Seven killed after drone hits bus in Russia-controlled part of Ukraine
The bus was travelling between Moscow and Simferopol, in Russian-occupied Crimea, an official says.
What’s happening on day 96 of Iran war as US, Iran engage in new attacks
Rubio says the US will lift sanctions on Iran only if it gives up enriched uranium, rejecting a Hormuz-linked deal.
Kyiv residents seek shelter during renewed Russian attacks
Residents in Kyiv took shelter as Russian attacks continued into the daytime hours after overnight strikes.
Accident on Kuwait motorway as Iranian missiles fly overhead
Video shows a car accident occurring on a road in Kuwait City as missiles flew overhead.
US and Iran launch new strikes as ceasefire negotiations stalled - BBC
US and Iran launch new strikes as ceasefire negotiations stalled BBC
US and Iran launch new strikes as ceasefire negotiations stalled
US launches fresh strikes on Iran and an oil tanker as Tehran says it attacked US bases in the Gulf.
Rebecca Bennett wins New Jersey Democratic primary, to face Trump ally Kean
Democrats pick former Navy commander to challenge Republican Tom Kean in New Jersey's 7th District.
Benjamin Netanyahu faces Israeli backlash over Lebanon strategy
Hawkish voices in Israel have accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of holding back on bombing Beirut.
Iran Launches New Attacks On Kuwait, Bahrain (Updated)
U.S. Central Command says it "conducted self-defense strikes on an Iranian military ground control station on Qeshm Island." The post Iran Launches New Attacks On Kuwait, Bahrain (Updated) appeared first on The War Zone .
Iran Targets Neighbors as U.S. Condemns ‘Aggressive’ Strikes - The New York Times
Iran Targets Neighbors as U.S. Condemns ‘Aggressive’ Strikes The New York Times
US says it attacked Iran’s Qeshm Island; Tehran targets Kuwait, Bahrain
The US military says it carried out ‘self-defence’ strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island.
Watch: Man attacked by bear at steel works in Japan
Watch: Man attacked by bear at steel works in Japan
Why women go to war
The untold story of women on the battlefield.
Trump to attend delayed White House Correspondents’ Dinner after shooting
Press freedom advocates, however, have warned that the dinner could give Trump a podium to attack the news media.
Iran war live: US hits Iran’s Qeshm, says Tehran targeted Kuwait, Bahrain
US President Trump reported to lash out at Israeli PM Netanyahu over Israel’s threat to strike Beirut suburbs.
Any Plans For Direct U-28 Draco Special Ops Surveillance Plane Replacement Abandoned
There are signs now that the U.S. special operations community is on track to stop flying dedicated crewed surveillance planes entirely. The post Any Plans For Direct U-28 Draco Special Ops Surveillance Plane Replacement Abandoned appeared first on The War Zone .
Sailors stressed and exhausted after months trapped by Strait of Hormuz blockade
The uncertainty has weighed heavily on the 20,000 seafarers trapped in the Iran war zone.
US and Iran launch fresh strikes amid stalled ceasefire talks - The Guardian
US and Iran launch fresh strikes amid stalled ceasefire talks The Guardian
Putin remains uncompromising on Ukraine, but is public discourse on war changing in Russia?
Russia is intensifying attacks in Ukraine but more than four years of war are causing concern even among Putin loyalists.
Hostilities flare in Iran war, oil jumps with talks at a stalemate - Reuters
Hostilities flare in Iran war, oil jumps with talks at a stalemate Reuters
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 2, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 2, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Trump berated Netanyahu? Analysts question US-Israel feud rumours
Analysts say 'strategic leaks' aim to influence public perceptions amid diplomatic impasse in US-Israel war on Iran.
Drones light up Taipei’s night sky for Computex trade show
Drones lit up the evening sky near Taiwan’s Taipei 101 skyscraper in a dazzling display for the Computex trade show.
Israel strikes southern Lebanon but partial truce with Hezbollah appears to hold
Israel continues its campaign in the south, though has not struck Beirut after a deal announced by the US.
US military says it disabled Botswana-flagged oil tanker near Iran's Kharg Island - Anadolu Ajansı
US military says it disabled Botswana-flagged oil tanker near Iran's Kharg Island Anadolu Ajansı
Russia launches massive overnight attack on Ukraine
Russia launched a massive overnight attack on cities across Ukraine, killing at least 22 people including children.
Trump taps housing official Bill Pulte to be US spymaster
The head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, who pushed for criminal charges against Trump's foes, will step in as acting Director of National Intelligence.
'They'll fix the building, but not our souls': Sleepy Kyiv neighbourhood hit in Russian strike
Scenes of devastation greet residents emerging from underground shelters after a major Russian attack.
Israel says it is holding off on striking Beirut after U.S. request - The Washington Post
Israel says it is holding off on striking Beirut after U.S. request The Washington Post
Does the Quad Still Matter?
On May 26, India hosted a formal meeting of the foreign ministers of the Quad — comprising the United States, Australia, India, and Japan. Since its initial creation in 2007 and revival in 2017, foreign policy analysts have debated the usefulness of the organization, which was designed as a group of democratic states that could work together to counter growing Chinese power and influence. Under th
Iran’s ring of fire collapses: Why Oct. 7 was Tehran’s greatest strategic miscalculation - opinion - The Jerusalem Post
Iran’s ring of fire collapses: Why Oct. 7 was Tehran’s greatest strategic miscalculation - opinion The Jerusalem Post
[VIDEO] China Deploys 35th Type 052D Destroyer to South China Sea as PLAN’s Southern Fleet Surpasses 1,000 Missile Cells - Defence Security Asia
[VIDEO] China Deploys 35th Type 052D Destroyer to South China Sea as PLAN’s Southern Fleet Surpasses 1,000 Missile Cells Defence Security Asia
Are Ukrainian Mirage 2000s Now Flying Air-To-Ground Strike Missions?
