DOWNLOAD IPFS The Department of Defense has announced plans to withdraw approximately 2,000 National Guard personnel stationed in the Los Angeles area, signaling a shift in resource allocation and readiness priorities. The move follows a broader strategy to reduce domestic deployments and refocus on core training and national defense objectives.[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS U.S. Navy acting Chief of Naval Operations Admiral James Kilby cautions that the service’s reliance on expensive interceptors like the Standard Missile‑3 (SM‑3) and Standard Missile‑6 (SM‑6) during high-tempo operations has become unsustainable. These missiles, each costing between $4 million and $30 million, have been heavily used in[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The U.S. Department of Defense has significantly increased its investment in domestic rare-earth mineral production, becoming the largest shareholder in MP Materials, a major American producer, through a multibillion-dollar deal structured under the Defense Production Act. With nearly $540 million already committed, the Pentagon is using purchase guarantees and[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Ukraine has applauded a significant policy shift from the United States after President Donald Trump announced plans to send Patriot missile defense systems to Kyiv. The systems, which are to be provided by European allies and backfilled by U.S. replacements, mark a substantial reversal in the administration’s earlier[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has taken a significant step toward modernizing its military operations by awarding contracts worth up to $200 million each to four major commercial artificial intelligence (AI) firms. OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and xAI have been selected to develop AI-powered tools aimed at enhancing[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The U.S. House Armed Services Committee has advanced an $848 billion defense authorization bill that includes a military pay raise, enhanced support for troops’ families, and funding to assist Ukraine. The legislation aligns with the Trump administration’s proposed defense budget and reflects a broader commitment to American military[Read More…]

Download IPFS Michael Waltz, a former adviser to President Trump, appeared before the Senate this week as lawmakers scrutinized his nomination to become the United States ambassador to the United Nations. The confirmation hearing centered on Waltz’s role in the so-called “Signalgate” controversy and his future approach to international challenges,[Read More…]

Download IPFS Former Russian President and current Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev has dismissed President Donald Trump’s recent pledge to bolster Ukraine’s defenses, describing the gesture as hollow and unthreatening to Moscow. Medvedev, one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s closest allies, took to social media to characterize Trump’s announcement[Read More…]

Download IPFS U.S. Senator Michael Bennet has unveiled legislation aimed at expanding security cooperation with Guyana to help deter the Venezuelan regime’s escalating threats. The proposal underscores growing bipartisan concern over instability in Latin America and seeks to reinforce American interests in the region. Senator Michael Bennet, a Democrat from[Read More…]

Download IPFS President Trump’s administration has committed to investing US$1 billion over four years to enhance America’s offensive cyber capabilities, marking a significant shift in strategy that prioritizes deterrence and digital strength in the face of growing threats from adversaries abroad. The funding, part of a broader defense spending initiative[Read More…]