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Iran’s other would-be WMD program lies in ruins following strikes by Israel and the US

Apr 07th: “It almost seems like an afterthought and lower priority to the war planners,” said Jim Lamson, a former Iran analyst for the CIA of 23 years. Read more ▸

US hits military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island

Apr 07th: Vice President JD Vance said the strikes were not a change in U.S. strategy. Read more ▸

‘A whole civilization will die tonight,’ Trump says as Iran defies deal

Apr 07th: A former U.S. State Department legal advisor said the remarks “could plausibly be interpreted as a threat to commit genocide.” Read more ▸

Outpaced by the US, China’s military places selective bets on artificial intelligence

Apr 07th: China may have surpassed the United States in AI for drone swarms, one Taiwan-based analyst said. Read more ▸

Calls for tougher US bunkers, hangars go back years, analysts say

Apr 06th: The Iran war has reignited a longstanding conversation about the need for the U.S. to protect its aircraft with underground bunkers and hardened shelters. Read more ▸

Trump says Iran could be ‘taken out’ on Tuesday

Apr 06th: “The entire country can be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night," the president said. Read more ▸

Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer graduates from Marine recon course

Apr 06th: Dakota Meyer, 37, was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2011 for heroism during the war in Afghanistan. He reenlisted in 2025 in the Marine Corps Reserve. Read more ▸

The FBI’s secret fight to track down American traitors in Europe during WWII

Apr 06th: Author Stephen Harding tells the true story of a small band of FBI agents who went undercover to hunt down U.S. traitors in Europe. Read more ▸

Ukraine missile maker targets ‘game changer’ air defense system by 2027

Apr 06th: Fire Point, maker of Ukraine’s Flamingo cruise missile, is in talks with European companies to launch a new air defense system by next year. Read more ▸

US Army wants new grenade launcher, ammunition to be able to destroy drones

Apr 06th: The Army is calling for prototype submissions that include 16 weapons, fire controls systems and around 25,000 rounds of ammunition. Read more ▸

US special forces rescue second F-15 airman from Iran

Apr 05th: The airman, the weapons officer of an F-15 jet shot down on Friday, was wounded but “will be just fine,” President Trump announced. Read more ▸

Iran leaves door open for peace talks as hunt for missing US pilot continues

Apr 04th: The prospect of a U.S. service member alive and on the run in Iran comes days after Trump threatened to bomb Iran “back to the Stone Ages.” Read more ▸

A-10 Warthog crashes near Strait of Hormuz

Apr 03rd: A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II reportedly crashed near the Strait of Hormuz at around the same time an F-15E fighter jet was shot down. Read more ▸

Iran ‘skirmish’ has no effect on strong US economy, White House advisor claims

Apr 03rd: The rosy analysis was prompted by the monthly jobs report, which showed the jobless rate for all veterans came down from 4.1% in February to 3.9% in March. Read more ▸

How the Space Force guaranteed a safe Artemis II launch

Apr 03rd: Space Launch Delta 45 personnel ensured safe launch conditions and emergency protocols ahead of the Wednesday Artemis II launch to the moon. Read more ▸

Trump seeks to double number of ship requests with 2027 defense budget

Apr 03rd: The proposed $1.5 trillion fiscal 2027 defense budget would allocate $65.8 billion for shipbuilding, the White House said Friday. Read more ▸

Airmen, guardians to follow shorter SkillBridge transition assistance timeline to match their rank

Apr 03rd: The Department of the Air Force limited the length airmen and guardians are able to participate in the civilian transition assistance program. Read more ▸

US forces rescue downed F-15 crew member in Iran, search for second continues

Apr 03rd: One of two U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle pilots shot down by enemy fire in Iran has been rescued. Read more ▸

Trump’s budget proposes massive defense spending with 10% cut to other programs

Apr 03rd: The proposed surge in defense spending includes a 5-7% pay raise for military personnel. Read more ▸

US F-15E fighter jet shot down over Iran

Apr 03rd: A search and rescue operation is underway for survivors. Read more ▸

Pentagon expands firearm access for off-duty military members on base

Apr 02nd: The memorandum instructed installation commanders to consider requests with a “presumption of approval." Read more ▸

Hegseth asks Army’s top general to retire, fires two others as Iran war rages

Apr 02nd: The Pentagon intends to replace him with a leader aligned with Hegseth and President Donald Trump’s vision for the Army, an official told Military Times. Read more ▸

USS Gerald R. Ford returns to sea after brief stop in Croatia

Apr 02nd: The release did not specify whether the Ford would be returning to combat operations as part of Operation Epic Fury. Read more ▸

Bipartisan group of senators vow to keep US in NATO despite Trump threats

Apr 02nd: The senators reaffirmed America's commitment to NATO just one day after Trump threatened to abandon the transatlantic alliance. Read more ▸

15 Fairchild airmen awarded for refueling roles in combat operations

Apr 02nd: The airmen were recognized for providing "crucial refueling" in contested airspace. Read more ▸

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