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10 January

The US Coast Guard seized an oil tanker that was last docked in Venezuela.

US Says It Seized Another Tanker That Tried to Break Venezuela Blockade

The US said it seized another tanker that tried to break a naval blockade aimed at preventing vessels from going to or departing Venezuela.

9 January

Jodesz Gavilan

Northrop Grumman Launches Digitally Redesigned ICBM Target Vehicle

Northrop Grumman carried out the first launch of its digitally redesigned ICBM target vehicle to improve US missile defenses.

9 January

Danish soldiers in front of a green mountain terrain

Staff Writer With AFP

NATO ‘Far From Being in a Crisis’ Over Greenland: Top Commander

The head of NATO's forces in Europe said the alliance was far from being in "a crisis," following President Trump's threats on Greenland.

9 January

251204-N-EG735-1437 ATLANTIC OCEAN – (Dec. 4, 2025) Sailors, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), re-fuel a CH-53K King Stallion, assigned to U.S. Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, during flight operations, Dec. 4, 2025. Kearsarge is currently underway conducting Basic phase certifications. Photo was edited for operational security. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Chase McDaniel)

Rojoef Manuel

GE Aerospace to Continue King Stallion Engine Supply Under $1.4B US Marines Deal

GE Aerospace has secured a $1.4-billion contract to supply additional T408 turboshaft engines for the US Marine Corps’ Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion helicopter.

9 January

HII engineers and technicians celebrate the completion of the 42nd Lionfish small unmanned underwater vehicle (SUUV) for the U.S. Navy at the company’s unmanned production facility in Pocasset, Massachusetts.

Rojoef Manuel

HII Wraps Initial Lionfish Subsea Drone Production for US Navy

HII has completed the final base-year production of its Lionfish small unmanned underwater vehicle for the US Navy.

9 January

U.S. Marine Corps amphibious combat vehicles with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, stage for debarkation in the well deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) during rehearsals for the 250th Birthday Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 15, 2025. The Marine Corps 250th Birthday Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration is one of many events taking place across the country to showcase the Navy–Marine Corps team’s ability to project power from the sea and defend the Nation. For 250 years, Marines have been America’s expeditionary force-in-readiness — capable, credible, and committed to winning the Nation’s battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Avery Wayland)

Rojoef Manuel

Horstman to Supply Suspensions for US Marines’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle

Defense contractor V2X Inc. has partnered with Horstman Group to deliver modern suspension solutions for the US Marine Corps’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle program.

9 January

An Air Commando from the 27th Special Operations Wing logs onto the 27th Special Operations Group’s new telehealth system at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, March 5, 2025. This service allows Air Commandos to access mental health care, regardless of their physical location, creating greater accessibility to deployed Airmen. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Corinna Morlan)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Brings AI Into Mental Health Care for Soldiers

The US Army has begun the next phase of its BRAVE health program, tapping artificial intelligence to make mental health care more accessible for soldiers and their families.

9 January

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

The US Marine Corps is Finally Getting Its Own Loyal Wingman Drone

XQ-58 Valkyrie is an unmanned aerial system developed by Kratos, equipped with modular payload bays, conventional takeoff and landing capability, and flexible runway operations.

9 January

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Hanwha, HavocAI Partner on 200-Foot Autonomous Warship for US Military

A major shipbuilder is stepping deeper into autonomous naval tech, teaming with an AI specialist to develop a 200-foot autonomous surface vessel for the US military.

9 January