This week, the UK Ministry of Defense (MOD) announced a significant breakthrough. The British Army successfully tested a high-energy laser weapon, integrated on an armored vehicle for the first time. The laser effectively took down flying drones during the trial at Radnor Range in Wales. This laser
This week, the world watched as a major political shift occurred in Syria. Rebels took control, forcing the country’s long-time leader, Bashar Assad, to seek refuge in Russia. With the end of President Joe Biden's term approaching, the future of the region remains unclear. In the United States, the
On Wednesday, the House passed the yearly defense policy bill — the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) — with a bipartisan vote of 281-140. The bill, worth $883. 7 billion, includes a pay raise for military members and controversial amendments. One hotly debated provision restricts healthcare
NATO's top boss, Mark Rutte, has been urging European countries to step up their defense spending. This comes as Donald Trump is set to return to the White House. Trump had previously criticized NATO allies for not spending enough on defense, which hurt trust among the allies. Back in 2014, after R
In a surprising turn of events, President Joe Biden has granted a sweeping pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, for any federal crimes he may have committed over the past ten years. This decision was announced just as Hunter was awaiting sentencing. The president cited selective prosecution due to Hunte
Russian President Vladimir Putin has just signed off on a massive defense budget for 2025. This comes after lawmakers in Russia's parliament approved the plans. The budget shows a significant jump in military spending, with almost 32. 5% going to national defense. That's a whopping 13. 5 trillion ru
Texas Representative Greg Casar, the new 35-year-old leader of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, has some strong views on where Democrats went wrong in the recent election. In a chat with NBC News, he shared his thoughts on how the party can bounce back. Casar believes Democrats need to get back
Donald Trump’s lawyers have submitted an official request to a New York judge, asking that the hush money case against him be thrown out. They argue that the case could cause disruptions to the presidency, especially since Trump just won the election. The lawyers pointed out that President Joe Biden
Back in 2019, President Trump folded the Space Force into the Department of the Air Force. The idea was to have it grow with Air Force support until it could stand on its own. But is this plan working out? Some say it's just fine. The Air Force has helped a lot. But others think it's time for Space
Imagine the emptiness felt by President Joe Biden and his wife Jill when they heard about Omer Neutra. This young man, just 21, was cut down by Hamas during a harsh attack last October. But Omer wasn't just any young person. He was an American hero, serving in the Israel Defense Forces, risking his
