February 23, 2026 Death toll rises after Mexican drug cartel leader killed in US-backed operation U.S. intelligence helped Mexican forces kill "El Mencho," leader of Jalisco cartel on Sunday, sparking violent retaliation and chaos across Mexico.
February 19, 2026 Built for weeks of war: Inside the firepower the US has positioned near Iran U.S.-Iran nuclear talks resumed as both nations prepare for conflict, with Iran fortifying facilities and America deploying military assets to the region.
February 19, 2026 Top defense contractor announces major move weeks after Dem governor takes office: 'Win for the heartland' Boeing announced it is moving its defense headquarters out of Virginia back to St. Louis, just weeks after newly elected Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger took office.
February 18, 2026 Missile defense race shifts to space; experts say real battle is in first minutes after launch America's missile defense strategy shifts from relying on retaliation to building layered space defenses. Former officials say deterrence isn't enough.
February 8, 2026 Whispering death: Army’s new M1E3 Abrams tank is a hybrid-drive silent killer Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's 'Arsenal of Freedom Tour' showcases the new, hybrid M1E3 Abrams tank, five years ahead of schedule because of a wartime pace.
December 31, 2025 Putin residence attack video slammed; US officials say Ukraine did not target leader Defense experts questioned Russia's drone attack claims against President Vladimir Putin's residence after Moscow provides conflicting accounts of intercepted Ukrainian drones.
December 23, 2025 New US military GenAI tool ‘critical first step’ in future of warfare, says expert The recently launched “GenAI" tool for U.S. service members and Department of War workers is a “critical first step" in the future of warfare, according to a military expert.
December 14, 2025 China’s missile surge puts every US base in the Pacific at risk — and the window to respond is closing China's massive missile force threatens U.S. Pacific bases as both nations race to build long-range weapons. Experts analyze the strategic competition.
December 12, 2025 Trump-backed military right to repair plan stripped from Congress' final defense bill Congress dropped a bipartisan provision from Pentagon spending legislation that would have given the military right to repair equipment, drawing criticism from senators.
December 11, 2025 Israel unveils Iron Beam laser weapon while achieving record $15B arms sales Israel unveiled the Iron Beam laser defense system that intercepts missiles and drones at the speed of light for just $3 per shot, revolutionizing warfare technology.