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Ukraine Deploys Dual-Wield Shotgun 'Winchester' Drones to Counter Russian UAVs

Ukrainian forces have introduced another innovative FPV drone variation in their ongoing defense against Russian military advancements: drones equipped with shotgun-like barrels. The new unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), referred to as “Winchester drones,” looks to have been designed specifically to hunt and destroy Russian drones in mid-air. (Read More)​

Graphic Helmet Footage Captures Intense Hand-to-Hand Combat between Ukraine and Russian Soldiers

A graphic video circulating on social media shows a close-quarters confrontation between Ukrainian and Russian forces during the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ (AFU) effort to recapture the village of Trudovoye. Recorded via a GoPro camera mounted on a Ukrainian soldier’s helmet, the footage documents an intense engagement that concludes in a fatal hand-to-hand struggle. (Read More)​

US-Led Coalition Deploys 70-Truck Convoy to Construct Military Base in SDF-Held Kobani

Local news sources in the Kurdish-controlled Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) are reporting that the U.S.-led Global Coalition against ISIS has begun constructing a military base in the city center of Kobani, northern Syria. The SDF-affiliated North Press Agency reported that a convoy of roughly 50- 70 trucks carrying logistical reinforcements and construction materials arrived in Kobani on Thursday. (Read More)​

Ukraine Deploys French AASM-250 Precision Bombs on Su-25 Aircraft

A new video showcases Ukrainian Su-25 aircraft using French-made AASM-250 “Hammer” precision-guided bombs in combat. The AASM-250, developed by Safran Electronics & Defense, is a 250-kilogram bomb equipped with guidance systems and a solid-propellant booster. The integration allows Su-25 aircraft to perform strikes from safer distances, reducing exposure to enemy defenses while enhancing accuracy. (Read More)​

Philippine Fishermen Recover Suspected Chinese Submarine Drone

A suspected Chinese submarine drone was recovered by fishermen six miles off the coast of San Pascual in Masbate province, Philippines, earlier this week. The uncrewed underwater vehicle, about six feet long and torpedo-shaped, was marked “HY-119” and is believed to be a Chinese underwater navigation and communication device. (Read More)​

Finland Imposes Travel Ban on Tanker Crew Amid Investigation into Cable Sabotage

Finnish authorities have issued a travel ban on seven crew members of the oil tanker Eagle S as part of an investigation into the damage to the Estlink 2 undersea power cable. The cable, which connects Finland to Estonia, was severed on December 25, along with four telecommunications lines. Officials suspect the tanker damaged the cable by dragging its anchor along the seabed. (Read More)​

Army Green Beret Identified as Driver in Las Vegas Tesla Explosion

Matthew Alan Livelsberger, a 37-year-old active-duty U.S. Army Green Beret, has been identified as the driver of a Tesla Cyber Truck that exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday. The explosion killed Livelsberger and injured seven others. (Read More)​

China Imposes Export Controls on 28 US Companies, Citing National Security Concerns

China announced on Thursday that it has placed 28 U.S. companies, including major defense contractors Boeing Defense, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Missiles & Defense, and General Dynamics, on its export control list. According to a Global Times report, the move, which bans the export of dual-use items—goods with civilian and military applications—to these entities, was described by China’s Ministry of Commerce as necessary to "safeguard national security and interests." (Read More)​

US Considers Potential Rules To Restrict Or Bar Chinese Drones | Reuters

The U.S. Commerce Department is considering restrictions or a ban on Chinese drones, citing national security risks from Chinese and Russian-made components. Targeting dual-use drones, the proposal focuses on data security concerns, with companies like DJI and Autel Robotics under review. A decision is expected under the incoming Trump administration, signaling escalating U.S.-China trade tensions. (Read More)​