and death' in new encyclical

Mon, 25 May 2026 14:31:10 -0400

The pope unveils "Magnifica Humanitas" encyclical, warning artificial intelligence risks becoming a tool of domination unless governments set moral limits.

Canadian teen girl charged with arson after allegedly torching American baseball team's charter bus

Mon, 25 May 2026 13:04:50 -0400

A Canadian teen is charged with arson after allegedly setting fire to a U.S. baseball team's charter bus during a road trip to Winnipeg, police say.

At least 82 killed after massive gas explosion rips through coal mine in China

Mon, 25 May 2026 03:03:38 -0400

A massive gas explosion ripped through a coal mine in China's Shanxi province, killing at least 82 people and hospitalizing 120 others, the AP reports.

Deadly suicide blast rips through Pakistan train route, killing at least 23

Sun, 24 May 2026 23:39:32 -0400

At least 23 killed and 70 wounded after a suicide bomber reportedly detonated an explosives-laden vehicle alongside an incoming passenger train in Quetta, Pakistan.

'Bibi's hair on fire': Trump-Netanyahu public 'rift' masked unified front against Iran, analyst says

Sun, 24 May 2026 16:50:25 -0400

Leading defense analyst says Trump-Netanyahu tensions over Iran were a calculated strategy to blindside Tehran while building a unified front.

Mass tanker blackout rattles Gulf ahead of 1.35M-barrel oil transfer amid US-Iran talks: firm

Sun, 24 May 2026 16:11:58 -0400

Maritime tracking signals collapse near the UAE's Fujairah oil hub hours before President Trump announced progress on a bilateral peace deal with Iran, according to an AI maritime firm.

Ukraine’s battlefield is transforming the future of NATO

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:35:23 -0400

NATO allies increasingly study Ukraine's wartime innovations in drones and defense production as the alliance prepares for its July summit in Ankara.

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US general holds rare meeting with Cuban military officials near Guantanamo Bay

Sat, 30 May 2026 12:42:36 +0000

The meeting is the first in recent memory by a head of U.S. Southern Command and comes amid growing concerns in Cuba of a possible U.S. military attack.

How Russia is turning Ukraine’s drones against NATO

Fri, 29 May 2026 23:36:27 +0000

A Russian drone wounded two civilians in Romania on Friday, days after Lithuania detailed how Moscow is also steering Ukraine's drones onto allied soil.

Nearly 500,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine, top UK intel chief says

Fri, 29 May 2026 21:47:10 +0000

The figure hardens a growing consensus among Western officials: Russia is on its heels for the first time since the Kremlin launched its invasion in 2022.

US arms sales pause would push Taiwan toward asymmetric-defense tech: Analysts

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:19:56 +0000

The idea of Trump using arms sales as a negotiating chip with China has sparked concerns that Washington might decline procurement deals with Taiwan.

How far is there to go until the US and Iran end the war?

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:16:12 +0000

A tentative deal has been reached to end the war and restart transit in the Strait of Hormuz, and then negotiations on more difficult issues would begin.

China is building launch pads near its nuclear missile silos

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:02:15 +0000

China’s nuclear missiles can reach any U.S. city. Now, satellite images show Beijing is building a sprawling web of military sites near its nuclear silos.

Romania says Russian drone hit apartment block, NATO vows to defend alliance territory

Fri, 29 May 2026 13:44:06 +0000

“I affirmed that NATO stands ready to defend every inch of Allied territory,” NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on X.

Ukraine would gain advantage over Russian glide bombs with Gripen-Meteor combo

Fri, 29 May 2026 13:16:14 +0000

Moscow has been launching record numbers of glide bombs in 2026, according to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence, grinding down frontline positions.

New Zealand budget spares defense, intelligence agencies from cuts

Fri, 29 May 2026 12:05:35 +0000

“The rules-based global system is under strain. Countries are boosting their spending on defense," said Finance Minister Nicola Willis.

Pentagon looks to reinvent the bunker-buster bomb

Fri, 29 May 2026 12:00:01 +0000

The goal is to go beyond the traditional brute-force approach of giant bombs and instead manipulate shock waves to destroy targets.

Quad nations step up Indo-Pacific push with new initiatives

Fri, 29 May 2026 10:47:27 +0000

The announcement to build port infrastructure in Fiji comes amid China’s deepening ties with the South Pacific island, which straddles vital sea lanes.