A low-level run followed by a steep climb hints at a ground-attack mission as part of the Mirage’s expanding combat repertoire. The post Are Ukrainian Mirage 2000s Now Flying Air-To-Ground Strike Missions? appeared first on The War Zone .
Next Generation Penetrator Bomb Slated To Replace MOP Has Been Designated GBU-76
The official designation comes as the Air Force plans to field the GBU-76 take shape. The post Next Generation Penetrator Bomb Slated To Replace MOP Has Been Designated GBU-76 appeared first on The War Zone .
British couple lose Iran jail sentence appeal, family says
Lindsay and Craig Foreman were arrested in January 2025 during a global motorbike journey.
Iran war has cost U.S. families $100 billion between increased military funding and higher oil prices, says Moody’s - Fortune
Iran war has cost U.S. families $100 billion between increased military funding and higher oil prices, says Moody’s Fortune
Bombs Raining Down on Ukraine Can’t Hide Signs of Russia’s Faltering War - The New York Times
Bombs Raining Down on Ukraine Can’t Hide Signs of Russia’s Faltering War The New York Times
U.S. and Iran exchange new attacks in Persian Gulf, CENTCOM says - NBC News
U.S. and Iran exchange new attacks in Persian Gulf, CENTCOM says NBC News
Sources: Israeli ties with Middle East states likely to grow due to Iran war - The Jerusalem Post
Sources: Israeli ties with Middle East states likely to grow due to Iran war The Jerusalem Post
Mixed messaging from Iran and US on ceasefire deal - DW.com
Mixed messaging from Iran and US on ceasefire deal DW.com
China goes after 'ghost kitchens' to rein in cut-throat food delivery apps
The thousands of "ghost kitchens" - online shops that don't actually exist - have spooked Chinese consumers.
Can a partial Israel-Hezbollah de-escalation hold while fighting continues? - Latest news from Azerbaijan
Can a partial Israel-Hezbollah de-escalation hold while fighting continues? Latest news from Azerbaijan
Between Beijing and the Budget: The Domestic Realities of Taiwan’s Defense Spending Drama
On May 8, Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan broke a grueling six-month stalemate by passing a landmark $25 billion defense budget, catching many observers off guard. The vote brought sudden end to an agonizing legislative deadlock that had pushed U.S.-Taiwanese relations to the edge. For months, long-simmering frustration in Washington over Taiwan’s defense trajectory has threatened to boil over, catalyze
The Toll Booth at the Throat of World Trade
In late February 2026, Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz to foreign shipping. What began as a chaotic wartime closure has, in the past few days, hardened into something more consequential: an official sovereign toll regime, codified in Iranian law, and priced in cryptocurrency.On May 18, Iran operationally launched the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, a formal state bureaucracy with its own internet
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 1, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 1, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
2026 Iran war | Explained, United States, Israel, Strait of Hormuz, Map, & Conflict - Britannica
2026 Iran war | Explained, United States, Israel, Strait of Hormuz, Map, & Conflict Britannica
US has not offered Iran sanctions relief to reopen Strait of Hormuz, Rubio says - France 24
US has not offered Iran sanctions relief to reopen Strait of Hormuz, Rubio says France 24
Australian ex-minister launches crowd-funded inquiry into Aukus submarine deal
Inquiry will look at whether Australia will receive the submarines and whether it will make the country safer.
Israel and Iran Step Back From Threats After Day of Tension - The New York Times
Israel and Iran Step Back From Threats After Day of Tension The New York Times
Russian Trucks Get ‘Dazzle’ Paint To Throw Off AI-Enabled Drones
The disruptive paint appears designed to confuse machine-vision targeting systems as autonomous drones become a growing threat. The post Russian Trucks Get ‘Dazzle’ Paint To Throw Off AI-Enabled Drones appeared first on The War Zone .
'Mornings and nights no longer exist' at 47C: A day in the hottest place in India
What a day in India's hottest district reveals about life on the frontline of extreme heat.
Is The U.S. Flying MQ-1 Predator Drones Again?
Questions surrounding the loss of an "MQ-1" to Iran highlight the possibilities and pitfalls of sending the Predator back into the fray. The post Is The U.S. Flying MQ-1 Predator Drones Again? appeared first on The War Zone .
U.S.-Iran Ceasefire On The Brink After Tit-For-Tat Attacks (Updated)
Adding to the pressure, Iran has renewed threats to also close the Bab Al-Mandeb Strait, now an absolutely critical conduit for oil exports. The post U.S.-Iran Ceasefire On The Brink After Tit-For-Tat Attacks (Updated) appeared first on The War Zone .
Trump Says Israel and Hezbollah Will Hold Off on New Military Action - The New York Times
Trump Says Israel and Hezbollah Will Hold Off on New Military Action The New York Times
Bowen: Trump needs this war to end but Iran is not backing down
Under pressure from the polls and Gulf allies, the White House is pushing for a deal but Iran wants concessions, writes BBC's international editor.
Littoral Combat Force Takes Up Station In Caribbean Under Navy’s New Deployment Concept
Here's where all of America's aircraft carriers and big-deck amphibious assault ships are as of June 1, 2026. The post Littoral Combat Force Takes Up Station In Caribbean Under Navy’s New Deployment Concept appeared first on The War Zone .
Turkey’s Secretive Electronic Warfare Jet Appears In New Imagery
The long-delayed HAVA SOJ is designed to blind enemy air defenses from outside highly contested airspace. The post Turkey’s Secretive Electronic Warfare Jet Appears In New Imagery appeared first on The War Zone .
