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Yair Lapid, head of Israel's opposition, blasted the government for prosecuting fights on several fronts 'without a strategy' and warned the military is 'in collapse' as operations continue in Iran, southern Lebanon, Gaza and the West Bank.
A $30.5 billion defense startup is racing to make missiles, drones, and submarines at speed. The results so far: big ambitions, generous funding, and a string of factory problems from safety lapses to missed deadlines.
Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko is on his first official visit to North Korea to sign a treaty of friendship and about 10 agreements, aiming to deepen political and economic ties as both states face criticism over human rights and back Russia in its war in Ukraine.
Poland launched fighter jets and an early warning plane after Russian missiles struck near its border during a massive overnight drone and missile assault on Ukraine. Kyiv reported dozens of strikes across regions and several civilian casualties.
President Donald Trump said he has delayed plans for U.S. warplanes to hit Iranian power plants, crediting what he called "productive conversations" with Tehran after issuing an earlier 48-hour ultimatum over the Strait of Hormuz.
Snow, heavy blankets, and a crowd of defense contractors cheering as Palantir shows off AI tools that the company says are meant to help the military win. The firm’s commercial growth is booming, but its identity remains rooted in defense.
The bestselling book and Hollywood movie turned a chaotic 2005 mission into a tidy heroic tale. Two decades later, veterans, documents and on-the-ground accounts reveal a messier truth: bad planning, mixed chains of command, and decisions that cost lives.
Targets tell a clearer story than press statements. After three weeks of fighting, US and Israeli strikes point to a mix of military degradation, leadership decapitation, and attempts to spark internal unrest in Iran — with growing signs that Washington and Tel Aviv may not be aiming for the exact same end.
The Pentagon has asked for roughly $200 billion to fund the United States and Israel campaign against Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says there is no set end date, while Congress and critics push for more details before signing off.
Interim President Delcy Rodriguez has removed Vladimir Padrino as defence minister, naming General Gustavo Gonzalez Lopez as his successor. The move is the latest in a string of government changes since early January.
At Beijing’s big annual meetings many senior PLA officers were missing. Xi Jinping’s long-running anti-corruption drive has widened to include top generals, operational commanders and Central Military Commission members, prompting questions about military management and Taiwan posture.
Some close to the White House say the U.S. won the initial strikes but Iran now controls the tempo. That could force hard choices: keep fighting from the air, risk putting boots on Iranian soil, or accept Iran’s ability to disrupt oil and gas prices before midterms.