A big F-16 donation to Ukraine comes with a major condition
Belgium plans to provide 30 F-16 jets to Ukraine to enhance air defenses and strike capability against Russia as part of a $1 billion aid package.
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Japanese fighters tracked a Chinese supersonic drone spying on its bases
It's the first time Japan has intercepted the drone, which appears to be for reconnaissance and electronic warfare use, with some strike capabilities.
Image shows a 7-layer defensive line planned for the border between NATO and Russia
Poland's defense ministry called the "east shield" the largest operation to strengthen the eastern flank of NATO since the end of World War II.
China's latest weapon of war is a gun-toting robot dog
China's military has unveiled robot dogs that are capable of assessing targets and carrying machine guns.
Russia is producing shells 3 times faster than Ukraine's NATO allies, and for less: report
Ukraine's Western allies are struggling to keep up with the relentless demand for shells.
Russian experts were guiding North Korea's space program ahead of Pyongyang blowing up its latest satellite: South Korean report
A "large number" of Russian experts had entered North Korea to help with its space program, Yonhap reported, citing a senior South Korean defense official.
North Korea said its new liquid oxygen engine caused the downfall of its latest spy satellite and blew it up in midair
North Korean state media cited a space official saying preliminary analysis showed issues with a new liquid oxygen and petrol engine.
6 NATO countries are planning to build a 'drone wall' to defend themselves against Russia, reports say
It follows a series of Russian provocations involving the Baltic region. It is unclear when such a system could be in place or how it would work.
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Russia started new offensive early and with too few soldiers, as it tried to get ahead of US aid to Ukraine, experts say
Russia began its Kharkiv offensive prematurely and with an understrength force to try to make progress before US aid arrived in Ukraine, per the ISW.
Polish official claims the US told Russia it would strike Russian targets in Ukraine if Putin used nuclear weapons
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev hit back at the comments on X, saying that US strikes on Russian targets would result in a "world war."
Baltic officials say they could send troops to Ukraine without waiting for NATO if Russia scores a breakthrough: report
Baltic officials told German representatives they and Poland could send troops to Ukraine if Moscow gained the upper hand, Der Spiegel reported.
China is flexing its missile arsenal in a new simulation for a mass Taiwan attack as the US watches Beijing's Rocket Force closely
China's Eastern Theater Command released a simulation video on Friday that mixes CGI and live footage to show a coordinated attack on Taiwan.
Video that appears to show IDF soldier threatening mutiny in Gaza shared by son of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, say reports
"Reservist soldiers do not intend to hand the keys over to any Palestinian authority," the alleged reservist said in the video, per reports.
12 famous women who served in the military
Queen Elizabeth was a military truck driver during World War II, while "Golden Girl" Bea Arthur was a staff sergeant for the Marines.
The US gave up sending Ukraine Excalibur guided artillery shells costing $100,000 because they rarely hit their target, report says
The US halted Excalibur-guided artillery shell deliveries to Ukraine after Kyiv reported high failure rates caused by Russia's electronic jamming.
Defense tech startup BlueHalo makes lasers that shoot drones out of the sky. This is how it got the Army to buy them.
BlueHalo CEO Jonathan Moneymaker sat down with BI to discuss how his defense tech is snapping up contracts.
The Israeli Air Force may have to think twice about taking on Hezbollah
The anti-aircraft missile suggests Israel's Air Force would face a much greater threat over southern Lebanon than it has in Gaza's skies.
Fear among some swing-state voters that Trump would refuse to leave office could help Biden, report says
Anxiety appears to building among some voters over Trump's often charged, authoritarian rhetoric and incidents such as the January 6, 2021 riot.
US officials say North Korea may be planning military action to create chaos ahead of US election, report says
Russia and North Korea have developed closer relations since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
I've been out as transgender in the US military for a decade, and I don't have any regrets
Sgt. Cathrine Schmid shares her journey as a trans soldier in the Army, detailing struggles with dysphoria and advocating for transgender rights.
US-supplied HIMARS 'completely ineffective' against superior Russian jamming technology, report says
Russian jamming can cause the HIMAR missiles to miss targets by 50ft or more, The Washington Post reported.
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US assault ship USS Bataan raced at 'best speed' into the Red Sea fight ready to 'punch somebody in the face' if needed, top officers say
The fight was one meant for destroyers and cruisers, the ship's executive officer said, but the Bataan still brought a lot of lethality with it.
Russia's Africa Corps, which includes former Wagner mercenaries, has been deployed in Kharkiv, UK Intel says
Russia's Africa Corp mercenaries sent to bolster Russia's attempts to advance in eastern Ukraine.
US Stryker armored fighting vehicles help Ukraine recapture lost territory in Kharkiv region, report says
The Ukrainian fightback around Vovchansk is being led by the elite 82nd Air Assault Brigade, sources told the Kyiv Post.
Russia's pulling combat forces from another continent to fuel its latest offensive push in Ukraine, Western intel says
Russia has deployed units from its Africa Corps, which consists of former Wagner Group mercenaries, to fight in the Kharkiv region.
The US Air Force's newest stealth bomber offers hope amid America's shrinking bomber fleet
With aging aircraft retiring or undergoing maintenance, the shrinking US bomber fleet underscores the urgent need for timely B-21 Raider deployment.
