Defense & Strategy
Coverage of US, allied, and adversary military capability — carrier movements, basing, weapons procurement, doctrine, and the strategic calculus that translates capability into decisions.
Kyiv Hit by Missile Barrage After Zelenskyy Targets Russian Satellites
Ukraine's capital absorbed a fresh Russian missile assault as Zelenskyy escalated strikes on Moscow's satellite network, and a NATO jet downed a drone over Romania.
Russian Volunteers Hunt Putin's Forces With Ukrainian Drones
Anti-Kremlin Russian volunteers fighting alongside Ukrainian forces are deploying FPV drones against Russian military positions, as battlefield video circulates publicly.
Russia, Ukraine Trade Drone Strikes on Port and Industrial Targets
Russia and Ukraine exchanged overnight drone strikes on ports and industrial sites as Kyiv claimed a strike on a Russian rocket center tied to a satellite-style communications network.
China Studies Iran's Hormuz Playbook for a Taiwan Contingency
As Iran attacks shipping in the Strait of Hormuz for the third time this week, analysts ask whether China is drawing strategic lessons for Taiwan.
Ukraine Strikes Samara as Kyiv's Long-Range Campaign Intensifies
Ukrainian forces struck a Samara region industrial facility Friday as Kyiv widens its deep-strike campaign into Russia, exchanging overnight drone blows with Moscow across ports and factories.
Kyiv Deploys Flamingo Missile Against Russian Industrial Site
Ukraine struck a Russian industrial site using its domestically developed Flamingo cruise missile, as Kyiv simultaneously wrestles with a critical shortage of interceptor rounds needed to shield its own cities.
Ukraine's Interceptor Shortage Leaves Cities Open to Russian Barrage
Ukraine is running critically low on interceptor missiles, exposing its cities to Russian barrages as new reporting sheds light on how Moscow has sustained its air campaign.
CENTCOM Launches First Multinational Attack Drone Task Force
U.S. Central Command stood up Task Force Falcon Strike, its first multinational one-way attack drone force, spanning air, surface and undersea systems with regional partners.
Patriot Makers Hedge on Ukraine License as Officials Question Holdup
Lockheed Martin and Raytheon have stalled on a Patriot missile production license Trump promised Ukraine last month, with officials actively questioning the cause of the holdup.
Pentagon Signs Seven-Year SM-3 Interceptor Deals with Boeing, RTX
The Pentagon signed seven-year framework deals with Boeing and RTX covering SM-3 interceptor avionics and ejector assemblies, as global demand for missile defense hardware strains the industrial base.
Ukraine Drones Strike Ust-Luga Oil Terminal, Fire Erupts at Baltic Hub
Ukrainian drones struck Ust-Luga, Russia's primary Baltic oil export terminal, igniting a fire at the port as both sides traded blows on Day 1,633 of the war.
China Criticizes Taiwan War Games as Military Tensions Rise
Beijing condemns Taiwan's military exercises as cross-strait tensions escalate, with the PLA maintaining heightened readiness across the Western Pacific.
NATO Jets Scramble Over Latvia After Foreign Drone Enters Airspace
NATO fighter jets intercepted and shot down a foreign drone that crossed into Latvian airspace, marking a direct airspace violation involving an alliance member on Russia's border.
Australia's MC-55 Peregrine Spy Jet Enters South China Sea
Australia's MC-55A Peregrine electronic warfare jet has entered the South China Sea in its first overseas deployment, expanding Canberra's intelligence reach in the Indo-Pacific.
Satellite Images Confirm Ukraine Port Strike, Food Supply at Risk
Satellite imagery documents a strike on a key Ukrainian port as Russia's sustained attacks on Black Sea shipping raise alarms over global grain supplies.
China Cyberattack on Taiwan and Military Buildup Raise War Fears
A Chinese cyberattack on Taiwan, paired with accelerating PLA military buildup, has sparked fresh warnings of rising conflict risk in the Taiwan Strait.
Taiwan Weaponizes Coast Guard, Tests Internet Blackouts
Taiwan is arming its coast guard for combat with China and practicing island-wide internet restrictions as Beijing's military buildup and cyberattack threats intensify.
Russia Is Helping China Close the Military Gap With the United States
A Foundation for Defense of Democracies analysis finds Russia is accelerating China's military modernization as Beijing increases maritime pressure on Taiwan with live naval war games.
Russia-Ukraine War Escalates: Black Sea Strikes and North Korean Missiles
Kyiv and Moscow are trading heavier blows in the Black Sea as North Korean ballistic missiles enter the equation, raising the stakes on multiple fronts of the conflict.
Pentagon Tells Congress US Airstrikes Killed 153 Civilians in Yemen
The Pentagon has told Congress that US airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen killed 153 civilians, Middle East Eye reported Wednesday, citing a formal disclosure to lawmakers.
Taiwan Runs Drills Simulating Chinese Missile Strike and Drone Defense
Taiwan's military conducted exercises simulating a Chinese assault — missile strikes, special forces ambushes, and drone defense — as cross-strait tensions remain elevated across the region.
Taiwan Slams China-Indonesia Naval Exercise as Dangerous
Taiwan reacted furiously to China's planned naval exercise with Indonesia as Taipei ran its own drills simulating missile strikes, drone attacks, and a communications blackout.
North Korea Fires Missile, Citing Need to Counter Existential Threats
Pyongyang launched a ballistic missile Tuesday and declared it must develop the capability to counter strikes that would make an enemy's survival impossible.
Russia Kills 10 in Ukraine as Moscow Gets More North Korean Missiles
Russian forces killed at least 10 people in Ukraine while Zelenskyy warned Moscow is receiving more North Korean ballistic missiles to sustain its escalating air campaign.
Zelensky Mocks Russia's North Korea Reliance After Strike Kills 10
Ukraine's president ridiculed Russia for depending on North Korean missiles after an attack killed at least 10 people, warning Kyiv is preparing for further escalation.
Russian Strikes Kill 9 in Ukraine; North Korean Missiles Keep Coming
Russian aerial attacks killed at least nine people across Ukraine on Monday as Zelenskyy warned that Moscow continues to receive North Korean ballistic missile shipments.
Russia Using North Korean Missiles to Strike Ukraine, Zelensky Says
Zelensky says overnight Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia that killed at least six used North Korean ballistic missiles, while calling on Japan and South Korea for aid.
Zelenskyy Issues Warning Over Russia–North Korea Military Partnership
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a formal warning about deepening Russia-North Korea military cooperation, pressing Western allies to treat the partnership as a strategic escalation.
Ukraine Hits Russian Oil as Moscow Races to Expand Missile Output
Ukraine is sustaining targeted strikes on Russia's energy infrastructure while the Kremlin accelerates domestic missile production, deepening the war's industrial dimension.
Russia to Send More North Korean Troops as Ukraine Receives New Missiles
Zelenskyy warns Russia plans to expand its North Korean troop deployments while Kyiv receives a fresh delivery of missile systems from allied nations, deepening two parallel pressures on the front.