Sir Mike Jackson, a former commander of NATO’s Allied Rapid Reaction Corps, passed away on October 15 at the age of 80. Known for his courage, Jackson made a bold decision during the NATO bombing campaign in Yugoslavia that changed the course of events. In the spring of 1999, Yugoslavia
RTX Corporation, the defense company formerly known as Raytheon, has agreed to pay more than $950 million to settle serious accusations of fraud and bribery. These allegations involve cheating the government and making illegal payments to secure business contracts with Qatar. What Happened? On a Wednesday in October, RTX entered
The Pentagon recently announced a powerful and unique military mission that involved B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, one of the most advanced aircraft in the U.S. Air Force. These bombers, along with other American forces, carried out precision strikes on Houthi rebel underground weapon storage sites in Yemen. This was the
Reports are coming in that thousands of North Korean soldiers are being trained to fight in Ukraine to help Russia deal with its losses in the ongoing war. This development is part of a growing friendship between North Korea and Russia, which could benefit both countries. What’s Happening? According to
Recently, the Kremlin made a serious accusation against Ukraine. They claim that since early August, when Ukraine launched a military operation across the border, Ukrainian forces have captured and are holding more than 1,000 people from the Kursk region of Russia. This has raised alarms about human rights violations. Tatyana
A recent report from Congress has raised alarms about how American taxpayer money is being used. Over the past decade, the U.S. government has funneled hundreds of millions of dollars into research projects that are helping China develop cutting-edge military technologies. These technologies include things like hypersonic weapons, artificial intelligence,
The Indian government has decided to create a new missile testing center in Andhra Pradesh, located on the eastern coast of the country. This exciting news was announced after a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, last week. Where Will It Be?
A new and exciting technology has just been launched by defense contractor Leonardo: the BriteStorm miniature electronic warfare jammer. This low-cost device is designed to be carried by small drones, often called loyal wingman-type drones, and even expandable loitering munitions. But what exactly does it do, and why is it
China has introduced an exciting new drone called the UR6000, which has the potential for military use despite being originally designed for civilian tasks. This drone is large, can carry heavy loads, and is built for high-speed and long-range missions. What Is the UR6000? The UR6000 was recently showcased at
