The Pentagon and the government of a Persian Gulf country are discussing the purchase of Ukrainian interceptor drones to combat Iranian drones. This would allow them to replace expensive Patriot missiles and preserve their stocks for other purposes.
OpenAI is considering deploying its artificial intelligence technology in NATO's unclassified networks. This follows an agreement with the Pentagon on the use of AI.
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth announced that the US eliminated an Iranian unit commander who was attempting to assassinate Donald Trump. This was not the primary objective of the operation, but those responsible were on the US target list.
European officials are concerned that a US operation against Iran will divert attention from the war in Ukraine. This could lead to a decrease in US arms supplies and a weakening of support for Kyiv.
Donald Trump stated that US ammunition stockpiles of medium and upper-medium class are at an all-time high. He noted that at the highest level, the stockpiles are good, but do not reach the desired level.
Trump will speak from the White House at 6:00 PM Kyiv time to comment on Operation "Lion's Roar" and Washington's next steps following the elimination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The world awaits clarification of US strategic goals in the region amidst ongoing hostilities.
The US does not plan an "Iraq scenario" in Iran, but the operation will not be limited to one-off strikes and may be accompanied by new losses. Four American servicemen were killed.
An American F-15 fighter jet crashed in Kuwait, and the pilot successfully ejected. The incident occurred amid regional tensions, and there are no official confirmations yet.
Residents of the Persian Gulf countries awoke to explosions after night attacks, in which Hezbollah intervened in the conflict. Explosions were recorded in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Bahrain, Lebanon, Israel, Kuwait, Iran, and Cyprus.
The US is seeking to destroy Iran's missile and drone forces as interceptor stockpiles to repel attacks are depleted. The shortage of precision weapons could affect US readiness for other conflicts.
The US and its partners carried out approximately 900 attacks on strategic targets in Iran. The operation aims to completely eliminate Tehran's offensive capabilities.
Trump announced the deployment of the hospital ship USNS Mercy to Greenland to provide medical assistance to local residents. This initiative is being implemented in partnership with Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry.
US President Donald Trump is considering limited military strikes on Iran to force Tehran to sign a new nuclear deal. This could lead to a new destabilizing conflict in the Middle East.
The White House is preparing a response to Tehran's nuclear ambitions, considering a wide range of measures. The Pentagon has presented Trump with plans to eliminate Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and his entourage.
The Trump administration has informed Congress of plans for a phased reopening of the US diplomatic mission in Syria, which has been closed since 2012. Washington has begun funding preparatory work, and special envoy Tom Barrack is lobbying for Syria's full reintegration.
The US aircraft carrier Gerald Ford passed through the Strait of Gibraltar on February 20, preparing for possible strikes on Iran. It may join the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group to increase pressure on Tehran.
The Trump administration is threatening European countries with retaliatory measures if the EU prioritizes domestic arms manufacturers. The Pentagon warned that restricting access for American arms manufacturers to the European market would provoke a reaction.
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.
Great Britain did not allow the United States to launch air strikes on Iran from British bases, including Diego Garcia. This decision led to Trump's refusal to support the agreement on the transfer of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.
UNN tells about the uniqueness of American aircraft, how much the machines cost, and what made them popular.
US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Yeaw revealed new details of a nuclear test that China allegedly conducted in June 2020. A seismic station in Kazakhstan recorded an explosion with a magnitude of 2.75 near the Lop Nur test site.
Shares of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. led a sell-off in Chinese tech stocks after the Pentagon added it to a list of companies aiding the military. The Pentagon later withdrew the list without explanation, but the shares had already fallen.
US military boarded the tanker Veronica III in the Indian Ocean after tracking the vessel from the Caribbean Sea. This is part of US efforts to stop the illegal transport of oil linked to Venezuela.
China is expanding its network of nuclear facilities in the mountainous regions of Sichuan province, indicating an accelerated buildup of its nuclear potential. Satellite images have captured new construction and infrastructure modernization, particularly in the Zhitong and Pintong valleys.
The American command is developing plans for prolonged military operations against Iran that could last a week or more. This is intended to be an argument in negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear and regional policies.
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.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated at the Munich Security Conference the need to revive the Alliance between the United States and Europe. He emphasized that Washington wants strong allies capable of defending themselves.
Elbridge Colby, the Pentagon's policy chief, called for NATO to be based on partnership, not dependence, during talks in Brussels. This comes amid the absence of the US Secretary of Defense and rising allied defense spending.
The absence of the US Secretary of Defense at the NATO meeting is not a signal of a diminished role for the Alliance for Washington. Europe has significantly strengthened its own responsibility for collective security over the past year.
The US military intercepted the tanker Aquila II, which violated quarantine for sanctioned vessels. The pursuit lasted from the Caribbean Sea to the Indian Ocean, where the vessel was inspected and boarded.
