China's military has a leadership problem, and it's serious

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Lines of Chinese soldiers stand wearing uniforms and holding rifles.
The anti-corruption campaign inside the Chinese military has left a leadership gap.

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Infantry will still be fighting in muddy holes even as drones change war, British officer says

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Two men in a trench holding firearms on a grey day.
Drones are prolific in Ukraine, but much of traditional land warfare also remains.

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For Western forces in the Arctic, the cold itself is one of their toughest enemies

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A NATO soldier rides a snowmobile in northern Finland in January 2026.
In Arctic warfare, surviving the elements is a fight all on its own.

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An unusual vending machine selling mystery boxes briefly popped up at the Pentagon. Then it was gone.

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The Pentagon

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Chinese fishing boats have been making some unusual moves lately in the East China Sea, satellite images and shipping data show

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Three fishing boats sit in blue water with a clear sky in the background.
It appears China's Maritime Militia assembled in coordinated lines in the East China Sea.

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Snowmobiles, skis, and laser tag: How NATO soldiers train for Arctic assaults

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A Finnish soldier walks on her skis in northern Finland in January 2026.
A small group of NATO soldiers are in the middle of an Arctic warfare training course in northern Finland.

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Ukrainian troops were 'stunned' to learn their British trainers don't use anti-drone nets, UK officer says

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Two men in camoflage outfits and beanies attatch pale-colored netting to a pole
Ukrainian soldiers cover positions and weaponry as a low-cost way to snag and stop Russian drones.

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Inside a Ukrainian drone operator's battle kit, from anti-drone net guns to 'tactical Crocs'

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A man in khaki gear stands in an underground position wearing body equipment that has pockets and pouches, with gear like scissors and a GoPro visable
Dimko Zhluktenko broke down what he carried as a drone operator, picking everything of use and quality so it didn't get too heavy.

Dimko Zhluktenko

Shipbuilders put 3D printed parts on a US aircraft carrier and submarine. The Navy liked the results.

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The US Navy's USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier sails in bright blue waters.
Big wins in additive manufacturing are changing how the Navy builds and repairs parts on its ships.

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Russia's fiercest offensive last year still moved more slowly than WWI's Battle of the Somme, analysts say

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Two Russian soldiers ride on a motorbike coverd in winter camo netting.
Military engineers from Russia's Southern Military District conduct training in early 2026.

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