WASHINGTON—The U.S. State Department announced sanctions against media outlet RT (formerly Russia Today) and several affiliates on Sept. 13, citing accusations of global covert influence. Drawing on intel from RT employees, “We now know that RT moved beyond being simply a media outlet and has been an entity with cyber capabilities,” a statement from the […]
The United States is moving ahead with the sale of almost $20 billion in arms to Israel, including fighter jets and advanced missile launchers, which is expected to boost the Jewish state’s military capabilities. The secretary of state approved the sale, and Congress has been notified about the deal, according to an Aug. 13 statement […]
Cutting-edge weapons powered by artificial intelligence are emerging as a global security hazard, especially in the hands of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), according to several experts. Eager to militarily surpass the United States, the CCP is unlikely to heed safeguards around lethal AI technologies, which are increasingly dangerous in their own right, the experts […]
The Supreme Court declined on July 2 to take up several Second Amendment-based challenges to an Illinois law that prohibits so-called assault weapons such as the popular AR-15 rifle. The ruling means that the Illinois law will remain on the books. Lawsuits pending against the Illinois statute will continue in the lower courts. The issue […]
President Biden has announced that the United States will not supply certain weapons to Israel if it invades Rafah, including 2,000-pound bombs. David Carlucci, a Democratic strategist and a former state senator in New York, tells NTD this is not a departure from Biden’s support for Israel’s war against the Hamas terrorist group, but a […]
The home office detains asylum seekers due for deportation to Rwanda, as a failed asylum seeker volunteered to go and is now understood to be in Kigali. A boy killed in a sword attack Tuesday has been named. He is revealed to be a pupil at the same school as one of the victims in […]
The Israel Defense Forces have uncovered the largest Hamas-operated explosive weapons factory found to date in Gaza. NTD spoke to IDF spokesman Lt. Col. Peter Lerner to find out more about the Hamas terrorist organization’s weapons factory. “After the Arab Spring, the amount of weapons that … flowed into the Gaza Strip was really unbelievable,” […]
The Israel-Hamas war has now been going on for three months and the Hamas terrorist group doesn’t appear to be running out of ammunition anytime soon. On Monday, the Israel Defense Forces released footage of the largest weapons production site found so far since the beginning of the war. The Hamas terrorist group had the […]
Could the United States endure the costs of suddenly losing the Chinese market if Beijing decides to invade Taiwan? One House panel is asking the Federal Reserve to test out what would happen. Andrew Thornebrooke, a national security correspondent for the Epoch Times, weighs in on the move.
The Biden administration on Wednesday announced a new $250 million weapons package for Ukraine in what could be the last tranche of military aid to the embattled country unless Congress approves a supplemental funding bill that remains stalled in Washington. “Our assistance has been critical to supporting our Ukrainian partners as they defend their country […]
Vice President Kamala Harris has announced a new gun control initiative, including a state-level ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, which the White House says is aimed at helping curb violence involving guns. The White House published the new “Safer States Initiative,” which officials said will “provide states with additional tools and the support […]
Israeli Defense Forces have now uncovered the largest known stockpile of weapons in the Gaza Strip. On Wednesday, the IDF found hundreds of rockets and launchers, long-range rockets, drones, and even ready-to-use explosive devices, all found in a residential area near a school and a medical clinic. People may be wondering how these weapons actually […]
A series of media reports indicate that American-made weapons are ending up in the hands of terrorists, such as Hamas. NTD spoke with Bart Marcois, Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of International Affairs, about recent media reports indicating this.
The U.S. military is now mixing artificial intelligence and lethal weapons. NTD spoke to Christopher Alexander, the chief analytics officer at Pioneer Development Group, who has in-depth knowledge of a new AI-powered drone that’s now part of the U.S. Air Force. Alexander outlined the Valkyrie drone’s capabilities and the ethical concerns that accompany it. […]
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is believed to have crossed in Russia on his armored private train, South Korea’s defense ministry said on Tuesday, amid warnings from Washington against North Korea engaging in an arms deal with Russia. The Kremlin said on Monday that Mr. Kim was visiting Russia “at the invitation of President […]
SEOUL, South Korea—North Korean leader Kim Jong Un toured the country’s key weapons factories, including those producing artillery systems and launch vehicles for nuclear-capable ballistic missiles, and pledged to speed up efforts to advance his military’s arms and war readiness, state media said Sunday. Mr. Kim’s three-day inspections through Saturday came as the United States […]
The United States said it will provide Ukraine with $400 million worth of weapons, which will include for the first time Black Hornet spy drones, to help Ukraine in its ongoing fight against Russian aggression. The Pentagon announced the new security aid package on July 25, which will mark the Biden administration’s 43rd drawdown of […]
Strong demand for military equipment is leading U.S. weapons manufacturer Lockheed Martin to raise its annual profit and sales outlook amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. Lockheed’s weapons, such as the guided multiple launch rocket system and Javelin anti-tank missiles, have been used by Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s full-scale invasion. Major film and television studios […]
