The Pentagon wants to field laser weapons at scale within 3 yearsAmid waves of Iranian drone attacks, the U.S. Defense Department is pushing to finally field high-energy laser weapons in the next 36 months.By Jared Keller7 hours ago
Syria says its forces have taken over al-Tanf base after handover from USThe military outpost was run for years by U.S. troops as part of the war against the Islamic State group.5 weeks ago
‘It just blows your lungs out of your mouth’: A history of thermobaric weaponryPalestinian officials have recently accused Israel of using American-made thermobaric weaponry in Gaza.By Claire Barrett5 weeks ago
Negotiators push for more talks after US and Iran convene in OmanU.S. and Iranian officials convened in Oman on Friday, opening the door to a modest easing of tensions even as American warships mass in the Arabian Sea.By Tanya Noury6 weeks ago
US military conducts strikes on Islamic State members in SyriaThe new round of strikes follows the deadly December ambush that killed two U.S. soldiers and one American civilian interpreter.6 weeks ago
US military transfers 150 Islamic State detainees from Syria to IraqThe decision follows Syrian government forces taking control of camps with IS detainees after the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces withdrew.8 weeks ago