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Vaughn Cockayne

Vaughn Cockayne

vcockayne@washingtontimes.com

Vaughn Cockayne is a Foreign Affairs Correspondent for The Washington Times. He is an Ohio native and holds a bachelor's degree in Multi-Platform Journalism from Bowling Green State University. Vaughn previously worked as a freelance writer, covering data security and privacy issues before joining The Washington Times. He can be reached at vcockayne@washingtontimes.com.

Articles by Vaughn Cockayne

In this photo provided by China's Xinhua News Agency, drones and other armament formations pass during the military parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II held in front of Tiananmen Gate in Beijing, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. (Liu Xu/Xinhua via AP) **FILE**

Inside the defense industry’s push to build the next wave of counter-drone weapons

From directed energy weapons to cutting-edge electronic warfare and new computerized fire control systems that improve the effectiveness of a soldier's AR-15 rifle, the global defense industry is developing new, creative and affordable ways to combat the small attack drones that have revolutionized modern warfare.

September 29, 2025
Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian holds up a book while speaking during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, at U.N. headquarters. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Iran’s president attacks Israel, U.S., E3 in U.N. speech

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday accused Israel and the U.S. of flagrantly violating international law in their war with his country in June and creating unnecessary suffering in the Middle East.

September 24, 2025