Jamal Peterson

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Ukrainian authorities are currently probing the alleged infiltration of members from Latin American drug cartels into its International Legion, where they are suspected of acquiring advanced drone-operating skills intended for use in criminal activities back home. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), in collaboration with military intelligence, initiated the investigation following … Read more

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The Russian administration has initiated a comprehensive and layered plan to accelerate the nation’s drone development and production, aiming to position itself as a global frontrunner in this technology sector. This strategic initiative is supported by substantial federal and regional investments, the involvement of thousands of startups, and even includes structured … Read more

The Evolution of Baseball and Defense Wargaming: A Blend of Old and New Two decades ago, the world of professional baseball witnessed a significant transformation. Long-standing baseball scouts, with their rich history of personal expertise, found themselves at a crossroads with data scientists who introduced innovative technologies and analytical methods to player evaluation. This sparked … Read more

The U.S. Army has decided to halt the development of a new version of the M88 Hercules recovery vehicle, opting instead to enhance the existing model, according to a statement provided to Defense News by the Army. Cancellation of the M88A3 Variant “The Army has chosen not to proceed with the M88A3 combat recovery system … Read more

In March 2025, the U.S. conducted a simulation to explore strategies for protecting its military bases against drone attacks. A mere three months after this theoretical exercise, the scenario turned alarmingly realistic. In June 2025, Ukraine initiated Operation Spiderweb, during which Ukrainian operatives infiltrated Russia with hundreds of drones, subsequently coordinating an attack that devastated … Read more

MILAN — Recent Video Footage Highlights Key Role of U.S.-Manufactured Defense Systems in Qatar’s Missile Interception A new video has surfaced showing that a variety of U.S.-produced defense technologies were crucial in Qatar’s successful interception of missiles launched by Iran in a recent assault. These systems created a multi-layered defense strategy during the conflict that … Read more

Matthew Lohmeier, the ex-Space Force lieutenant colonel who lost his command for criticizing the military’s diversity efforts and purported Marxist influences, was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday as the new undersecretary of the Air Force. The Senate vote that confirmed Lohmeier was strictly divided along party lines, with a tally of 52-46. Lohmeier was … Read more

Air Force Halts Use of Sig Sauer M18 Pistols After Airman’s Death In response to the tragic death of an airman on July 20 at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming, the Air Force Global Strike Command has suspended the use of Sig Sauer M18 pistols. The deceased was an active-duty member stationed with … Read more

Defense Collaboration Between Germany and the UK In a significant development, Germany and the United Kingdom have entered into their first defense agreement since the Second World War. This accord, which was recently signed, pledges mutual defense assistance in the event of an attack on either nation. It marks a significant step in enhancing defense … Read more

Anduril Selected to Spearhead Next-Generation Command-and-Control System for U.S. Army In a significant development, the U.S. Army has awarded Anduril Industries a substantial $99.6 million contract to develop a next-generation command-and-control (C2) prototype. This initiative will involve collaboration with major tech entities like Palantir among others. The service and the company confirmed that the project … Read more