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US, South Korea cut drills short after Trump criticism

SEOUL — Annual war games between South Korea and the United States will end around a week earlier than planned, both countries said on Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump ordered the "inappropriate and hostile" drills scaled back.

Bangkok Post

Trump scales back joint military drills between South Korea and US

South Korea and the US will cut the duration of their annual joint military drills to five days from 11 and scale back some field training, the allies said on Wednesday, ‌after President Donald Trump ordered a substantial reduction in US participation. Trump's move could reflect his hopes to re-engage…

France 24

US-led drills to end six days early, South Korea says, amid Trump push for Kim Jong-un talks

South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff said the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise would end on 21 August at the request of the US

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Pentagon UFO scientist Dr Eric Davis claims US has evidence of 4 alien species after 30 years of UAP research: ‘I’ve seen the evidence, I’ve seen the records’

Pentagon-linked astrophysicist Dr Eric Davis claims he has seen classified records and evidence allegedly documenting four different alien species recovered from crashed UAPs. The alleged beings include Grays, Nordics, Insectoids and Reptilians. Davis, who says he investigated UAPs for 30 years, has urged President Donald Trump to protect whistleblowers and…

The Times of India

Pentagon threatens to cut federal funding to 30 universities over foreign academic partnerships

Harvard, MIT and others face directive to review and cut alliances Pentagon deems national security risk

The Guardian - US

Hegseth’s ‘personal’ trip to Iowa sparks speculation he’s eyeing Trump’s office: report

Vulnerable Republicans call in the cavalry, but Trump’s ‘War’ chief is reportedly eyeing his own political future

The Independent UK

Damage To U.S. Bases In The Middle East Prompts Pentagon To Consider Pulling Back Troops: Report

The Defense Department might not rebuild struck bases as they were before the war began.

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DJI scores a win in fight against US ban, appeals court orders fresh review of firm's 'Chinese military company' designation — drone maker will stay on Pentagon list while a judge examines classified evidence for the first time

The DC Circuit reversed one of four findings, ruling that a lower court upheld a fully redacted justification without reading the classified record behind it.

Tom’s Hardware

Pentagon orders audit of 30 universities' partnerships with foreign institutions

The Department of Defense has ordered 30 U.S. universities to audit their partnerships with mostly Chinese universities and military training institutions as President Donald Trump's administration scrutinizes the country’s growing global influence

The Independent UK

First Thing: Meta’s treatment of children on social media in spotlight as landmark trial set to begin

Multiple US states have accused Instagram and Facebook’s parent company of deliberately causing young people harm with its products

The Guardian - UK

How U.S. military funding propelled China's robot dogs

The rise of Unitree, a Chinese company known for its impressive robot dogs, can be attributed to research breakthroughs funded by the US military. These innovations, which originated in American universities, have propelled Unitree's expansion into the market. Unlike smaller US manufacturers, Unitree's economical designs benefit from China's robust industrial…

The Economic Times

RTX’s Raytheon Lands $22.9 Billion Tomahawk Deal as US Rushes to Rebuild Missile Stockpiles Depleted by Iran War

The U.S. Navy on Monday awarded RTX Corp.’s (NYSE:RTX) Raytheon a $22.9 billion, seven-year contract to dramatically expand Tomahawk missile production as the Pentagon races to rebuild precision-weapon stockpiles depleted by the Iran war and other global commitments.

Benzinga

Strava data exposes US military routines across Middle East bases as Iran repeatedly strikes associated sites despite a Pentagon warning against the app years ago

US military personnel still share workout data from Middle Eastern bases. This activity potentially exposes troop locations and movement patterns to adversaries. Strava app data has been linked to locations targeted by Iran. Pentagon warnings and policy changes have not fully resolved this security risk. Such publicly available information could…

The Economic Times

Global Market: Trump-backed World Liberty partners with platform offering Chinese AI models

Trump-backed World Liberty Financial is collaborating with Hong Kong-based WorldClaw, which offers access to Chinese and US AI models. The partnership has drawn scrutiny because several Chinese developers face US security restrictions, while the Trump family holds a significant World Liberty stake and benefits financially from its cryptocurrency activities.

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Pentagon pressure to move AI faster drives Smack's new funding round, CEO says

The $61 million Series B funding round comes months after the Defense Department declared Anthropic a "supply-chain risk" in March, a rupture that sent military branches scrambling to diversify their AI vendors and turned startups like Smack ‌from afterthoughts into ⁠hot commodities.

The Guardian - AU

South Korea president calls for military independence in wake of Trump call to cut joint drills

Lee Jae Myung reiterates desire for full command back in Seoul’s hands after Donald Trump cuts joint exercises, citing warm ties with Kim Jong-un

The Times of India

‘No intention to attack North Korea’: South Korea President Lee after Donald Trump reduces US drills

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung advocates for stronger independent defense capabilities. He defended annual civil-defense exercises as purely defensive measures. These drills occur alongside joint US-South Korea military exercises. President Trump previously instructed the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military drills. Seoul plans to continue strengthening its own defense…

Benzinga

Trump Says He's Making It 'Much Safer' With North Korea as Kim Jong Un Responded to His Talks Request: 'He Didn't Like Biden. He Didn't Like Obama'

President Donald Trump said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un responded to his request for talks while defending changes to U.S.-South Korea military exercises as a move to reduce tensions.

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45 MQ-9 Reaper drones have been destroyed in the Iran war - a quarter of the fleet worth $1.3 billion obliterated

The Iran war has destroyed roughly 45 American Reapers, exposing expensive drone losses while Washington searches for cheaper replacements.

The Guardian - US

Trump dismisses USS Lincoln criticism and snaps at CNN reporter to ‘be quiet’

President says US carrier is ‘beautifully maintained’ and calls network ‘fake news’ over reports of poor conditions

Bangkok Post

Thailand to 'stay neutral' in US-China AI race

Thailand would maintain its neutral position between the United States and China and resist pressure to choose sides in the global race for artificial intelligence (AI), Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Monday.

International Business Times UK

Trump Drops Pacific Drills to Preserve 'Vibe' With Kim Jong-un as North Korea Ramps Up War Tactics

President Trump has ordered a reduction in US-South Korea military exercises, citing cost and his relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong-un.

Benzinga

US Navy Considers Moving Ford-Class Carrier ‘Island’ to Match Trump’s WWII Look Despite Efficiency Concerns: Report

The U.S. Navy is considering whether to move the command "island" on Ford-class aircraft carriers toward the middle of the flight deck, as President Donald Trump has pushed for new carriers to more closely resemble World War II-era warships.

Latin Times

Trump Orders Cut to U.S.-South Korea Military Drills, Citing Friendship With Kim Jong Un. Seoul Says Exercises Are Going Ahead

President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, explicitly citing his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and opening a new point of tension with one of Washington's most important Asian allies.

Space

'This is unprecedented': Why the Pentagon's recent UFO file releases are so important

The Pentagon's recent spate of UFO releases represent a big shift and are of great benefit to the country, according to disclosure advocate Mike Gold.

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