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Zelenskyy details rift with Ukraine's dismissed defense minister Fedorov

Zelenskyy said that he believes actions taken by dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, including his involvement in mass protests and calls for an election, were misguided, as he publicly detailed their dispute for the first time.

Zelenskyy details rift with Ukraine’s dismissed Defense Minister Fedorov - AP News

Zelenskyy details rift with Ukraine’s dismissed Defense Minister Fedorov AP News A ‘Tsunami’ for Ukraine: Zelensky Rejects Wartime Elections Time Magazine Zelenskyy details rift with Ukraine's dismissed defense minister Fedorov PBS Wartime election would 'destroy' Ukraine, Zelens

Zelenskyy details rift with Ukraine's dismissed defense minister Fedorov - PBS

Zelenskyy details rift with Ukraine's dismissed defense minister Fedorov PBS Wartime election would 'destroy' Ukraine, Zelenskiy says Reuters Zelensky should be asked what he knew about government corruption, ex-minister Mykhailo Fedorov tells BBC BBC Zelenskyy details rift with

Watch live: Hegseth honors Marines who served during 2021 Abbey Gate attack in Afghanistan

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday will honor the Marines who served during the 2021 Abbey Gate attack in Afghanistan to mark five years since the deadly bombing. The Aug. 26, 2021, suicide bombing outside Kabul’s airport killed 13 U.S. service members and roughly 170 Af

Israel, Greece seal €3B ‘Achilles Shield’ defense deal - politico.eu

Israel, Greece seal €3B ‘Achilles Shield’ defense deal politico.eu Israel signs $3.5 billion air defence deal with Greece Reuters Greece inks $3.4B deal for multi-layered Israeli air defense system Breaking Defense Why has Greece signed a $3.5bn missile deal with Israel?

Why Rocket Lab (RKLB) Could Outpace Viasat (VSAT) as Defense Space Spending Accelerates

Why high defense spending is bad for America

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently testified before the Senate that, should Congress fail to pass the entire requested $1.5 trillion defense budget, it would put the United States in danger. Contrary to Hegseth’s testimony, however, this threat inflation and oversized def

Bat DNA adaptations may connect virus defense, longevity and cancer resistance

Bats are anomalies in the mammalian world—they fly, have long lifespans and rarely get cancer. Scientists now suspect the bat immune system enables them to live longer without disease, according to a new study published today in Nature.

Instagram head Adam Mosseri testifies in defense of Meta in child safety trial

The social media giant is being sued by four states who allege it designed Facebook and Instagram to hook kids — and lied to the public about the risks.

Hegseth, Loeffler announce commission to surge aid to small defense contractors

Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Hegseth, Loeffler announce commission to surge aid to small defense contractors Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Small Business Administration (SBA) Ad

Japan, Indonesia and Australia defense chiefs hold first-ever trilateral talks

The three agreed to promote defense cooperation, just weeks after Jakarta reached a deal with Beijing to boost military ties.

How Germany's drone defense fails

Drone defense is a priority for the German government. Several dramatic incidents involving explosive-laden drones at Leipzig airport show there are still substantial shortcomings.

Ukraine needs changes to avoid losing war, ousted defense minister says

Mykhailo Fedorov, whose dismissal last month sparked weeks of protests, said Ukraine lacked any overall vision for how to win the four-year-old conflict.

In Defense of Nathan Cofnas

In Defense of Nathan Cofnas Sara Brady Tue, 08/25/2026 - 03:00 AM We must not abandon academic freedom and punish anyone for being a harsh critic, even when there are tragic results. Byline(s) John K. Wilson

Shortage of engineers creates opportunities to advance in Ukrainian defense tech

Some specialties are so scarce that recruiters say they effectively know all available candidates.

Religious References in Lindsay Clancy Trial Anger Judge and Defense - The New York Times

Religious References in Lindsay Clancy Trial Anger Judge and Defense The New York Times Lindsay Clancy judge denies motion for mistrial after witness brings up religion NBC News Prosecution’s expert testifies Lindsay Clancy’s account of hallucinating voice is ‘very unusual,’ asse

Cowpea plants create underground defense system for the next generation after insect attacks

Plants might seem helpless when it comes to insect attacks, but they are known to employ various techniques to deter pests. One of these techniques involves sending out signals to recruit parasitoid wasps, and a new study, published in Cell Reports, has found that at least one pl

US battery startups have found a lifeline in defense

U.S. battery startups pulled in $500 million in grants from the Department of Energy, throwing a lifeline to an industry that was on the ropes after EV incentives were slashed.

