China's Harbin Xinguang Optic-Electronics Technology has developed the Lijian series of laser weapons designed to shoot down drones. The portable models, Lijian II and Lijian III, are lightweight and consist of three main components, making them easily transportable.
A CSIS survey reveals that 75% of South Korean and nearly 80% of Japanese strategic elites oppose or are uncertain about their countries acquiring nuclear weapons. Experts suggest this could impact nuclear stability in Northeast Asia.
A CSIS survey reveals that 75% of South Korean and nearly 80% of Japanese strategic elites oppose or are uncertain about their countries acquiring nuclear weapons. Experts suggest such a move could destabilize Northeast Asia more than US troop reductions.
North Korea celebrated the second anniversary of its strategic partnership treaty with Russia, hailing it as a crucial tool for a new global order and a foundation to navigate international instability. The treaty includes a mutual defense clause.
One person is in custody after shots were fired in New York's Times Square on Thursday. Video showed two individuals drawing weapons and firing before fleeing. No injuries were reported, and police are searching for others involved.
The US will create a permanent stockpile of battle-ready arms for its Marine Corps in Australia, with $30 million allocated for facilities in Victoria. China criticizes the move as undermining regional security.
A Thai police officer, Theeraphong, was apprehended by two gym trainers after allegedly shooting his wife, Triraya, and her mother, Mantana. Triraya died from a gunshot wound to the head, while Mantana is in stable condition.
Carlos Alberto Suástegui Villanueva, a suspected leader of the Los Águilas gang, was shot dead outside Guayaquil's airport. The attack, captured on security footage, occurred a day after a state of emergency was declared in the region due to rising gang violence.
President Trump plans to ask defense companies to produce weapons under license in Europe and Ukraine, as US stocks are depleted from the Iran conflict. He has informed allies he will explore licensing options, including Ukraine's request for Patriot missile production.
Finland's parliament voted to lift a ban on nuclear weapons, allowing their transport and storage on its territory. The move, aimed at strengthening security and NATO's position, has drawn criticism from opponents who fear it makes Finland a target for nuclear strikes and could escalate tensions with Russia.
The US and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding, effectively reopening the Strait of Hormuz and initiating a 60-day period to negotiate a comprehensive peace agreement. While President Trump hailed it as a win, the deal falls short of preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons, focusing instead on uranium downblending under IAEA supervision.
US President Donald Trump, upon arriving in Paris after a G7 summit, declined to specify if Washington would increase weapons supplies to Ukraine. He emphasized that European and NATO countries should bear the costs, contrasting it with former President Biden's policies. Trump acknowledged Ukraine's strong performance on the battlefield.
Defense claims Bolsonaro's mental confusion, caused by medication, led to his weapon being disabled. Trump mistakenly stated Bolsonaro Jr. was arrested and claimed to have spoken with Lula. Lula denied requesting a meeting and criticized Trump's interference in elections.
President Trump suggests a denuclearization deal with Russia and China, citing the US's large nuclear arsenal and China's rapid buildup.
Donald Trump stated that military operations must be permanently terminated, threatening bombing if the agreement is not upheld. The memorandum of understanding includes ending military operations in Lebanon, lifting blockades, and returning seized funds to Tehran.
President Trump announced a "permanent" agreement with Iran aimed at ending a war, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and preventing nuclear proliferation. He warned Tehran of severe bombing if the terms are not met.
Donald Trump stated that if the agreement with Lebanon is not permanent, the US will bomb them. The memorandum of understanding, released Wednesday, includes a permanent termination of military operations, ending blockades, and returning seized funds to Tehran.
EU countries are converging on the need for urgent action to prevent Chinese-driven deindustrialization, supporting a new trade strategy with new instruments and strategic use of existing ones ahead of a key summit.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced G7 leaders agreed to provide additional air-defence support, strengthen Ukraine's energy resilience, and impose fresh sanctions on Russia following the summit in France. The commitments aim to bolster Ukraine's defences against Moscow's invasion.
G7 leaders agreed to increase weapon and ammunition deliveries to Ukraine, including air defense systems and long-range weapons, following their summit in Evian-les-Bains, France. US President Trump highlighted the US defense industry's role, and some members proposed licensed weapons production in Ukraine.
Finnish lawmakers voted to lift the country's ban on nuclear weapons, allowing for their transit and facilitation on its territory as part of NATO operations. Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen called the move "essential" for security, though Finland has no plans to permanently station such arms.
A leaked 14-point document outlines a US-Iran framework deal: Iran pledges no nuclear weapons, reopening Strait of Hormuz; US offers $300bn fund, sanctions relief. Deal veracity unconfirmed, Trump expresses irritation.
Delhi Police Special Cell arrested five more members of an eight-person terror module allegedly linked to Pakistan's ISI handler Shahzad Bhatti. The group, Tehreek-e-Taliban Hindustan (TTH), is accused of targeting police, promoting the outfit, and glorifying handlers. They claimed responsibility for an ASI's killing in Punjab.
Anthropic's AI advancements, including recursive self-improvement and cyber-attack capabilities, have prompted US policy shifts. The White House has banned foreign access to new models and Anthropic has shut them down, signaling a move towards regulation.