Building a Better Ukraine Requires Accessibility Reforms
Welcome to The Ukraine Compass, a weekly digest of Ukrainian commentary and analysis from across the political spectrum only for War on the Rocks members. Each Monday, we bring you a curated selection of articles from Ukrainian media offering insight into how Ukrainians themselves debate the issues shaping their country.American coverage often narrows the view to the battlefield — these pieces wid
In Iran war’s shadow, Israel’s renewed Lebanon campaign risks repeating failed lessons – and occupations – of the past - The Conversation
In Iran war’s shadow, Israel’s renewed Lebanon campaign risks repeating failed lessons – and occupations – of the past The Conversation
Lebanon announces partial ceasefire between Israel, Hezbollah but attacks continue - Reuters
Lebanon announces partial ceasefire between Israel, Hezbollah but attacks continue Reuters
“Hunting” the October 7 Attackers: What the Law of Armed Conflict Permits – and What It Doesn’t - Just Security
“Hunting” the October 7 Attackers: What the Law of Armed Conflict Permits – and What It Doesn’t Just Security
US says it struck Iranian radar sites as Iran targets American forces in Kuwait - BBC
US says it struck Iranian radar sites as Iran targets American forces in Kuwait BBC
Watch: Glass doors break as fans scramble to see Pursuit of Jade star
Huge crowds formed outside a shopping centre in China to see actor Zhang Linghe.
Trump says Iran talks continuing at "rapid pace" after regime threatens "other fronts" in war - CBS News
Trump says Iran talks continuing at "rapid pace" after regime threatens "other fronts" in war CBS News
Fences Not F-35s: Drone Attacks and the Illogic of Gulf Procurement
One of the most effective counter-drone systems in the largest drone war in history between Ukraine and Russia is a German anti-aircraft gun designed during the Cold War. The Gepard — a self-propelled 35 mm cannon that first entered service in 1976 — has earned recognition from Ukrainian military experts as the most effective weapon against Shahed-type drones, at a cost of a few thousand dollars p
Deterring Russia Beneath the Waves: Securing NATO’s Critical Undersea Infrastructure
What would happen if you woke up one morning and the internet was gone — not from a software glitch, but because someone had simply cut the wire?Threats to critical undersea infrastructure are rapidly escalating. In 2023, the Balticonnector pipeline and several Baltic data cables were damaged. A year later, four Red Sea cables were cut, disrupting a quarter of data traffic between Asia and Europe,
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 31, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 31, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
U.S. bombs Iranian military sites, then downs missiles Tehran fired at troops in Kuwait - NPR
U.S. bombs Iranian military sites, then downs missiles Tehran fired at troops in Kuwait NPR
Iran threatens to suspend peace talks after ‘violation of ceasefire’ in Lebanon - The Guardian
Iran threatens to suspend peace talks after ‘violation of ceasefire’ in Lebanon The Guardian
Iran attacks damage 20 US military sites since start of war, satellite images show - BBC
Iran attacks damage 20 US military sites since start of war, satellite images show BBC
Middle East Conflict: Latest News, Breaking Headlines and Video - NBC News
Middle East Conflict: Latest News, Breaking Headlines and Video NBC News
The Wars, Raids and Airstrikes Under Trump - The New York Times
The Wars, Raids and Airstrikes Under Trump The New York Times
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv denies its drone hit Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant - The Guardian
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv denies its drone hit Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant The Guardian
Russian Territorial Gains and Losses in Eastern Ukraine, from January 1 to May 31, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Territorial Gains and Losses in Eastern Ukraine, from January 1 to May 31, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 30, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 30, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Shangri-La: Hegseth Calls on Western Pacific Allies to Maintain Military Strength, 'We Need Partners, Not Protectorates' - USNI News
Shangri-La: Hegseth Calls on Western Pacific Allies to Maintain Military Strength, 'We Need Partners, Not Protectorates' USNI News
Congress advances US-Israeli military integration plan - Al Jazeera
Congress advances US-Israeli military integration plan Al Jazeera
Middle East: Israel captures key fortress amid Lebanon push - DW.com
Middle East: Israel captures key fortress amid Lebanon push DW.com
Rise of the machines: Ukraine’s ground robot army forces Russian retreat - The National
Rise of the machines: Ukraine’s ground robot army forces Russian retreat The National
Hegseth tempers China criticism at Asia forum - Politico
Hegseth tempers China criticism at Asia forum Politico
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 29, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 29, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week
That was our last can of Pringles... The post Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week appeared first on The War Zone .
Trump Declares He Is Lifting The Naval Blockade On Iran (Updated)
Why the blockade would be lifted without a deal being signed isn't clear and Iranian media is pushing back against his claims. The post Trump Declares He Is Lifting The Naval Blockade On Iran (Updated) appeared first on The War Zone .
Pentagon’s Plans To Track Aircraft From Orbit Accelerated With New $4B SpaceX Deal
A satellite network to track aircraft could offer unprecedented ability to surveil the skies globally and make AEW&C aircraft redundant. The post Pentagon’s Plans To Track Aircraft From Orbit Accelerated With New $4B SpaceX Deal appeared first on The War Zone .
China & Taiwan Update, May 29, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
China & Taiwan Update, May 29, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Russian Drone Impacts Apartment Building In NATO State Romania, Injuring Civilians
The incident raises fresh questions about NATO’s ability to counter even very small volumes of Russian drones. The post Russian Drone Impacts Apartment Building In NATO State Romania, Injuring Civilians appeared first on The War Zone .
Containerized Variant Of Navy’s Drone-Swatting HELIOS Laser Being Pushed By Congress
HELIOS is the only laser able to down drones installed on an active Navy warship, and putting it in a container would open up new deployment possibilities. The post Containerized Variant Of Navy’s Drone-Swatting HELIOS Laser Being Pushed By Congress appeared first on The War Zone .
