Lauren Frias is a Features editor at Business Insider, reporting on national and global news through a visual lens.
Her coverage spans a variety of leading news cycles, from culture and entertainment to politics and defense, producing photo-driven stories with compelling visuals and immersive narratives.
She has written for publications across the globe, including The Boston Globe, The Daily Telegraph Australia, and several local newspapers in her hometown of Chicago, IL.
Ukrainian troops salvaged and refurbished BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles, considered Russia's rival to the American-made Bradley fighting vehicle.
China's new amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, has an electromagnetic catapult system that makes it essentially a light aircraft carrier.
The AMX-10 RC has been referred to as a "light tank," but Ukraine found it wasn't up to the direct attack and repurposed it for another mission.
Flying in Lockheed's T-33 Shooting Star transported me to the past, showcasing early fighter jet capabilities and how military aviation has advanced.
The Navy decommissioned four of its upgraded Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruisers before even deploying.
The recent mystery drone sightings may not pose a security threat, but aerospace experts say it has started a conversation about these things.
Israel destroyed Syrian military aircraft, warships, and weapons facilities to stop rebel groups from using them after the fall of the Assad regime.
The de Havilland Vampire fighter jet successfully landed on the HMS Ocean aircraft carrier in December 1945. See photos of the historic flight.
The US Navy is working to upgrade the USS Zumwalt and other stealth destroyers in the class to carry hypersonic missiles. See photos of the process.
Hegseth is fighting to be the next defense secretary, but it's an uphill battle. And potential backups are already waiting in the wings.
Defense companies like MARSS and Dedrone are developing innovative counter-drone technology as UAVs pose new and increasing threats.
The USS Beloit's commissioning came amid the Navy's push to scrap some newer littoral combat ships, which have issues requiring costly maintenance.
Western officials believe Moscow most likely orchestrated the Baltic Sea incident as part of growing efforts to cripple key maritime infrastructure.
Trump's plan to use the military for mass deportations faces sharp legal limits. The administration's few options come with major potential blowback.
China showcased its advancing airpower by debuting its newest stealth fighter, the J-35A, at the 2024 Zhuhai Airshow. See what else was displayed.
Japan's destroyer-turned-aircraft carrier recently concluded sea trials off California that put Lockheed's F-35B to the test.
The stunts that US Air Force demo teams perform derive from real combat scenarios. Airshows offer a glimpse at the fighter jets' capabilities.
The Thunderbirds perform high-speed maneuvers in tight formations at airshows worldwide, demonstrating the speed and agility of the F-16 fighter jet.
The F-22 Raptor is the top US fighter, known for stealth, speed and agility. A USAF pilot describes how the jet handles for airshow demos vs. combat.
Maj. Lindsay Johnson, who leads the Air Force's A-10 demo team, recalls exhibiting the Warthog's famed combat prowess as the jet's retirement looms.