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Recent reports from U.S. intelligence agencies suggest that despite ongoing efforts by President Donald Trump and his peace negotiators, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s strategic objectives for the...
The United States has declared an offensive military operation against the Islamic State in Syria as a response to recent terrorist activities or threats. This aggressive stance aims at disrupting the...
President Donald Trump ordered over 70 strikes against Islamic State targets in Syria as retaliation for an attack on Friday, December 13 that killed three Americans in Palmyra....
The Pentagon announced that the United States has launched a military operation against the Islamic State (ISIS) after an attack on U.S. troops stationed in Syria....
The US conducted air strikes against Syrian targets after an ambush that killed three Americans - two soldiers and one civilian interpreter - in Palmyra, Syria last week. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth...
A U.S. official states that a military operation has been carried out against ISIS targets in Syria using F-15 Eagle jets, A-10 Thunderbolt attack aircraft, and AH-64 Apache helicopters....
The Trump administration carried out extensive military strikes against ISIS targets in Syria in response to an attack that killed two U.S. troops and a civilian translator. The operation targeted app...
Breaking Defense has compiled a list of ten op-ed articles published throughout the year 2025 which it considers crucial for understanding key developments in the defense sector. The articles cover va...
According to The Washington Post, the US and Israel manipulated news reports to give a misleading impression of tension between their governments before launching an attack on Iran in June 2025. This ...
During his annual press conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed various issues including Russia's stance towards Ukraine, expansion of NATO near its borders, and the current economic si...
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns that peace in Ukraine is not guaranteed as high-stakes talks between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine resume. The negotiations aim to explore whether M...
The U.S. Air Force has contracted Raytheon to install its air-cooled, compact PhantomStrike fire control radar in the X-62 aircraft as part of ongoing upgrades intended for an experimental AI-powered ...
US President Donald Trump has signed into law the National Defence Authorisation Act for Fiscal Year 2026, focusing on strengthening strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region. The act particul...
President Donald Trump announced a record-breaking arms deal worth $11 billion for Taiwan. The package includes 82 HIMARS launchers, 420 ATACMS missiles, 60 self-propelled howitzers, funding for drone...
A Pentagon briefing cited by the New York Times indicates that China has developed a significant inventory of hypersonic missiles, approximately 600 in number, targeting U.S. naval assets such as airc...
The U.S. Navy has introduced its new frigate class which will be built by Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), based on the design of the Coast Guard’s national security cutter. The announcement comes...
A potential peace deal between Russia and Ukraine under former US President Donald Trump could risk destabilizing the Western Balkans by emboldening Serbian territorial claims and challenging EU credi...
Chinese analysts suggest that China's development of its own extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machine for producing advanced semiconductors could significantly enhance the country’s technological...
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a media conference where he addressed various domestic and international issues via direct interaction with journalists and citizens through his annual 'Direct Li...
The U.S. State Department has approved arms sales worth over $11 billion to Taiwan. The package includes various advanced military equipment such as tactical mission networks, unmanned aerial systems,...
A UN Human Rights Office report reveals that over 1,000 civilians were killed in a three-day assault by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group against Zamzam camp in western Sudan. The袭击发生在...
Congress is taking强硬行动，从两个方面挤压普京的战争经济：一方面推进对俄罗斯的新制裁，另一方面在海军油轮协助俄罗斯入侵乌克兰的情况下寻求扣押石油油船。...
According to data from the U.S. Treasury Department released on Thursday, China has reduced its American treasury stockpile in October to $688.7 billion, its lowest since November 2008. This represent...
The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral Daryl Caudle asserts that the United States aims to maintain such a formidable and proactive naval presence that it deters conflicts from arising. He emphas...
U.S. Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Daryl Caudle emphasizes the importance of maintaining a fleet that is overwhelmingly capable, ready, and forward-deployed to deter potential adversaries and p...
The ongoing U.S.-led negotiations for peace in Ukraine are evolving rapidly with leaks, shifting deadlines, and continually revised drafts influencing both diplomatic strategies and military planning ...
The U.S. plans to provide Taiwan with significant military aid estimated at more than $10 billion. China's Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned this action, arguing that it breaches existing diplom...
President Trump paid tribute to Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard and Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres Tovar from the Iowa National Guard during an arrival ceremony for their remains at Andrews Air Force B...
President Trump has ordered the U.S. military to enforce a blockade on oil tankers bound for Venezuela that are subject to sanctions, following an earlier seizure of one such tanker off Venezuela's co...
The NATO chief commends Germany's military expansion efforts as Berlin seeks to build the most capable army on the European continent, contrasting with perceived U.S. diplomatic shifts towards Russia....
The new US National Security Strategy under President Trump represents a significant departure from previous strategies, being narrower in scope and more inwardly focused with personalization to the p...
The U.S. Navy faces challenges due to shipbuilding delays and increased maintenance needs for its legacy fleet, threatening operational readiness in critical regions like the Indo-Pacific. Defense Sec...
Newsweek reports on strategies proposed to counter Russian aggression, focusing on diplomatic and military measures. The article outlines potential defense plans and scenarios within NATO and allied n...
The article discusses how technological advancements and competition have intensified the trade war between China and the United States. It highlights that technology has become central to the economi...
The John A. Tirpak article from A&SF Magazine discusses how the Air Force's testing enterprise is preparing for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) challenge. The CCA initiative aims to integr...
During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump contradicted U.S. intelligence agencies by asserting that there was no certainty regarding who might have hacked American election targets, instead align...
The U.S. Department of Defense has released its annual report detailing China’s military developments and activities. The report outlines significant military modernization efforts by China, including...
The article outlines anticipated significant aspects of cooperation between the United States and Ukraine focusing on military training, economic and political ties, and defense strategy enhancements ...
The U.S. Navy plans to publish the initial design timeline for the new BBG(X) 'Trump-class' guided-missile battleships within 60 days, according to Huntington Ingalls Industries CEO Chris Kastner. Thi...
On January 3, 2025, U.S. forces conducted 'Operation Absolute Resolve,' deploying over 150 aircraft including elite stealth fighters like the F-22 Raptors to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Madur...
The PLA has initiated drills around Taiwan in response to the largest US arms sale to Taiwan, labeling the exercise as 'Justice Mission 2025'. The drills are taking place in waters and airspace near t...
Ukraine has asked NATO allies for more Patriot and NASAMS missile systems following Russian strikes that left around 500,000 people in Kyiv without essential services like heating, electricity, and wa...
Iran experiences its most intense protests in years, with violence escalating. Human rights organizations report over 500 deaths and more than 10,000 arrests, as the regime attempts to cut off interne...
The arrest operation against Nicolas Maduro could set a precedent and create a chilling effect for other regimes around the world, particularly concerning China's internal governance....
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans for military operations on Mexican soil aimed at combating drug cartels. The U.S. government claims these cartels exercise territorial control and engag...
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights released a report documenting that Israel's actions towards Palestinians in the occupied West Bank constitute an apartheid system and systematic d...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that the restoration of Turkey’s participation in the F-35 fighter jet program is essential for maintaining NATO security. The comment suggests a diplomat...
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched the third CSG-FM3 satellite for Italy's COSMO-SkyMed Earth observation constellation on January 2, 2024. The launch occurred from Vandenberg Space Force ...
China has begun exporting its domestically produced fighter jets with three options available: the FC-31/J-35 export variant for stealth capabilities, the J-10C as a mid-tier multirole fighter with mo...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy disclosed that during his meetings with former US President Donald Trump, he requested long-term security assurances from the United States. The request encompa...