Ukrainian soldier describes a rout that left 100 dead or missing as Russia keeps gaining ground
A Ukrainian soldier says over 100 of his comrades were killed or went missing in an Russian attack, as they desperately tried to build fortifications.
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Ukraine says it's cracking down on satellite images of its territory in case they give away secrets to Russia
Satellite companies are taking images of Ukrainian territory every day, a defense official said, which risks them being used by Russia against it.
The US spent so much time fighting insurgents that it forgot 'what it means to actually fight a war,' a US vet in Ukraine says
A US veteran in Ukraine said the US has not been sufficiently training for war with a near-peer or peer-level adversary, like Russia or China.
A new Saudi-US deal to reshape the Middle East is taking shape — but Israel can't join while it's still at war
Under the deal the US would give the Saudis security guarantees by sidestepping Israel's Gaza war.
Photos show Russia flaunting its war spoils, including a Howitzer, Leopard 2, Bradley, and other modern weapons from over a dozen NATO countries
Russia on Wednesday displayed more than 30 captured vehicles from the war, showcasing the sheer diversity of the weapons used by Ukraine.
Russia is displaying its war 'trophies' — an array of captured Western hardware like Abrams and Leopard tanks — saying 'victory is inevitable'
Russia is showing off more than 30 captured NATO vehicles as it seeks to blame the treaty organization for the Ukraine war.
The US needs allies to help build a naval coalition if it wants to stand a fighting chance against China's massive fleet, retired admiral says
"Today, China's fleet of at least 350 warships outnumbers America's of 290," retired US Navy Adm. James Stavridis wrote in a Bloomberg op-ed.
Supreme Court rejected military chaplains' lawsuit saying their careers were ruined after refusing the COVID-19 vaccine
The group of military clergy accused the Defense Department of ruining their careers for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine for religious reasons.
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New photos show the US Army's latest version of the Bradley fighting vehicle that's proven itself in Ukraine
The Army hailed its M2A4E1 Bradley variant as "the most modern and survivable version" of the armored vehicle so far.
Amphibious assault ship USS Boxer is out of action, and it's a problem, top Marine Corps general says
Gen. Eric M. Smith highlighted the impact of the USS Boxer's repair work on Marine aviation assets and crisis response.
How China's J-20 stacks up to USA's F-22 fighter jet
The US claims China stole American tech to make a copycat of the F-22 Raptor, known as the J-20 Mighty Dragon. We compare the two fighter jets.
The US Navy wants a lot more of a missile that just recently scored its first kill to counter Pacific threats like China
American warships fired the SM-3 for the first time in combat last month to defend Israel from Iranian ballistic missiles.
Claims that the US bought 81 Soviet-era combat aircraft from a close Russian ally are likely false, experts say
The US probably didn't purchase 81 Soviet-era combat aircraft from Kazakhstan, as the country would be too scared of alienating Russia, experts said.
Russia may not start an all-out war with NATO, but already has plans to destroy it from within
Western leaders are warning of a Russian attack on NATO. But the Kremlin is playing the long game.
China's new aircraft carrier is being tested at sea for the first time, but US carriers 'remain in an echelon of their own,' expert says
China launched the first sea trial of its most advanced aircraft carrier, but it still falls short of US Navy carrier standards, an analyst told CNN.
A Russian zoo said it sent peacocks to the front to 'inspire' troops. It deleted its post after people used it to mock Putin.
The Russian zoo said it hoped the peacocks would "brighten up soldiers' everyday life," but it deleted the post after getting comments insulting Putin.
Wild video captures a Chinese Coast Guard ship collide with a Philippine vessel while battering it with a powerful water cannon
It's the latest of recent confrontations between China and the Philippines in the contested South China Sea that have damaged Philippine ships.
Ukraine's new ATACMS could make Crimea 'militarily worthless,' war expert says
Long-range ATACMS supplied by the US to Ukraine could strike Crimea, a crucial logistics and military hub for Russia, hard, a military analyst said.
Russian forces have hit on a cheap way to foil US precision weapons in Ukraine
The Pentagon said some US GPS-guided weapons given to Ukraine had been repeatedly stopped by Russian electronic warfare.
Massive drone strike suggests Ukraine is going after Russia's devastating glide bombs
Russia has increasingly relied on glide-bomb strikes to hammer Ukrainian positions on the front lines and in the rear over the past few months.
China's plan to be the dominant power in space is moving at breathtaking speed. The US needs to wake up, officials say.
There is a very real risk, according to experts, that the US could soon lose its status as the world's dominant space power.
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The wild-looking Russian 'turtle tanks' that keep showing up may not be as crazy as they seem
There are indications that these odd vehicles may be able to take more of a beating on the battlefield than others.
Israel's strike showed Iran's air defenses were 'woefully unprepared.' Here's what Tehran may do next.
Israel showed it can take out a key part of Iran's air defenses with a single missile. Iran has two leading options to upgrade its air defenses.
Russian advances could give it a shot at Ukraine's eastern 'fortress belt,' war analysts warn
Russian command may be looking to push further past Avdiivka and launch an offensive against four cities they've long aimed to capture.
India is drawing lessons from Ukraine to counter China's military might
As India modernizes its armed forces of 1.5 million, its experts see lessons to draw from the battlefields of Ukraine.
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.
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Ukraine alleges Russia is planning drone training classes for school kids in occupied regions
Russia plans to introduce drone training, covering design features and assembly, in schools in occupied parts of Ukraine, said a Ukrainian official.
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.
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.
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.