US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited Castelion to review the progress of the "Blackbeard" hypersonic missile. The missile is designed for mass and rapid production, as well as for non-nuclear deterrence.
US Vice President J. D. Vance called the detained tanker Marinera (Bella 1) a "fake Russian oil tanker," and the country's Attorney General Pam Bondi indicated that its crew faces criminal prosecution.
The American president stated that new elections in Venezuela are not possible within 30 days, and the American presence will be long-term. He emphasized that the US is ready to financially stimulate oil companies to restore the country's energy infrastructure.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegset mocked the effectiveness of Russian air defense systems in Venezuela after a US operation in Caracas. He noted that Russian systems failed to activate when US special forces operated in the center of the capital.
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 Southern Command struck a vessel in the international waters of the Eastern Pacific, which was moving along drug trafficking routes. As a result of the operation, two narco-terrorists were eliminated, and American military personnel were not harmed.
The meeting between the Presidents of Ukraine and the United States, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump, began with lunch at the latter's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. A peace plan, 90% of which has already been agreed upon, is being discussed at the meeting.
US forces have launched a large-scale strike against ISIS infrastructure and weapons facilities in Syria. This is in response to the attack on US and allied forces on December 13.
Donald Trump stated that Operation "Hawk Strike" in Syria is retaliation for the killing of American servicemen by ISIS. He emphasized that the US is delivering decisive blows to ISIS strongholds.
The US has announced the start of Operation "Hawk Strike" in Syria, aimed at ISIS militants in response to an attack on American troops. The Pentagon emphasized that this is a targeted punitive operation to destroy terrorists and their infrastructure, not the beginning of a new war.
On December 18, the US military struck a vessel in the Pacific Ocean that was transporting drugs. The operation resulted in the deaths of three people involved in drug trafficking and terrorism.
The US Pentagon reported an attack on three boats in the Pacific Ocean, whose crew is suspected of drug smuggling. As a result, 8 people died, and President Donald Trump justified these attacks as a necessary escalation to stop the flow of drugs into the US.
The Pentagon plans to downgrade several major headquarters of the US armed forces and shift the balance of power among top generals. This will lead to the most significant changes in the military hierarchy in decades.
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has removed US Army commander Dan Driscoll from participating in peace talks on Ukraine. This happened amid rumors of Driscoll's possible appointment as Secretary of Defense and his exceeding of authority.
The Ukrainian team held talks with the American delegation, including Marco Rubio and Jared Kushner, regarding security guarantees for Ukraine. President Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of concrete actions by partners in the event of new Russian aggression.
The US Armed Forces are analyzing the use of autonomous weapon systems in the war in Ukraine to apply these developments in their own operations. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth emphasized that AI will play a key role in future wars, calling on allies to increase defense budgets.
The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon, challenging new rules that prohibit most major media outlets from being in the building. The publication claims that these rules violate constitutional freedoms and restrict the work of journalists.
A Pentagon report found that Pete Hegseth's use of the Signal app to discuss airstrikes in Yemen posed a threat to US troops. Information could have been compromised, and messages were not properly stored.
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth named Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy as his dream dinner guests. He also shared his thoughts on a possible menu.
War Minister Pete Heggset said the US supports its commanders' decisions to strike suspected vessels smuggling drugs from Venezuela. Strikes against drug traffickers will continue, although it is now difficult to find drug boats in the waters.
NATO is stepping up preparations for a possible confrontation with Russia, while the US is reducing its military presence in Europe. The number of American troops has already been reduced in Romania, and similar steps are planned in Bulgaria, Slovakia, and Hungary.
The reason is Driscoll's ambition, who could claim Hagseth's position.
Two West Virginia National Guard soldiers, wounded in a shooting in downtown Washington, have died. State Governor Patrick Morrisey confirmed this information, and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the deployment of an additional 500 National Guardsmen to Washington.
US President Donald Trump has sent a high-ranking Pentagon delegation to Kyiv to resume dialogue on ending the Russian-Ukrainian war. US Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll will hold talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other Ukrainian officials, and also plans to meet with Russian government officials.
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the launch of an operation called "Southern Spear" against drug cartels. The mission will take place under the leadership of the eponymous Joint Task Force and US Southern Command.
At least six people have died after US forces struck two vessels linked to drug cartels in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The operations have caused diplomatic tension in Latin America and controversy in the US Congress.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegset called on defense companies to accelerate the development and production of weapons, threatening their disappearance. He also announced the creation of a "deal-making team" to support Pentagon procurement.
DPRK Defense Minister No Kwang Chol announced readiness for "more decisive and aggressive measures" in response to the arrival of the US aircraft carrier USS George Washington in Busan and the visit of US and South Korean officials to the demilitarized zone. This followed the DPRK's launch of a ballistic missile and a dozen rockets from multiple launch rocket systems.
Disruptions in navigation systems were recorded near Trinidad and Tobago, where a US warship was stationed. An expert in electronic warfare believes that the United States could have been the source of the jamming.
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced an improvement in relations between the United States and China. This happened after US President Donald Trump's meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea and his own meeting with Chinese Minister of National Defense Admiral Dong Jun in Malaysia.