Ukraine: Could ex-defense minister challenge Zelenskyy?

Last week, former Ukrainian defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov released a video in which he spoke of corruption, a crisis of leadership and elections. His explosive remarks have sparked widespread public debate.

Inflated Claim About Guns and Self-Defense Returns to CDC Website

In July, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added a claim to its web page on firearm injury and death prevention stating that Americans use guns defensively an estimated 60,000 to 2.5 million times each year.

Fun, Feminine and Fundamental: In Defense of Frivolity

It will be the Year of Perfect Skin, I told myself. I had arrived at my mid-forties, and the mirror suddenly gave me a face crosshatched with creases. I was Portrait of a Woman Aging. I was a cubist composition,

Defense Ministry’s record ¥8.9 trillion budget request expected to balloon further by year-end

From hypersonic underwater-launched missiles to artificial intelligence for command and control, the request is chock full of advanced weaponry and tech.

Bitcoin’s new quantum defenses, 18.9M SOL cancelled: Hodler’s Digest

Bitcoin moves toward a post quantum future, Solana validators agree to curb rampant inflation and the bull case from Bernstein is for Bitcoin to peak at $500K this cycle.

China's top DRAM maker CXMT sues Pentagon over its blacklisting — argues chips are standard civilian JEDEC spec, not defense hardware

China's leading DRAM producer ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) has filed a lawsuit against the U.S.

Tech Companies Call for Improved Cyber Defenses After AI-Enabled Attacks

More than 100 companies signed onto an open letter calling for more urgency in fixing bugs and shoring up cybersecurity.

Senate Democrat: Ukraine needs ‘more air defense’

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The battle to build a global defense bank

Britain, Japan and other G7 countries so far declining to join has raised questions over whether the bank can achieve the triple-A credit rating it wants.

North Korea replaces defense minister in ‘structural reorganization’

No Kwang Chol was not only dismissed as defense chief but also demoted in the ruling party leadership.

Niger's defense ministry says soldiers attempted mutiny

Dozens of rebeling soldiers were killed or arrested, state media said. The attack posed the latest threat to Niger's military junta, led by Abdourahamane Tchiani, who seized power in a 2023 coup.

M-tron Industries Eyes 2028 Defense Boom as Missile, Radar Demand Builds

Everyone’s Chasing AI Defense Names. Parsons (PSN) Just Landed a Seabed-to-Space Contract and an Upgrade.

Majority in South Korea want nukes, survey says, amid U.S. defense concerns

A new poll found 65% of those surveyed said Seoul should have its own nuclear weapons, while 30% are opposed to the idea.

On islands key to Taiwan’s defense, troops prepare for a Chinese first strike

For Taiwan, holding Penghu — a strategic cluster of 90 islands and islets — would allow its forces to resist a Chinese invasion fleet heading toward the territory's main island.

Japan inks deal to acquire former Nippon Steel site for ‘integrated defense hub’

Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said the project is of "critical importance to Japan's national security."

OpenAI, Google and dozens of other companies publish open letter calling for collective action on cyber defense

Dozens of companies came together to publish an open letter titled "A call for collective action on cyber defense."

Trump picked a trade fight with Canada. US defense firms may pay the price

None of what Washington wanted on defense was ever going to be delivered by threat.

'We have a limited window': 116 companies, entities sign on to major AI cyber defense push

The letter also urged a coordinated government effort to make cyber defense accessible to critical infrastructure under pressure.

The crisis in cosmology continues: Critical problems in a recent defense of cosmic acceleration

Doubts about the standard model of cosmology are deepening after a new study identified fundamental problems in a recent analysis that defended the conventional view that the universe is currently undergoing accelerated expansion driven by dark energy.

U.S. still watching allies for alignment of interests even amid defense pullback, analyst says

The U.S. may be asking allies to step up their own defense, but it still wants them to align on geopolitical interests.

News Wrap: Defense rests in murder trial of Lindsay Clancy

In our news wrap Friday, the defense rested its case in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes says the Pentagon has fired him and President Trump paused on ground beef tariffs in an attempt to lower prices.

Zelensky rejects wartime elections, saying vote would 'split' Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that holding elections during wartime would pose a threat to the country, following a controversial call by his former defense minister to pave the way for an election. According to the latest opinion poll by the Kyiv Institute of S

Primed and ready to fight, a nematode pheromone arms plants to battle pathogens

When cold and flu season comes around, we take steps like getting our flu shots and taking immune supplements to strengthen our bodies' defenses against pathogens.

