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US Army's New Tech Hub at Fort Polk Targets Drone-Era Gaps
The US Army is rolling out a new integrated tech platform at Fort Polk to overhaul training against drone and AI threats
Breaking
Washington Warns Kyiv: Halt Energy Strikes or Lose Intel and Arms
The Trump administration has warned Kyiv and European allies that continued Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy targets
Defense
Xi's Student Exchange Offer Poses Security Risks, Critics Say
Xi Jinping's invitation for 100,000 American students to study in China is drawing sharp criticism over risks of hostage
Defense
Trump's Military Threat to Polls: Commanders Weigh Legal Limits
Despite Gen. Caine's assurance, Trump's threats to deploy troops to polling places raise alarms. Experts say commanders
Breaking
North Korea Launches Multiple Ballistic Missiles in Latest Provocation
North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea on Monday, continuing its recent spate of weapons tests
Defense
Three Events Expose America's Strategic Retreat
A drone threat to B-1 bombers, 81 aircraft lost in Operation Epic Fury, and Houthi airport strikes reveal US vulnerabili
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Murphy Denied Access to Key U.S. Base in Qatar Amid Iran War Oversight Fight
Sen. Chris Murphy traveled to the Middle East but was barred from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, escalating his fight with
Defense
Centcom Disables Another Ship in Gulf of Oman as Hormuz Blockade Tightens
US Central Command disabled a cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman after it ignored warnings, part of an ongoing blockade th
Defense
Pentagon Quietly Raises Iran War Death Toll to 21, Adding Two Noncombat Losses
The Pentagon has added two noncombat deaths to its public database, raising the U.S. service member death toll in the Ir
Defense
Pope Leo rejects death penalty as Pentagon prepares to livestream execution
Pope Leo XIV condemned the death penalty on World Day Against the Death Penalty, while the Pentagon's plan to livestream
Defense
Aging Hardware, Not New Tech, May Decide U.S. Security Race
While Washington chases innovation, a former Pentagon official argues that keeping aging B-52 bombers and Ohio-class sub
Breaking
GOP lawmakers condemn Hegseth's plan to broadcast Hasan execution
GOP lawmakers in both chambers are pushing back on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's plan to livestream the execution of