The Middle East headache for Munich Security Conference boss Christoph Heusgen – POLITICO
As the largest member of the European Union, Germany’s stance carries weight in Brussels. And Berlin has found itself at odds with many European countries…
Germany’s Scholz wants European allies to up defense spending – POLITICO
He said Germany, often criticized in the past for not spending enough on defense, would meet NATO's target of spending 2 percent of GDP on…
Zelenskyy offers Trump a tour of Ukraine’s frontline – POLITICO
"This is Russia's war against any rules at all," Zelenskyy said, to applause from the auditorium, adding:" If you do not manage to act now,…
UK’s David Cameron preps for battle with Russia’s Lavrov over Ukraine – POLITICO
Optimism Still, some optimism remains inside the British government about the Russia-Ukraine war. Officials expect Ukraine to be able to export its full harvest next…
Houthis say they attacked bulk carrier in Gulf of Aden
Iran-backed Houthi militants said Thursday that they attacked another commercial vessel transiting the Gulf of Aden. File Photo by Yahya Arhab/EPA-EFE Feb. 15 (UPI) --…
U.S. Coast Guard intercepts Iran weapons shipment headed for Yemen
1 of 2 | The U.S. Coast Guard Sentinel-class fast-response cutter USCGC Clarence Sutphin Jr. last month seized advanced conventional weapons and other lethal aid…
USC reveals the coaches tasked with revitalizing its defense
D’Anton Lynn’s fast makeover of UCLA’s struggling defense started slowly. So slowly, in fact, that when he was installing plays during spring practice last year,…
Gaza: Threat of ground invasion looms over Rafah
Amid ongoing airstrikes targeting Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah and reports that Israeli forces have conducted a military operation inside the Nasser hospital complex, concerns…
Kim Jong Un oversees launch of new North Korean surface-to-sea missile
1 of 2 | North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the launch of a new surface-to-sea missile and gave instructions to bolster military strength…
U.S. blacklists network accused of procuring U.S. tech for Iran
The U.S. Treasury under Secretary Janet Yellen (L) imposed sanctions against three people and four entities accused of being a procurement network for Iran. File…
The impact of the potential Chinese naval bases on the Atlantic Ocean
According to the latest indicators, China has the largest naval force in the world, estimated at 355 Chinese naval ships compared to 297 American ships.…
White House, congressional leaders set to discuss ‘serious national security threat’
1 of 3 | White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan responds to a question during the daily press briefing at the White House on…
CENTCOM says it thwarted Houthi missile launcher strike on Red Sea vessels
CENTCOM said Wednesday it thwarted a Houthi missile launch targeting vessels in the Red Sea and later "took no action "when an anti-ship ballistic missile…
North Korea fires several cruise missiles into East Sea
North Korea launched several cruise missiles into the East Sea on Wednesday, South Korea's military said, marking the fifth such launch in less than a…
Ukraine destroys large Russian landing ship off Crimean coast
The Russian warship Caesar Kunikov, a large landing ship of the Project 775 class, was reportedly destroyed Wednesday morning in waters off the coast of…
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin released from hospital
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was released from the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday afternoon. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License…
Escalation Signaling in Ukraine and Its Implications for the Strategic Russia-US Relationship
The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has demonstrated an unprecedented use of missile capabilities and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by both militaries. While Ukraine’s capabilities present a…
Russian threat boosts NATO defense spending – POLITICO
While several EU countries still fail to meet the NATO target — some spectacularly so — every country bordering Russia or Ukraine does meet it,…
Baltic States are preparing for war
The geostrategic reality has fundamentally changed in recent years. Obviously, the Baltic States are preparing for war. The calls to make defence stronger, national and…
Russia can sustain war effort for ‘two or three years,’ finds defense study – POLITICO
Global defense spending increased by 9 percent in 2023 to exceed $2.2 trillion; NATO countries spent over half of that amount, with the U.S. leading…