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.
Russia Claims Cyber Attack on Its Election Voting System
Moscow reported Friday that its election infrastructure was struck by a cyber attack as Russian forces separately claimed to repel a Ukrainian drone strike.
Poland Starts Preventive Air Operations as Russia Strikes Ukraine
Poland's army activated preventive military aviation operations Saturday as Russian forces struck Ukraine, raising alert levels along NATO's eastern flank.
Four-Minute Warning: Russia's Relentless Missile Pace Exhausts Kyiv Residents
Increasingly frequent and ferocious Russian missile attacks on Kyiv have compressed civilian warning times to as little as four minutes, leaving residents on edge and near exhaustion.
Italian Aircraft Struck at Saudi Arabia's Ta'if Air Base, Rome Confirms
Italy's defense minister confirmed Friday that an Italian aircraft was hit during an attack on Saudi Arabia's Ta'if air base, where Italian military personnel are stationed.
Taiwan Stages Missile and Drone Drills Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
Taiwan conducts live-fire missile and drone exercises as China tensions rise before a scheduled summit between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Russia Repurposes Training Missiles for Ballistic Assault on Ukraine
A Reuters investigation reveals Russia has converted a training missile variant for live ballistic strikes on Ukraine, exposing strain on Kremlin munitions inventories under wartime pressure.
Tusk Visits Kyiv as Poland Warns Russia Plans Strikes on NATO Territory
Polish PM Donald Tusk traveled to Kyiv after Warsaw warned that Russian planning indicates potential drone or rocket strikes on NATO member states and Ukraine's allies.
Russia Strikes Kyiv With Missiles and Drones, Injuring at Least 20
Russian missiles and drones struck Ukraine's capital overnight, injuring at least 20 people as Poland scrambled jets and warned Moscow may target NATO-adjacent states.
Pentagon Signs AIM-260 Production Framework as Testing Accelerates
The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin signed a framework agreement to expand AIM-260 JATM production, laying groundwork for a multiyear buy of the long-range missile designed to counter China's PL-15.
Micron Taiwan Union Demands Profit-Sharing as Strike Threat Persists
Micron's Taiwan union keeps strike preparations alive while pushing a profit-sharing demand, exposing a key U.S. chip producer to labor disruption in Asia.
Zelenskiy Wants Specifics on Energy Ceasefire as NATO Pledges More Aid
Kyiv will not commit to halting strikes on Russian energy infrastructure without concrete terms, Zelenskiy says, even as NATO announces increased military support.
NATO Pledges More Ukraine Aid After Russia Strikes Warsaw-Bound Train
NATO chief Rutte says Western allies will not be intimidated by Russian attacks designed to scare them away from backing Kyiv, and pledges increased support.
Kremlin Backs Trump's Call to Halt Ukraine Strikes on Fuel Facilities
Moscow endorsed President Trump's reported request that Ukraine stop targeting Russian diesel infrastructure, a rare public alignment between the Kremlin and a U.S. diplomatic initiative.
Russia Strikes Train Near Polish Border; France Warns Moscow Seeks NATO Split
A Russian drone struck a passenger train near the Ukrainian-Polish border, narrowly missing Boris Johnson and diplomats as France warned Russia seeks to divide NATO allies.
Russian Drone Hits Train Near Polish Border, Alarming NATO Allies
A Russian drone struck a passenger train near the Ukraine-Poland border Sunday, prompting Poland to demand doubled Western support and warnings of escalation near NATO territory.
Ukrainian Drone Evades Helicopter Fire, Strikes Russian Oil Tanker
Ukraine released footage of a drone maneuvering past Russian helicopter fire before striking an oil tanker, as Trump pressured Kyiv to halt attacks on Russian fuel infrastructure.
Russian Drone Hits Passenger Train Near Polish Border, Rattling NATO
A Russian drone struck a passenger train near the Ukraine-Poland border Sunday as Moscow escalated strikes on Ukraine's western supply corridors, drawing warnings of deliberate NATO pressure.
Ukraine Struck Fuel Trucks Near Zaporizhzhia, Russia's Nuclear Chief Says
Rosatom's director general accused Ukraine of attacking fuel supply vehicles near Europe's largest nuclear plant, raising fresh safety alarms at the contested Zaporizhzhia facility.
Russia Strikes Ukraine, Killing Nine; Putin Warns Europe on Troops
Russian strikes killed nine and wounded dozens across Ukraine as Putin warned European nations that sending troops to the front would mean direct war with Russia.
Russian Strike Destroys Odesa Flat of Tennis Star Dayana Yastremska
Ukrainian tennis player Dayana Yastremska says a Russian missile scored a direct hit on her Odesa apartment, leaving only a Roland Garros tournament towel behind.
Ukraine's Neptune Missile Strikes Russian Warship at Its Own Pier
Ukraine's domestically produced Neptune anti-ship missile struck a Russian warship docked at its home pier on day 1,661 of the war, according to Euromaidan Press.
Russia Strikes Kill Three in Ukraine as Putin Warns Europe on Troops
Russian forces struck cargo vessels and steel plants across Ukraine on Saturday, killing at least three people, as Putin threatened direct war if European troops deploy.
North Korea Fires Missile Salvo After US-South Korea-Japan Drills
North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea Saturday, one day after the US, South Korea, and Japan wrapped up a trilateral military exercise Pyongyang condemned as a provocation.
Putin Warns European Troop Deployment to Ukraine Would Mean War With Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that sending European troops to Ukraine would constitute an act of war, escalating rhetoric as the BRICS summit opens in India.
New Report: Putin Has 'Absurd' View of Ukraine War Due to Army Lying
A new assessment finds Russia's military culture of systemic self-deception insulates Putin from battlefield reality, producing what analysts describe as an increasingly distorted strategic picture.
Russian Drones Hit Kyiv Fuel Stations for Second Day, Killing Two
Russian drones killed two in Kyiv Thursday as Moscow struck the capital's gas stations for a second consecutive day, signaling a campaign to disrupt civilian fuel supply.
Russia Hits Kyiv Shopping Centre; Ukraine Strikes Saratov Ozon Depot
Russian air strikes killed five and wounded dozens at a Kyiv shopping centre Thursday; Ukraine responded with a long-range attack on an Ozon logistics depot in Saratov.
Poland Warns Russia Plans to Target Ukraine Border Crossings
Poland says it expects Russia to strike its border crossings with Ukraine, threatening NATO supply lines and raising the prospect of direct conflict with a NATO member state.
Ukraine Hits 8 Russian War Sites, Strikes Shahed Supply Port on Caspian
Ukrainian forces struck eight Russian military sites in a single day and hit a Caspian Sea port supplying Shahed drones, as Russia launched attacks on Kyiv and Dnipro.
US Aircraft Damaged in Overnight Strikes on Jordan Air Base
An A-10 Thunderbolt and approximately eight F-15s were damaged in overnight strikes on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, the Jerusalem Post reports.