The wreck of a legendary WWII US submarine has been found at the bottom of the South China Sea
Underwater drones and photogrammetry helped capture stunning images that confirmed the legendary USS Harder had been found after almost 80 years.
China's military isn't just putting on a show of force. It's rehearsing for the real deal, an assault on Taiwan.
The two-day joint force military exercise is a test of its ability to assault Taiwan if it needs to, the Chinese PLA indicated.
See inside the Demilitarized Zone, the heavily guarded border between North Korea and South Korea
Despite being one of the most heavily guarded borders in the world, the Demilitarized Zone between North and South Korea is also a tourist attraction.
Putin's favorite NATO member wants to 'redefine' membership so it doesn't have to help Ukraine
Viktor Orbán, the prime minister of Hungary, said officials were working to change the country's NATO membership to avoid aiding Ukraine.
Russia has figured out how to mess up Ukraine's crucial Starlink battlefield internet, report says
For the first time, the Russian military has caused widespread disruptions to Starlink in Ukraine, according to The New York Times.
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The US gave Ukraine glide bombs — but they keep missing because Russia is so good at jamming them
Ukraine's US-provided glide bombs are struggling against Russian electronic jamming, which has blunted the munitions' effectiveness.
A Ukrainian brigade appeared to use video-game clips to say it took down a Russian Su-25
The video posted by the 110th shows two planes flying over a virtual field before the camera switches to a frontal view of a Su-25 going down.
F-35s are going to be a 'game-changer' for US Navy amphibious assault ship and former 'Harrier carrier' USS Bataan, senior officer says
USS Bataan will undergo a major overhaul to carry F-35s that'll make it "the most advanced amphibious warship in the Navy," a senior officer said.
A US Navy carrier strike group locked in a Red Sea battle has fired over 500 munitions fighting the Houthis
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group has spent months defending shipping lanes in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden from the Iran-backed rebels.
The B-52 shot down Vietnamese fighter jets in historic dogfights. Here's how the US Air Force plans to keep its oldest bomber in the skies for over a century.
The B-52 Stratofortress is expected to outlast newer bombers as the US Air Force continues to modernize the decades-old aircraft.
China's military is surrounding Taiwan, sending its new president an unmistakable message
China's provocative military drills near Taiwan are seen as "strong punishment" and follow the recent inauguration of its new president, Lai Ching-te.
How the US Navy's Virginia-class attack submarine gives the US an edge in global undersea superiority
While details about foreign submarines remain murky, the US Navy's cutting-edge Virginia-class attack submarines are arguably the best to ever exist.
Western fighters in Ukraine are getting killed because they assumed the war would be easy, says a US veteran who fought there
Many Western fighters who came to Ukraine expected an easy fight and weren't willing to learn new tactics to win at a disadvantage, a US veteran said.
The US is thinking about letting Ukraine use its weapons to strike Russia, even if it enrages Putin: report
The change in policy is being considered after Russia placed weapons across the border from northeastern Ukraine, The New York Times reports.
Putin has 'both eyes' on a strategic island belonging to new NATO member Sweden, army commander says
The strategic Baltic island of Gotland is now a key target for Russia, after Sweden joined NATO earlier this year, Sweden's army chief said.
UK-supplied drones have destroyed over $1.2 billion of Russian military gear in Ukraine, says UK official
UK drones have taken out $1.2 billion of Russian military gear in Ukraine since 2022, the UK's defense secretary boasted, with over 4,000 drones sent.
New pictures of the US Air Force's newest stealth bomber — the B-21 Raider — just dropped as flight testing continues
Pentagon leadership says the B-21 penetrating strike aircraft will form the "backbone" of America's future bomber fleet.
Ukraine has devastated Russia's Black Sea Fleet without even having a real navy. These are the Russian warships Ukraine has taken out.
With no warships in its arsenal, Ukraine has used unmanned drones and anti-ship missiles to menace Russia's powerful Black Sea Fleet.
A US rule on weapons has Ukraine fighting with one hand tied behind its back
Analysts and officials say the US policy restricting Ukraine from using American weapons inside Russia is hindering Kyiv's ability to defend itself.
Ukraine is mounting rockets on its sea drones and is using them to hit land targets, official says
Ukraine is mounting rockets onto its sea drones and using them to strike Russian land targets, a Ukrainian official has told the Financial Times.
European leaders are planning a $4.3 billion Iron Dome-style defense system
Plans for the European Sky Shield Initiative, first proposed in 2022, will be presented in a matter of days, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said.
A Ukrainian commander had Russian troops in his sights but couldn't attack. He says a US rule is to blame.
A Ukrainian commander said his unit was forced to watch Russia amass troops across the border but weren't allowed to attack them with US weapons.
US sea route for Gaza aid isn't working, say Pentagon and UN
Only five of 16 aid trucks leaving the Gaza pier on Saturday arrived at the warehouse with their cargo, a UN World Food Program spokesperson said.
An Egyptian spy single-handedly ruined the Israel-Hamas cease-fire: CNN
An Egyptian official changed the terms of the deal — after Israel had already agreed to it — by adding in more of Hamas' demands, CNN reports.