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Defense
Pentagon pushes Congress to codify 'Department of War' name change
The Pentagon is lobbying Congress to retain language in the defense policy bill that would formally rename the Departmen
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Iranians brace for renewed US-Israel strikes as elections loom
Tehran residents report growing anxiety over possible US-Israeli strikes after the midterms and Israel's election, with
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NATO's Drone Strategy Could Counter Russian Aggression and Internal Strains
NATO's future hinges on adopting a massive unmanned vehicle strategy to deter Russian aggression and address US demands
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NATO's Drone Strategy Could Counter Russian Aggression and Internal Rifts
As NATO faces internal divisions and Russian threats, a new strategy proposes mass drone deployment to make aggression c
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Pentagon Preps Iran Strike Options Post-Midterms as Tehran Vows Retaliation
The Pentagon has drafted options for potential strikes on Iran after the U.S. midterm elections, with Tehran threatening
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Ukraine Says Starlink Speeds Restored After Direct Talks with Trump Team
Ukraine announced that Starlink and Starshield satellite links have returned to full speed after President Zelensky's di
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Starlink Restrictions Persist in Ukraine Despite Trump's Reassurance
Ukraine's military still faces Starlink speed restrictions despite Trump's promise of restoration. Zelensky confirms the
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Air Force pilots eject safely from T-6A Texan II near San Antonio
Two Air Force pilots ejected safely from a T-6A Texan II near San Antonio after landing gear issues; both were evaluated
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Pentagon Presses Universities on China Ties, Moolenaar Pushes Funding Shift
The Pentagon reports 30 universities mitigated ties with Chinese institutions, but Rep. Moolenaar wants to bar China Sch
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Pentagon urged to cut China-backed students from defense research
A top House China hawk wants the Pentagon to bar students funded by China's scholarship council from defense research, s
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Washington urged to shore up AI data center security before attacks
As AI companies brace for public backlash, experts warn that data centers are vulnerable to physical attacks. They urge
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GOP lawmakers seek checks on Musk's space dominance amid Ukraine Starshield cutoff
Republican lawmakers, alarmed by Ukraine's loss of Starshield access, are demanding congressional oversight of Elon Musk