Russian Occupation Update, May 29, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Occupation Update, May 29, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
China and Maritime Chokepoints: Hormuz, Malacca, and Indo-Pacific Vulnerability - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
China and Maritime Chokepoints: Hormuz, Malacca, and Indo-Pacific Vulnerability The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
China’s Navy Is Shifting Pressure Beyond the Taiwan Strait - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
China’s Navy Is Shifting Pressure Beyond the Taiwan Strait The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
How America Lost Its Most Important Defense Tech Habit
On April 15, technology podcaster Dwarkesh Patel published a two-hour interview with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. For roughly forty minutes, Patel asked one question six different ways. The question was this: If American-made compute trains AI models with the serious cyber-offensive capabilities Anthropic’s Mythos Preview demonstrated — and that compute is sold to a strategic adversary — what responsi
Contriving Imaginary Gaps in Nuclear Deterrence
Among some nuclear strategists, military officers, and lawmakers, a belief bordering on the canonical has taken root that the United States is on the short end of a “deterrence gap” with Russia and China. Both countries, and especially Russia, possess theater-range nuclear weapons, whose comparatively small yield is thought to lower the threshold for their use. The relative dearth of these capabil
Glass Jaw? The New Economic Fragility Recasting American Power
A pair of children’s shoes is an odd place to look for the changing dynamics of American power. But stick with me because, after the past year, it is one of the clearest places to see them.Long before those shoes reach a store shelf, tariffs have raised the cost of materials, components, and importation. Oil touches nearly everything else: synthetic fabrics, foam, adhesives, packaging, and freight
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 28, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 28, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
MQ-28 Ghost Bat Now Flying Over The Pacific From U.S. Navy Base
Boeing says tests off California are about showing the Australian-born MQ-28's maturity and promoting sales, which could include ones to the Pentagon. The post MQ-28 Ghost Bat Now Flying Over The Pacific From U.S. Navy Base appeared first on The War Zone .
New Counter-Drone Optimized Pantsir Air Defense System Being Deployed Atop Skyscrapers In Moscow
A video showing a Pantsir-SMD-E being airlifted onto a skyscraper underscores Russian attempts to shield Moscow from increasing Ukrainian drone attacks. The post New Counter-Drone Optimized Pantsir Air Defense System Being Deployed Atop Skyscrapers In Moscow appeared first on The War Zone .
Hollow Deals, Tricky Negotiations, and State Visits
Welcome to The Adversarial. Every other week, we’ll provide you with expert analysis on America’s greatest challengers: China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and jihadists. Read more below.***IranThere has been increasing chatter that Washington and Tehran are nearing an agreement that might wind down the war launched by the United States and Israel on Feb. 28. The truce that took effect seven weeks a
Army Wants More Sensor-Laden Surveillance Balloons Over The Pacific
High-altitude balloons are an increasingly critical part of the Army's future combat strategy, from providing networking to sensing to delivering kinetic effects. The post Army Wants More Sensor-Laden Surveillance Balloons Over The Pacific appeared first on The War Zone .
Severity Of America’s Depleted Advanced Weapons Stockpiles Detailed In New Report
America's stockpile of critical standoff and air and missile defense weapons is now a strategic vulnerability foes could take advantage of. The post Severity Of America’s Depleted Advanced Weapons Stockpiles Detailed In New Report appeared first on The War Zone .
Ukrainian Gripen Fighters To Arrive In 2027, Long-Range Meteor Missiles Claimed To Be Included
Sweden’s transfer of Gripens will give Ukraine more than a new fighter, pairing its trademark dispersed operations with Meteor missiles and radar planes. The post Ukrainian Gripen Fighters To Arrive In 2027, Long-Range Meteor Missiles Claimed To Be Included appeared first on The War Zone .
What Would Relations with Post-War Russia Look Like?
Rose Gottemoeller joined Ryan in Washington. They discussed how the West might think about relations with Russia once the war with Ukraine ends, as well as nuclear diplomacy and other critical issues. Gottemoeller was the deputy secretary general of NATO and, before that, served as a senior State Department official. She is currently at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies at Sta
Search For New 5.56mm “Flyweight” Special Operations Machine Gun To Kick Off Soon
The Flyweight Assault Machine Gun will provide a replacement for a lightweight special operations-specific version of the M249 SAW. The post Search For New 5.56mm “Flyweight” Special Operations Machine Gun To Kick Off Soon appeared first on The War Zone .
Control Without Ownership: How China’s Party-Business Networks Dominate Indonesia’s Mineral Supply Chains
In 2024, when Jiangsu Delong, the world’s second-largest stainless-steel producer, filed for bankruptcy, several Chinese firms and state-owned enterprises quietly absorbed its Indonesian assets. Among them was China First Heavy Industries, a state-owned enterprise founded in 1954 as one of China’s early Soviet-backed industrial projects. Today, China First Heavy Industries supplies military-grade
A Sea Control Revolution?
Sea control has changed. In recent years, there has been a quiet revolution in maritime strategy that has seen navies increasingly expected to exert greater levels of control over more of the world’s oceans, more of the time. Whether it is NATO forces protecting critical maritime infrastructure in the Baltic, Pacific Island nations requiring maritime domain awareness to protect against illegal fis
What Everyone is Missing About North Korea’s Reunification Strategy
When news broke that North Korea had revised its constitution, analysts in the West and across the Korean Peninsula rushed to declare it the formal death of Korean reunification as a policy objective. The changes were hard to ignore. Pyongyang stripped all references to a unified Korean nation, codified a territorial clause treating the Republic of Korea as a separate foreign state, vested direct
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 27, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 27, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Iran Update Special Report, May 27, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Iran Update Special Report, May 27, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
What Did the NPT Review Conference Achieve?
