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Defense
Lockheed Nabs $58.6B Army Deal to Replenish Patriot Interceptor Stocks
The Army awarded Lockheed Martin a $58.6 billion contract to produce Patriot interceptors through 2032, aiming to replen
Defense
Democrats Press Pentagon on Lapses in Deadly Iran Drone Attack Response
Democratic lawmakers launched a new investigation into the Pentagon's response to a March 1 Iranian drone attack in Kuwa
Breaking
US Launches Heavy Strikes on Iran After Surprise Attack; Senate Cancels Key Nominee Vote
The US military retaliated against Iran with a heavy two-hour barrage targeting IRGC sites, escalating the conflict. Mea
Defense
AI Drones Reshape Battlefield, Pentagon Faces Urgent Defense Gaps
Ukraine's use of AI-driven drones is revolutionizing warfare, but the U.S. military is ill-prepared for the new threat,
Breaking
US launches retaliatory airstrikes on Iran after Jordan base attack
The US military launched airstrikes on Iran late Wednesday after the IRGC attacked a US base in Jordan. President Trump
Breaking
Trump vows retaliation after Iran missile strike on Jordan base
Iran's ballistic missile attack on US forces in Jordan threatens to end a temporary pause in fighting. Trump vows retali
Defense
Pentagon Creates New Casualty Category as Iran Conflict Toll Rises
The Pentagon has moved four U.S. troop deaths and dozens of injuries from renewed Iran fighting into a new 'Overseas Ope
Defense
Pentagon Stockpiles of Key Missile Interceptors Dangerously Low, Analysis Warns
New analysis from CSIS shows U.S. Patriot and THAAD interceptor inventories have dropped by more than half, forcing comm
Breaking
Trump Threatens Iran with 'Beating' After Missile Attack on US Base in Jordan
President Trump threatened to 'beat the f---ing s--- out of Iran' after a missile attack on US forces in Jordan, escalat
Defense
US and Saudi Forces Hit Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq, Oil Prices Surge
US and Saudi forces struck Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, killing 20 fighters and sending oil prices up 3.44% as Tehra
Defense
Pentagon Accused of Hiding True Cost of Iran War
The Pentagon is under fire for reclassifying service member deaths and injuries, not disclosing airstrike targets, and l
Breaking
Iran Strikes US Base in Jordan After Trump Halts Airstrikes
Iran fired ballistic missiles at a US base in Jordan on Tuesday evening, marking the first attack on American forces sin