United States – Page 92 – The Defense Post

Jan- 2026 -

3 January

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro addressing a press conference while in front of blue screen

Venezuela Accuses US of ‘Aggression’ as Explosions Rock Caracas

Venezuela accused the US of an "extremely serious military aggression" after explosions rocked the capital Caracas following a months-long pressure campaign by President Donald Trump.

2 January

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Army Launches AI, Machine Learning Career Path for Officers

The US Army is launching a dedicated career path for officers specializing in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

2 January

Air

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Ghostrider Gunship Poised for Starlink-Enabled Battlefield Transformation

AC-130J Ghostrider gunship is a heavily armed multi-role special operations aircraft, capable of close air support, air interdiction, and armed reconnaissance.

2 January

Americas

Jodesz Gavilan

Boeing Wins $2.73B US Apache Helicopter Support Contract

Boeing has secured a $2.73-billion contract from the US to provide post-production support for the Apache attack helicopter.

2 January

Americas

Stryker armored combat vehicle positioned on a dirt training range at sunset, headlights illuminated, with its remote weapon station visible against an open landscape.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

A Fresh Take on the Stryker: US Army Trials Hint at New Capabilities

The US Army just spent a week putting a new version of its Stryker vehicles through its paces, testing an upgraded system with a 30mm autocannon.

2 January

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Staff Writer With AFP

US Unveils Sanctions Over Iran, Venezuela Drones Trade

The US announced sanctions targeting Iran's drones trade with Venezuela.

Dec- 2025 -

30 December

Americas

U.S. Soldiers, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 12 Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, conduct a patrol near Bisbee, Ariz., June 30, 2025. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Elijah Ingram)

Jodesz Gavilan

Syntec Optics Secures New Order for US Military AR Systems

Syntec Optics has landed a new order to supply advanced optics for the US military’s next generation of AR systems.

30 December

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Still Eyes Turkey Jet Deal Despite Israel Objections

US President Donald Trump said he was considering selling top-end F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, during a visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who adamantly opposes the move.

30 December

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Denmark to Buy US Patrol Planes Despite Greenland Rift

The US said it had approved a $1.8-billion sale of patrol aircraft to Denmark, despite renewed tension after an envoy of President Donald Trump called again for seizing Greenland.

30 December

Americas