The 11th Review Conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) concluded on May 22. Held every five years, the conference offers an opportunity to evaluate the treaty’s implementation, respond to technological and geopolitical developments, and reinforce states’ commitment to the treaty. For the third time in a row, the conference failed to reach consensus on a final document.We asked fi
Washington Shouldn’t Fly Solo on Building Space Superiority
In 2025, Nazmelis Zengin wrote, “The Fragility of U.S. Space Power in a Multipolar World,” where she argued Washington’s space superiority could be challenged if the United States doesn’t rethink its course, taking lessons from mid-tier space powers. A year later, we asked Nazmelis to revisit her arguments.Image: NASA Kennedy Space Center/NASA/Chris Swanson via Wikimedia CommonsIn your 2025 articl
The ‘Lost’ Villages of Myanmar’s Rakhine
A “river of blood” was how one survivor described the scene in western Myanmar. “I saw shooting. I saw mass killing.” Another told the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHRC) how 20 relatives, including three children, had been killed in the 2024 attack on Htan Shauk Khan village. Human Rights Watch (HRW) said earlier […] The post The ‘Lost’ Villages of Myanmar’s Rakhine appeared first on be
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 26, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 26, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Synthetic Biology, Drones, and AI: The Risks of Dual-Use Technologies
Is it too late to stop criminals and American adversaries from exploiting AI to conduct cyberattacks or design novel pathogens? Has regulation kept pace with the threat civilian drones pose to critical infrastructure? AI researcher Lennart Heim, Army drone strategist Paul Lushenko, and CEO of Sentinel Bio Claire Qureshi join Jonathan to discuss the trade-offs between protecting the public and lett
The Road to Space Runs through the Poles
Why are there more antennas on Svalbard than anywhere else on Earth? Svalbard of all places, where cats and childbirth are banned and there are more polar bears than people? This cluster of islands in the Arctic, one thousand kilometers from Norway, is key to everything from your weather forecast to your car’s navigation. At 78 degrees north, Svalbard is the highest-latitude satellite ground stati
Leading in the Dark: How Submarine Commanders Think Under Uncertainty
We had been tracking the contact for six hours.The acoustic signature was ambiguous. The geometry was incomplete. The tactical picture had shifted twice in the preceding hour.I ordered battle stations anyway. Not because I was certain, I was not. I ordered it because the decision window was closing. Waiting for certainty was no longer a strategy, it was a risk. That moment — the space between inco
Banned Russian Submunitions Found After Mali’s Military Announces Airstrikes
This investigation is a collaboration between Bellingcat and Jeune Afrique. You can read Jeune Afrique’s article in French here. Unexploded Russian-made cluster munition bomblets, as well as damage consistent with bomblet impacts, have been found in a village in northern Mali – despite the West African country being a state party to the Convention on […] The post Banned Russian Submunitions Found
Understanding the Value of Ukrainian Railways
Welcome to The Ukraine Compass, a weekly digest of Ukrainian commentary and analysis from across the political spectrum only for War on the Rocks members. Each Monday, we bring you a curated selection of articles from Ukrainian media offering insight into how Ukrainians themselves debate the issues shaping their country.American coverage often narrows the view to the battlefield — these pieces wid
Ukraine’s Intermediate-Range Strike Campaign - Institute for the Study of War
Ukraine’s Intermediate-Range Strike Campaign Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 25, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 25, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Afghanistan War | History, Casualties, Combatants, Facts, & Timeline - Britannica
Afghanistan War | History, Casualties, Combatants, Facts, & Timeline Britannica
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 23, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 23, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
China vs Taiwan: The Geography of an Unfinished War - The Jerusalem Strategic Tribune
China vs Taiwan: The Geography of an Unfinished War The Jerusalem Strategic Tribune
Iran’s War With Israel and the United States | Global Conflict Tracker - Council on Foreign Relations
Iran’s War With Israel and the United States | Global Conflict Tracker Council on Foreign Relations
Army plans to launch marketplace to streamline US weapons exports to allies - DefenseScoop
Army plans to launch marketplace to streamline US weapons exports to allies DefenseScoop
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 21, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 21, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Is the United States (Still) at War? How Wars Begin and End - Just Security
Is the United States (Still) at War? How Wars Begin and End Just Security
Ukrainian mid-range strikes deal double blow to Russia's war effort - Reuters
Ukrainian mid-range strikes deal double blow to Russia's war effort Reuters
Iran war timeline and key moments, explained - CNN
Iran war timeline and key moments, explained CNN
China carrier drills spark Taiwan warning over regional instability - The Jerusalem Post
China carrier drills spark Taiwan warning over regional instability The Jerusalem Post
Inside the 'kill-zone' on Ukraine's front line, where new weapons have transformed war - BBC
Inside the 'kill-zone' on Ukraine's front line, where new weapons have transformed war BBC
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 17, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 17, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 16, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 16, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Satellite Imagery Shows Ongoing Demolitions Across Southern Lebanon
The fragile ceasefire agreed between Israel and Hezbollah last month is holding. But satellite imagery shows that at least 46 of 54 towns and villages within the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) “Yellow Line” in southern Lebanon have been heavily damaged or, in some cases, entirely flattened. Much of the destruction and demolition has taken place […] The post Satellite Imagery Shows Ongoing Demolitio
Russia’s winning streak in Ukraine is over - CNN
Russia’s winning streak in Ukraine is over CNN
