Vaughn Cockayne

Russian partners Belarus, Iran agree to bolster economic, military ties

Iran and Belarus announced an agreement to enhance bilateral cooperation and to vigorously oppose Western sanctions, their presidents announced following talks on Wednesday.

August 20, 2025

Prediction markets show Trump with good chance of snagging Nobel Peace Prize

President Trump has a good chance of winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2025, according to bettors on two of the most popular prediction platforms.

August 20, 2025

Estonia looks to bolster defense production with new drone factory

Estonia is preparing to expand its drone production to 2,000 daily by next year.

August 19, 2025

Iran says war with Israel could break out ‘at any moment,’ denies ceasefire deal

Iran on Monday denied its ceasefire agreement with Israel that ended the 12-day war in June and asserted that fresh warfare could start soon.

August 19, 2025

Iran commits to talks with nuclear inspectors as sanctions deadline approaches

Iranian officials said Monday they have held negotiations with the International Atomic Energy Agency and plan to hold more talks in the coming days, signaling Tehran may seek to reengage in nuclear talks on the world stage.

August 19, 2025

Army leads U.S. strategy to thwart developing next generation threats

As U.S. rivals dedicate enormous resources to developing next-generation threats that can circumvent traditional defense, the Army is working to create systems that can thwart that peril, a top general told Threat Status.

August 17, 2025

Trump, Putin unlikely to reach Ukraine ceasefire but may find common ground on nuclear deal

Although Friday's summit between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin may not result in a ceasefire in Ukraine, it may represent the first step toward a new nuclear deal between Washington and Moscow.

August 15, 2025

Norwegian intelligence service blames Russian hackers for seizing control of hydro dam

Pro-Russian hackers took control of a Norwegian hydroelectric dam earlier this year, Norway's intelligence agency admitted this week, the first time the country has blamed Moscow for the cyberattack.

August 14, 2025

Space Force launches L3Harris-built experimental satellite system

The U.S. Space Force successfully launched L3Harris' Navigation Technology Satellite-3 into orbit on Wednesday, with defense leaders hoping the satellite will provide service members with reliable tracking and navigation capabilities.

August 14, 2025

Golden Dome to include a four-layer defense system

The Trump administration's Golden Dome for America missile defense shield will incorporate space- and land-based defenses to create a four-layered system, according to a new report.

August 13, 2025

Pentagon might create national rapid-response force for civil unrest

The White House is reportedly considering a Pentagon plan that would create a National Guard-led rapid response force to quell civil unrest in major American cities.

August 12, 2025

North Koreans in Russia working like slaves, says new report

Thousands of North Korean laborers have been sent to work in punishing conditions in Russia as Moscow's wartime economy struggles to complete construction projects, a new investigation reports.

August 12, 2025

U.S. labels Pakistani Balochistan Liberation Army as ‘foreign terrorist organization’

The State Department on Monday officially designated the Pakistan-based Balochistan Liberation Army as a "foreign terrorist organization," significantly ramping up pressure against the militant group.

August 12, 2025

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warns Russia not interested in peace, Moscow preparing new offensive

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday accused Russia of not being interested in ending the war, adding that Moscow is now preparing for a new offensive campaign despite participating in peace negotiations with the U.S. this week.

August 12, 2025

Golden Dome center of discussion at Space & Missile Defense Symposium, despite Hegseth’s gag order

Despite it being the marquee defense policy of the second Trump administration, the Pentagon went to lengths to ensure that top U.S. military officials avoided talking publicly about the president's push for a next-generation "Golden Dome for America" missile defense shield this week at the Space & Missile Defense Symposium.

August 8, 2025

Defense technology companies team up to support Trump’s Golden Dome

Defense technology companies AeroVironment and SNC announced a strategic partnership this week aimed at building an integrated, adaptable air and missile defense system to support President Trump's Golden Dome for America.

August 8, 2025

Iran remains guarded over U.S. talks as EU negotiations continue

Iran's foreign minister refused to commit to further nuclear negotiations with the U.S., asserting that talks couldn't take place under hostile conditions.

August 7, 2025

Man executed in Iran over spy allegations was nuclear scientist

The man executed by Iran on Wednesday for allegedly sharing sensitive nuclear information with Israel was himself a nuclear scientist, Iranian state-affiliated media reported Thursday.

August 7, 2025

Army must integrate with AI to create efficient, affordable fighting force, says general

Artificial intelligence will be an integral tool for reducing the cognitive load placed on U.S. Army soldiers and will be the driving force behind a leaner and more lethal fighting force, the leader of the Army Space and Missile Defense Command said this week.

August 7, 2025

Justice Department charges two Chinese over allegedly smuggling Nvidia chips to China

U.S. authorities arrested two Chinese accused of illegally transporting millions of dollars' worth of microchips used in artificial intelligence applications to China.

August 6, 2025