As the Trump administration advances nuclear negotiations with Iran, Israeli leaders are voicing serious concerns, with Prime Minister Netanyahu warning that only a “good deal” preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons is acceptable. Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee echoed this stance, asserting Trump’s resolve to avoid a weak agreement and confront evil directly. Speaking at the JNS International Policy Summit, Huckabee condemned Hamas for its atrocities and rejected the two-state solution as unworkable, emphasizing Israel’s biblical claim to the land. Click here to read more.

The F-15E Strike Eagle and F-15EX Eagle II are set to benefit significantly from new proposed legislation that allocates $7.2 billion for tactical aircraft procurement and modernization, with $3.1 billion dedicated to ramping up F-15EX production and $127.46 million aimed at preventing early retirement of F-15Es. While some details about production and fleet sustainment remain unclear, lawmakers’ strong support for these platforms underscores their importance to U.S. airpower. Other major boosts include funding for next-gen fighters, the B-21 bomber, and tactical airlifters. Click here to read more.

After a successful live-fire test in December, the Army has officially named its long-range hypersonic weapon system “Dark Eagle,” celebrating its speed, stealth, and devastating capabilities. Designed to disintegrate adversary defenses like anti-access systems and communication networks, Dark Eagle successfully launched again Friday from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station as part of an ongoing evaluation by the Department of Defense. Hypersonic missiles like Dark Eagle, capable of flying at over five times the speed of sound, are key to strengthening U.S. deterrence strategies. Click here to read more.

U.S. troops are experiencing a markedly different kind of deployment on the southern border, blending advanced military technology, round-the-clock patrols, and high-stakes surveillance with the comforts of home and freedom of movement rarely seen in traditional missions. Task Force 716 and other military units are reinforcing the border under President Trump’s immigration directive, with service members using tools like G-BOSS to detect smuggling operations and cartels, while staying in hotels and taking liberty breaks in San Diego. This new border mission reflects a shift in operational mindset and optics, with soldiers now armed, conducting foot patrols, and integrated into a broader national security strategy — even as legal and political questions swirl around the deployment’s long-term role. Click here to read more.

Heavy rare earth elements play a vital role in strengthening magnets, improving tech durability, and supporting innovations in clean energy and defense, and despite recent export restrictions from China, companies are adapting quickly. Manufacturers like Tesla are already reducing reliance on these minerals, and with the U.S. and Canada holding substantial deposits, there’s strong potential to boost domestic mining and refining. As global demand grows, this shift offers an exciting opportunity to innovate and build more resilient supply chains. Click here to read more.

The U.S. Army and General Dynamics have opened a new artillery production facility in Camden, Arkansas, which is set to produce half of the Army’s 155mm artillery shells once fully operational. Aimed at reaching the Army’s goal of 100,000 rounds per month, the facility will output 50,000 shells monthly using advanced automation and environmentally friendly technologies. This expansion reflects the Army’s broader efforts to modernize its munitions supply chain following lessons from the war in Ukraine and to ensure battlefield readiness with scalable, rapid production. Click here to read more.