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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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U.S. shares military capabilities

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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…

U.S. Air Force tests Minuteman III missile as nuclear force modernizes

December 4, 2025

The Storis, the U.S. Coast Guard’s newest icebreaker, completes inaugural patrol

December 3, 2025

Caribbean accelerates cyber defenses to combat digital threats

December 2, 2025

International troops tackle evolving explosive threats during exercise in Canada

December 1, 2025

German general says Russia could launch attack against NATO at any time

November 26, 2025

U.S., China seek direct military communications to ‘deconflict and de-escalate’

November 25, 2025

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Features

Agile and on Guard

By The WatchFebruary 23, 20210

NORAD hones air defenses, readiness with Arctic exercise THE WATCH STAFF Ongoing threats from great…

Features

Arctic Deterrence

By The WatchFebruary 23, 20210

Denmark May Use Stealth F-35s Over Greenland THE WATCH STAFF Danish military officials say the U.S.-made F-35…

Features

Sky-high Safety Net

By The WatchJune 22, 20200

NORAD identifies threats, enforces air restrictions THE WATCH STAFF They patrol the skies over the…

Features

First Lines of Defense

By The WatchJune 22, 20200

Military, intelligence collaboration protects homelands worldwide THE WATCH STAFF Military and intelligence-sharing cooperation agreements play…

STRATEGIC COMPETITION - PRC AND RUSSIA

Russia

Russian spoofing suspected in Svalbard

August 27, 20253 Mins Read

A warning to pilots was issued in the Svalbard archipelago in July 2025 after Norwegian officials determined there had been…

Russia

U.S. seeks peace in Ukraine with summits in Alaska, Washington, D.C.

August 22, 20253 Mins Read

The leaders of the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, NATO, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and the United States met in…

Chinese Communist Party (CCP)

China, Russia hold joint naval exercise near Japan

August 18, 20251 Min Read

The Chinese military announced at the end of July 2025 that it would hold an annual naval exercise and conduct…

Russia

Denmark restarts air defense capabilities after two decades

August 11, 20253 Mins Read

Denmark will lease a NASAMS air defense system from a Norwegian company to restart its own air defense capabilities after…

Chinese Communist Party (CCP)

Grynkewich to lead allied forces in Europe

August 8, 20253 Mins Read

U.S. Air Force Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich, right, stepped into his new role as Supreme Allied Commander Europe at a…

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