The Senate passed on Tuesday a concurrent resolution directing the president to cease military action in Iran or seek congressional approval by a 50–48 vote. The House passed the same resolution earlier this month. Four Republicans crossed the aisle to support the resolution: Senators Rand Paul (KY), Susan Collins (ME), Lisa Murkowski (AK), and Bill Cassidy (LA), who was recently primaried by a Trump-endorsed candidate. Senator John Fetterman (PA) was the only Democrat to vote against the resolution in the senate. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox The absence of Senators Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and David McCormick (R-PA), allowed the resolution to pass through the chamber. The concurrent resolution, which does not proceed through the White House, faces legal ambiguity following a Supreme Court’s 1983 ruling that found them nonbinding. Previous war power resolutions made use of joint resolutions, which are vulnerable to presidential vetoes but unambiguously binding. Democratic critics allege that the concurrent resolution is binding as the Constitution grants congress the power to declare war. The last time the War Powers Act of 1973 was invoked by both chambers was a 2020 joint resolution attempting to halt operations against Iran following the killing of…
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MoreThe U.S. and its “Five Eyes” intelligence partners issued a joint statement Wednesday warning that Chinese military intelligence is using LinkedIn and other professional social media sites to recruit people with access to classified information and obtain it from them. The notice was drafted by the FBI, Britain’s MI5 and…
A ceasefire framework for Lebanon, brokered by the U.S. and agreed to on Wednesday by Israel and the Lebanese government, was rejected by the militant group Hezbollah as a ceasefire to the Iran War entered its 58th day on Thursday. Tehran has insisted that a ceasefire to the U.S.–Iran war…
Milrem Robotics, the world’s leading developer of robotics and autonomous systems, and Dutch company VDL Defentec have officially opened a THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) production line in Born, the Netherlands. During yesterday’s opening ceremony, the first THeMIS vehicles manufactured in the Netherlands were handed over to the Dutch government…
President Donald Trump announced at a closed-door event Wednesday evening that he will be nominating acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to permanently fill the role left by Pam Bondi since her April resignation. Blanche, who represented the president during his 2024 hush-money trial in New York, has been serving as…
The House voted Wednesday to force President Donald Trump to end the war on Iran, increasing pressure on the administration to end an increasingly unpopular war that was not authorized by Congress. The vote was the first successful passage of a war powers measure in either chamber since the conflict…
Sanctum™ C?UAS, GRIZZLY™ Containerized Launcher and JAGM Missile successfully integrated and was delivered in under 45 days to defeat Group 3 one-way attack drones. BETHESDA, Md., June 3, 2026 — Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) successfully intercepted a Group 3 one-way attack test drone using a Joint-Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) launched from a GRIZZLY™ containerized…
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MoreFORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – The Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Training and Innovation Facility soon will undergo modernization changes that will strengthen its readiness to train Soldiers, including creating an innovation classroom, a high-tech classroom, a simulator room, a locker room and a mock urban village for training. Plans also…
KOMENDA, SLOVENIA (18 June 2026) UNI&FORMA, part of Mehler Systems and the company behind the UF PRO brand, has received Slovenia’s prestigious “Exporter of the Year” (Izvoznik leta) 2026 award, recognising excellence in exports, innovation, and international growth. Presented annually by Finance, Slovenia’s leading business newspaper, the award is one…
The prestigious ammunition brand ROTTWEIL known for its shotshell products launches fourteen (14) different product solutions for law enforcement and security agencies as well as special forces. Besides door breaching cartridges, ROTTWEIL’s portfolio now also carries a slug, buckshot, training as well as an anti-drone (C-UAV) range meeting the remarkably…
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Coventry, UK — 22 Jun 26 — NP Aerospace, a leading global armour technology manufacturer and vehicle integrator, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Iten Defense, a U.S. based specialist provider of advanced defence protection solutions, from Edgewater Capital Partners and other minority shareholders. The…
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MorePARIS — Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll called for faster acquisition, stronger interoperability and closer cooperation with allies and partners during a statement of intent signing ceremony held June 16, during the second day of Eurosatory 2026. The agreement is intended to expand the Uncrewed Aircraft System Marketplace granting…
Cybersecurity agencies in the United States and its “Five Eyes” allied nations issued a rare joint statement Monday warning that frontier AI models are expected to fundamentally transform offensive cyber capabilities within months and that adversaries may succeed in developing attacks against Western governments and companies. Signed by agency heads…
RTS Tactical Receives US Patent, Raising the Standard for Ballistic Shield Protection U.S. Patent No. 12,624,927 Recognizes RTS Tactical’s Innovative Boltless Viewport Assembly for Ballistic Shields RTS Tactical, a leading manufacturer of body armor and tactical gear solutions for our men and women in uniform, announced that it has been…
Former Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan passed away Monday at 100 years old, following a battle with Parkinson’s disease. He served as the 13th chair of the nation’s central bank and an advisor to six presidents. Greenspan earned his baccalaureate and graduate degrees in economics from New York University and…
Knoxville, TN and Semily, Czech Republic — Qore Performance, Inc., the inventors of the ICEAGE ECOSYSTEM of thermoregulation and hydration technologies, is proud to announce Rigad as an authorized dealer for the Czech Republic. This partnership provides Czech military, law enforcement, and outdoor professionals with direct, local access to Qore…
Keir Starmer announced Monday his resignation as UK Prime Minister following the reelection of a key Labour Party rival to parliament and growing dissension inside his party. “The question my party is asking now is whether I am best placed to lead us into the next general election,” Starmer said…
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Mediators said that talks between the U.S and Iran in Switzerland to resolve points of tension in the 60-day interim peace agreement to end the Iran War, particularly Israel’s ongoing bombing and occupation of Lebanon, saw “encouraging progress” as the conflict entered its 115th day on Monday. On June 17,…
Harris Aerial Officially Joins the Blue UAS Cleared List We’re proud to announce our official addition to the Blue UAS Cleared List. This validates our strict NDAA compliance, cybersecurity standards, and American manufacturing of heavy-lift hybrid and electric drones. Built in Orlando, FL, ready for defense, public safety, utilities, forestry,…
Abelardo de la Espriella was elected president of Colombia Sunday, securing a victory for the right against the left-wing senator Ivan Cepeda. The runoff election was a relatively close race: De la Espriella secured 49.7 percent of the vote, with Cepeda receiving 48.7 percent. Subscribe Today Get daily…
Darley Releases New Uncrewed Systems Capabilities & Partner Brochure for Defense and Public Safety Missions ITASCA, IL – June 17th, 2026 – Darley, a leading provider of defense, fire, and emergency services equipment, is proud to announce the release of its new Uncrewed Systems Capabilities & Partners Brochure. Accessible online at…
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