Vaughn Cockayne

U.S. labels Pakistani Balochistan Liberation Army as ‘foreign terrorist organization’

The State Department on Monday officially designated the Pakistan-based Balochistan Liberation Army as a "foreign terrorist organization," significantly ramping up pressure against the militant group.

August 12, 2025

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warns Russia not interested in peace, Moscow preparing new offensive

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday accused Russia of not being interested in ending the war, adding that Moscow is now preparing for a new offensive campaign despite participating in peace negotiations with the U.S. this week.

August 12, 2025

Golden Dome center of discussion at Space & Missile Defense Symposium, despite Hegseth’s gag order

Despite it being the marquee defense policy of the second Trump administration, the Pentagon went to lengths to ensure that top U.S. military officials avoided talking publicly about the president's push for a next-generation "Golden Dome for America" missile defense shield this week at the Space & Missile Defense Symposium.

August 8, 2025

Defense technology companies team up to support Trump’s Golden Dome

Defense technology companies AeroVironment and SNC announced a strategic partnership this week aimed at building an integrated, adaptable air and missile defense system to support President Trump's Golden Dome for America.

August 8, 2025

Iran remains guarded over U.S. talks as EU negotiations continue

Iran's foreign minister refused to commit to further nuclear negotiations with the U.S., asserting that talks couldn't take place under hostile conditions.

August 7, 2025

Man executed in Iran over spy allegations was nuclear scientist

The man executed by Iran on Wednesday for allegedly sharing sensitive nuclear information with Israel was himself a nuclear scientist, Iranian state-affiliated media reported Thursday.

August 7, 2025

Army must integrate with AI to create efficient, affordable fighting force, says general

Artificial intelligence will be an integral tool for reducing the cognitive load placed on U.S. Army soldiers and will be the driving force behind a leaner and more lethal fighting force, the leader of the Army Space and Missile Defense Command said this week.

August 7, 2025

Justice Department charges two Chinese over allegedly smuggling Nvidia chips to China

U.S. authorities arrested two Chinese accused of illegally transporting millions of dollars' worth of microchips used in artificial intelligence applications to China.

August 6, 2025

Iran executes man accused of spying for Mossad

Iran has executed a man accused of transmitting information about an Iranian nuclear scientist to the Israeli spy agency Mossad.

August 6, 2025

Trump’s transactional diplomacy hangs heavy over upcoming South Korea summit

As Washington and Seoul prepare for a meeting between their leaders, diplomatic experts debate the impact that President Trump's transactional approach to foreign policy will have on the Indo-Pacific region.

August 6, 2025

Denmark, Norway, Sweden commit $486 million to NATO-led project to send Ukraine U.S.-made weapons

Denmark, Norway and Sweden have promised to collectively spend $486 million on a NATO-led initiative to send U.S.-manufactured weapons to Ukraine, the Norwegian government announced Tuesday.

August 5, 2025

Pentagon moves to slash staffing at Defense Technical Information Center as part of efficiency push

The Defense of Defense announced a major shake-up at the Defense Technical Information Center, promising to streamline its operations and significantly reduce its staff.

August 5, 2025

Russian, Chinese coders secretly insert malicious code in open-source software, says new report

As businesses and government services continue to adopt open-source software, a new report indicates that foreign actors are secretly infiltrating software infrastructure with ill intent.

August 4, 2025

Syria to probe violence in Sweida province

Damascus has vowed to investigate the source of the recent clashes in southern Syria, announcing a committee that could bring those responsible to justice.

August 1, 2025

Germany to deliver two additional Patriot missile systems to Ukraine

Germany on Friday announced it would begin the delivery of two U.S.-made Patriot missile defense systems to Ukraine as the war-torn country endures further drone and missile attacks from Russia.

August 1, 2025

Republican support for cutting aid to Ukraine decreasing, poll shows

Support for cutting aid to Ukraine has decreased among Republican voters over the past five months, a new poll shows.

July 31, 2025

Ontario cancels $68 million contract with Starlink over U.S. tariffs

Canada's Ontario province has canceled a satellite high-speed internet service contract with Elon Musk's Starlink worth $68.4 million (C$100 million) over U.S.-imposed tariffs on Canadian goods.

July 31, 2025

EU nations aim for billions in defense loans

More than a dozen European Union member states have expressed interest in securing $146 billion in EU-supported loans to bolster defense procurement.

July 30, 2025

U.K. official says recognizing a Palestinian state does not reward Hamas

British Transport Minister Heidi Alexander said Wednesday that the U.K. government's decision to recognize a Palestinian state if Israel fails to allow more aid into Gaza will not reward the militant group Hamas.

July 30, 2025

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says no current plan for future U.S. talks

Iran has no current plans to reestablish diplomatic talks with the U.S. negotiators, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced Tuesday.

July 30, 2025