7 Best Defense Stocks to Buy Now | Investing - U.S. News - Money
7 Best Defense Stocks to Buy Now | Investing U.S. News - Money
Joint Statement by SRSG for Children and Armed Conflict and on Violence Against Children on the escalating military operations in Iran and the region - Welcome to the United Nations
Joint Statement by SRSG for Children and Armed Conflict and on Violence Against Children on the escalating military operations in Iran and the region Welcome to the United Nations
The Iran Strikes, Explained: How We Got Here and What It Means - American Jewish Committee (AJC)
The Iran Strikes, Explained: How We Got Here and What It Means American Jewish Committee (AJC)
DRC’s Coltan Belt: Verifying Deadly Landslides at Mines Under M23 Control
Since the beginning of 2026, at least four landslides are reported to have killed hundreds of people at the Rubaya mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a major global source of coltan. Coltan is widely used in smartphones, laptops and e-vehicles. With the mines currently under the control of the Rwandan-backed group M23, […] The post DRC’s Coltan Belt: Verifying Deadly Landslides at Mi
Unearthing a Colombian Politician’s Connections to Neo-Nazi Active Club Group
This investigation is a collaboration between Bellingcat and Colombian media outlet Cerosetenta. You can read Cerosetenta’s piece in Spanish here. A video posted on Feb. 26 shows several men painting over graffiti in Restrepo, a neighbourhood in Bogota, Colombia, and replacing them with images of their own: a logo used by Colombian political candidate and […] The post Unearthing a Colombian Politi
Ukraine's defence forces strike military electronics developer in Rostov-on-Don – OSINT - Українська правда
Ukraine's defence forces strike military electronics developer in Rostov-on-Don – OSINT Українська правда
Best Defense Stocks to Buy in 2026 and How to Invest in Them - The Motley Fool
Best Defense Stocks to Buy in 2026 and How to Invest in Them The Motley Fool
Barrett bill greenlights, limits military operations in Iran to 90 days - The Detroit News
Barrett bill greenlights, limits military operations in Iran to 90 days The Detroit News
Revisiting Application of Jus ad Bellum during an Ongoing International Armed Conflict - Lieber Institute West Point
Revisiting Application of Jus ad Bellum during an Ongoing International Armed Conflict Lieber Institute West Point
US military actions test Trump’s claim the Iran war is over - Roll Call
US military actions test Trump’s claim the Iran war is over Roll Call
What the Iran War Reveals About the War Powers Resolution and How Congress Can Act - Just Security
What the Iran War Reveals About the War Powers Resolution and How Congress Can Act Just Security
Violent Extremism in the Sahel | Global Conflict Tracker - Council on Foreign Relations
Violent Extremism in the Sahel | Global Conflict Tracker Council on Foreign Relations
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 5, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 5, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Army and defense sector announce, 'Right to Integrate' hackathon sprint for shared technology - army.mil
Army and defense sector announce, 'Right to Integrate' hackathon sprint for shared technology army.mil
Army turns to ‘hackathons’ to better connect dozens of weapons, systems - Defense One
Army turns to ‘hackathons’ to better connect dozens of weapons, systems Defense One
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 2, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 2, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Trump says he doesn't need congressional authorization for Iran operations, citing ceasefire - NBC News
Trump says he doesn't need congressional authorization for Iran operations, citing ceasefire NBC News
China & Taiwan Update, May 1, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
China & Taiwan Update, May 1, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 29, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 29, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
What we know about the US military’s new joint laser weapon system - Defense News
What we know about the US military’s new joint laser weapon system Defense News
“Make Iran Ungovernable” – Tracking Efforts To Destroy Iran’s Police Infrastructure
Bellingcat has identified at least 80 police stations or infrastructure related to law enforcement agencies and the Basij paramilitary group that has been damaged or destroyed in the first three weeks of the United States and Israel’s war against Iran. Experts told Bellingcat that both countries aim to degrade the Iranian regime’s “repressive capacity”. Combined, […] The post “Make Iran Ungovernab
The Other China Flash Point - Foreign Affairs
The Other China Flash Point Foreign Affairs
Clash of Fleets in the South China Sea - U.S. Naval Institute
Clash of Fleets in the South China Sea U.S. Naval Institute
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv hails frontline position as ‘strongest in a year’ - The Guardian
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv hails frontline position as ‘strongest in a year’ The Guardian
Senate Republicans defeat for fifth time resolution to halt military operations against Iran - The Hill
Senate Republicans defeat for fifth time resolution to halt military operations against Iran The Hill
US Officials Voice Concerns Over China, Pacific ‘Denial Defense' - Military.com
US Officials Voice Concerns Over China, Pacific ‘Denial Defense' Military.com
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 21, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 21, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
DOD moves to make its largest-ever investment in drones and anti-drone weapons - DefenseScoop
DOD moves to make its largest-ever investment in drones and anti-drone weapons DefenseScoop
An Opportunity or an Illusion? The Iran War and China’s Taiwan Calculus - The Heritage Foundation
An Opportunity or an Illusion? The Iran War and China’s Taiwan Calculus The Heritage Foundation
Mining China’s ‘Little Red Book’ for Open Source Gold
The challenges of conducting open-source research in China are well-documented. Consistently named one of the most digitally oppressive countries in the world, China blocks some of the world’s largest social media platforms, such as Facebook, Google, and YouTube. Those that are still accessible are mostly Chinese-owned, strictly regulated and monitored in real time by AI […] The post Mining China’
U.S. and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines as China objects - PBS
U.S. and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines as China objects PBS
