Larry Lee
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U.S. Secretly Sends Long-Range ATACMS Missiles to Ukraine, Used Twice Against Russian Forces
The United States has secretly shipped long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to Ukraine, which the Ukrainian military has already used twice against Russian forces in the past week, according to three U.S. officials. The revelation comes as President Joe Biden signed into law a foreign aid package providing billions of dollars in weapons and support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. 
The United States has secretly shipped long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to Ukraine, which the Ukrainian military has already used twice against Russian forces in the past week, according to three U.S. officials. The revelation comes as President Joe Biden signed into law a foreign aid package providing billions of dollars in weapons and support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. -
UN Rights Chief 'Horrified' by Reports of Mass Graves Containing Hundreds of Bodies at Gaza Hospitals
United Nations human rights chief Volker Türk has expressed his horror at reports of mass graves containing hundreds of bodies at two of Gaza's largest hospitals. 
United Nations human rights chief Volker Türk has expressed his horror at reports of mass graves containing hundreds of bodies at two of Gaza's largest hospitals. -
Satellite Imagery Suggests Israeli Strike Targeted Iranian Air Defense in Isfahan
Recent satellite imagery indicates that an apparent Israeli attack targeted an air defense radar in Isfahan, central Iran, contradicting Iran's claims of no significant damage. This incident, involving a Russian-made S-300 radar, highlights the ongoing shadow war between Israel and Iran, which has seen escalating tensions in light of broader regional conflicts. 
Recent satellite imagery indicates that an apparent Israeli attack targeted an air defense radar in Isfahan, central Iran, contradicting Iran's claims of no significant damage. This incident, involving a Russian-made S-300 radar, highlights the ongoing shadow war between Israel and Iran, which has seen escalating tensions in light of broader regional conflicts. -
UK to Boost Defence Spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030, Sunak Announces During Poland Visit
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that the UK will increase its defence spending to 2.5% of national output by the end of the decade, in a move described as the "biggest strengthening of our national defence in a generation." The commitment, unveiled during Sunak's visit to Poland, comes after months of pressure from Conservative MPs and defence officials to boost military spending in response to the growing threat from Russia and other authoritarian states. 
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that the UK will increase its defence spending to 2.5% of national output by the end of the decade, in a move described as the "biggest strengthening of our national defence in a generation." The commitment, unveiled during Sunak's visit to Poland, comes after months of pressure from Conservative MPs and defence officials to boost military spending in response to the growing threat from Russia and other authoritarian states. -
Ukraine Faces Military Challenges Despite U.S. Aid, Experts Warn
Despite the renewed U.S. support, Ukraine faces significant military challenges. Defense analysts argue that while the funding could help boost Ukraine's military campaign, aid and supplies must be sent immediately to be effective. 
Despite the renewed U.S. support, Ukraine faces significant military challenges. Defense analysts argue that while the funding could help boost Ukraine's military campaign, aid and supplies must be sent immediately to be effective. -
Israeli Military Intelligence Chief Resigns Over Failure to Prevent Deadliest Hamas Attack
Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva, the head of Israel's military intelligence directorate, has resigned after failing to prevent Hamas' unprecedented Oct. 7 attack, the deadliest terror attack in Israel's history, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Monday. 
Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva, the head of Israel's military intelligence directorate, has resigned after failing to prevent Hamas' unprecedented Oct. 7 attack, the deadliest terror attack in Israel's history, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Monday. -
Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza's Rafah Kill 22, Mostly Children, as US Approves Billions in Military Aid
Israeli airstrikes in the southern Gaza city of Rafah overnight killed at least 22 people, including 18 children, according to health officials on Sunday. The strikes come as the United States is on track to approve billions of dollars in additional military aid to Israel, its close ally, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Hamas militant group. 
Israeli airstrikes in the southern Gaza city of Rafah overnight killed at least 22 people, including 18 children, according to health officials on Sunday. The strikes come as the United States is on track to approve billions of dollars in additional military aid to Israel, its close ally, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Hamas militant group. -
Israeli Missile with Radar-Evading Tech Reportedly Struck Iran's Air Defenses Near Natanz Nuclear Site
A missile fired in an alleged Israeli strike on air defenses near Iran's Natanz nuclear site had technology that enabled the weapon to evade the country's radar defense systems, according to two Western officials who spoke to The New York Times. 
A missile fired in an alleged Israeli strike on air defenses near Iran's Natanz nuclear site had technology that enabled the weapon to evade the country's radar defense systems, according to two Western officials who spoke to The New York Times. -
Iran Downplays Reported Israeli Drone Attacks, Signals No Retaliation to Avert Regional War
Explosions echoed over the Iranian city of Isfahan on Friday in what sources described as an Israeli attack, but Tehran played down the incident and indicated it had no plans for retaliation, a response that appeared gauged towards averting a region-wide war. 
Explosions echoed over the Iranian city of Isfahan on Friday in what sources described as an Israeli attack, but Tehran played down the incident and indicated it had no plans for retaliation, a response that appeared gauged towards averting a region-wide war. -
Think Tank Maps Out How Russia Could Attack NATO and Warns Ukraine Needs Urgent U.S. Aid
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has issued a stark warning that Ukraine cannot hold its current defensive lines without the rapid resumption of U.S. military assistance, particularly in the form of air defense and artillery support. In a Tuesday blog post, ISW researcher Frederick W. Kagan highlighted the dire situation on the battlefield, stating that Russian advances will accelerate absent urgent American action. 
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has issued a stark warning that Ukraine cannot hold its current defensive lines without the rapid resumption of U.S. military assistance, particularly in the form of air defense and artillery support. In a Tuesday blog post, ISW researcher Frederick W. Kagan highlighted the dire situation on the battlefield, stating that Russian advances will accelerate absent urgent American action.
