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.
Russian Drone and Missile Barrage Kills at Least 12 in Kyiv
A combined drone and missile attack on Ukraine's capital killed at least 12 people as EU defence ministers met in Ireland over critical gaps in Ukraine's air defences.
Ukrainians Mourn Community Leader Killed in Russian Strike on Myla
Residents of Myla gathered to mourn Taras Didych, a community leader killed while rushing to aid neighbors after a Russian strike on the Ukrainian settlement.
On Taiwan's Outer Islands, Troops Brace for a Chinese First Strike
Military preparations intensify on the small island chains that form Taiwan's first line of defense, as troops drill against scenarios of a Chinese preemptive strike.
Pentagon Signs Seven-Year Deals to Boost Missile Production
The Defense Department secured long-term agreements with General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin to expand U.S. missile output as operational tempo drains stockpiles.
Jet-Powered Russian Drones Bare Kyiv Shelves, Rattle Civilians
Jet-powered Russian drone strikes are leaving Kyiv supermarket shelves empty and unsettling civilians as Moscow signals another wave of massive energy infrastructure attacks.
U.S. Tests $2.3B Harpoon Coastal Defense System Built for Taiwan
The Pentagon has successfully tested the $2.3 billion Harpoon Coastal Defense System for Taiwan — 100 mobile launchers and 400 anti-ship missiles to deny Chinese warships access.
North Korea Reshuffles Military as Kim Deepens Russia Ties
Kim Jong Un has reorganized his military's senior leadership while Pyongyang declares its nuclear arsenal will keep growing and deepens its partnership with Moscow.
Russia Planning 'Massive Strikes' on Ukraine Power Plants
The Guardian reports Russian forces are preparing large-scale attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure days after the deadliest Russian assault of 2026.
PLA Shift to Systems Warfare Forces Taiwan to Rethink Its Defenses
Experts warn the PLA has completed a shift to systems warfare — attacking networks, not platforms — and Taiwan's current defense posture was built for the wrong fight.
Russia Won't Use Nukes or Attack NATO, Finland's President Says
Finland's president offered a direct assessment of Moscow's nuclear intentions, saying Russia will not use nuclear weapons against Ukraine or strike NATO territory.
Russia Strikes Kyiv Care Home, Killing 34 in Deadliest Attack of 2026
Russia hit a residential care home in Kyiv Saturday, killing at least 34 people in what AP News confirmed as the deadliest single strike on Ukraine this year.
Russia's Deadliest 2026 Strike on Ukraine Shows Shifting Tactics
AP photographs document the aftermath of Russia's most lethal air assault on Ukraine this year as analysts identify a shift toward sustained, high-frequency attacks.
Nigerian Troops Kill 26 Boko Haram Fighters, Foil Attack on Kukawa
Nigerian forces killed 26 Boko Haram fighters and repelled an assault on Kukawa in Borno State, the latest security engagement in northeastern Nigeria's long-running insurgency.
Ukraine Opens Negligence Inquiry After Kyiv Depot Blast Kills 37
A Russian strike on a weapons depot near Kyiv killed at least 37 and wounded dozens, prompting Ukraine to open a negligence investigation into why the facility was sited near homes.
Russian Drone Strike on Kyiv Warehouse Kills at Least 37
A Russian drone strike on an ammunition depot in Ukraine's Bucha district overnight triggered massive secondary blasts, killing at least 37 people and injuring 42, per Reuters and AP.
Taiwan Prosecutors Search Unimicron in Suspected China Fraud Case
Taiwanese authorities searched the offices of Unimicron Technology, one of Asia's largest printed circuit board makers, amid a probe into suspected China-linked fraud.
Russia Strikes Near Kyiv, Killing at Least 27
A Russian overnight attack on the Kyiv region killed at least 27 people, including a 14-year-old girl, and forced hundreds to evacuate, the regional governor and AP confirmed.
Putin Fires Nuclear-Capable Missile Days After CIA Chief's Ukraine Visit
Russia fired a nuclear-capable missile capable of reaching the US days after the CIA chief's visit, as strikes simultaneously wiped out 90% of Ukraine's modern commercial storage.
Russia Destroys 90% of Ukraine Commercial Storage as Kyiv Enters Second Day Under Fire
Russian strikes hit Kyiv for a second consecutive day, destroying 90% of Ukraine's modern commercial storage. Zelenskyy orders the military to triple long-range strike rates.
Zelenskyy Plans to Strike Russia With 1,000 Drones a Day
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced plans to dramatically escalate drone strikes on Russian territory as Russian attacks killed several and wounded dozens across Ukraine.
Russia Kills Civilians, Strikes Homes and Warehouses Near Kyiv
Russian forces struck residential areas and logistics facilities near Kyiv on Friday, killing civilians in an intensifying campaign against Ukrainian civilian infrastructure.
From Missiles to a Bridge: Russia-North Korea Alliance Deepens
Russia and North Korea are moving beyond arms transfers toward broader infrastructure ties as Moscow's Ukraine war stretches financial and military resources thin.
Russian Drones Strike Kyiv Region Homes and Warehouses, Second Day
Russian drones struck Kyiv region apartments and warehouses for a second straight day Friday, continuing Moscow's aerial campaign as Russia's war costs mount.
Taiwan Fortifies Penghu Archipelago as the Strait's Most Critical Defense Line
Taipei is pouring resources into the Penghu Islands, the chain analysts say China would need to neutralize first in any cross-strait assault — and the one most exposed to a rapid PLA move.
Taiwan's Frontline Islands Brace for a Chinese First Strike
Troops on Kinmen, Matsu, and Penghu are drilling for a PLA opening blow as Beijing maintains coast-guard pressure and China's amphibious fleet grows.
US, South Korea and Japan to Hold North Korea Nuclear Missile Drill
The three allies will conduct a joint exercise focused on North Korea's nuclear and missile threat, as Seoul backs Trump's Pyongyang outreach but warns against being sidelined.
Russia Now Deploying Longer-Range Iskanders, Ukraine Intelligence Says
Ukrainian intelligence reports Russia has deployed extended-range Iskander ballistic missiles, pushing launchers beyond the reach of Ukraine's targeting assets.
Pentagon Awards X-Bow Contract in Race for Affordable Interceptors
The Pentagon awarded a contract to X-Bow Systems targeting anti-ballistic interceptors below $750,000 per shot — a direct push to close the cost gap with adversary missiles.
Kyiv Endures Day-Long Russian Drone and Missile Barrage
Russia struck Ukraine's capital with a sustained assault as Moscow warned Britain it faces retaliation for Kyiv's use of UK-supplied weapons, and Trump declared Putin will not hit NATO soil.
Putin Warns of 'Blowback' as Russia Threatens UK Over British Missiles
Russia signals the Ukraine war could escalate further while Moscow threatens to strike UK military targets over Kyiv's use of British-supplied weapons.