Early morning on Friday, Kyiv witnessed a sudden attack by Russia, with five ballistic missiles striking the city. This attack was in response to an alleged Ukrainian strike on a military plant in Rostov a couple of days prior, according to the Kremlin. The Ukrainian Air Force managed to intercept a
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is planning a defense agreement with the European Union to support Ukraine, in case Donald Trump halts U. S. aid. This move is a big deal because it shows what Europe is expecting from Trump's second term. They're trying to strengthen Ukraine's defenses before Trump takes
Palantir, known for its AI capabilities, saw its stock dip after a brief rally. The company, heavily involved in the defense industry, snagged a $401 million contract extension from the Army for its AI-powered Army Vantage platform. Analysts believe this contract could be worth up to $619 million.
Washington saw a major defense bill pass through the Senate, focusing on significant pay hikes for junior military personnel. The bill, totaling $895 billion, also targets China's growing influence. Strikingly, it removes medical coverage for transgender children of military members. The measure fac
A San Francisco jury found IT consultant Nima Momeni guilty of second-degree murder in the 2023 stabbing death of tech executive Bob Lee, the founder of Cash App. The verdict was announced on Tuesday, following a week of jury deliberations that began on December 4. Momeni was acquitted of the more s
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
