In Memoriam: Notable People We Lost in 2025

A moment to look back and reflect on some of the noteworthy people who died this year.

US general meets Cuban military officials at edge of Guantanamo Bay

General Francis Donovan's meeting in Cuba comes amid growing concerns of a possible U.S. military attack on the Communist-run island.

U.S. support for Taiwan reaffirmed by members of Congress even after Trump called arms sales a 'negotiating chip' with China

President Donald Trump has referred to $14 billion in arms sales to the island, which has been approved by Congress, as a "negotiating chip" with China.

European defense stocks are cooling off after the military spending boom. Here's what's next

Analysts see 2026 as a period of consolidation for the sector, as excitement over Europe's increased defense budget is replaced by company-specific drivers.

Hegseth praises Asian allies for 'burden-sharing,' calls out China's role in the region

Hegseth said that China cannot impose its hegemony on U.S. partners and allies in the region.

SpaceX wins $4.16 billion Space Force contract for threat-detection satellites

The U.S. Space Force said on Friday it has awarded Elon Musk's IPO-bound SpaceX a $4.16 billion deal for a satellite program designed to track and target airborne threats.