MILITARY DEFENSE

Nov 06 2025CRIME

A Man's Betrayal: How a Scientist Tried to Sell U. S. Secrets to China

A man from Steuben County, New York, has been found guilty of stealing important U. S. technology and trying to use it for his own gain in China. Ji Wang, 63, took secret information from his job at Corning Incorporated. This information was part of a project funded by the U. S. government to develop advanced laser technology for military use. Wang came to the U. S....

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Sep 23 2025POLITICS

NATO's Swift Response to Russian Airspace Intrusions

In recent times, Russia has been pushing boundaries, testing NATO's defenses. The alliance, led by Mark Rutte, has been quick to react. They scrambled fighter jets when Russian planes entered Estonian airspace. This happened just after drones flew into Poland and Romania. NATO members gathered for urgent talks after Estonia called for help. They made it clear: they ...

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Jun 06 2025POLITICS

Russia and Ukraine's Escalating Drone and Missile Conflict

The skies above Ukraine have seen a flurry of activity. Russian forces have sent a barrage of ballistic missiles and drones toward Ukraine. This happened from multiple directions, according to the Ukrainian Air Force. The attack came just days after Ukraine's daring drone strikes on Russian airfields. In Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, fires broke out in several areas...

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May 08 2025POLITICS

China's Taiwan Plans: Learning from US's Yemen Strategy

China is closely observing the US's military actions in Yemen. This is not just about the conflict itself, but about what China can learn for its own potential military moves. The US has been actively involved in Yemen since mid-March 2025, using aircraft carriers and other naval forces to target the Iran-backed Houthi rebels. This has given China a real-time case st...

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Feb 20 2025POLITICS

Big Changes Ahead for Military Spending

The military is bracing for significant budget cuts over the next five years. The Defense Secretary has ordered plans to reduce the budget by eight percent each year, which is a big deal. The plans are due by February 24, which is less than a week after the order was given. This is a big shift from the recent past, where defense spending was increasing. The memo ord...

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