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Defense
Navy aviators eject off Virginia coast; four sailors hurt on carrier
Two Navy aviators ejected during a landing mishap off Virginia on Monday, injuring four sailors aboard the USS Dwight D.
Defense
Perdue's Arms Remark Stirs U.S.-China Policy Questions
Ambassador Perdue's remark that Trump offered arms to Xi sparks debate, but Trump denies it, raising questions about U.S
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Trump Blasts UK Bail Release of 5 Terror Suspects Near US Air Base
Trump says he's 'surprised' British authorities granted bail to five men arrested near a US-operated air base, as UK pol
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USS Theodore Roosevelt Deploys to Middle East as Iran Tensions Simmer
The USS Theodore Roosevelt is deploying to the Middle East to relieve the USS George Washington, as the U.S. continues i
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Five Arrested at RAF Fairford Released on Bail as UK Probes Foreign State Link
Five British men arrested near RAF Fairford on terror charges have been released on bail, with police investigating poss
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London Defense Conference: West's War-Winning Strategy Under Scrutiny
The London Defense Conference highlighted doubts about the West's ability to win future wars, with calls to verify threa
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London Defense Conference: Can the West Win Future Wars?
The London Defense Conference highlighted doubts about the West's ability to win future wars, with officials citing cost
Breaking
Iran Denies Role in Suspected Plot Near US Air Base in England
Iran denies involvement after explosives were found near a US air base in England. Five British men were arrested and re
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Hegseth's Army Secretary Pick Faces Uphill Senate Battle
Sean Parnell, Hegseth's pick for Army Secretary, struggles to secure Senate support amid abuse allegations and GOP hesit
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Trump Hails UK Arrests of Five Men Suspected in Plot Against US Air Base
President Trump commended UK authorities for arresting five men suspected of plotting an attack on a US-operated air bas
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Texas, Florida, Alabama Lead Race for U.S. Space Academy Site
The White House's plan for a U.S. Space Academy has sparked a competition among states, with Texas, Florida, and Alabama
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Congress Boosts Military Recruiting, but Colleges Lag on Veteran Support
With the military's best recruiting run in over a decade, colleges are failing to keep their promise to veterans, facing