Imagine a drone that can fly into battle, drop a bomb, and then come back home to fight another day. That's what a new defense tech startup from Latvia, Origin, is aiming to do. Founded in 2022 by Agris Kipurs and Ilya Nevdah, the team behind the popular Airdog drones used for extreme sports, Origin
In a surprising turn of events, Iowa Senator Joni Ernst has raised concerns about the quality of military equipment sent to Taiwan by the Pentagon. She highlighted that body armor and tactical vests were found to be infested with mildew when they arrived. Ernst wrote a letter to Defense Secretary Ll
House Republicans recently sent a letter criticizing two federal agencies for delivering damaged defense equipment to Taiwan. This included moldy body armor and expired ammunition, which cost over $730, 000 to replace. The equipment was exposed to harsh weather conditions due to poor packaging. The
South Korea's president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has vowed action after reports surfaced that North Korea is sending troops to help Russia in Ukraine. He met with Poland's president, Andrzej Duda, to discuss defense cooperation amid the conflict. The U. S. and South Korea believe around 3, 000 North Korean t
Turkey's defense minister said the country struck suspected Kurdish militant targets in Syria and Iraq for a second straight day. These strikes followed a deadly attack on the capital's main defense company. The attack claimed the lives of five people and injured several others. Turkish officials b
Wednesday saw a tragic incident unfold at Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) in Turkey. The country's interior minister, Ali Yerlikaya, confirmed that at least five people lost their lives and 14 were injured in what is being called a "terrorist attack. " The facility, located about 20 miles north
Last Tuesday, President Joe Biden had a chat with Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob in the Oval Office at the White House. This was a big deal because it had been 18 years since a Slovenian leader last visited. They talked about some important stuff, like what's going on in the Middle East and U
In Ukraine, people are losing their lives and land to Russia's aggressive actions. The current Western support, led by President Biden and Vice President Harris, seems lukewarm. Their focus on not "humiliating" Russia hasn't stopped the Russian advance. Severodonetsk, Bakhmut, Vuhledar, and now Pokr
U. S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin recently visited Kyiv, Ukraine, with a clear message: understanding the stakes between freedom and tyranny requires seeing the reality on the ground. He addressed students at the Kyiv Diplomatic Academy, emphasizing that the blame for the war lies solely with Rus
Attention NFL fans! This Sunday night, the Jets and Steelers are set to clash in Pittsburgh. The game will showcase a crucial matchup between the Jets' right tackle, Morgan Moses, and the Steelers' edge rusher, T. J. Watt. Watt is one of the league's top pass rushers, and keeping him at bay is essen