Painkiller Pipeline: 300 Million Tapentadol Pills Sent from India to West Africa
This article is the result of a collaboration with Indian media outlet Newslaundry. You can find Newslaundry’s editorially independent coverage here. Indian companies have shipped more than 320 million synthetic opioid pills to West Africa – where they have not been approved by regulators – over the past three years, a Bellingcat investigation has found. […] The post Painkiller Pipeline: 300 Milli
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 17, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 17, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
China & Taiwan Update, April 17, 2026 - American Enterprise Institute - AEI
China & Taiwan Update, April 17, 2026 American Enterprise Institute - AEI
China Restricts Access and Expands Reach in the South China Sea - Foundation for Defense of Democracies
China Restricts Access and Expands Reach in the South China Sea Foundation for Defense of Democracies
China in the Indo-Pacific: January 2026 - Council on Foreign Relations
China in the Indo-Pacific: January 2026 Council on Foreign Relations
Dynetics Wins $617 Million Army Contract For Next-gen Weapon System - Huntsville Business Journal
Dynetics Wins $617 Million Army Contract For Next-gen Weapon System Huntsville Business Journal
Strengthening the Information Advantage: 500th MIB-T Engages Partners at 4th China OSINT Summit in Japan - army.mil
Strengthening the Information Advantage: 500th MIB-T Engages Partners at 4th China OSINT Summit in Japan army.mil
Conflict in Yemen and the Red Sea | Global Conflict Tracker - Council on Foreign Relations
Conflict in Yemen and the Red Sea | Global Conflict Tracker Council on Foreign Relations
Mutually Automated Destruction: The Escalating Global A.I. Arms Race - The New York Times
Mutually Automated Destruction: The Escalating Global A.I. Arms Race The New York Times
‘Snoopy’, ‘Adolf’ and ‘Password’: The Hungarian Government Passwords Exposed Online
Almost 800 Hungarian government email addresses and associated passwords are circulating online, revealing basic vulnerabilities in the security protocols of ministries involved in classified and sensitive work. A Bellingcat analysis of breach data shows that 12 out of the government’s 13 ministries have been affected, which in some cases have exposed the confidential information of […] The post ‘
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 8, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 8, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
China in the Indo-Pacific: December 2025 - Council on Foreign Relations
China in the Indo-Pacific: December 2025 Council on Foreign Relations
When Satellite Imagery Goes Dark: New Tool Shows Damage in Iran and the Gulf
Access to open source visuals of the current Iran conflict, which has spread to many parts of the Middle East, continues to be sporadic. Videos and photos from within Iran trickle out on social media as the Iranian internet blackout hinders the flow of digital communication. In past conflicts, satellite imagery has provided a vital […] The post When Satellite Imagery Goes Dark: New Tool Shows Dam
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 4, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 4, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
The proliferation of AI-enabled military technology in the Middle East - The International Institute for Strategic Studies
The proliferation of AI-enabled military technology in the Middle East The International Institute for Strategic Studies
The U.S. War in Afghanistan - Council on Foreign Relations
The U.S. War in Afghanistan Council on Foreign Relations
Challenging Common Assumptions About Civilian Protection in Large-Scale Combat Operations - Lieber Institute West Point
Challenging Common Assumptions About Civilian Protection in Large-Scale Combat Operations Lieber Institute West Point
The US Navy brought a ‘one-of-a-kind’ laser weapon back from the dead - Military Times
The US Navy brought a ‘one-of-a-kind’ laser weapon back from the dead Military Times
The Iran war is defense tech's chance to shine, but few systems and weapons are ready - CNBC
The Iran war is defense tech's chance to shine, but few systems and weapons are ready CNBC
Total Defense and OSINT: The Role of Citizens in Modern Warfare - Small Wars Journal
Total Defense and OSINT: The Role of Citizens in Modern Warfare Small Wars Journal
China in the Indo-Pacific: November 2025 - Council on Foreign Relations
China in the Indo-Pacific: November 2025 Council on Foreign Relations
Pentagon considers diverting Ukraine military aid to the Middle East - The Washington Post
Pentagon considers diverting Ukraine military aid to the Middle East The Washington Post
The US Army is already ditching its most powerful laser weapon yet - Military Times
The US Army is already ditching its most powerful laser weapon yet Military Times
New weapons and technologies making their debut in the war against Iran - Sandboxx
New weapons and technologies making their debut in the war against Iran Sandboxx
A strategy for staying out: Recalibrating US support to Taiwan - Brookings
A strategy for staying out: Recalibrating US support to Taiwan Brookings
'It Takes Money to Kill Bad Guys': Trump's Iran War Set to Boost Profits For These Defense Contractors - Time Magazine
'It Takes Money to Kill Bad Guys': Trump's Iran War Set to Boost Profits For These Defense Contractors Time Magazine
The Evolving Architecture of the International Law of Military Operations: Mapping the Future of Legal Research in Armed Conflict - Lieber Institute West Point
The Evolving Architecture of the International Law of Military Operations: Mapping the Future of Legal Research in Armed Conflict Lieber Institute West Point
Silicon Valley Bet on War. The Bets Are Paying Off. - The New York Times
Silicon Valley Bet on War. The Bets Are Paying Off. The New York Times
How China May Proceed in Reaction to U.S. Operation in Iran - Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS)
How China May Proceed in Reaction to U.S. Operation in Iran Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS)
Tracking US military assets in the Iran war - Atlantic Council
Tracking US military assets in the Iran war Atlantic Council
The War in Iran: Operational Progress, but Challenges Remain - Institute for the Study of War
The War in Iran: Operational Progress, but Challenges Remain Institute for the Study of War
Taiwan Explained: Why China Claims It, and Why the U.S. Is Involved - Council on Foreign Relations
Taiwan Explained: Why China Claims It, and Why the U.S. Is Involved Council on Foreign Relations