Data center controversies have transformed midterms. Here's where different groups stand

Snowballing opposition to data centers in communities across the U.S. has transformed the midterm election landscape, thrown a wrench into the plans of the world's richest companies and brought President Donald Trump to its defense.

WATCH: Jury deliberates in Lindsay Clancy trial after hearing closing arguments

While both sides agree she killed her children, Clancy's defense team argued she suffered from postpartum psychosis, with defense attorney Kevin Reddington stating that "lousy medical care" exacerbated her condition.

A Mutation Is Making It Easier for Drug-Resistant Malaria to Spread

New findings shed light on what’s making the parasite less treatable using the drug that’s considered a first line of defense.

Exclusive: Why Antares is bringing nuclear power to Fort Bragg

The U.S. Army and the Defense Innovation Unit have selected Antares to build and operate nuclear microreactors at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, chief executive Jordan Bramble told Axios. Why it matters: The military's sky-high energy demand — for reusable batteries, computer farms,

Fed, NASA and DOJ among victims of Chinese state-sponsored hacker group: Court documents

Hackers targeted networks "operated by hospitals, telecommunications providers, power companies, financial institutions, and defense contractors," a filing said.

Lab supply companies have been selling antibodies using manipulated images

Antibodies play a central role in your body's immune defense. But they're also nearly ubiquitous in biological research, being essential for several widely used lab techniques. While some researchers need to go through the process of producing their own antibodies, antibodies to

Trump sends Saudi Arabia nuclear deal to Congress

President Trump’s administration sent a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that would allow the kingdom to enrich uranium to Congress this week, kick-starting a congressional review process required under the Atomic Energy Act. However, President Trump’s retroactive

Pentagon attack on Stars and Stripes is part of Trump’s war on media

The Trump administration has implemented measures to restrict independent journalism, including the firing of leadership at the military newspaper Stars and Stripes following reports on poor conditions aboard the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln.

From military alliance to economic partnership: How Trump is redefining U.S.-South Korea ties

Trump last Sunday instructed the Pentagon to cut military drills because they were "costly" and send "inappropriate and hostile" signals to North Korea.

Nvidia Jetson Orin-guided Russian AI drone killed three civilians in Ukraine, forensic teams say — first documented case of civilian deaths caused by a Russian

A Russian Molniya drone carrying an Nvidia Jetson Orin module crashed and killed three civilians at a gas station in Zaporizhzhia last month after choosing its final target without a human pilot, according to a New York Times investigation that cites Ukrainian air defense command

Army sergeant’s wife deported to Honduras under Trump crackdown

The wife of an active-duty U.S. soldier has reportedly been deported to Honduras, her native country, in the latest instance of a family member of an American service member being swept up in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Multiple outlets reported that Cristy

The Best Kitchen Gadget to Prevent Salmonella Is a Good Meat Probe

Salmonella outbreaks are seemingly everywhere right now. A good temperature probe is the last and best line of defense.

Hegseth: Economic pressure hurts Iranian regime ‘the most’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Monday that the Trump administration’s economic pressure on Iran is hurting the regime “the most right now” but did not rule out the U.S. military resuming airstrikes if necessary. “If we need to use kinetic strikes, we’ll use them. If Iran

USS Abraham Lincoln headed for port in Thailand after 250 days at sea

Sailors and crew members on the USS Abraham Lincoln, which recently departed the Middle East after it was stationed in the region as part of the U.S. conflict with Iran, have a port call scheduled after 250 days at sea, USA Today reported Monday, citing family members. Texts to t

Lindsay Clancy didn't have acute psychosis when she killed her 3 children, psychologist says - AP News

Lindsay Clancy didn't have acute psychosis when she killed her 3 children, psychologist says AP News Religious References in Lindsay Clancy Trial Anger Judge and Defense The New York Times Lindsay Clancy judge denies motion for mistrial after witness brings up religion NBC News P

Military newspaper editor says he was fired for raising concerns about Pentagon censorship

Stars and Stripes is a newspaper that has served American troops for generations. Recently, its publisher was fired, and its editor and one of its reporters were removed, raising questions about its future. Stars and Stripes is funded in part by the Pentagon, but is protected fro

Britain and France pledge stronger support as Ukraine marks Independence Day

The aid includes access to classified technology and faster deliveries of air defense missiles.

Woodlands and other natural spaces could help cities cope with extreme heat

Green and blue spaces, such as woodlands and riversides, could provide a vital line of defense for cities facing increasingly hot summers, according to new research from the University of Surrey.

