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USS Gerald R. Ford docks in Greece for port call after fire

Mar 23rd: The world's largest aircraft carrier experienced a non-combat fire on March 12 that reportedly damaged almost 100 sleeping berths. Read more ▸

Trump approved Iran operation after Netanyahu argued for joint killing of Khamenei, sources say

Mar 23rd: Netanyahu argued there might never be a better chance to kill Khamenei and to avenge previous Iranian efforts to assassinate Trump, sources said. Read more ▸

A web of sensors: How the US spots missiles and drones from Iran

Mar 23rd: If a missile is launched from Iran toward a U.S. military base in the region, how do service members know in time to stay safe? Read more ▸

US and UK teaming up to destroy underwater drones

Mar 23rd: America and Britain are joining forces to tackle the threat of underwater drones to ports and other critical infrastructure. Read more ▸

The US Army is already ditching its most powerful laser weapon yet

Mar 23rd: The U.S. Army’s 300 kilowatt Indirect Fire Protection Capability-High Energy Laser system won't transition to a program of record. Read more ▸

Guidance needed for doctors treating DOD, VA patients exposed to jet fuel in Hawaii water, report says

Mar 23rd: There are no known procedures to neutralize the effects of jet fuel exposure, and there's no clinical guidance for long-term treatment, researchers found. Read more ▸

Patriot missile involved in Bahrain blast likely US-operated, analysis finds

Mar 23rd: The pre-dawn explosion injured dozens of civilians, including children, and tore through homes in U.S.-ally Bahrain 10 days into the war. Read more ▸

US-made naval drone with active warhead washes up in northern Turkey, gets blown up

Mar 23rd: The vessel, identified as an AEGIR-W variant, came aground on a beach in the Yüceler neighborhood of Ünye district in Ordu province. Read more ▸

Why military fellowships at civilian universities matter

Mar 20th: Before dismantling programs like Senior Service College fellowships, the Pentagon should carefully reconsider the full value they provide to the military. Read more ▸

US countered drone threat over ‘strategic’ installation in early hours of Operation Epic Fury: Guillot

Mar 20th: Forces used a Fly-Away Kit to counter the threat over a U.S. installation, according to the commander of U.S. Northern Command. Read more ▸

UK approves US use of British bases to strike Iran missile sites targeting ships

Mar 20th: Starmer initially rejected a U.S. request to use British bases for strikes on Iran, saying he needed to be satisfied that any military action was legal. Read more ▸

Terror groups under increased scrutiny in DNI’s annual threat report

Mar 20th: In remarks this week, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard emphasized the threat of foreign terror groups with Islamist ideology. Read more ▸

Air Force first to upgrade records for troops discharged over COVID vax refusal

Mar 20th: Hegseth also announced that the active-duty obligation for troops who opt to return to service is slashed in half from four years to just two years. Read more ▸

Denmark planned to blow up Greenland runways if Trump moved to seize island

Mar 20th: Denmark dispatched soldiers and explosives to Greenland in January as part of a contingency plan if the U.S. attempted an invasion. Read more ▸

Ukraine deploys units to 5 Middle East countries to intercept drones

Mar 20th: Zelenskyy has said Kyiv wants money and tech in return for its help in the Middle East, adding that the U.S. was among the nations that sought Kyiv’s help. Read more ▸

VA social worker dies following shooting at rural Georgia clinic

Mar 20th: The Veterans Affairs employee died the day after being shot by an assailant who was in the clinic for a walk-in mental health consultation. Read more ▸

USS Boxer and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit deploy to Middle East

Mar 20th: The Pentagon is deploying thousands of additional Marines and sailors to the Middle East. Read more ▸

Marines test ‘cruise control’ swim feature on amphibious vehicle prototype

Mar 20th: The vehicles vying to replace the Marine Corps’ aging light armored vehicle fleet swam for the first time earlier this year. Read more ▸

Marine lance corporal develops $10 solution to $5,600 antenna problem

Mar 20th: The junior Marine's innovation has so far saved an estimated $600,000 and eliminated years of supply delays. Motivation intensifies. Read more ▸

High-speed combat drone production starts at new US Anduril plant in days

Mar 19th: Anduril Industries will begin building its new loyal wingman drones in the coming days at a new facility in Ohio. Read more ▸

Hegseth wants Pentagon to dump Claude, but military users say it’s not so easy

Mar 19th: Pentagon staffers, former officials and IT contractors who work closely with the U.S. military say they are reluctant to give up Anthropic’s AI tools. Read more ▸

Apache helicopter shoots down drones in Europe for first time in combat exercise

Mar 19th: U.S. soldiers used Apache helicopters to pursue and attack drones in an air-to-air combat training exercise this week. Read more ▸

Two US counter-mine ships based in the Middle East are now in Singapore, Navy says

Mar 19th: The USS Santa Barbara and USS Tulsa, which are homeported in Bahrain, arrived in Singapore this week. Read more ▸

Pentagon once again urges civilian employees to volunteer with DHS

Mar 19th: The Defense Department continues to ask its civilian employees to volunteer for logistics support and more with ICE and CBP. Read more ▸

Israel forges ahead on ground incursion against Hezbollah in Lebanon

Mar 19th: The operation is separate from the joint U.S.-Israel war on Iran, but the dynamics of each conflict zone will inevitably intersect with each other. Read more ▸

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