Todd South
Editor-at-large
Todd South has written about crime, courts, government and the military for multiple publications since 2004 and was named a 2014 Pulitzer finalist for a co-written project on witness intimidation. Todd is a Marine veteran of the Iraq War.
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New Army ammo facility to supply millions of 6.8 mm rounds annually
The 450,000-square-foot plant in Independence, Missouri, is expected to be fully operational by 2028.
Judge orders return of dismissed probationary workers at VA, DOD
Thousands of federal employees could be reinstated to their government jobs following the ruling.
Putin says he supports US proposal for 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the terms of the ceasefire need to be worked out, including a mechanism to control possible breaches of the truce.
Opinion
Peace or no peace, America can and should arm Ukraine
U.S. aid has helped Ukraine destroy over 10,500 tanks and other armored vehicles, over 270 aircraft, and a portion of the Russian Black Sea fleet.
Turkish submarine test-fires ‘Atmaca’ anti-ship missile
A critical aspect of the test was the submarine’s ability to launch the canister from its torpedo tubes.
US, allies rush to refit their big guns with GPS protections
Russian jamming and spoofing had previously rendered some Western weapons ineffective in Ukraine.
Space Force teaming with Air Force on Joint Simulation Environment
The Space Force is integrating its capabilities into the Joint Simulation Environment and crafting a plan for an advanced simulation capability of its own.
Poland’s president calls on US to place nuclear weapons in his country
It's the latest indication that the frontline NATO nation is increasingly considering nuclear protection as fears of Russia grow.
Europe’s top defense ministers back Ukraine, won’t promise troops
Europe’s top defense leaders vowed ongoing support for Ukraine in case of a ceasefire deal with Russia, but stopped short of promising boots on the ground.
US arms flow to Ukraine again as the Kremlin mulls ceasefire proposal
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said it’s important not to “get ahead” of the question of responding to the ceasefire, which was proposed by Washington.
