Military
Israel’s AI advantage is strategic, but humans in the IDF remain responsible - opinion
AI can help process intelligence, identify threats, and support operations, but it does not replace human judgment in battlefield decisions.
Editor's Notes: We asked the IDF about two Gaza strikes. We’re still waiting
Will militaries pivot on drone technologies after major Reaper losses in Iran? - analysis
The final frontier: US reveals Space Force has 'on-orbit space control weapons' for first time
Trump says he is close to launching 'massive attack' on Iran, 'bigger than ever before'
"I am considering a massive attack. Bigger than ever before. I am close to making a decision. We are all set for it," the US president told Axios.
Israel 'fallen short' of UK military standards in Gaza, new British defense chief says
When asked to address his previous comments that “Israel is committing war crimes before our eyes,” Streeting told journalists, “I’m not going to pretend I didn’t make those comments.”
Iran avoiding strikes on Israel over fear of Hezbollah's collapse, former intelligence officer says
"Hezbollah is in a difficult military state everywhere there is friction with IDF troops," said retired military Lt.-Col. (res.) Or Horowitz. "I think Iran and Hezbollah understand that."
US increasing military forces in Middle East as Trump considers escalation against Iran - report
According to the WSJ, US President Donald Trump is considering expanding his attacks on Iran, and the added forces in the region are intended to provide him with more military options.
Iran targets US bases in Gulf region, claims to hit air bases in Jordan, Bahrain
The IRGC claimed to have destroyed US MQ-9 Reaper drones, damaged an F-15 fighter jet hangar, "severely damaged" two military helicopters, and "killed and wounded" several soldiers.
Ukraine recaptured 700 sq km of territory this year, outgoing commander-in-chief says
Oleksandr Syrskyi said Ukraine is on the offensive while also holding the defensive line against Russia, as he prepares to hand command of the army to young general Mykhailo Drapatyi.
Zelensky names new commander-in-chief of Ukraine's military in major shakeup of military leadership
The change follows days of street protests sparked by a surprise governmental reshuffle that ousted the popular defense minister.
Israel, US, and Lebanon have different visions for pilot zones - and Hezbollah is why - analysis
Lebanon, Israel, and the US all support Lebanese Army pilot zones in the south - but each side appears to have a different idea of what success means and how to deal with Hezbollah.
IDF says it fired warning shots at Lebanese troops who crossed pilot zone boundary
"The IDF demands that the LAF continue to operate within the agreed areas," the military warned. "Any deviation without prior coordination could endanger its forces."
Military court indicts terrorist who killed Ido Zoldan in 2007 West Bank terror attack
The indictment charges the terrorist with intentionally causing death while acting in concert, which is equivalent to being charged with murder.