Democrats demand Iran war cost details from Trump, Hegseth: Report

Nearly 50 House Democrats reportedly signed a letter to President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asking for more details on the cost of the Iran war. “What was billed as a two-week operation is now a full-scale war that has lasted for over 150 days, cost over $37 billio

Watch: Vance takes Trump economic agenda back to Maine

Vice President Vance visits the Pine Tree State on Monday, where he is expected to continue his tour pitching President Trump’s economic agenda ahead of the midterms. Vance will speak at defense manufacturer Compotech in Brewer, Maine, as the administration looks to highlight its

2 US military refueling aircraft depart Bulgaria amid anger from Iran over deployment

Two U.S. military refueling aircraft departed Bulgaria last week amid Iran’s anger over the planes’ deployment to Bezmer Air Base. Two Air Force KC-135 planes left the air base located in the southeast of Bulgaria on Friday, and the flights they conducted were for training purpos

Japanese space tech startup Letara expands beyond satellite thrusters with $16M

Japanese space startup Letara is betting its hybrid rocket technology can move beyond small satellite thrusters into a broader market for space, defense and security, after raising ¥2.6 billion ($16 million).

Could Ukraine's Mykhailo Fedorov challenge Zelenskyy?

An explosive video released last week by Ukraine's former defense minister spoke of corruption, a crisis of leadership and elections. What could follow?

Spain battles forest fire a short drive from flash flood

The blaze, near Valencia, forced more than 1,000 people from their homes. In nearby Catalonia, civil defense teams carried out 200 rescue operations after floods trapped residents in cars and homes.

The Patrick Clancy Conspiracy Theories Are Rooted in the Harsh Realities of Motherhood

Lindsay Clancy’s defense argues she killed her three kids because of postpartum psychosis. But armchair detectives, including many fed-up mothers, are laying blame with her ex-husband.

President Zelensky says having elections in Ukraine would 'destroy the country'

In remarks on Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke out against holding war time elections. He believes it would be too dangerous for the country, that would ‘split’ Ukraine. The remarks came after his former defense minister publicly called for a vote. Details and

Lindsay Clancy killed her children. The jury will soon answer a more complicated question. - NBC News

Lindsay Clancy killed her children. The jury will soon answer a more complicated question. NBC News Lindsay Clancy's three child victims forgotten amid crowds of support: mother of six Fox News The defense rests in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy WBUR Why People Want to Believ

What Trump’s crush on Kim means for the Indo-Pacific

As the U.S president cozies up to the North Korean dictator, America's allies in the region are building a new defense architecture.

NAACP slams Navy’s reported talks to swap war hero’s name on carrier with Trump’s

NAACP President Derrick Johnson bashed the Navy Friday following reports that it planned to rename an aircraft carrier, named after a Black WWII war hero, and had considered President Trump’s name as a replacement. Johnson wrote in a social media post that the alleged talks surro

Trump fights BBC’s push to subpoena family members amid legal battle

President Trump is attempting to block the BBC’s efforts to subpoena his family members for the channel’s defense in his ongoing $10 million defamation lawsuit. In Saturday court filings, Trump’s lawyers wrote that the British broadcaster’s attempts to subpoena the president’s ch

German army helps Poland protect itself against Russia

Poland is building a defense system along its northern and eastern borders to protect itself from Russia. Since June, German sappers have been assisting their NATO ally with the construction of the East Shield.

Pentagon fires U.S. military newspaper leadership for 'insubordination'

The editor-in-chief of the Stars and Stripes U.S. military newspaper said on Friday that he was being fired for insubordination.

Pentagon fires military newspaper leadership for 'insubordination'

The editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes said he was fired, alongside the newspaper's publisher and a reporter, for insubordination after he objected to potential editorial interference.

Tupac Murder Trial Closing Arguments: Accused Killer ‘Went Hunting for Mr. Shakur,’ DA Says

As the blockbuster trial over the rapper's 1996 killing wraps up, prosecutors and defense attorneys are making their final pitches to the jury.

STAT+: Alnylam defends heart disease drugs after failure of AstraZeneca’s Wainua

An AstraZeneca heart disease trial failure has put Alnylam under pressure. It's mounting a defense of its medicines.

Israel signs €3 billion arms export deal with Greece

Israel said one of its largest ever arms export deals would entail setting up an air defense system for Greece.

Russia preparing 'massive strikes' on Ukraine's energy sites after deadliest attack of the year

Russia's Defense Ministry has announced preparations for "massive strikes" on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

The Pentagon spent decades chasing Iron Man. The exoskeletons that actually work are much simpler

This article is republished with permission from Laser Wars , a newsletter about military laser weapons and other futuristic defense technology.