Russia has launched a massive aerial attack against Ukraine involving dozens of cruise missiles and drones
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia has launched a massive aerial attack against Ukraine involving dozens of cruise missiles and drones.
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ReutersTrump removes US Coast Guard chief, official cites DEI focus
The Trump administration has fired U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Linda Lee Fagan, the first female uniformed leader of an armed forces branch, the Department of Homeland Security said on Tuesday. Former President Joe Biden nominated Fagan to lead the Coast Guard, which is responsible for maritime security, in 2021. Acting Homeland Security Secretary Benjamin Huffman, in a message posted on the Coast Guard's website, confirmed Fagan had been relieved of her duties after a "long and illustrious career."
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A British submarine secretly tracking a Russian spy ship hanging around undersea cables surfaced nearby to send a message, UK says
The UK authorized the British submarine to surface closely to the Russian vessel to warn it off, British defense secretary Healey said.
- CNN
Hamas gave the three hostages ‘gift bags’ upon their release. This is what was inside
When Hamas’ military wing, the Qassam Brigades, released its propaganda video of three Israeli hostages being released Sunday night, there was a striking detail.
- Business Insider
Ukrainians said North Koreans are so determined to avoid capture that one tried to take himself out with a concrete pillar
The paratroopers said the already-wounded North Korean ran "headfirst" into a concrete pillar when they tried to load him into a vehicle.
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Royal Navy sub used to warn off Russian spy ship, Healey tells MPs
John Healey warned Vladimir Putin ‘we see you, we know what you are doing and we will not shy away from robust action’.
- USA TODAY Opinion
I'm more qualified than Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary. You might be, too. | Opinion
Pete Hegseth doesn't give a whit about our Constitution. But he has two characteristics that make him perfectly suited to work for President Trump.
- Business Insider
US Air Force F-15E strike fighters are rocking new electronic warfare tech meant to make them harder to kill
The new technology is intended to give pilots more situational awareness so they can fly in contested environments.
- The Canadian Press
EU needs to end its military dependency on the US and arm itself 'to survive,' says Tusk
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union cannot rely on the United States to defend it and must increase military spending and security preparedness to help Ukraine and deter Russia from targeting any more of its neighbors, top EU officials warned on Wednesday.
- HuffPost UK
'We See You': Defence Secretary Sends Warning To Putin After Russian Spy Ship Hits UK Waters
John Healey said the ship is "gathering intelligence" about the UK's waters.
- CNN
Trump admin removes commandant of Coast Guard, citing border failures and focus on DEI
The commandant of the US Coast Guard has been removed from her position over “leadership deficiencies” and “operational failures,” a Department of Homeland Security official confirmed to CNN on Tuesday.
- The Canadian Press
Middle East latest: Israel says it killed a militant in Gaza as fragile ceasefire holds
The Israeli military said Wednesday its soldiers killed an alleged militant in Gaza whom it said posed a threat to its forces, as the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas stretched into a fourth day.
- Business Insider
Trailblazing US Coast Guard leader becomes first top military officer fired after Trump takes office
A senior DHS official said her removal was due to a range of alleged problems, including DEI initiatives and border security issues.
- The Atlantic
The U.S. Needs Soldiers, Not Warriors
Pete Hegseth has vowed to bring a warrior culture back to the Department of Defense. It’s a terrible idea.
- Reuters
Israeli minister says army applying lessons from Gaza in West Bank operation
JERUSALEM/JENIN (Reuters) -Israel's defence minister said on Wednesday forces were applying lessons learned in Gaza as a major operation continued in Jenin, which the military said was aimed at countering Iranian-backed militant groups in the volatile West Bank city. A military spokesperson declined to give details but said the operation was "relatively similar" to but in a smaller area than one last August, in which hundreds of Israeli troops backed by drones and helicopters raided Jenin and other flashpoint cities in the occupied West Bank.
- The Canadian Press
China's navy commissions new-generation frigate as competition rises with US and others
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China's navy has commissioned a new-generation frigate as competition rises with the U.S. and other regional powers, saying the ship will “play a vital role in enhancing the overall combat effectiveness" of its forces.
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Newsroom Ready: Chief of defence staff talks recruitment
Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan says the military has changed medical standards to help recruitment efforts. (Jan. 22, 2025)
- HuffPost UK
1,000 North Korean Soldiers Killed While Fighting For Putin, Officials Say
The overall casualty rate for Kim Jong Un's troops in Russia is estimated to be at around 36%.
- The Hill
Trump on the warpath: First female Coast Guard commandant ousted, more firings expected
Presented by Lockheed Martin — {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security PRESENTED BY LOCKHEED MARTIN The Big Story Trump on the warpath: First female Coast Guard commandant ousted, more firings expected U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Linda Fagan, who made history as the first female uniformed leader of a U.S. military branch, was unexpectedly ousted by…
- The Canadian Press
Pentagon will send up to 1,500 active duty troops to help secure US-Mexico border
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon will begin deploying as many as 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the southern border in the coming days, the White House confirmed on Wednesday, putting in motion plans President Donald Trump laid out in executive orders shortly after he took office to crack down on immigration.
- The Canadian Press
Palestinians confront a landscape of destruction in Gaza's 'ghost towns'
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinians in Gaza are confronting an apocalyptic landscape of devastation after a ceasefire paused more than 15 months of fighting between Israel and Hamas.