WEAP

Jun 11 2026POLITICS

North Korea’s New Uranium Plant Could Grow Its Arsenal

The country is building a huge new enrichment center in Yongbyon that could lift its capacity to 75 percent. Kim Jong Un toured the site last week and said the plan is “exponential. ” He claimed the nation’s nuclear power is now “inconceivable. ” Experts say the plant will hold over 9, 000 cen

reading time less than a minute
Jun 11 2026POLITICS

Behind the scenes of Trump's 'weaponization' fund feud

A U. S. judge recently blocked a group's attempt to pause Trump's $1. 8 billion fund meant for supporters claiming government abuse. The fund started when Trump sued the IRS for $10 billion. The lawsuit ended in a settlement that included setting aside this money. But here’s the catch: the governmen

reading time less than a minute
May 27 2026POLITICS

North Korea Showcases New Missile Tech in Recent Tests

The latest launch exercise by North Korea featured several advanced weapon systems, according to state news. Among the items tested were a cruise missile that could carry nuclear material and is intended for use by troops stationed near the South Korean border. The country also rolled out new ballis

reading time less than a minute
May 27 2026TECHNOLOGY

Israel and Hezbollah face off as drone threats rise

Israel’s military tech companies are racing to stop a growing danger from drones. These cheap, explosive-laden flying machines have become a favorite of Hezbollah, the armed group based in Lebanon. Since April, these drones have targeted Israeli forces in southern Lebanon, making them hard to detect

reading time less than a minute
May 04 2026POLITICS

Poland confident about Patriot missile delivery delays

Poland's defense minister made it clear this weekend that no signs point to delays in the country’s Patriot missile system deliveries. While other European nations like the UK, Lithuania, and Estonia are being warned to expect long hold-ups in American weapon shipments due to the ongoing war in Iran

reading time less than a minute
Apr 17 2026SCIENCE

Nukes Hidden All Around Us

The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History in Albuquerque has opened a new exhibit called “American Nukes. ” The show displays photographs taken by Darin Boville. Boville has traveled more than 30, 000 miles to find decommissioned nuclear weapons. He looked at them in places like mili

reading time less than a minute
Apr 17 2026POLITICS

Delays Expected for European Arms Shipments Due to Middle East Tensions

The U. S. has quietly warned several European nations that some weapons orders may arrive later than planned. The main reason? America’s focus on keeping its own military stocked due to ongoing conflicts in the region. This affects countries in Northern and Eastern Europe, which had placed orders th

reading time less than a minute
Apr 11 2026POLITICS

China Lines Up New Defense Gear for Iran

The United States says China is getting ready to send new air‑defense weapons to Iran soon. Reports from three insiders say the plan involves moving these items through other countries so their source is hidden. The U. S. State Department, the White House and China’s embassy in Washington have

reading time less than a minute
Apr 08 2026TECHNOLOGY

China’s stealth weapons: how silent guns and microwave blasters change the rules

Tiny, silent, and invisible: that is what China’s newest weapons look like. Instead of loud bangs and flying bullets, they use magnets and microwaves. One device, called a Gauss gun, fits in a single hand. It fires metal slugs without gunpowder, smoke, or shell casings. A small screen shows battery

reading time less than a minute
Apr 07 2026POLITICS

Trump Pushes for Record Defense Spend as Pentagon Eyes New High‑End Weapons

The U. S. administration is asking Congress for the biggest defense budget hike in 75 years, aiming to reshape the military’s industrial base and introduce cutting‑edge systems. The proposal includes a 44 % rise in the overall budget for fiscal year 2027, starting this October, and a 77 % jump in

reading time less than a minute