U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Zana retired on June 1, 2024, after completing a final guard shift at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The watch marked the end of a 37-year
The Art of Statecraft in an Age of Strategic Failure
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Frank Hoffman’s review argues that the recent U.S. war against Iran exposed major failures in American statecraft and strategy. He defines sound statecraft as the integrated use of all national tools
The U.S. Army has approved the M111 Offensive Hand Grenade (OHG) for Full Material Release, making it the first new lethal hand grenade to reach that milestone since the Mk3A2 entered service in 1968.
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Donald Trump has contradicted his earlier claims about the U.S. war with Iran, saying in a Fox News interview that America had “left their military alone” and had not destroyed Iran’s armed forces. Th
Newly released Navy logs suggest that a portable counter-drone electronic warfare system, Northrop Grumman’s DRAKE, was deployed during the mysterious 2019 swarm incidents off Southern California. The
U.S. Southern Command chief Marine Gen. Francis Donovan said the era of massive troop deployments and sprawling forward operating bases, common during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, is increasingly da
President Donald Trump said Taiwan should not assume the United States would provide a “blank check” military guarantee if tensions with China escalate. In a Fox News interview with Bret Baier, Trump
British paratroopers down drones in Lithuania
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British paratroopers from 3rd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment (3 PARA) have joined the US Army’s 2nd Cavalry Regiment in Lithuania for Exercise Flytrap, a training event focused on counter-drone war
In this resignation letter dated March 17, 2026, National Counterterrorism Center Director Joseph Kent informs President Trump that he is resigning effective immediately. Kent says he cannot support t
NASA’s X-43A remains a landmark in hypersonic flight. In 2004, the unmanned experimental aircraft reached Mach 9.6, or about 7,346 mph, making it the fastest air-breathing aircraft ever flown. Using a
The article argues that passive defenses, especially antidrone nets, should become a standard part of U.S. military protection against the growing drone threat. Drawing lessons from the Iraq and Afgha
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The United Arab Emirates announced it will leave OPEC effective May 1, marking a significant setback for the oil-producing cartel. The UAE was OPEC’s third-largest producer, behind Saudi Arabia and Ir
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A recent FDD-linked analysis describes ISNAD, a persistent Islamist influence campaign aimed at destabilizing Israeli society by impersonating Israelis on X. The operation is reportedly run by an Egyp
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The article argues that messaging is a major strategic weakness for the United States, especially in war and foreign policy. It opens with a story from Iraq in 2007, when U.S. psychological operations
The U.S. military recently released images of Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conducting counter-drone training aboard the USS Portland on April 4, 2026. These Marines, part of a
The U.S. military recently released images of Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conducting counter-drone training aboard the USS Portland on April 4, 2026. These Marines, part of a
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Courtney Williams, a former member of Delta Force, the U.S. Army's elite unit, shares her tumultuous experience in a male-dominated environment that often prioritized appearance over capability. Recru
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Frashokereti is a key concept in Zoroastrianism, representing the doctrine of a final cosmic renovation where evil is vanquished, leading to a restored universe in perfect unity with Ahura Mazda, the
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The U.S. Army is moving forward with plans to develop a new grenade launcher, the Precision Grenadier System (PGS), aimed at replacing the M203 and M320 models. The PGS will incorporate advanced techn
The U.S. military launched a significant air operation to rescue the crew of an F-15E Strike Eagle that was downed in Iran. Over the weekend, the operation involved approximately 176 aircraft and hund
Iranian state media has reported that a U.S. fighter jet, initially identified as an F-35, was shot down over the country, but images of the wreckage suggest it was an F-15E Strike Eagle. The Iranian
Iran's Gulf Campaign
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Iran's Gulf campaign, part of a broader conflict with overlapping theaters including operations against Israel and maritime targets, aims to disrupt U.S. military support and infrastructure in the reg
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has requested the resignation and immediate retirement of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, signaling a shift in leadership aimed at aligning with Hegseth's and Pre
A pro-Iranian militia, Kataib Hezbollah, has released footage of its first FPV (First Person View) drone strike on a U.S. military base in Iraq, specifically targeting a hardened aircraft shelter at t
Military families with deployed members are facing a surge of anxiety due to misinformation spread through AI-generated content and dubious social media sources. Since U.S. military operations began a
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The discussion revolves around Camp Victoria, a U.S. military base near Baghdad, Iraq, which was reportedly abandoned by U.S. forces in 2011. Recent activity at the base includes a drone attack on Mar
The U.S. Army has introduced the M111 Offensive Hand Grenade, its first new lethal grenade since 1968, designed specifically for close-quarters combat in urban environments. Unlike traditional grenade
The rise of AI-generated misinformation related to the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran has alarmed experts, as many creators capitalize on new technology to produce and monetize misleading conten
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has streamlined the process for Veterans to learn about their education benefits following the Supreme Court's 2024 Rudisill decision, which affects 1.04 millio
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In 2026, bipartisan support is growing for the Major Richard Star Act, which aims to allow approximately 54,000 wounded veterans to receive both their full military retirement pay and Veterans Affairs
London Bridge Trading Company, a Virginia-based tactical gear firm, has agreed to pay nearly $2.1 million to settle allegations of violating the Buy American Act, Trade Agreements Act, and Berry Amend
The Washington Post highlights the emergence of an unregulated industry where for-profit consultants, like Combat Craig, coach veterans on maximizing their disability claims with the Department of Vet
Andy Baker, a relatively obscure yet influential figure within the Trump administration, is significantly shaping U.S. foreign policy, particularly in relation to Europe. As the deputy national securi
The article "The End of Battlefield Secrets: Addressing the OSINT Gap in U.S. Special Operations" emphasizes the necessity for U.S. Special Operations to prioritize open-source intelligence (OSINT) in
‘Change is inevitable’: What is next for Iran?
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Protests in Iran have subsided amid a crackdown that has seen tens of thousands arrested and many facing terrorism charges. Despite the government's reassertion of control, underlying grievances—such
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The AN/TWQ-1 Avenger is a self-propelled surface-to-air missile system developed by Boeing, providing mobile, short-range air defense since its introduction in 1989. It features a combination of FIM-9
The article "The End of Battlefield Secrets: Addressing the OSINT Gap in U.S. Special Operations" emphasizes the necessity for U.S. Special Operations to prioritize open-source intelligence (OSINT) in
Hellfire-Armed Drone-Killing Buggy Appears In Ukrainian Service
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The Ukrainian Armed Forces are now utilizing the U.S.-made V2X Tempest, a high-mobility vehicle equipped with AGM-114 Hellfire missile launchers, to enhance their counter-uncrewed aerial systems capab