military leadership
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In late 2025, two cities were lost due to commanders' deceptive reports about maintaining control over them. The contrasting post-conflict actions by Russia and Ukraine could influence the war's outco...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Kyrylo Bukovy, the current head of military intelligence (GUR), as his new Chief of Staff. This personnel move is seen as crucial to enhance coord...
Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, a high-ranking Russian military official, was killed in a car bombing in Moscow. The incident represents a significant security breach within the heart of Russia's c...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Kyrylo Budanov, head of military intelligence (GUR), as the new chief of staff. The appointment follows recent reports of conflicts between Budano...
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine has expressed his intention to replace the current defense minister. This move comes amid ongoing challenges as Ukraine continues its struggle against Russian ...
President Trump has nominated Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Francis L. Donovan as the new commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), succeeding retired Admiral Alvin Holsey. This appointment comes after H...
A general was killed in Moscow, continuing a string of assassinations that Russia attributes to Ukrainian state-sponsored activities....
President Trump has nominated Lieutenant General Frank Donovan for the position of Commander of United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM). The nomination comes at a time when tensions are escalating...
The article lists and discusses five major defense-related news stories that gained significant attention in the year 2025. These stories span concerns from senior Army officials and AFRICOM operation...
A US ambassador has indicated that Germany may possibly assume the role of NATO's top military position, which has traditionally been occupied by a U.S. general or admiral for decades....
Ukrainian President Zelensky has publicly praised commandos from the 225th unit of the Ukrainian Armed Forces for carrying out a kidnapping operation. The soldiers targeted fellow military personnel, ...
The director of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU), Ivan Bakanov, has resigned from his position and been replaced by a veteran of the country’s special operations, likely aimed at strengthening intelli...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed a general as the new head of Ukraine's General Staff following the dismissal of the previous Chief of the Armed Forces due to allegations of corru...
Two high-ranking Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force officials were notably absent from a major event led by President Xi Jinping on Monday, amidst an ongoing anti-corruption campaign. Ge...
President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed former Russian general Andreyy Budanov, who defected to Ukraine in 2014, as the new chief of staff. This decision reflects an effort towards increasing milit...
The chief of staff of Libya's army, Mohammed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad, died along with four others when the plane he was in crashed upon leaving Ankara, Turkey after an official visit....
President Trump has nominated Lieutenant General Joshua Rudd, currently serving as the deputy commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, for a position that involves leading both Cyber Command and the Na...
General (retired) C.Q. Brown discusses America's prospects for realizing the potential of its defense industrial base and his views on his recent dismissal from the role of chairman of the Joint Chief...
Retired NASA astronaut and Navy Captain Mark Kelly has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Defense and the U.S. Navy for discrimination based on age and gender regarding the nomination process t...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed a new chief of staff, replacing the former incumbent who was removed amid allegations of corruption. The new appointee is a military general seen a...
Vladimir Sivkov has been appointed as the new chief of staff for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. A military general with over 30 years of experience, Sivkov most recently served as head of Uk...
Napoleon's quote emphasizes that an army with great potential can be wasted if not led effectively. It highlights how France's military success under Revolutionary leadership was due to strong and dec...
This article discusses the famous quote and character of US Marine Corps General James “Mad Dog” Mattis, highlighting his blend of courtesy with readiness for intense combat. The profile details his m...
General George S. Patton's quote emphasizes turning mourning into resolve, highlighting his stance that it is better to celebrate those who lived valiantly rather than mourn their passing. As a West P...
General George S. Patton Jr., considered one of America's most quotable and polarizing military leaders due to his battlefield genius and strict discipline, was born in 1885. Despite dyslexia, he succ...
Major General Phil Prosser CBE has been approved by King Charles III to become the next Chief of Defence Logistics and Support in October 2026 with a promotion to lieutenant general. He will succeed V...
Douglas MacArthur's reputation as a war-winning icon was established through early combat experiences in the Philippines and during the Veracruz expedition, where he demonstrated personal courage. In ...
Confucius, though primarily noted as a philosopher from 551-479 BCE, has profoundly influenced military leadership and ethics. His philosophy includes meritocratic principles resembling the U.S. milit...
On December 25th, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth conducted morale-boosting phone calls from the Pentagon to troops stationed across various military branches globally....