The House passed a major defense bill that pushes for the release of video footage from controversial boat strikes and authorizes over $900 billion in Pentagon spending. The bill also repeals old military force authorizations and supports multiyear munitions contracts. It now heads to the Senate for final approval.

Lebanon's government is struggling to disarm Hezbollah amid ongoing Israeli strikes and a fragile ceasefire. While progress has been made in the south, tensions remain high, and analysts warn the situation could escalate if not resolved.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended deadly strikes on alleged cartel boats, insisting President Trump has the authority to act. He compared the campaign to the war on terror and criticized previous Republican foreign policy. Hegseth also addressed new national security priorities and dismissed climate change as a military concern.

United States Central Command has launched a new drone-equipped task force in the Middle East. The unit operates advanced attack drones modeled after Iranian designs to boost regional security and deterrence.

Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria's new leader and former insurgent, was welcomed to the White House by President Trump after overthrowing Bashar al-Assad. His visit marks a major shift in U.S.-Syria relations and raises questions about the future stability of the region.

Experts warn that a major security flaw in artificial intelligence chatbots could let adversaries manipulate or steal sensitive information. Prompt injection attacks are difficult to prevent, raising concerns about the safety of critical systems. Military and cybersecurity leaders urge stronger defenses as threats escalate.

Germany has approved the development of a new missile to defend against drones, to be mounted on Skyranger 30 vehicles. The Small Anti-Drone Missile aims to bolster air defense capabilities and is expected to significantly enhance protection against small drones.