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Homeland Defense

DHS awards $3.3. billion in contracts to extend Mexico-U.S. border wall

The WatchFebruary 6, 2026

Homeland Defense

Space Force looks to expand West Coast heavy launch capabilities

The WatchFebruary 5, 2026

North America

U.S. invests in counter-drone tech to protect World Cup crowds

REUTERSFebruary 5, 2026

Homeland Defense

Marines to certify hundreds of attack drone operators, payload specialists

The WatchFebruary 4, 2026

Mexico

Mexican National Guard, Army, police round up drugs, arms and suspects

The WatchFebruary 4, 2026

Homeland Defense

Canada’s NORAD commander outlines defense upgrades

The WatchFebruary 3, 2026

Mexico

Guatemala Fortifies Border with Mexico: A New Era of Security and Cooperation

DIÁLOGO AMÉRICASFebruary 3, 2026

Russia

Finland seizes Russian-linked ship in Baltic for suspected sabotage

REUTERSJanuary 30, 2026

Russia

Northern Sea Route increasingly used by Russia’s shadow fleet

The WatchJanuary 30, 2026

Homeland Defense

FBI says it disrupted a New Year’s Eve attack plan inspired by Islamic State group

THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJanuary 29, 2026

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Homeland Defense

DHS awards $3.3. billion in contracts to extend Mexico-U.S. border wall

By The WatchFebruary 6, 20260

The United States awarded $3.3 billion in construction contracts to build 156 kilometers of border…

Homeland Defense

Space Force looks to expand West Coast heavy launch capabilities

By The WatchFebruary 5, 20260

The United States Space Force (USSF) is exploring possible upgrades at Vandenberg Space Force Base…

Scandinavia increases defense spending again to meet Russian threat

July 18, 2025

New radar could become part of Golden Dome for America

July 18, 2025

RBDF, Coast Guard collaborate on Caribbean migrant interdictions

July 17, 2025

Royal Canadian Navy launches its 5th AOPV

July 17, 2025

Newest U.S. icebreaker departs on maiden voyage

July 16, 2025

Mexico, U.S. senior military leaders strategize, share priorities

July 16, 2025

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STRATEGIC COMPETITION - PRC AND RUSSIA

Russia

Russia

U.S. monitoring Russian maritime activity in Indo-Pacific

July 6, 20234 Mins Read

The Watch Staff U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) with allies and partners continuously monitor Russian activities…

Arctic

Arctic

The long-term militarization of Putin’s Russia

June 12, 20235 Mins Read

A personnel carrier loaded with Russian troops enters the town of Gori during Russia’s 2008 invasion of Georgia, a precursor…

Arctic

Arctic

Russia’s war on Ukraine stalls PRC’s Arctic momentum

June 12, 20235 Mins Read

A Chinese paramilitary police border guard trains in Heilongjiang province on the border with Russia. AFP/GETTY IMAGES MARC LANTEIGNE/UiT THE…

Chinese Communist Party (CCP)

Chinese Communist Party (CCP)

USNORTHCOM and USSOUTHCOM commanders highlight PRC threat

May 31, 20234 Mins Read

THE WATCH STAFF Gen. Glen D. VanHerck, the commander charged with homeland defense of the United States, recently outlined the…

Russia

Russia

U.S. tracks and contests Russian out-of-area naval operations

February 9, 20235 Mins Read

THE WATCH STAFF President Vladimir Putin hailed a Russian Navy frigate departing from the Northern Fleet’s home port of Severomorsk…

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