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The US presidential administration held a meeting following incidents involving the use of laser systems, which led to the accidental downing of a drone and the closure of airspace. The Pentagon used lasers against drones without proper coordination with civilian air traffic controllers.
The U. S. Department of Defense is in talks with tech giants to create AI systems to identify vulnerabilities in China's power grids. This would allow the American military to paralyze the adversary's systems in the event of a conflict.
Donald Trump has ordered federal agencies to release government documents on extraterrestrial life and unexplained aerial phenomena. This decision followed Obama's accusations of disclosing classified information about aliens.
Elon Musk's companies SpaceX and xAI are participating in a new secret Pentagon competition to develop voice-controlled drones. The goal is to create swarm control technology that translates voice commands into digital instructions for multiple drones.
The US Indo-Pacific Command intercepted the Panamanian-flagged tanker Veronica III, which was transporting Iranian oil in violation of sanctions. The vessel was tracked from the Caribbean Sea to the Indian Ocean.
Anthropic's AI tool Claude may have been used by the US military in an operation to capture former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Anthropic's rules prohibit the use of Claude to facilitate violence.
For the first time since the Cold War, European countries are discussing the development of their own nuclear deterrence capabilities. This is due to a possible loss of confidence in the US nuclear umbrella.
Two Ukrainian companies became the only foreign finalists of the Pentagon's Drone Dominance Program. They will compete for contracts worth $1.1 billion, supplying drones to the US Army.
US President Donald Trump signed a $1. 2 trillion package of bills that ended a three-day partial shutdown of federal agencies. The document allows the resumption of funding for most government agencies until the end of the current fiscal year.
U. S. President Donald Trump and Senate Democrats have reached an agreement to avoid a prolonged shutdown of much of the federal government. The deal provides funding for the entire government, except for the Department of Homeland Security, until September.
US President Donald Trump has gained new strategic options to implement his threats against Iran following the arrival of an aircraft carrier strike group in the Middle East. The ultimate goal of a possible operation remains uncertain, sparking debate among analysts.
Senior Chinese General Zhang Youxia, vice chairman of the Central Military Commission, is under investigation. This deprives the US of an important contact in China's highest military body.
A Pentagon report revealed that US military bases are defenseless against drones due to legislative confusion. This creates legal paradoxes and makes timely response to threats impossible.
On February 11, a summit of Western Hemisphere military leaders will take place in Washington, chaired by General Dan Caine. The goal is to create a united front against terrorist organizations and drug cartels that are destabilizing the region.
The US Army has ordered 65 COMMANDO Select armored vehicles for Ukraine for over $163 million. The equipment is designed for high-mobility operations and crew protection.
The US Department of Defense is testing a device acquired by intelligence agencies that may be the cause of "Havana Syndrome. " The apparatus generates pulsed radio waves and contains Russian components.
The U. S. Southern Command confirmed the detention of the Russian tanker Olina in the Caribbean Sea. Operation "Southern Spear" is aimed at stopping illegal activities and restoring security.
The US detained the tanker Sophia in the Caribbean Sea, which was reportedly transporting oil from Venezuela in violation of the embargo. This is the second sanctioned tanker seized by the US.
US President Donald Trump said he had sold over a thousand Boeing aircraft, calling himself the "king" of sales. The Pentagon signed an $8.6 billion contract with Boeing to supply F-15 fighters to Israel.
The US Army deactivated the 5th Air Squadron of the 17th Regiment, based in South Korea, on December 15, 2025. This event is part of a global reform and does not involve a reduction in the US military presence in the region.
The US Department of Defense has signed an $8. 6 billion contract with Boeing to supply 25 new F-15 fighter jets to the Israeli Air Force, with an option to purchase 25 more aircraft. Work under the contract, which is part of the Foreign Military Sales program, is expected to be completed by the end of 2035.
2025 was a record-breaking profitable year for billionaires: their combined wealth grew by $3. 6 trillion to $18.7 trillion, thanks to the boom in AI and tech sector investments. Elon Musk increased his fortune by $333.2 billion, reaching $754 billion, becoming the first person with a fortune exceeding $700 billion.
Beijing is preparing a nuclear counterattack before enemy missiles explode, implementing an "early warning" system. The US views China's military buildup as a threat that makes its territory vulnerable.
The F-35 fighter jets' readiness for flight in 2024 was only 50% due to poor maintenance by Lockheed Martin and a lack of Pentagon oversight. Despite this, the Pentagon paid the company $1.7 billion without penalties, and the US Air Force reduced its F-35 order for 2026 due to rising costs.
The Pentagon has discovered over 100 DF-31 solid-fuel missiles in China's secret silos on the border with Mongolia. Beijing is modernizing its nuclear arsenal faster than any other nation in the world and will have over 1,000 nuclear warheads by 2030.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated that the US campaign, including strikes on drug-trafficking vessels and interception of oil tankers, aims to deter illicit activities and demand the departure of Nicolás Maduro from power. Since early September, approximately 100 people have died as a result of the strikes.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth commented on the seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. The US will continue maritime interdictions as part of Operation "Southern Spear" to eliminate illegal criminal networks.
US President Donald Trump signed into law the defense policy bill for fiscal year 2026 with a record budget of $901 billion. The document allocates $800 million to Ukraine - $400 million for each of the next two years as part of the Security Assistance Initiative, which provides for the purchase of American weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Norway has announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth 3. 2 billion Norwegian kroner (about 267 million euros). The funds will be used to purchase ammunition for F-16s and air defense systems within the framework of the JUMPSTART initiative.
The pace of Russian troops' advance in Ukraine is the slowest in the last century. Despite statements by the Kremlin and some American politicians, Ukrainian military and experts deny the proximity of a breakthrough.