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With Russia and China looking to project power in the region, the US Army is pushing its soldiers to be ready for potential cold-weather combat.

Maneuvering and operating artillery is more stressful in Alaska's harsh, unforgiving environment than anywhere else, troops said.

At a training event in Alaska, the Army challenged soldiers to be a cold-weather fighting force ready for future conflict.

The Pentagon has called attention to China's growing missile force and the impact this capability could have on US forces in the Pacific.

Funding for public utilities made up just 2.2% of Russia's total expenditure in 2023. Meanwhile, Moscow blew 21% of its budget on defense.

The Pentagon's new policy on artificial intelligence in weapons systems requires more people in the loop before anything gets made or fielded.

Biden has said the strikes are going to continue but acknowledged that they're not deterring the Iran-backed militant group.

It's unlikely Ukraine can launch a full-scale counteroffensive next year, opening the door for sporadic strikes and asymmetric warfare.