Security
China’s control over rare earth metals threatens U.S. security, industry expert says
China's strategic investment in processing instead of mining rare earth metals has led to its nearly total domination of worldwide rare earth metal production, giving it leverage over the U.S., an industry expert said in the latest episode of the "Threat Status" podcast.
Putin says foreign troops deployed to Ukraine would be legitimate targets
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that any foreign troops deployed to Ukraine before a peace agreement has been signed would be considered "legitimate targets" by Moscow's forces.
In $9.8 billion deal, Army awards Lockheed Martin record-setting Patriot missile contract
Defense firm Lockheed Martin this week announced a record-setting deal to provide nearly 2,000 Patriot air and missile defense interceptors and associated hardware to the Army.
State Department official sentenced for selling secrets to China
A State Department official was sentenced to four years in prison for selling secrets to the Chinese government, the Justice Department said Thursday.
Hegseth tells new Army officers the Trump team ‘has their back’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday told 77 of the Army's newest officers that graduating from Officer Candidate School is an impressive feat but only the first step in their military career.
Japan to host Army Typhon missiles for exercises
The Army plans to deploy medium-range Typhon missiles to Japan for the first time during Marine Corps-led exercises later this month.
U.S. envoy Witkoff meets European leaders on Ukraine security
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff met with European leaders in Paris on Thursday to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine, as allies seek to ensure long-term military support for the war-torn nation and secure continued American backing after the conflict ends.