At French Army FPV competition, NATO soldiers race drones and swap tips

Fri, 29 May 2026 08:58:06 +0000

“When I put on the mask, I no longer exist in this reality,” Chief Cpl. Clément said after completing the course.

Lithuania to buy Patria armored vehicles, eyes local industry share

Thu, 28 May 2026 15:23:54 +0000

A contract is expected to be signed with the Finnish producer in 2027.

Ukraine to buy 20 new Gripen jets, Sweden to donate older jets sooner

Thu, 28 May 2026 14:21:57 +0000

“We need these jets, and for us this is really a new page for Ukraine,” Zelenskyy said.

Germany’s defense minister makes rare personal pitch for submarine deal in Ottawa

Thu, 28 May 2026 12:50:06 +0000

“Canada opting for the 212CD would mean to consistently and sustainably pursue the transatlantic path towards closer integration of our economies.”

Canada wants Saab early-warning aircraft under push to retool defense suppliers

Thu, 28 May 2026 09:12:15 +0000

Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged to diversify and localize defense production following continued threats by U.S. President Trump.

US munitions depleted by Iran war will take years to restore, analysis finds

Wed, 27 May 2026 19:44:52 +0000

Replenishing stockpiles of critical weapons systems could take until 2030 or 2031, creating a "window of vulnerability," a new analysis found.

How US Army combat medics are preparing for an Indo-Pacific fight

Wed, 27 May 2026 19:07:54 +0000

Distance, contested air, communication disruptions, weather and limited evacuation platforms could greatly impact timely access to medical care.

US Army integrates veterinarians into human combat care

Wed, 27 May 2026 18:04:06 +0000

The Army wants to better utilize veterinarians in combat medicine to prepare for the possibility of large-scale operations in the Indo-Pacific.

Defense-driven demand powers surge in US listings by mining firms

Wed, 27 May 2026 15:36:02 +0000

This year’s transactions have brought producers of antimony, rare earths, tungsten and uranium to the NYSE and Nasdaq.

Senior Ukrainian commander sees imminent ‘turning point’ in war

Wed, 27 May 2026 14:58:59 +0000

Ukraine has a six-month window in which to seize the battlefield initiative from Russia and strengthen its hand for peace talks, a senior commander said.

Latvia sends mobile intercept units to Russian border in wake of drone incursions

Wed, 27 May 2026 08:06:03 +0000

“The force teams we plan to deploy to the border in the coming days will be equipped with local interceptor drones,” a Latvian military official said.

Canadian fighter pilot school to get M-346 trainer jets from Leonardo

Wed, 27 May 2026 07:16:12 +0000

The ITPS currently trains pilots on the Aero Vodochody L-39 and is working with over ten air forces to provide advanced jet training, the school CEO said.

US launches ‘self-defense’ strikes against Iran amid ongoing ceasefire

Tue, 26 May 2026 19:02:11 +0000

The U.S. military conducted military strikes Monday against Iranian missile launch sites and boats it said were attempting to lay mines.

Report: US to cut strategic bombers and warships available to NATO in a crisis

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:32:12 +0000

The number of U.S. fighter jets is set to fall by a third, Spiegel cited U.S. envoy Alexander Velez-Green as saying during the closed-door meeting.

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US general holds rare meeting with Cuban military officials near Guantanamo Bay

Sat, 30 May 2026 12:42:36 +0000

The meeting is the first in recent memory by a head of U.S. Southern Command and comes amid growing concerns in Cuba of a possible U.S. military attack.

Air Force slashes number of fields eligible for fiscal year 2026 reenlistment bonuses

Fri, 29 May 2026 21:04:44 +0000

The number of career fields elibile for the Selective Retention Bonus dropped by 73% in fiscal year 2026.

Trump-class battleships should not be built until weapons technology is ready, lawmakers say

Fri, 29 May 2026 20:55:01 +0000

Lawmakers in the House Armed Services Committee released the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act on Tuesday.

Pentagon failed to assess impact of cuts to civilian workforce, watchdog finds

Fri, 29 May 2026 19:49:02 +0000

Roughly 78,000 civilian positions were eliminated in 2025 — about 10% of a workforce that originally exceeded 793,000.

‘Scary and silencing’: Troops, families receive threats from foreign bad actors

Fri, 29 May 2026 18:50:35 +0000

The threats began after the U.S. strikes against Iran and have included identifying details about troops, their spouses and children.

