Last week, Israel launched a daring and secret mission that targeted a hidden missile production facility in northwest Syria. What at first appeared to be a simple airstrike turned out to be much more: Israeli special forces were involved in a ground raid, flown in by helicopter to destroy the
China is making a big move in Africa, and it’s catching the attention of the world. The ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), held in Beijing in September 2024, was an important event. It wasn’t just about economics anymore—China’s relationship with Africa is becoming more political and even military-focused. This
The United States is planning to move its military troops, who were recently forced to leave Niger, to several other countries along Africa’s Atlantic coast, according to reports from US media. What Happened in Niger? Niger, a country in West Africa, recently decided to end its military partnership with the
Yaroslav Oleynik, a key figure in Ukraine’s military drone program, was killed in a car crash over the weekend. Oleynik, who was just 28 years old, played a crucial role in boosting Ukraine’s drone manufacturing to fight against Russia. The accident happened just days after Oleynik’s boss, Aleksandr Kamyshin, left
A recent NATO training exercise went terribly wrong when Polish paratroopers accidentally landed on power lines, rooftops, and backyards in a small village, creating a chaotic scene that has captured attention online. This incident happened during what was supposed to be a routine parachute drill in the village of Chechlo,
In a new development, the US is talking with Japan about bringing new mid-range missiles to its territory. This move aims to strengthen defenses against China, according to a senior American defense official. During a recent visit to Tokyo, US Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth discussed this idea with
In a candid statement, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has made a bold claim about why the United States is so keen on supporting Ukraine. According to Graham, Washington is not just helping Ukraine out of goodwill; there’s a huge economic incentive behind it. During a recent visit to Kiev, Graham
A new naval base is being built in Tapchon, a location within Wonsan Bay on North Korea’s east coast. This site, visited recently by Kim Jong Un, has been a work-in-progress for about a decade. What makes this base special is that it will be one of North Korea’s most
A major U.S. defense contractor, Draken International, is looking for experienced U.S. military pilots to help train Ukrainian fighter pilots at a NATO F-16 training center in Romania. The center, which opened last year, is located at the 86th Air Base and is playing a critical role in helping Ukraine’s
