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Defense
Protesters Disrupt Hegseth's Army Speech, Chant 'War Criminal'
Anti-war protesters repeatedly interrupted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Army conference, accusing him of war cr
Defense
Irkutsk Plague Lab Death Raises Bioweapons Transparency Questions
A technician's death at Russia's Irkutsk anti-plague institute has triggered quarantine and international concern, reviv
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Trump’s intelligence sharing call is right, but Starlink limits and diesel deal threaten Ukraine
As Russia pummels Kyiv, Trump’s decision to keep sharing intelligence is correct. But Starlink limits and a Russian dies
Breaking
Starlink cuts disrupt Ukraine's drone ops, officials say
Ukraine says SpaceX imposed unannounced restrictions on Starlink, slowing drone and air defense operations. The move coi
Defense
Hegseth to Outline Autonomous Warfare Vision at Army Forum
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will discuss autonomous warfare at the AUSA annual meeting, facing questions on Iran war
Defense
Pentagon Names Public Affairs Official to Lead Stars and Stripes
The Pentagon has tapped a DOD public affairs official to run Stars and Stripes, raising fresh concerns about the militar
Defense
Pentagon names acting publisher for Stars and Stripes amid independence concerns
The Pentagon appointed Chris Devine as acting publisher of Stars and Stripes, weeks after firing three staffers. The mov
Defense
Acting Army Chief Vows Modernization Push Despite Leadership Shakeup
Acting Army Chief of Staff Gen. Christopher LaNeve reassured defense contractors that the service remains committed to m
Defense
MI5 Chief: Iran Escalates Threats Against UK Military Sites
MI5 chief Ken McCallum says Iran has shifted to targeting UK military sites, citing a suspected drone plot at RAF Fairfo
Defense
Fort Hood Survivor Backs Execution but Warns Against Youth Livestream
Fort Hood survivor Sgt. Alonzo Lunsford says he's 'excited' about Hasan's firing squad but worries about kids watching a
Defense
Military Archbishop Slams Plan to Televise Hasan Execution
Archbishop Timothy Broglio condemned the Trump administration's decision to livestream Nidal Hasan's execution, question
Defense
Pentagon and SBA Expand Capital Access for Defense Small Firms
The Pentagon and SBA signed an agreement to expand capital access for small defense firms, reviving the WWII-era industr