SpaceX awarded $4 billion Space Force contract to track airborne threats

Fri, 29 May 2026 18:34:35 +0000

As part of the SB-AMTI program, SpaceX is meant to accelerate the delivery of sensors tracking and targeting threats globally from space.

National Guardsman arrested for $30 million international fraud scheme

Fri, 29 May 2026 17:57:36 +0000

U.S. Marshals arrested a soldier on an Army base who was wanted internationally for fraud and money-laundering resulting in over $30 million in losses.

1,200 active-duty troops will be invited to White House UFC event

Fri, 29 May 2026 17:47:10 +0000

Roughly 1,200 tickets out of a total 4,000 are reserved for active members of the U.S. military.

US Navy to explore powering shore installations with aircraft carriers

Fri, 29 May 2026 17:26:16 +0000

Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao revealed that Naval Station Norfolk will be “powered from an aircraft carrier" sometime this summer.

Vance advises Air Force Academy graduates to not concede decision making to AI

Fri, 29 May 2026 17:04:07 +0000

Vice President JD Vance warned Air Force cadets to not "submit" to AI as it continues to change warfare.

Marine ACV crews to face ‘thinking adversaries’ in new VR simulator

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:45:10 +0000

A crew gunnery training prototype for the new amphibious combat vehicle will simulate an all-out fight with an unpredictable adversary.

Army develops exoskeleton for lower-limb injuries on the battlefield

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:44:51 +0000

The Army is developing a new exoskeleton that allows injured troops to stand, walk and shoot when evacuation is impossible or delayed.

US arms sales pause would push Taiwan toward asymmetric-defense tech: Analysts

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:19:56 +0000

The idea of Trump using arms sales as a negotiating chip with China has sparked concerns that Washington might decline procurement deals with Taiwan.

How far is there to go until the US and Iran end the war?

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:16:12 +0000

A tentative deal has been reached to end the war and restart transit in the Strait of Hormuz, and then negotiations on more difficult issues would begin.

My grandpa was killed in World War II. I met him through his letters home.

Fri, 29 May 2026 14:10:31 +0000

My grandpa never came back from World War II. I found his final resting place in France.

Pentagon looks to reinvent the bunker-buster bomb

Fri, 29 May 2026 12:00:01 +0000

The goal is to go beyond the traditional brute-force approach of giant bombs and instead manipulate shock waves to destroy targets.

White House proposes all federal employees sign nondisclosure agreements

Thu, 28 May 2026 19:59:33 +0000

Following a recent string of unathorized disclosures, or leaks, the Trump administration announced their intent to draft NDAs for federal workers.

US Army turns resupply drone into rocket launcher in new test

Thu, 28 May 2026 18:11:19 +0000

Though the drone was designed to haul supplies across the battlefield, the Army recently tried turning it into a rocket launcher.

Double amputee paratrooper to jump into Normandy for 82nd anniversary of D-Day

Thu, 28 May 2026 17:40:17 +0000

Fourteen years after losing both his legs to an IED, Jon Harmon will step out of a C-47 and jump into same spot the 82nd Airborne fought on D‑Day.

22nd MEU, Iwo Jima ARG head home after 10-month deployment

Thu, 28 May 2026 16:58:57 +0000

The Iwo Jima ARG made headlines earlier this year when it took part in the Jan. 3 capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

US troops are reportedly being targeted using location data, Pentagon says

Thu, 28 May 2026 12:15:57 +0000

U.S. forces deployed to war zones have been targeted using commercially available location data, according to reports fielded by military officials.

US carries out new strikes in Iran against military site, official says

Thu, 28 May 2026 00:40:49 +0000

The U.S. military carried out new strikes overnight in Iran targeting a military site that officials believed posed a threat to U.S. forces.

Pentagon eyes drone testing ground in Mississippi

Wed, 27 May 2026 21:42:29 +0000

U.S. Special Operations Command is looking to build a new testing ground for drones in Mississippi.

Navy launches initiative to improve food quality at installations

Wed, 27 May 2026 19:45:09 +0000

The service’s shore food service transformation initiative will begin at two installations and focus on revamping food quality and providing more options.

US munitions depleted by Iran war will take years to restore, analysis finds

Wed, 27 May 2026 19:44:52 +0000

Replenishing stockpiles of critical weapons systems could take until 2030 or 2031, creating a "window of vulnerability," a new analysis found.

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