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
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
Why the Army's new M111 grenade relies on blast overpressure
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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 unregulated industry that coaches veterans to pile on benefits - Washington Post
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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
AN/TWQ-1 Avenger
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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
President Trump is set to nominate Army Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd, currently the deputy chief of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, to lead the Cyber Command and NSA, positions that have lacked a permanent leader
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized the need for the PKK/YPG, known as SDF, to comply with the March 10 agreement with the Syrian government, warning that failure to integrate into the Syrian army
Joint Syrian-US patrol comes under attack near Palmyra: State media
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A joint patrol of Syrian security forces and U.S. soldiers near Palmyra was attacked, resulting in injuries to two Syrian personnel and several U.S. service members. The assailant was killed, and U.S.