The small Special Forces base in al-Tanf, Syria has large implications for regional security
As tensions in the Middle East spike, al-Tanf's importance to Washington in preventing Syria from becoming a vassal state increases. ... Read more.
China’s military buildup in the Spratly Islands sparks fears of military confrontation
"I think over the past 20 years we’ve witnessed the largest military buildup since World War II by China," a U.S. admiral said.... Read more.
Is TikTok spying on you and sending your information to China?
The United States has been walking the tightrope with the TikTok short-video app for a few years now. In 2020, former President Trump tried to force Bytedance, the... Read more.
Mixed-gender Marine Corps Boot Camp units reveal surprising findings
The Marine Corps was the last service to gender-integrate Boot Camp for recruits, with female Marine recruits finally taking training at San Diego, which had always... Read more.
This futuristic equipment could soon be used by special operations units
From jet packs to Star Wars speeders, special forces may soon get their hands on some really high-tech gear.... Read more.
Russians scheming to steal US military technology arrested
The technology could be used in fighter aircraft, radars, satellites, missile systems, and smart munitions.... Read more.
The siege of the Green Berets at Plei Me: The first major battle of the US in Vietnam
In 1965, the scope of the Vietnam War was changing. The United States was moving from an advisory role to large combat formations in-country. It was only a matter... Read more.
By using Iranian Shahed-136 drones is Russia admitting that its defense industry can’t keep up?
As a new weapon on the battlefield, the Shahed-136 is punching above its weight but also reveals Russia's weakness.... Read more.
The Stryker infantry-carrier vehicle gets a new cannon. But will it do more harm than good?
Strykers shouldn't engage or maneuver against enemy combat fighting vehicles. But now commanders will be tempted to do so.... Read more.
Not Mission Impossible: Yes, Ukraine can win the war against Russia
The West has to stop worrying about upsetting Putin. It must focus instead on a strategy that gives Ukraine what they need to win.... Read more.