Weapons

Pentagon fueled UFO myths around Area 51 hide secret weapons programs, Wall Street Journal reports

Practice of showing fake UFO photographs to officers began decades ago and continued until recently, report finds.

Pentagon fueled UFO myths around Area 51 hide secret weapons programs, Wall Street Journal reports. Illustration. Image: hannahwarmishamphoto.
 Image of militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab.

Gaza militia leader Abu Shabab: Haven't ruled out coordination with IDF on aid

 The Israeli police pointing towards the inside of a car.

'Red stop' 24-hour crackdown: Israel police arrest nine suspects, seize weapons, vehicles

 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a meeting with members of the Iranian Navy in Tehran, Iran, May 17, 2025.

Russia, China, Iran, Pakistan at defense expo in Belarus


How did Hamas terrorists get the Austrian rifles seen in hostage handoff? - analysis

Hamas wants to show they have access to weapons from all over the world. It also wants to portray itself as a normal military group, not just an armed militia

 Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander next to Hamas terrorists and a Red Cross employee, May 12, 2025.

Hundreds of North Korean troops killed while fighting Ukraine, Seoul says

Pyongyang earlier this week confirmed for the first time that it had sent troops to fight for Russia in the war in Ukraine under orders from leader Kim Jong Un.

 A view shows an apartment building hit by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in the town of Kamyanske in Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine April 26, 2025.

IDF launches 'Bar' rocket for first time against terrorists, terror infrastructure in Gaza - watch

The rocket features a "navigation mechanism adapted to challenging combat environments," and it is "capable of striking its target within a very short time," the military stated.

 The IDF's 282nd Artillery Brigade preparing to target terrorist infrastructure in the Morag Corridor, April 2025.

Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah 'step by step,' says President Aoun

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said that Hezbollah is not seeking war with Israel and expressed hope that all weapons in the country could be brought under control by the end of the year.

 Lebanese President Joseph Aoun attends a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, March 28, 2025.

Iran must stop and eliminate enrichment, weaponization program, Witkoff says

"It is imperative for the world that we create a tough, fair deal that will endure, and that is what President Trump has asked me to do," Witkoff stated.

  U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff attends an interview after participating in a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, February 18, 2025.

Trump overrides Biden, approves $24M assault rifle deal for Israel Police

The State Department sent a notification to Congress on March 6 for the $24 million sale, saying the end user would be the Israeli National Police.

 (Illustrative) US President Donald Trump over a backdrop of weapons.

Demystifying drones: Looking to the future of the new military revolution

The robots behind the new revolution: Drones are on the verge of becoming a powerful military tool with the integration of AI.

 The Marom Dolphin Wild Goose is a nearly silent "Drobot" that can carry heavy loads over any terrain.  It can transport equipment, ammunition, sensors, cameras, and even injured soldiers.

IDF kills two terrorists, arrests dozens, seizes weapons amid ongoing West Bank op.

The IDF conducted widespread counter-terror operations across the West Bank over the past week as part of a clamp down on terror infrastructure in the region.

 IDF soldiers operate in Balata as part of counter-terror operations over the past week, March 27, 2025.

US-Israel partnership: RAFAEL and Kratos to invest $175 million in rocket engine production

The new project, named Prometheus Energetics, will be headquartered near a US Navy and Army facility in Crane, Indiana.

The logo of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is pictured at Eurosatory in Villepinte, near Paris, France June 13, 2022

US official to 'Post': US pausing military aid to Ukraine

"The president has been clear that he is focused on peace.  We need our partners to be committed to that goal as well," the official said. 

 US President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House in Washington, US, February 28, 2025.

Trump rescinds Biden-era order on rights abuses with US-supplied weapons, sources say

The memorandum required the US government to produce reports for Congress on the use of US arms by other countries.

 Donald Trump (L) and Joe Biden (R); illustrative