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DroneShield has confirmed its involvement in a US Army V Corps-led multinational defence exercise, Project FlyTrap.

In early July Russian media outlet Izvestia reported that plans were being considered to retire the the Russian Navy’s sole aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, from service, and that work to repair and upgrade the vessel had been suspended some time ago. This followed reports in September 2024 that the crew of the aircraft carrier had formed a new naval infantry battalion, indicating that there were no plans to restore the warship to active service in the near future.

“Send in the Marines.” It’s been the solution to America’s problems for a long, long time. A prime example of this old adage was seen recently when Marine Corps veterans Derrick Perry and Matt Kolakowski came to the rescue of shoppers at a Michigan Walmart. 
Perry was checking out at the store when he heard screaming. Like most Devil Dogs, Perry was taught to run toward the sound of trouble, so that’s exactly what he did. He followed the commotion to the parking lot, where he saw a knife-wielding man who appeared to be on a rampage.

Fresh from his latest research trip to Ukraine’s battlefields, Michael Kofman joins Ryan for an insightful discussion on the shifting dynamics at the front, the role of drones in Ukraine’s defensive strategy, and the adaptation of Ukrainian military command structures in real time. They explore the political turmoil gripping Ukraine, including contentious reforms targeting anti-corruption agencies, and delve into evolving Western efforts for supplying arms to Ukraine.

To ensure reliable communications in a challenging environment, this Middle Eastern border guard needed a reliable HF radio system.

A new audit of the Republic of China Armed Forces has revealed that the Army’s military reserve units are missing 30 percent of their equipment, with some categories of equipment such as communications and medical support having fallen below 60 percent availability. This audit has reflected poorly on efforts taken over four years to strengthen the reserve system, which have included the activation of five infantry brigades, implementation of 14 day refresher training programs, and the creation of county- and city-level homeland defence units.

On June 25, 2024, China’s Chang’e 6 mission safely returned to Earth, becoming the first mission in the world to retrieve lunar samples from the far side of the moon. This feat represents one of many national and commercial efforts targeting the Lunar South Pole to explore a region that is believed to be rich in water ice, receives high levels of sunlight, and which may contain other strategically valuable rare earth materials such as titanium, aluminum, iron, and magnesium. As such, the Chang’e 6 mission represents the first of what will likely be many future missions.

The German Defence Ministry is planing to place several large defence orders intended to transform the capabilities of its ground forces, according to a new report by Reuters, with this including the acquisition of up to 3,000 Boxer armoured personnel carriers and up to 3,500 Patria infantry fighting vehicles. The report follows the new Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s constitutional reform that paved them way to a tremendous increase in defence spending.

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s personal security team has been seen carrying a new class of anti-drone weapon while accompanying him. One officer reportedly attempted to obscure the unknown but highly conspicuous new system from public view during a visit to St Petersburg, although its size made concealment difficult.

The Army is extending tours in South Korea as the Pentagon aims to limit station moves and cut costs. Officials say the longer tours should give soldiers and their families more stability with less frequent moves.
Soldiers have typically been assigned to units in South Korea for one year with an option to extend tours to two or three years if they are accompanied by family. Now, single soldiers will get two-year tours while those with families will get three-year assignments, according to a new policy reviewed by Task & Purpose.