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Defense Department not investigating reports of US bombing schools and hospitals in Iran, military chief says

Central Command Admiral Brad Cooper dismisses in-depth reporting on the alleged scale of destruction from US airstrikes

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth Can't Explain Why America Needs a $1.5 Trillion Military Budget

Sen. Mark Kelly says it "feels like that number was just kind of pulled out of thin air."

Reason

U.S. Lawmakers Demand Pentagon Halt Anti-Drug Operations in Ecuador, Suggest They May Involve Forces Accused of Torture

The lawmakers cited a recent report indicating that one site targeted during operations appeared to be a dairy and cattle farm with no known links to drug trafficking or armed groups

Latin Times

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Trump promised a ‘Golden Dome’ to stop missiles. Now, experts say it’s a $1.2tn gift to defense contractors with a fatal weakness

Donald Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile defense system is shaping up to be one of the most expensive military projects in U.S. history and experts say it might not even work when it matters most. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimated the system will cost a staggering $1.2 trillion over…

The Mary Sue

The art of the kneel: China hands Donald Trump a reality check about its rise

TOI correspondent from Washington: If symbolism is the first language of diplomacy, then US President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing this week amounted to a geopolitical translation of a changing world order: a confident, ascendant China speaking as an equal — if not superior — power to an American president…

The Times of India

U.S. Intelligence Concludes China Is Exploiting Iran War To Gain Edge Over Washington In a Range Of Fields: Report

A U.S. intelligence analysis concluded that China taking advantage of the war in Iran to gain an edge over the U.S. in a range of areas, including the military, the economy and the diplomatic field.

International Business Times

AeroVironment CEO Says Drone Warfare Shift Is ‘Our Moment’ as Defense Demand Builds

AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) Chairman, President and CEO Wahid Nawabi said accelerating global security threats are reshaping defense priorities toward drones, loitering munitions and counter-unmanned aircraft systems, areas where he said the company is well positioned. Speaking at a Bank of America

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Trump didn’t drain the swamp. He turned it into a cesspool

The president’s second term has been full of donors seeking access, favors for billionaires and apparent conflicts of interest

The Guardian - US

US cancels planned troop deployment to Poland, Euronews confirms

Confirming the development, a senior NATO military official told Euronews that replenishment forces “do not factor into NATO’s deterrence and defence plans.” The move relates to Washington's decision to withdraw 5000 troops from Germany after a feud between President Trump and Chancellor Merz.

Euronews

FBI files: Nazis had UFO-like flying objects

A first tranche of files dating back to 1948 has been released to provide greater transparency regarding unidentified flying objects. Although the archive features unusual sightings reported by astronauts and pilots, it contains no definitive proof of alien life.

Euronews

‘Nothing left in a military sense’: NYT report reveals how far Trump and Hegseth’s Iran victory claims strayed from reality

They painted a much rosier picture.

We Got This Covered

While Pentagon Spends Billions on War, Military Families Say They’re Getting Short-Changed

Spouses of deployed military say they’re struggling with the costs of child care, groceries, housing.

Capital & Main

California pastors suggests Pentagon UFO evidence could be ‘demonic counterfeits’ instead of aliens

They are arguing flying objects are not always extraterrestrial, they could also be extra-dimensional.

We Got This Covered

Old-Fashioned Alpha Male? Pete Hegseth Mocked For Seeming To Wear Makeup At Hearing

Pete Hegseth faced backlash after a viral hearing video showed him making 'duck lips,' reviving denied allegations about drinking and his fitness for high office.

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The Independent UK

Christian leaders suggest newly-released UFO photos could be ‘falling angels,’ not extraterrestrials

Theologians express skepticism over latest Pentagon release of declassified material and ask: ‘What if the better explanation isn’t extraterrestrial – but extra-dimensional?’

International Business Times UK

Trump Meltdown: POTUS Claims 'Virtual Treason', Accuses Media Of 'Aiding The Enemy' Over Humiliating War Leak

Donald Trump rages at 'virtual treason' as leaked intelligence suggests Iran has rebuilt key missile sites, deepening doubts over the White House's triumphant Iran war narrative.

International Business Times

Iran Has Managed To Regain Access To Most Of Its Underground Facilities Amid Ceasefire: Report

Iran has reportedly regained access to most of its underground facilities, including missile launchers, including in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a new report.

The Independent UK

Pentagon could rename Iran war as conflict rumbles on

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The Independent UK

Why Trump’s Pentagon wants to rebrand the Iran war

From the Trump administration’s point of view, renaming the military operation would restart a 60-day clock that requires congressional approval for war, one official said

International Business Times UK

'Ultraterrestrials Are Us From the Future': Amy Eskridge's P-47 and P-52 Claims Surface Amid UFO File Release

Declassification of UAP files has reignited interest in late anti-gravity researcher Amy Eskridge after a resurfaced video of her suggesting that 'ultraterrestrials' are humans from the future went viral online.

The Independent UK

Trump’s war has barely weakened Iran’s military, with missile power still largely intact, allies warn

The Pentagon announced on Tuesday that 10 weeks of war has cost the US $29bn

Euronews

Pentagon says US has spent $29 billion on Iran war so far, amid concerns over weapons stockpiles

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth came under intense questioning by Democratic and Republican lawmakers over the cost of war, Trump's end game and diminishing weapons stockpiles.

International Business Times UK

'Bing. Bing. Gone.' Trump Shares AI Laser Attack Images on Iran as Pentagon Tech Official Posts Matching Message

Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image of a US warship using laser weapons against Iranian targets, sparking debate amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times UK

Japan Confirms Possession of UAP Footage After Reviewing Pentagon Videos Near Japanese Airspace

Japan is reviewing declassified Pentagon footage of unidentified anomalous phenomena near its territory, collaborating with international partners to address national security concerns.

The Times of India

Hegseth pushes Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027 as Congress presses Pentagon over Iran war costs

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended President Trump's proposed $1.5 trillion military budget amid congressional scrutiny over the Iran war's escalating costs, now at $29 billion. Lawmakers questioned the strain on weapons stockpiles, while Hegseth acknowledged increased production to support ongoing operations and future needs.

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