Terrorism & Security

Trump keeps world waiting on his plans for Iran after State of the Union

The next round of talks between the US and Iran in Geneva on Thursday could be decisive in the president's decision-making.

BBC World News Feb 25, 2026
Terrorism & Security Feb 25, 2026

Two charged with murder of Australian grandfather after 'mistaken identity' kidnapping

Chris Baghsarian, 85, was taken from his home and murdered, in what authorities believe was a case of mistaken identity....

Terrorism & Security Feb 25, 2026

Fact-checking Trump's longest ever State of the Union

President Donald Trump said the US "is winning again" - making a series of claims about his record in a speech which las...

Terrorism & Security Feb 25, 2026

Don't break up NewJeans and I'll forgo $18m payout, says ex-K-pop boss

Min Hee-jin has said she "can no longer bear to watch" the group get "torn apart".

Terrorism & Security Feb 25, 2026

BBC sees damage in Puerto Vallarta after Mexican cartel violence

BBC's Will Grant visits Puerto Vallarta, a popular coastal resort town, to see the damage.

Terrorism & Security Feb 25, 2026

X-BAT Drone ‘Fighter’ Will Begin VTOL Flight Testing In Kansas This Year

Getting Shield AI's hugely ambitious X-BAT off the ground vertically and recovering it the same way is essential to its ...

Terrorism & Security Feb 24, 2026

General Atomics Is Turning The MQ-9 Reaper Family Of Drones Into “Cruise Missile Trucks”

Branded content: Giving MQ-9's the ability to reach out over vast distances to launch standoff strikes after loitering f...

Terrorism & Security Feb 24, 2026

Upgraded F-22 “Raptor 2.0” Details Seen In New Model

A scale model of the new-look F-22 Raptor reveals details of its new stealthy external fuel tanks and underwing infrared...

Terrorism & Security Feb 24, 2026

100 B-21 Stealth Bomber Fleet Size Target Unchanged For Now Despite Production Acceleration

The main goal of expanded B-21 production right now is getting the first Raiders fielded in 2027. The post 100 B-21 Stea...

Terrorism & Security Feb 24, 2026

AI Is Now Helping The F-35 Spot Enemy Air Defenses

New artificial intelligence technology is giving the F-35 the ability to pick out confusing threat emissions and get the...

Terrorism & Security Feb 24, 2026

'Anyone who runs is shot': Watch Russian soldiers describe killings of troops who refuse orders

The men, who are on the run, told of the horrors they witnessed on the Russian side of the front lines in Ukraine.

Terrorism & Security Feb 24, 2026

BBC's Will Grant on the atmosphere in Mexico following unrest

The BBC's Will Grant describes how locals are feeling in Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco, Mexico, after a wave of vi...

Terrorism & Security Feb 24, 2026

Anduril’s Fury Collaborative Combat Aircraft Is Now Flying With AIM-120 AMRAAM

The USAF says its Collaborative Combat Aircraft drone program has entered the weapons integration and captive carry test...

Terrorism & Security Feb 24, 2026

Talon Blue Is The New Name For Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A ‘Fighter Drone’

Talon harkens back to the company's T-38 Talon heritage, while Blue is likely a reference to Tacit Blue, which was a tec...

Terrorism & Security Feb 23, 2026

Russia’s Mi-28 Havoc Attack Helicopter Has Tiny Crew Compartment To Pick Up Downed Pilots

Like the Mi-24 Hind before it, albeit to a far more austere degree, the Mi-28’s fuselage compartment can be used in a ...

Terrorism & Security Feb 23, 2026

Straight Talk On State Of U.S. Airlift Capabilities From General Who Ran Air Mobility Command

General Minihan's frankness about the China threat ended his career, but now as a civilian, he has much more to say. Th...

Terrorism & Security Feb 23, 2026

KC-130J’s Hellfire Missile-Firing Harvest Hawk Kits Retired By Marines

Developed to turn USMC C-130s into close air support platforms during the Global War on Terror, Harvest Hawk's relevance...

Terrorism & Security Feb 23, 2026

Iran Signals Possible “Fast Deal” To Be Made In Nuclear Talks As U.S. Military Build-Up Grinds On

Iran may be softening its negotiating stance as pressure builds in the form of hundreds of combat aircraft and dozens of...

Terrorism & Security Feb 23, 2026

Dark Merlin Is The Name Of General Atomics’ YFQ-42A Fighter Drone

Merlins are small but fierce birds that attack in groups and are known for their stealthy attacks. The post Dark Merlin...

Terrorism & Security Feb 21, 2026

Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week

Concrete is so hot right now... The post Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This W...

Terrorism & Security Feb 20, 2026

F-16s Heading To Middle East Equipped With Angry Kitten Electronic Warfare Pods

The Angry Kitten pods will give the fourth-generation fighters often tasked with the Wild Weasel missions much-needed ex...

Terrorism & Security Feb 20, 2026

Supercarrier USS Gerald R. Ford Has Crossed Into The Mediterranean

The carrier's rush to the Middle East comes as the military build-up in the region appears to be approaching its crescen...

Terrorism & Security Feb 20, 2026

New Vision To Fill Gaps After AV-8B Harrier And AH-1Z Viper Retirements Laid Out By Marines

The Marines also see what is called Future Attack Strike as addressing demands that will arise when the F/A-18C/D Hornet...

Terrorism & Security Feb 20, 2026

Hunt For “AWACS Killer” Anti-Radiation Missile Kicked-Off By Navy

The Advanced Emission Suppression Missile will also be able to strike air defenses on land and sea. The post Hunt For &#...

Terrorism & Security Feb 19, 2026

U.K. Denying U.S. Use Of Key Bases Would Impact Bombers’ Role In Iran Air Campaign

The U.K. is reportedly preventing the U.S. from using Diego Garcia and RAF Fairford to attack Iran. The post U.K. Denyin...

Terrorism & Security Feb 19, 2026

China’s Largest Modern Naval Gun To Date Just Appeared On A Test Ship

A new 155mm gun could give Chinese warships added firepower for amphibious operations, as well as against targets at sea...

Terrorism & Security Feb 19, 2026

Private F-16 Aggressors Just Brought A Huge Upgrade To The Fight

Top Aces' advanced aggressor F-16 features an AESA, IRST, helmet mounted display, open architecture mission system and n...

Terrorism & Security Feb 19, 2026

Security Forces Guarding ICBMs Need Fresh Tactics To Defend New Sentinel Silos

Security Forces tasked with defending Minuteman III ICBMs currently train for everything from retaking captured silos to...

Terrorism & Security Feb 18, 2026

Russia Eyes Balloon Communications System To Fill Massive Gap Left After Losing Starlink

SpaceX has cut off Russia's access to Starlink and now Moscow is scrambling to find a replacement. The post Russia Eyes ...

Terrorism & Security Feb 18, 2026

What Iran’s Naval Exercise With China And Russia In The Strait Of Hormuz Actually Means

The Maritime Security Belt 2026 exercise comes as the U.S. is flowing forces to the Middle East ahead of a possible atta...