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FCC Drone Rule Could Ground Lifesaving Search Missions
A Utah search and rescue official warns that an FCC proposal to classify many drones as 'military-grade' could cut off a
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Hegseth orders Pentagon to fast-track anti-drone systems, warns of 'operational risk'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued a memo ordering the Pentagon to prioritize anti-drone technology, treating any
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Hegseth orders faster anti-drone deployment, warns of 'operational risk'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a memo pushing the Pentagon to accelerate anti-drone technology, labeling delays a
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Putin unlikely to use nukes, but Kyiv needs more US aid
Putin has signaled nuclear readiness, but analysts say he'd hesitate to strike. Ukraine still needs US help against rele
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Putin's Nuclear Calculus: Why Moscow Likely Won't Strike, but Kyiv Still Needs US Aid
Putin likely won't use nuclear weapons due to fear of US and French retaliation, but Ukraine urgently needs more US defe
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Pentagon Sends 4,000 Marines, Sailors to Middle East as Naval Buildup Accelerates
The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, carrying the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, departed San Diego on Monday, addi
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DOE Worker Charged with Aiding Houthis from Nuclear Site
Ashton Hamed Ellaboudy, 51, faces charges of attempting to provide material support to the Houthis after allegedly buyin
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Senate GOP Balks at Hegseth's 20% Cut to Flag Officers
Senate Republicans are withholding support for Hegseth's 20% cut to top brass, while Democrats call it a purge that will
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Moldova's Air Defense Gap Exposed as Drone Strikes Near Chișinău
A drone exploded near Chișinău without triggering any official alert, highlighting Moldova's critical air defense gaps a
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Hegseth Unveils Autonomous Warfare Command, Project Meridian in Quantico Speech
Hegseth announced AutoWarCom, Project Meridian with Musk and Luckey, and a bidding process for a new megabase during a 5
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Hegseth Taps Musk, Luckey, Gingrich to Lead Pentagon's Project Meridian
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has selected Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey, and Newt Gingrich to spearhead Project Meridian, a
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Hegseth Opens Bidding War Among Governors for New Military Megabase
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has invited governors to bid for a new military base, touting a transparent, merit-based