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KYIV, Ukraine — After years of trying to stop Iran-designed Shahed drones over its own cities, Ukraine is now sending counter-drone teams to Gulf partners — and pitching the help as a trade between equals.As the same one-way attack drones ripple across the Middle East, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine has deployed 228 counter-drone specialists across five regional partners — Jordan, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait — to help intercept incoming threats, an expansion up from roughly 201 personnel a week earlier.Zelenskyy has framed Ukraine’s pitch in explicitly transactional terms: If partners can spare the…

Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. The man who represents eastern Idaho’s sportsmen and women could lose his hunting privileges if convicted of recent wildlife violations. Idaho Fish and Game commissioner Brody Harshbarger, who represents the Upper Snake Region, is facing several charges for poaching elk in that region. Harshbarger was charged on March 6 with seven misdemeanors including three counts of unlawful take of game, hunting without a tag, hunting from a vehicle, shooting across a highway, and private trespass, according to court records obtained by…

Editor’s note: This article first appeared on The War Horse, an award-winning nonprofit news organization educating the public on military service, and The Border Chronicle, which produces independent, investigative journalism on the U.S.-Mexico border. On a warm, winter Sunday, the Playas de Tijuana in Mexico is filled with families picnicking.The beach here presses right up against the border wall with the United States. Music blares, teenagers film TikTok videos next to the 30-foot high fence, which is covered in painted murals on the Mexican side—butterflies, faces, human hands reaching out.Looking through the slotted wall to the American side, the beach…

Editor’s note: This is a developing story. Ten U.S. service members were wounded Friday in an Iranian missile strike on Prince Sultan Airbase in Saudi Arabia, the Wall Street Journal first reported. Two of the 10 personnel, all of whom were reportedly inside an installation building at the time of the attack, are in serious condition.Attempts to contact U.S. Central Command had not been returned as of publication. Friday’s strike, which reportedly damaged multiple U.S. refueling aircraft and involved Iranian drones as well, comes as the U.S. military continues to pour assets into the region. The Pentagon on Wednesday confirmed…

This article was originally published by Tyler Durden at ZeroHedge under the title: Pentagon Weighs Sending Another 10,000 Ground Troops To Middle East, Suggests Seizing Iran-Controlled Islands The Pentagon is looking at sending up to 10,000 additional ground troops to the Middle East to give the US President more military options, even as he weighs peace talks with Tehran, according to unnamed Department of War officials The earlier five-day deadline for resumption of US attacks on Iranian energy has now been moved to ten days (it was set to expire Fri/Sat). The following was issued by President Trump late Thursday afternoon on Truth…

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has blocked the promotions of four Army officers — two Black men and two women — to the rank of brigadier general, the New York Times reported Friday.Hegseth’s actions are in line with the broader Trump administration’s attacks on efforts across the federal government to support and promote the concerns of minority populations — what President Donald Trump and Hegseth have derided as “DEI,” which stands for diversity, equity and inclusion.Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell disputed the Times’ reporting, telling the Guardian, “Under Secretary Hegseth, military promotions are given to those who have earned them. Meritocracy, which…

Sign up for the Quick Strike Newsletter The hottest fishing news, tips, and tactics This story, “A Cry in the Night,” appeared in the February 1967 issue of Outdoor Life. After a miserable and unsuccessful day of trying to catch flounders in the Gulf of Mexico at Dauphin Island, Alabama, my two brothers-in-law and I headed for home at about 10:30 p.m. on November 24, 1965. For me, a teacher and principal at Elsanor School in Robertsdale, Ala., home was Bay Minette. For my brothers-in-law, Marvin E. Myer, a medical technician, and Ray I. Horton, a shipyard operator, it was…

The cherry blossoms are in bloom; glints of hope are still fresh in fans’ eyes; beer is flowing; hot dogs are being consumed at alarming rates— it’s baseball time.But amid the festivities is a tradition, now in its third year, that intersects America’s favorite pastime and military service. Ahead of Opening Day, Arlington National Cemetery placed official MLB baseballs — courtesy of the Nationals — on the gravesites of six men, all former baseball players turned citizen soldiers. The baseballs were placed at the gravesites of:Luzerne “Lu” Blue: Blue, a D.C. native who rose to prominence under Ty Cobb’s Detroit…