Indo-Pacific perspectives on the prospect of a US-China G2 - Brookings
Indo-Pacific perspectives on the prospect of a US-China G2 Brookings
25 Military Technologies That Gave U.S. Forces an Unfair Advantage - 24/7 Wall St.
25 Military Technologies That Gave U.S. Forces an Unfair Advantage 24/7 Wall St.
Laser Weapons Missile Defense Strain & US$500M Defense Pipeline - Streetwise Reports
Laser Weapons Missile Defense Strain & US$500M Defense Pipeline Streetwise Reports
China lifts military budget to modernize weapons, defence technology - Reuters
China lifts military budget to modernize weapons, defence technology Reuters
Which US and Israeli military companies are profiting from the Iran war? - Al Jazeera
Which US and Israeli military companies are profiting from the Iran war? Al Jazeera
Pentagon, FAA to test counter-drone laser weapon in New Mexico - DefenseScoop
Pentagon, FAA to test counter-drone laser weapon in New Mexico DefenseScoop
4 OSINT Tools for Monitoring Iran and the Middle East - SpecialEurasia
4 OSINT Tools for Monitoring Iran and the Middle East SpecialEurasia
The Three-body Problem in the Taiwan Strait - International Crisis Group
The Three-body Problem in the Taiwan Strait International Crisis Group
Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia - BBC
Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia BBC
Military Animals in Armed Conflict - Lieber Institute West Point
Military Animals in Armed Conflict Lieber Institute West Point
‘Twitter randos’ are tracking US military flights. Why that creates a security risk - Straight Arrow News - SAN - Unbiased. Straight Facts.
‘Twitter randos’ are tracking US military flights. Why that creates a security risk Straight Arrow News - SAN - Unbiased. Straight Facts.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 18, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 18, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
A Calm Before the Storm: South China Sea Powder Keg - The SAIS Review of International Affairs
A Calm Before the Storm: South China Sea Powder Keg The SAIS Review of International Affairs
Customs and Border Protection personnel — not U.S. troops — used military laser to shoot object near El Paso - DefenseScoop
Customs and Border Protection personnel — not U.S. troops — used military laser to shoot object near El Paso DefenseScoop
Tracking China’s Increased Military Activities in the Indo-Pacific in 2025 - ChinaPower Project
Tracking China’s Increased Military Activities in the Indo-Pacific in 2025 ChinaPower Project
China & Taiwan Update, January 30, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
China & Taiwan Update, January 30, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
As combat evolves, leaders seek not ‘super-athletes’ but ‘human weapon systems’ - Defense One
As combat evolves, leaders seek not ‘super-athletes’ but ‘human weapon systems’ Defense One
U.S. military aircraft deploy towards Middle East, OSINT monitoring shows - AnewZ
U.S. military aircraft deploy towards Middle East, OSINT monitoring shows AnewZ
Russia & Ukraine Coverage - Institute for the Study of War
Russia & Ukraine Coverage Institute for the Study of War
Democratized Intelligence: How Open-Source Intelligence is Reshaping Asymmetric Advantage - Irregular Warfare Initiative
Democratized Intelligence: How Open-Source Intelligence is Reshaping Asymmetric Advantage Irregular Warfare Initiative
Why Israel’s military is reviving its open-source intelligence unit - The Jerusalem Post
Why Israel’s military is reviving its open-source intelligence unit The Jerusalem Post
Congress wants the Army to start collecting more open-source intelligence - Defense One
Congress wants the Army to start collecting more open-source intelligence Defense One
Officer uses intelligence information to ensure ASC can conduct its missions - army.mil
Officer uses intelligence information to ensure ASC can conduct its missions army.mil
US Army collaborates with Finland Army on Joint Open Source Intelligence Collection Mission - army.mil
US Army collaborates with Finland Army on Joint Open Source Intelligence Collection Mission army.mil
Allies and Open Sources: Lessons from Northern Raven, the Largest OSINT Collection Operation in NATO’s History - Modern War Institute -
Allies and Open Sources: Lessons from Northern Raven, the Largest OSINT Collection Operation in NATO’s History Modern War Institute -
OSINT Foundation names INSCOM employee as OSINT Practitioner of the Year - army.mil
OSINT Foundation names INSCOM employee as OSINT Practitioner of the Year army.mil
HENSOLDT Analytics Releases 23-2 Update for Multi-Source Intelligence Platform - hensoldt
HENSOLDT Analytics Releases 23-2 Update for Multi-Source Intelligence Platform hensoldt
Army to treat OSINT as ‘intelligence discipline of first resort’ under new strategy - Federal News Network
Army to treat OSINT as ‘intelligence discipline of first resort’ under new strategy Federal News Network
Images - U.S. Army Europe Open Source Center - DVIDS
Images - U.S. Army Europe Open Source Center DVIDS
Avoiding the Secrecy Trap in Open Source Intelligence - The Cipher Brief
Avoiding the Secrecy Trap in Open Source Intelligence The Cipher Brief
Open-Source Intelligence is Indispensable for Countering Threats - The National Interest
Open-Source Intelligence is Indispensable for Countering Threats The National Interest
Reflecting on One Year of War: The Power of Open-Source Intelligence - Center for Maritime Strategy
Reflecting on One Year of War: The Power of Open-Source Intelligence Center for Maritime Strategy
INSCOM employee wins inaugural intelligence award - army.mil
INSCOM employee wins inaugural intelligence award army.mil
Spy agencies look to standardize use of open source intelligence - Federal News Network
Spy agencies look to standardize use of open source intelligence Federal News Network
Technology is revolutionizing how intelligence is gathered and analyzed – and opening a window onto Russian military activity around Ukraine - The Conversation
Technology is revolutionizing how intelligence is gathered and analyzed – and opening a window onto Russian military activity around Ukraine The Conversation
Military operations in a more transparent world - Lowy Institute
Military operations in a more transparent world Lowy Institute
Defense Intelligence Agency Expected to Lead Military’s Use of ‘Open Source’ Data - WSJ
Defense Intelligence Agency Expected to Lead Military’s Use of ‘Open Source’ Data WSJ
Open-Source Intelligence: A Double-Edged Sword - U.S. Naval Institute
Open-Source Intelligence: A Double-Edged Sword U.S. Naval Institute
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