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Critics Warn Trump's Cuba Indictment and Rhetoric Signal Invasion Pretext
The indictment of Raúl Castro and administration warnings about Cuba's military threat have critics accusing the White H
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Pentagon Releases Second Trove of UAP Files Including 40 Videos Requested by Lawmakers
The Pentagon released its second batch of UAP files, featuring over 40 videos requested by lawmakers, along with NASA mi
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Taipei Says No Official Word on $14B US Arms Sale Pause Amid Iran War Concerns
Taiwan's government says it has not been officially notified of any pause on a $14 billion US arms sale, after acting Na
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Germany's Defense Surge: Berlin Commits $114B, Eyes European Military Lead
Germany has increased defense spending to $114 billion, its highest since 1990, as Chancellor Merz commits to 'whatever
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Trump Taps Acting Pentagon Budget Chief Jules Hurst for Permanent Role
President Trump has nominated acting Pentagon comptroller Jules 'Jay' Hurst III for the permanent role, tasking him with
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Pentagon Confirms 42 Aircraft Lost in Iran Conflict as Costs Mount
At least 42 U.S. military aircraft have been lost or damaged in the Iran war, per a Congressional Research Service repor
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Military-Civilian Trauma Gap Threatens Readiness for Large-Scale Conflict
The U.S. military's trauma care advances from recent wars won't suffice for a large-scale conflict, warns Dr. Michael Ro
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USS Nimitz Strike Group Deploys to Caribbean as Trump Escalates Cuba Threats
The USS Nimitz and its strike group entered the Caribbean this week as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on Cub
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US Gulf Strategy Creates Dependency Trap as Iran Exploits Asymmetry
The US has trapped Gulf allies in a dependency that makes them targets for Iranian retaliation, with no credible alterna
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How Asymmetric Warfare Reshapes Modern Conflicts: Ukraine, Iran, Lebanon
From Ukraine to Iran and Lebanon, weaker actors use drones and asymmetric tactics to hold off powerful militaries, chall
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Trump to Coast Guard Graduates Amid Iran Ops and Command Turmoil
President Trump delivers the Coast Guard Academy commencement address, with his administration under fire for Iran milit
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Iran's Desperation Signals a More Unpredictable Threat to Washington
Iran's actions in the Persian Gulf and beyond reveal a regime focused on survival, not strategic confidence. Washington
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Pentagon Suspends Joint Defense Board with Canada as Trump-Carney Tensions Escalate
The Pentagon has suspended the Permanent Joint Board on Defense with Canada, a move that deepens the rift between Presid
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Vance Dismisses European Alarm Over Halt of 4,000-Troop Rotation to Poland
Vance called the Pentagon's pause of a 4,000-troop rotation to Poland a 'very minor thing' and blamed European media for
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DC Appeals Panel Grills Anthropic Over Pentagon's Supply Chain Risk Designation
Anthropic argued before the DC Circuit that Defense Secretary Hegseth's supply chain risk designation was unlawful and r
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Iran's New Terror Doctrine: Outsourcing Violence to Western Teens and Criminals
Recent stabbings and firebomb plots reveal Iran's shift to remote-control terrorism, recruiting local youth and criminal
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NYT Escalates Legal Battle Against Pentagon Over New Escort Policy for Reporters
The New York Times filed a lawsuit Monday challenging a Pentagon policy requiring reporters to be escorted on its ground
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Graham Urges Trump to Hit Iran Hard as Nuclear Talks Stall
Sen. Lindsey Graham urged President Trump to launch a 'short but forceful' strike on Iran as peace talks remain deadlock