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Defense
Four Navy Aviators Survive Mid-Air Collision at Idaho Airshow
Two Navy EA-18G Growlers collided mid-air at an Idaho airshow Sunday; all four crew members ejected safely. Aviation exp
Defense
Russia's 2026 Victory Day Parade Lacks Tanks as War Exhausts Military and Economy
Russia's Victory Day parade in 2026 lacks heavy armor for the first time in decades, reflecting a military and economic
Breaking
Drone Strike Hits UAE Nuclear Plant as US-Iran Tensions Boil Over
A drone strike caused a fire at the UAE's only nuclear plant, with no injuries or radiation leak. The attack underscores
Defense
Taipei Envoy Defends Trump's Arms Sale Delay as Strategic Leverage
Taiwan's envoy to the US, Alexander Yui, expressed confidence in the Trump administration's commitment to arms sales, ev
Defense
House GOP Lawmaker Targets MIT Lab Over 1952 UFO Briefing
Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) has demanded a classified 1952 briefing from MIT Lincoln Labs, alleging private contractors h
Defense
Trump Announces Joint US-Nigeria Raid Kills Top ISIS Commander in Africa
President Trump announced a joint US-Nigeria raid killed ISIS second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, calling it a flawle
Defense
Trump's Wavering on Taiwan Defense Pledge Sparks Bipartisan Alarm
President Trump declined to say whether the U.S. would defend Taiwan if attacked, and held off on a $14 billion arms dea
Defense
GOP Lawmakers Blast Pentagon for Abrupt Cancellation of 4,000-Troop Deployment to Poland
Republican and Democratic lawmakers sharply criticized the Pentagon's sudden cancellation of 4,000 troops heading to Pol
Defense
Trump Urges Restraint on Taiwan, Avoids Commitment on $14B Arms Sale
President Trump said he wants China and Taiwan to 'cool down,' remained non-committal on a $14 billion arms sale, and re
Defense
Trump's $15B Nuclear Battleship Plan Revives Old Supership Debate
The Trump administration's shipbuilding plan calls for three nuclear-powered battleships at over $14 billion each, rekin
Breaking
Army Chief Driscoll to Face House Grilling on $1.5T Pentagon Budget Amid Iran Tensions
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll will testify Friday before the House Armed Services Committee on President Trump's fiscal 20
Defense
US-Indonesia Defense Pact Bolsters American Presence at Malacca Strait
The US-Indonesia Major Defense Cooperation Partnership grants America access to the Strait of Malacca, a critical chokep