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Military / WarThe Veil
Ukraine says Musk's Starshield defense limited again, enabling Russian strikes as U.S. envoys push for a deal
Ukraine says speed restrictions on Elon Musk's Starshield network are again hampering its ability to intercept Russian strikes as U.S. envoys seek a deal.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
House votes to block motion to impeach Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth
The Republican-led House narrowly rejected a motion to impeach the defense secretary over his handling of the Iran war and other military hostilities.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
GOP Rep. Thomas Massie unveils impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Rep. Thomas Massie reintroduced impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the U.S. war with Iran.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Anduril employee tender offer would value the defense tech startup at $90 billion
A reported employee tender offer could value Anduril at $90 billion, but completion and transaction terms have not been disclosed.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Russian air defense explained: How Moscow counters mass drone attacks
An overview of defensive systems, shared targeting data and responding units, including how they may address drone and Flamingo missile threats.
- 7 min
- Russia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
How Far Can Russia Probe NATO’s Collective Defense?
Latvia’s president says Putin’s appetite for risk is growing, raising questions about whether Russia could probe NATO’s collective defense.
- 7 min
- Latvia
Military / WarThe Veil
Are the midterms dictating Trump’s Iran strategy?
A Sept. 29 report asks whether U.S. midterms are influencing Trump's Iran strategy after he rejected a ceasefire proposal from Tehran.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran’s Proxy Strategy Is Never Coming Back
Signals from Tehran point to a structural shift away from deniable proxies, as costs rise and payoffs fall, prompting moves toward more direct deterrence.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ukraine lost $1.2 bn to defense fraud and waste in one year – NYT — RT World News
Secret audits reportedly cite $1.2bn lost to defense fraud, waste, and mismanagement in 2024, raising oversight concerns for Kyiv and Western donors.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
Marine veteran weighs in on Trump's military strategy against Iran as strikes continue
Elliot Ackerman analyzes Trump’s calibrated strikes from Washington, weighing deterrence goals, escalation risks, and regional security impacts.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
California’s affordability crisis threatens America’s defense industrial base
Policymakers say high living costs thin skilled trades, delaying hires and raising costs for aerospace and munitions programs across California.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Ukraine’s war didn’t go to plan. Its former defense minister’s career did — RT World News
Former minister Fedorov to counsel Italy on UAV innovation, reflecting expertise amid Ukraine war critiques and Europe’s defense scale‑up.
- 6 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Israeli defense minister puts NATO power on notice as Middle East tensions surge: ‘Dangerous adventures’
From Jerusalem, Israel’s Israel Katz cautions Turkey against “dangerous adventures” in Syria, signaling firm defense of Israeli interests as tensions rise.
- 7 min
- Israel
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Iran proves that it might change its military leaders, but it’s not changing strategy
Tehran consolidates command under Mojtaba Khamenei while maintaining its regional posture, boosting deterrence and proxy coordination, analysts say.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ukraine's fired Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for elections despite war with Russia
Mykhailo Fedorov calls for national elections despite war, reviving debate on legitimacy, logistics, and security as Kyiv faces internal and external pr...
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ukraine’s ex-defense chief calls on Zelensky to lift election ban
Mikhail Fedorov calls on President Zelensky to lift the wartime election ban, intensifying debate over legitimacy, security, and timing in Kyiv.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
US mulls copying Russia’s air defense tech – Military Watch — RT World News
U.S. evaluators in Washington assess S-300/S-400-inspired mobile radar features to boost survivability, tracking, and NATO interoperability.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ousted Ukrainian Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov on the war with Russia
Ousted Ukrainian defense chief Mykhailo Fedorov speaks in Moscow, shaping perceptions on battlefield momentum, alliances, and Kyiv’s defense leadership.
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
Kenyans demand halt to UK defense deal — RT Africa
Civil groups press Nairobi to suspend the UK training deal, citing unresolved abuse allegations and weak accountability as both sides review terms.
- 7 min
- Kenya
Military / WarThe Veil
Russia pounds key Ukrainian logistics and defense industry sites – MOD (PHOTOS
Moscow reports overnight hits on Kiev hubs and a Zaporozhye steel plant, sharing photos. Damage unverified as Ukraine withholds full details.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran lashes out at Saudi-led defense pact with Pakistan and Türkiye — RT World News
Iran denounces the new mutual defense pact as destabilizing and a threat to its security interests, warning of shifts in regional defense calculus.
- 8 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran hits U.S. facilities in the Middle East as Trump is pressed on exit strategy
Iran hits U.S. bases across the Middle East, escalating a cycle of retaliation as Washington urges a clear exit strategy and raises readiness levels.
- 7 min
- Middle East
Military / WarThe Veil
I've studied military strategy. Trump now faces Iran's oldest battlefield trick
Iran widens the maritime chessboard to strain US logistics and coalition unity, raising costs and risks without seeking a decisive clash.
- 8 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Zelensky dismisses another defense minister — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Ukraine’s Zelensky dismisses Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov after six months, signaling a broader wartime reshuffle watched by allies and rivals.
- 7 min
- Ukraine