You know how China views Taiwan, right? They see it as part of their territory. Over the weekend, Taiwan's Defense Ministry spotted 14 Chinese warships, seven military planes, and even four balloons around the island. This isn't new; China often sends their forces near Taiwan. But this time, it's be
Tensions are heating up around Taiwan. The island's Defense Ministry reported that China's navy and coast guard have been moving vessels in the Taiwan Strait and the Western Pacific. This comes after Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te visited Hawaii and Guam, which didn't sit well with Beijing. China s
Imagine if you saw something flying in the sky that you just couldn't explain. That's exactly what people in New Jersey have been experiencing lately. It all began on November 18, with frequent drone sightings in Morris County. But these aren't ordinary drones—some are as big as 6 feet wide! Althoug
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
Retired U. S. Army Lt. General Keith Kellogg has been tasked with a tough job: finding peace between Ukraine and Russia. The Kremlin might think Kellogg will cave to Putin's demands, but they underestimate him. Kellogg, a seasoned military man, isn't easily fooled. He knows Russia's military is stru
Russia's stand in Syria has turned sour, dealing a blow to President Vladimir Putin's global aspirations. The potential fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad could mean trouble for Russia's sole naval base in the Mediterranean Sea and an important airfield used for operations in Africa. These bas
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has given orders to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to take control of a buffer zone in Syria. This zone, located in Syrian territory, had been demilitarized as per the 1974 Disengagement Agreement. However, Netanyahu announced that this agreement has falle
If you think of a classic helicopter, the UH-60 Black Hawk likely comes to mind. This helicopter has been serving the US Army faithfully since 1979. It's known for its versatility, carrying out various missions like transporting troops, medevac, search and rescue, and even fire support. It's been up
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
Imagine being a soldier in the modern world. It's not just about physical strength anymore; mental resilience is key. NATO, along with five of its countries, has decided to take this seriously right from the start. Gone are the days of quick chats after missions. Now, soldiers are getting the right
