ChinaDecember 24China starts trials for second amphibious assault ship, with third expected in 2021The People's Liberation Army aims to complete eight amphibious vehicles that will greatly expand the naval capabilities of the Chinese military.
PentagonDecember 17How revolutionary force plate technology could save troops from injuries and slash defense spendingIn a bid to solve the impasse and cut down on costs, the DoD is turning to an emerging new force plate and machine learning technology – from Sparta Science – to pinpoint potential problem points to prevent future maladies, zap the attrition rate and increase physical readiness.
WisconsinDecember 9F-16 fighter jet crashes in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, pilot status remains unknownThe status of a pilot of a single-seat F-16 fighter jet that crashed in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on Tuesday night remains unknown as rescue workers continue to search the area, the Wisconsin National Guard said.
MILITARYNovember 17US shoots down ICBM in space from warship for first time in successful testAn intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) was shot down in space from a warship for the first time during a successful demonstration on Tuesday, according to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
2020 Presidential ElectionOctober 30States mull deploying National Guard amid worries about Election Day unrestAmidst fears about civil unrest and violence following the Nov. 3 presidential election, more state leaders are considering the deployment of the National Guard.
Military TechOctober 10US Army testing augmented reality goggles on dogsThe US Army is testing augmented reality goggles on its service dogs in hopes to allow troops to give orders remotely.
AsiaOctober 9Death toll soars as Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict escalates: 'This is a fight against jihadists'Ever since tensions re-flared late last month, everything from rockets to missiles to munitions continues to crack in and around Nagorno-Karabakh – the hotly fought-after land parcel bordering Christian-dominant Armenia and Muslim-majority Azerbaijan.
White HouseOctober 8Trump administration's proposed F-35 sale to UAE hits snagThe Trump administration proposal to sell the F-35, the world’s most advanced and sophisticated stealth warplane to the United Arab Emirates, the UAE, is facing turbulence.
RussiaOctober 7Russia claims successful launch of hypersonic missile: reportRussia has successfully test-launched a hypersonic cruise missile in the Barents Sea on Tuesday, according to a report.
IsraelOctober 1US receives first of two 'Iron Dome' batteries from Israel, plans to buy more haltedIn a quiet ceremony on Wednesday, the U.S. received its first or two pre-ordered Iron Dome batteries from Israel, with Defense Minister Benny Gantz hailing the moment “as further proof that the defense alliance [between the U.S. and Israel] is based on common values and interests, which are stronger than ever.”