Military & Defense
Ukraine is defying the US over strikes on Russian oil refineries. Experts say it's a necessary risk.
Ukraine continues to target Russian oil facilities despite reported US objections, with one military expert calling it a 'risky move' to continue.
US buys 81 Soviet-era combat aircraft from Russia's ally costing on average less than $20,000 each, report says
The US bought 81 Soviet-era combat aircraft from Kazakhstan, the Kyiv Post reported.
Exhausted Ukrainian soldiers need more troops on the front line, not just more artillery, says former US general
"Ukraine needs the mobilisation of more soldiers," Mark Hertling told CNN.
Ukraine is building underground stores and bunkers to protect F-16s as the jets' arrival moves closer
Ukraine is preparing for the arrival of F-16s by developing ways to keep the jets safe while they are at base, its air force said, including bunkers.
China is gradually amping up its military aggression in a 'boiling frog' strategy, US Indo-Pacific commander says
Adm. John Aquilino warned of China engaging in multiple pressure campaigns against its neighbors, particularly Taiwan and the Philippines.
iPads are helping Ukraine's pilots flying Soviet-era planes in combat missions against Russian forces, said a US defense official
The US and Ukraine are collaborating to integrate Western technology with Ukraine's dated Soviet weapons.
Russia to introduce drone training classes for schoolchildren in occupied areas of Ukraine, reports say
Russia plans to introduce drone training sessions, covering design features and assembly, in schools in occupied parts of Ukraine, report says.
Chinese scientists want to use lasers to power ultrafast, stealthy submarines. A laser expert says there's a major flaw in their plan.
Chinese scientists from Harbin University say they've made a breakthrough in underwater laser propulsion technology.
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China's submarine force is stressed by their more realistic training for combat
Submarine crews are undergoing more arduous training to sail farther from China, and it's taking a toll.
I'm a sniper in the US Army, and Hollywood doesn't show you the hardest part of my job
Precision marksmanship is important, but combining it with other skills, like concealment, is what makes a good sniper, Staff Sgt. Cho said.
The US is rushing to get new Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine before Russia can destroy more targets
It comes as Russian forces launched a large missile strike against Ukrainian energy facilities on Friday.
Putin is using 'nuclear blackmail' — and Russia defeating Ukraine could spark global chaos and economic disaster, Jamie Dimon warns
If Russia defeats Ukraine, other countries might rethink their reliance on the US and embrace nuclear weapons, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said.
The red flags that will tell us when China's actually ready to invade Taiwan
Signs are growing that China could be readying for a showdown over Taiwan. These are the warning signs China experts closely track.
Russian troops advanced and captured large parts of village after apparent Ukrainian blunder left front line unmanned
Russian forces were able to take most of Ocheretyne, northwest of Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine, after a rotational error by Ukrainian troops.
Russia's April oil and gas revenue could double despite Ukraine hammering its oilfields with drones, report says
Reuters projected Russian oil and gas revenue for April to come in at 1.292 trillion rubles, up from 648 billion rubles in April 2023.
F-16s headed to Ukraine this summer will face their most dangerous battlefield ever
The F-16 Fighting Falcons going to Ukraine will face a major test against advanced Russian air-defense systems, despite decades of combat experience.
Alexey Navalny's death wasn't directly ordered by Putin, WSJ reports
The February death of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny is not directly tied to Vladimir Putin, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday.
Spain to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine amid mounting pressure from EU and NATO allies, report says
Spain has decided not to send any of its launchers for the Patriot system to Ukraine, however, El Pais reported.
See the UK destroyer crew that scored the Royal Navy's first missile kill since the Gulf War
The HMS Diamond shot down a Houthi anti-ship ballistic missile that was likely targeting a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Aden.
A NATO country is refusing to give Ukraine its Patriots because it says it needs them for itself
Greece's prime minister said his country can't hand over its Patriot air-defense systems to Ukraine because it needs to protect its own airspace.
Palmer Luckey's start-up Anduril just proved it can challenge legacy defense contractors and win
The defense tech start-up beat legacy names like Boeing and Lockheed, proving just how important AI and autonomy are to national security.
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Ukraine pulled its Abrams tanks from the front due to Russian drone tactics, US officials say
Masses of drones over Ukraine have restrict the movement of Ukraine's US-supplied Abrams tanks, forcing a tactical withdrawal, US officials told AP.
Kim Jong Un tested a new rocket that could hit Seoul — and may aid Russia against Ukraine
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un oversaw tests for a new rocket which is capable of targeting South Korea.
War analysts say Ukraine should treat the latest US aid package like it's the last one it'll get
Dynamics have shifted, and experts say Ukraine has to recognize US politics could again interfere with aid.
Ukraine is getting a new type of laser-guided bomb that can pummel 'soft' Russian targets, analyst says
The UK is sending Ukraine a new type of laser-guided bomb that could compete with Russia's glide bombs, an analyst told BI.