U.S. Space Command is operating a small Program Management Office with about 20 personnel at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, as part of the phased relocation of its headquarters, Gen. Stephen N. Whiting told the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday.The command plans to break ground on a new headquarters facility on an approximately 60-acre site near the center of Redstone Arsenal in 2027, according to the City of Huntsville. The facility is scheduled for completion around 2031, with an additional year for personnel move-in.“To guarantee uninterrupted command and control throughout the transition, USSPACECOM will phase the relocation of personnel…

Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. Sportsmen’s groups, bird hunters, and dog trainers are sounding the alarm about a provision that was slipped into the Farm Bill earlier this month and would upend the world of dog training as we know it.  The provision is part of H.R. 5017 — aka the “Greyhound Protection Act” — which was inserted into the Farm Bill during a House Agriculture committee hearing on March 3. Although the animal-rights bill appears to be focused on ending greyhound racing, it includes a…

KYIV, Ukraine — The price of U.S. security guarantees to end Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine became explicit this week: Kyiv must give up all of Donbas — about 10% of its territory, or about 15% of its prewar GDP.The United States has asked Ukraine to withdraw from all of the eastern region — including areas it has held during more than 14 years of Russian attacks — before it will finalize the long-term protections it has been discussing with Kyiv for months, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, describing the negotiation in comments to Reuters.The demand followed bilateral talks in…

Sign up for the Quick Strike Newsletter The hottest fishing news, tips, and tactics Cayden Graham has been ice fishing Missisquoi Bay on Vermont’s Lake Champlain since before he could walk. His father first took him out on the ice as a toddler, and at this point, the 23-year-old angler knows what to expect from most of his fishing spots. Which is why Graham was so surprised on March 1, when he hooked and landed a monster 49.25-inch muskie — a historic catch for both Cayden and the state of Vermont. “It was just another day on the ice,” Graham…

The Pentagon is preparing what its called a “final blow” should diplomatic talks with Iranian officials fail. The Department of War, headed by Pete Hegseth, has said it is developing a plan that will likely include a massive bombing campaign and military ground forces. In interviews with Axios, ruling class officials and sources familiar with the internal discussions describe four major “final blow” options Trump could choose from: Invading or blockading Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil export hub. Invading Larak, an island that helps Iran solidify its control of the Strait of Hormuz. The strategic outpost hosts Iranian bunkers, attack craft…

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Palmetto State Armory is kicking of their Easter sale early and they have insane deals on guns, optics, accessories, and ammo. Some of the best deals include a MAC DS 9 Comp for only $850, a Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6×24 GEN2 for only $200, 5.56 PMAGs for only $12.30, and 9mm ammo for 28 cents per round. So whether you’re stocking up in case of ammo shortages or need a new optic for your next build, check out our top deals…

Sign up for the Quick Strike Newsletter The hottest fishing news, tips, and tactics I spend a tremendous amount of time on the water fishing my home waters of Minnesota. I love using a multitude of baits and presentations to catch a variety of freshwater species. However, live bait like nightcrawlers, leeches, crappie minnows, and suckers can get expensive quickly when you’re fishing on a tight budget. Plus, even if you catch live bait yourself it can be challenging to keep it cool and fresh during the heat of summer. Then there’s the seemingly endless price increases for artificial lures. …

The U.S. military has fired over 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles in four weeks of war with Iran, burning through the precision weapons at a rate that has alarmed some Pentagon officials and prompted internal discussions about how to make more available, The Washington Post reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.Reuters could not immediately verify the report. “The U.S. military has more than enough munitions, ammo, and weapons stockpiles to achieve the goals of Operation Epic Fury laid out by President Trump — and beyond,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement to Reuters.“Nevertheless, President…

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. Some of the most popular EDC knives are on sale right now and most of them are well under $50. So whether you need a tough and dependable blade or something light and easy to carry, there’s an affordable option on sale right now. Here are the seven best deals we found and a little about each knife. This lockback knife is…

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Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. Most people heading into the woods worry about snakes, bears, or ticks. In reality, though, some of the most dangerous things you can encounter outdoors never move at all. Across North America, several plants contain toxins that can cause painful rashes, severe burns, organ failure, or even death. Some poisons can be released simply through contact with the plant, but their effects are most severe when eaten. Many of these plants grow in common places such as trail edges, farm fields,…

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