China’s influence operations in Latin American media
The Chinese Communist Party’ s influence in Latin America media coverage is growing and malignly influencing coverage of Beijing’s actions, media observers say.…
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Caribbean drug bust a joint Canadian-U.S. effort
The USS Cole recently deployed to the Caribbean region to support homeland defense efforts related to the Mexico-U.S. border and sea approaches. UNITED STATES…
USS Gravely makes $13.7 million Caribbean drug bust
The guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely intercepted a vessel in the Caribbean Sea in May 2025, confiscating a $13.7 million shipment of cocaine. A U.S. Coast…
U.S. adopts policies to defend against threatening drones
U.S. President Donald Trump signed three executive orders in June 2025 to defend the U.S. against malicious drones and bolster supersonic flights in the…
Russia-backed group hacked networks of police, NATO, Dutch authorities…
The Dutch government identified a Russian hacking ring named Laundry Bear as being responsible for cyberattacks on the Dutch police, NATO and several European…
Royal Canadian Navy, U.S. Coast Guard collaborate on major Caribbean drug…
The Canadian warship HMCS William Hall seized more than 1,300 kilograms in the Caribbean Sea in May 2025 with the help of a U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement…
U.S. Army deploys ground-based radar to combat Mexican FTO activity
U.S. Army Soldiers with the 10th Mountain Division operate ground-based radar in Texas near the border in May 2025. The radar platoon monitored illegal…
NATO allies largely agree to meet 5% spending threshold
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, left, bangs a gavel to signify the start of a meeting of NATO defense ministers at NATO headquarters in Brussels on June 5.…
Royal Bermuda Regiment, Jamaica Defence Force explore closer ties
Bermuda’s governor and high-ranking Royal Bermuda Regiment officers met with counterparts in Jamaica’s Defence Force in May 2025 to share best practices for…
Nordic Nations embrace total defense as sabotage risk rises
Odd John Resser, emergency planning officer, walks in an underground shelter previously used by a youth club in Kongsberg, Norway. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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