Russia vetoed a US attempt to stop countries putting nukes in space — exactly what the Kremlin is accused of trying to do
Russia blocked a US-led UN resolution barring nuclear arms in space, amid US security concerns it is developing a nuclear space weapon.
Ukraine is going to do even more long-range attacks on Russian soil, a key ally said. The US won't like it.
The UK's military chief told the FT that Ukraine's "ability to continue deep operations" inside Russia will increasingly become a feature of the war.
Audacious Ukrainian drone attacks keep doing massive damage to Russia's oil industry
Ukraine launched a new wave of drone attacks Wednesday on oil refineries in western Russia.
Russian courts saw hundreds of AWOL cases in March alone, a record high since the war began: report
Russian courts dealt with 684 AWOL cases in March alone, or a daily average of 34 cases per day, Mediazona reported.
Ukraine says it caught a man trying to escape the country by paddling on an inflatable mattress to Moldova
The 39-year-old Dnipro resident was trying to paddle his way on the Dniester after paying someone $4,200 to coordinate his crossing, per officials.
The US secretly slipped ATACMS to Ukraine with more to come, putting high-value Russian targets in danger
US lawmakers cleared the way for Ukraine to receive additional MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile Systems as part of a crucial influx of military aid.
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US weapons could start arriving in Ukraine within days, but it still has a major problem that aid can't fix
US aid will help Ukraine hold its defensive positions, but it faces intensifying attacks and manpower shortages.
A pro-Kremlin oligarch's impounded yacht is being auctioned off — with the money going to Ukraine
The Royal Romance, owned by Viktor Medvedchuk, would be the first seized asset sold to help fund Ukraine, and could pave the way for others.
New Marine One helicopters the US spent $5 billion on aren't allowed to carry the president because they could scorch the lawn
The rotors and engine exhaust of the Sikorsky-manufactured VH-92 Patriot can occasionally burn the grass when it lands, Bloomberg reported.
The Pentagon is 'not really' worried about China's new H-20 stealth bomber, defense official says
Another US military official previously shrugged off China's fifth-gen J-20 fighter jet as "anything to lose a lot of sleep over."
Global military spending saw its steepest spike in more than a decade, with the US vastly outspending everyone else
Global military spending hit record highs of $2443 billion in 2023, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, due to wars.
Thousands of planes have run into issues with jammed GPS signals while flying over Eastern Europe, and some people are blaming Russia
Planes reported about 46,000 instances of problems with their satellite navigation over the Baltics during an eight-month period, The Sun reported.
2 navy helicopters were seen colliding in midair during a military parade rehearsal, killing 10 people
The two Malaysian helicopters were filmed colliding with each other, with one having its rotor blades shredded upon impact.
Turkey may soon put its controversial Russian S-400 air defenses in operation
Turkey's S-400 defenses may be deployed for the first time this summer in a move likely to worsen a stand-off with Washington.
German frigate Hessen sailors were on watch 12 hours a day in the Red Sea with only seconds to react to threats in the 'worst case scenario'
The German warship spent several weeks deployed to volatile Middle Eastern waters to protect commercial ships from Iran-backed Houthi attacks.
Russia and China's 'unfriendly' space behavior is 'concerning' and could threaten US satellites, defense analysts say
Russia and China are working on things that could be used to disable US satellites, raising alarms for defense analysts.
'Best thing' is for everyone to stay 'puzzled' on last week's odd retaliation strike on Iran, Israeli president says
Israel responded to an unprecedented large-scale Iranian attack with a one-off strike on an air-defense system, and that was it.
Ukraine says it hit one of Russia's oldest and proudest ships, continuing its rampage against the Black Sea Fleet
The Kommuna, which Ukraine claims to have struck, is a historic ship — but it's also a very real threat in the Black Sea.
Ukraine aid will kill Russian momentum but won't win it the war
The aid package was approved by the US House of Representatives, having been held up for months amid opposition from far-right Republicans.
Israel hit Iran with a half-ton supersonic 'Rampage' missile, report says
Israeli media reported that Israel used a "Rampage" air-to-surface missile.
Israel planned a much bigger attack on Iran but scaled it back after intense pressure from its allies: report
Israel planned a stronger counterattack against Iran, but chose a more limited strike after allies, including the US, urged restraint, per the NYT.
Russia may ramp up attacks on Ukraine to capitalize on the limited window it has before new US aid arrives: ISW
The House of Representatives finally approved more than $60 billion of aid to Ukraine on Saturday, following months of delays and GOP opposition.
US soldier at Fort Bragg sentenced for running romance scam
A federal judge sentenced an Army member to prison for running a romance scam in which he impersonated military officials.
Zelenskyy says Americans 'aren't funding' war in Ukraine; they are 'protecting democracy'
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday it is important to support Ukraine because it prevents a wider in Europe.
China's scenarios for invading Taiwan could be altered following Iran's failed attack on Israel, report says
Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles at Israel last week, but Israel and its allies were able to shoot down most of the munitions.