The August 6 Kursk surprise came at a time when the drudgery of Russias assault on Ukraine felt as though it would continue uninterrupted, for the foreseeable future, in what some have resignedly considered a forever war that Ukraine was sure to lose. And while the Kursk offensive has not meaningfully shifted the overall trajectory of the war, it is not without

Summary and Key Points: The Virginia-class submarines were developed as a more cost-effective alternative to the expensive Seawolf-class, with the Block V variant designed to address the growing missile gap between the U.S. and China. Chinas rapid naval expansion and missile stockpiling have created a strategic imbalance, as Beijing now boasts the worlds largest navy and ...

Summary and Key Points: The Kirov-class battlecruisers were developed during the Cold War to counter U.S. naval dominance, particularly the threat posed by aircraft carrier strike groups like the USS Enterprise.

Summary and Key Points: Russia has decided not to modernize the Kirov-class nuclear-powered battlecruiser Pyotr Veliky, choosing to decommission it when Admiral Nakhimov returns to service in 2024 or 2025. Initially, both vessels were slated for upgrades, but high maintenance costs, technical issues, and outdated Cold War-era technology led to the decision. Th...

The U.S. must increase defense spending to Cold War levels if it expects to contend with international threats posed by a malign alliance of Russia, China, Iran and North Korea that could lead to a global war, according to a commission appointed by Congress.

The documentary focuses on front-line Russian troops in Ukraine. Screenings at the Toronto International Film Festival drew concerns from Canadian officials.

Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith acknowledged Wednesday there are "real and serious" threats of foreign actors attempting to wield influence on the 2024 election as November quickly approaches. "We know that there is a presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, but this has also become an election of Iran versus Trump...

Summary and Key Points:Navy SEALs are reviving combat swimmer operations as the U.S. military shifts focus from counterterrorism to near-peer conflicts against adversaries like Russia and China.

Union chief Sean OBrien says neither candidate was able to make serious commitments to our union but says member polls favored TrumpThe US is still not prepared for inevitable Russian attacks on its elections, the former special counsel Robert Mueller, who investigated Russian interference in 2016 ...

Summary and Key Points: Kyiv's recent incursion into Russia's Kursk Oblast marked the first invasion into Russian territory since World War II. Ukrainian forces claimed control of over 100 settlements and captured nearly 600 Russian soldiers, forcing Moscow to divert 30,000 troops to the area.

Union chief Sean OBrien says neither candidate was able to make serious commitments to our unionThe US is still not prepared for inevitable Russian attacks on its elections, the former special counsel Robert Mueller, who investigated Russian interference in 2016 and links between Donald Tru...

NASA satellites picked up intense heat sources emanating from an area of about 14 square kilometers (5 square miles) at the site in the early hours.

NASA satellites picked up intense heat sources emanating from an area of about 14 square kilometers (5 square miles) at the site in the early hours.

Russia's deputy prime minister says Moscow will support Islamabad’s bid to join the BRICS bloc of developing economies

U.S. officials say the Biden administration still isn't convinced that it should give Ukraine the authority to launch long-range missiles deeper into Russia

Summary and 4 Key Points You Need to Know: Ukraine's acquisition of a few older F-16 fighter jets is unlikely to change the trajectory of the war against Russia. The Ukrainian pilots' limited training on these advanced aircraft, combined with the small number of jets promised, makes their effectiveness questionable.

Vice-president says we all remember what they did to tear families apart; former Trump and Bush officials among more than 100 backing HarrisThe US is still not prepared for inevitable Russian attacks on its elections, the former special counsel Robert Mueller, who investigated Russian interference in ...

First lady Jill Biden will head up the U.S. delegation to Mexican President-elect Claudia Sheinbaums inauguration amid debate in Mexico over the official guest list, which also includes Russian President Vladimir Putin. The White House announced Bidens participation Wednesday, but did not say which other officials would accompany her. Sheinbaum will be the first woman...

Vice-president outlines her vision for America at Washington DC event; former Trump and Bush officials among more than 100 backing HarrisThe US is still not prepared for inevitable Russian attacks on its elections, the former special counsel Robert Mueller, who investigated Russian interference in 2016 and ...