Vaughn Cockayne

Zelenskyy to pitch long-range missiles for Ukraine during White House visit

President Trump will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday in Washington to discuss supplying Kyiv with long-range Tomahawk missiles, while also preparing for an unexpected summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has warned that the Tomahawks would be a major escalation.

October 17, 2025

L3Harris, Israel Aerospace Industries to develop low-cost surveillance aircraft for Israeli military

U.S. defense contractor L3Harris Technologies and Israel Aerospace Industries have signed an agreement to integrate L3Harris' light-attack reconnaissance aircraft into the Israeli military's Light-Attack Aircraft program.

October 16, 2025

Syria’s Al-Sharaa, Putin meet in Moscow with hopes of solidifying relations

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday in Moscow as Damascus' leader tries to rebuild ties between the two nations.

October 15, 2025

Defense Secretary Hegseth calls on NATO allies to purchase more U.S. weapons for Ukraine

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday encouraged NATO members to spend more on U.S. weapons for Ukraine's defense, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for more aid.

October 15, 2025

Cracks appear as Middle East receives Gaza peace plan with cautious optimism

The cold, harsh realities of the Gaza war and the prospect of an ongoing conflict loomed over the Middle East Tuesday, just a day after the region rejoiced at the release of hostages and President Trump's celebratory signing of the major Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal.

October 14, 2025

Iran rejects Trump’s peace overtures in his Knesset speech

Iran on Tuesday dismissed President Trump's proclamation of peace in the Middle East in his speech before the Israeli government, saying his words don't align with his administration's actions.

October 14, 2025

Anticipated Israeli-Syrian pact stalled by domestic disagreement

Syria and Israel are tantalizingly close to an agreement that could create a stable border region between the two nations, but domestic concerns have stalled the deal's finalization.

October 10, 2025

Russia targets energy sites in Ukraine, causing massive blackouts in Kyiv

A Russian drone and missile attack targeting Ukraine's energy grid on Friday morning left thousands without power in Kyiv and other regions.

October 10, 2025

Treasury targets Iranian oil business as maximum pressure continues

The U.S. Treasury Department is ramping up its fight against Iranian oil profits this week with a slew of sanctions targeting 50 companies, individuals and vessels that facilitate the sale of Iranian liquid petroleum gas.

October 9, 2025

OpenAI details how foreign power-linked hacking groups use AI tools to power scams

Foreign hacking organizations are increasingly relying on artificial intelligence tools to plan and perfect their operations, OpenAI wrote this week in a new report detailing how the industry is tracking and combating nefarious actors.

October 8, 2025

Germany moves to authorize police to shoot down drones violating airspace

German federal police may soon have the power to shoot down drones violating the country's airspace following a string of drone incursions across Europe that have raised questions about the region's ability to defend itself.

October 8, 2025

Iran says it hasn’t received conditions for new talks with U.S.

Tehran on Tuesday denied having received formal conditions from the U.S. for renewing nuclear negotiations after reports last week suggested that Washington detailed four requirements to Iranian officials.

October 7, 2025

Syrian army, U.S.-backed Kurdish rebels sign truce after fighting in Aleppo

Syrian government forces and U.S.-backed, Kurdish-led rebels signed a ceasefire Tuesday after clashes in Aleppo left at least one person dead and several others injured.

October 7, 2025

Israeli defense tech CEO highlights importance of soldiers on drone-heavy battlefields

Technological advances like unmanned aerial vehicles and artificial intelligence have changed modern combat, but ground troops are still crucial in warfare, according to the top executive from a key Israeli defense company.

October 5, 2025

Munich airport closed for seven hours following wave of drone sightings

Germany's Munich Airport was forced to close for seven hours on Thursday evening following a string of drone sightings, making it the latest European airport to halt business over drone incursions.

October 3, 2025

Iran-Russia partnership activated as Tehran prepares for U.N.-backed sanctions

The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Iran and Russia took official effect on Thursday, marking a diplomatic milestone for the Islamic Republic as it prepares to weather U.N.-backed sanctions.

October 2, 2025

Congressional report outlines conflicting narratives over Golden Dome funding

Debate over the cost and feasibility of President Trump's planned Golden Dome missile defense system has raged despite the White House's insistence that the plan is affordable and will be completed by 2028.

October 2, 2025

Space Systems Command seeks Starlink-compatible radio terminals for ‘Golden Dome’ system

The U.S. Space Force opened competition last month for companies to design a compact radio-frequency communication terminal aimed at supporting President Trump's Golden Dome missile defense system.

October 2, 2025

Bangladesh Nationalist Party calls for improved bilateral ties with U.S. as counter to China, India

Bangladesh should look beyond India and China and embrace closer ties with the U.S. as it seeks to chart a new political course after more than a decade of autocratic rule, according to top officials from a leading party in the Southeast Asian nation's upcoming elections.

October 1, 2025

Syrian Alawite diaspora leader gives Ahmad al-Sharaa’s U.N. speech the cold shoulder

Syrian interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa made his international debut last week before the U.N. General Assembly, promising solidarity and stability. But his failure to mention sectarian violence against religious minorities has frustrated some who say he hasn't done enough.

September 30, 2025