Ukraine war briefing: Russia accused of unprecedented missile attack on grain ship in Black Sea | Ukraine
Ukraine It accused Russia of using strategic bombers to attack a civilian grain ship on Thursday. Black Sea area near NATO member Romaniatensions between Moscow and its military allies have risen. It is the first time a missile has hit a civilian ship transporting grain at sea since Moscow launched its aggression in February 2022. […]
Offline AI-chatbot can operating missile defense systems
Equipped with artificial intelligence, the “Battle Buddies” process data and military doctrine when used by soldiers, and relay communications more efficiently. The product, EdgeRunner AI, is essentially a chatbot that works with soldiers (or their Space Force guardians) to provide information during missions and help soldiers individually complete tasks more efficiently. Interestingly, the EdgeRunner AI […]
Russian Missile Strike on University, Hospital Kills 47 in Ukraine
A ballistic missile struck a Ukrainian military academy and a nearby hospital, in one of the deadliest single attacks by Russian forces on a Ukrainian city since the invasion resumed two and a half years ago. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the nation on Tuesday, saying that Poltava Military University of Communications' teaching facilities and […]
US researchers find possible Russian nuclear missile launch site
WASHINGTON – Two U.S. researchers say they have identified deployment locations in Russia for the 9M370 Burevestnik, a new nuclear-powered, nuclear-tipped cruise missile that President Vladimir Putin has touted as “invincible.” Putin said The weapon, which NATO has named SSC-X-9 Skyfall, has a nearly unlimited range and can evade US missile defenses. But some Western […]
Ukraine’s F-16 jets score first victory against Russia’s missile barrage
Ukrainian F-16 fighter jets were deployed to shoot down a barrage of Russia's latest missiles and drones, scoring its first victory over Russia, officials said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the fighter jets, which arrived earlier this month, The damage was caused by a massive attack on Monday in which more than 200 missiles and […]
Fresh Russian drone, missile strikes hit Ukraine
Welcome to The Hill's defense and national security newsletter {beacon} Defense andNational Security Defense andNational Security Full text Bipartisan group of senators 'alarmed' by Mexico reform proposal A bipartisan group of senators has sounded the alarm over proposed constitutional changes proposed by Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador that aim to undermine the country's […]
Russia launches new drone, missile strikes against Ukraine
Russia launched new drone and missile attacks on Ukraine early Tuesday, killing at least five people, officials said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Online submission Russia used “more than 90 aerial targets against civilians and infrastructure,” including 81 drones and cruise missiles, ballistic missiles and air-launched ballistic missiles. President Zelenskyy shared a video of the country's […]
Trump says he would create a Space National Guard and build an 'Iron Dome' missile shield around the US
Former President Trump announced his military plans in a speech on Monday, saying he would create a National Guard for a Space Force and build an “Iron Dome” on American soil. Speaking at the National Guard Association conference in Detroit on Monday, President Trump touted the creation of a sixth branch of the U.S. military, […]
Russia launches massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, Kyiv says
Explosions rang out in central Kiev during the morning rush hour on Monday, as the Ukrainian military warned of a major missile and drone attack by Russia following a series of drone strikes in the early hours. The Russian Air Force told Ukraine that Russia had 11 TU-95 strategic bombers in the air and confirmed […]
Israel Fighting in ‘Self-Defense’ Against Imminent Hezbollah Missile, Rocket Threats
After confirming the missile readiness, Israel launched preemptive strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon in “self-defence”, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said, warning civilians to evacuate immediately and vowing to “take all measures to protect the Israeli people”. Israeli military spokesman Maj. Gen. Daniel Hagari confirmed in a statement on Saturday night (Sunday morning Israeli […]