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Defense
Marines Bid Farewell to AV-8B Harrier After 55-Year Run
The U.S. Marine Corps held a sundown ceremony this week to retire the AV-8B Harrier II, a vertical-landing jet that serv
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U.S. Strike on Pacific Drug Boat Kills Two, Raises Legal Questions
A U.S. military strike on an alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific killed two people, bringing the total deaths under
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Iran Hardliners Defy Trump as Ceasefire Teeters on Brink of Collapse
Trump's 59-day ceasefire with Iran unravels as hardliners reject his nuclear demands and launch strikes on US allies. Th
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Kim Jong Un Unveils New Uranium Plant, Vows Exponential Nuclear Expansion
North Korea disclosed a new facility to produce nuclear bomb fuel, with Kim Jong Un vowing to expand the country's nucle
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Advisory Board Members Sue Pentagon Over Stars and Stripes Censorship Claims
Two advisory board members of Stars and Stripes have filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon, accusing it of undermining th
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NATO Must Treat Arctic Security as Alliance-Wide Priority, Finland's Foreign Minister Warns
Finland's foreign minister argues that Arctic security is a vital interest for every NATO nation, not just Arctic states
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CENTCOM Intercepts Iranian Drones, Missiles in Failed Strike on Allies
CENTCOM intercepted Iranian drones and ballistic missiles aimed at U.S. allies in the Gulf, as negotiations continue ove
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Convicted Jan. 6 Rioter Lands Pentagon Counterterrorism Role in Special Ops Office
Elias Irizarry, who pleaded guilty for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, now works in the Pentagon's special operat
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Senate Democrats Push AI Restrictions on Military in Defense Bill
Democratic senators are pushing for AI guardrails on military use, including limits on nuclear launches and autonomous w
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Massive Cross-Border Tunnel Linking San Diego to Tijuana Uncovered by Mexican Authorities
Mexican authorities have uncovered a sophisticated 265-meter underground tunnel connecting Tijuana to San Diego, used as
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Ukrainian Drone Strategy Forces Putin to Rethink War as Russia Shows Signs of Weakening
Ukraine's shift to drone warfare and deep strikes inside Russia is altering the conflict's dynamics, forcing Putin to ca
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Trump's Narrative War: Spinning Iran Stalemate and Economic Pain
Five months into Operation Epic Fury, President Trump faces a stalemate in Iran and rising economic discontent, but his