Pentagon Plans Autonomous Warfare Command by 2027
Hegseth announced a four-star Autonomous Warfare Command (AutoWarCom) targeted for Oct. 1, 2027, plus interim Project Agincourt. Here is what we know.
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Russia 2027 Defense Budget Jumps 27% to $203 Billion
Russia’s 2027 defense budget would jump 27% to 17.1 trillion rubles, about $203 billion, Reuters reported, as Moscow plans for a prolonged war economy.
US Forces Exit Iraq as Coalition Mission Ends
US forces exit Iraq as the last coalition troops leave Erbil, ending Operation Inherent Resolve amid fears militias and Islamic State could fill a vacuum.
Russian Strike Hits Kharkiv Apartment, Injures 22
A guided bomb in a Kharkiv apartment strike injured 22 people, including six children, as Russian attacks across Ukraine killed eight people the day before.
Sudan Army Captures Sodari as North Kordofan Offensive Grows
Sudan army captures Sodari in North Kordofan from the RSF, extending a westward push toward Darfur amid prisoner-killing claims and RSF defections to the army.
Russia Strikes Kyiv Data Centers and Kyivstar Headquarters
Russia strikes Kyiv data centers and Kyivstar’s headquarters as daytime drone attacks kill three in Sumy and Kharkiv and injure nine in Ukraine’s capital.
Yemen Forces Widen Taiz Attacks on Houthi Lines
Yemen government forces intensified Yemen Taiz Houthi fighting with air and ground assaults as Saudi defenses downed missiles and drones bound for Riyadh.
Taiwan Presses US on $14 Billion Arms Package
Taipei said Washington understands its defense needs as a $14 billion Taiwan arms package stays on hold after the Trump-Xi summit, following a 2025 record sale.
Israel Strikes South Lebanon After Hezbollah Drone
Overnight Israel Lebanon strikes hit Tyre and Nabatieh after the IDF said a Hezbollah explosive drone targeted troops, straining the June framework deal.
China Holds Scarborough Shoal Naval Air Drills
China’s PLA ran Scarborough Shoal drills a day after Xi left Washington, testing naval and air combat readiness near the Philippine-claimed reef area.