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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.

International Business Times UK · Aug 17

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.

Benzinga · Aug 17

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.

Latin Times · Aug 17

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'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.

Space · Aug 17

Trump says Kim Jong-un has responded to his overtures when asked about scaling back US drills with South Korea – as it happened

Trump also claims he’s ‘actually making it much safer’ for South Korea by scaling back joint military drills just days after North Korea test-fired ballistic missiles

The Guardian - US · Aug 17

When a US aircraft carrier collided with a Soviet nuclear submarine in the Sea of Japan amid fears of World War 3

In 1984, the US aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk collided with the Soviet nuclear-powered submarine K-314 in the Sea of Japan during a tense Cold War military exercise. The submarine had been tracking the American carrier group when it surfaced in Kitty Hawk’s path. Both vessels were damaged, but neither…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

USS George Washington Heads To Relieve USS Abraham Lincoln After Sailors' 265 Days at Sea Spark Outcry

USS George Washington will relieve USS Abraham Lincoln after sailors spent 265 days at sea, sparking public outcry over the deployment.

International Business Times UK · Aug 17

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Iran-US war latest: Ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Trump casts doubt over peace deal

Iran said it reached an agreement with Oman over a plan for ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK · Aug 17

Trump orders Pentagon to scale back military drills with South Korea hours before start

US President Donald Trump on Sunday ordered the Pentagon to scale back "inappropriate and hostile" military drills with South Korea, claiming that the ally had failed to help with the war against Iran and citing his "good relationship" with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

France 24 · Aug 17

Trump Touts 'Very Good Relationship' With Kim Jong Un, Asks Hegseth to 'Substantially Reduce' Military Exercises With South Korea

President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to significantly scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, citing their cost, his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Seoul’s refusal to assist U.S. efforts involving Iran.

Benzinga · Aug 17

South Korea says will 'coordinate closely' with US on joint drills after Trump announces drawdown

The US president previously slammed the joint drills as “provocative” in 2018 following a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore.

Euronews · Aug 17

Donald Trump calls for US-South Korea drills to be substantially reduced

President Trump directed the Pentagon to significantly reduce joint military drills with South Korea. He expressed unhappiness with the United States agreeing to participate in these exercises. Trump cited South Korea's refusal to join actions against Iran as a reason. North Korea routinely denounces these drills as preparations for invasion.…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

‘Very good’ ties with Kim: Trump orders 'substantial' cut in military drills with South Korea

US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to “substantially” reduce planned joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his “very good relationship” with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Seoul’s refusal to join US efforts to denuclearise Iran.

The Times of India · Aug 17

The US Army is opening up its training centers for private firms to test out new drones

The US Army is opening military ranges to private drone companies, allowing them to test systems under realistic battlefield conditions.

TechRadar · Aug 16

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International Business Times UK · Aug 16

Trump Orders Reduction of South Korea Military Drills as He Defends Relationship With Kim Jong Un

President Trump has instructed the Pentagon to reduce joint military drills with South Korea, citing high costs and diplomatic tensions with North Korea and Iran.

TechRadar · Aug 16

The Pentagon's next big project is hypersonic scramjet cruise missiles able to evade enemy interceptors

DARPA is seeking a survivable hypersonic scramjet missile capable of confronting sophisticated air defenses while covering missions reaching 2,000 nautical miles.

The Conversation · Aug 16

Anthropic’s fight with the Pentagon shows how AI could threaten a crucial safeguard of democracy

In February, the United States Department of Defense threatened to designate the AI firm Anthropic a “supply-chain risk” after a dispute over the military’s use of the company’s Claude models.

International Business Times UK · Aug 16

Department of War 'Actively Investigating' Hidden 100-Foot Triangle UFO Base Cellphone Videos

The Pentagon is investigating claims of two cellphone videos showing a 100-foot triangular object near a Colorado military base. The videos remain unverified, with details emerging from anonymous sources.

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Salon · Aug 16

Iran plays the waiting game

Meanwhile, U.S. oil reserves hit a new low as the economy teeters

Latin Times · Aug 15

The Pentagon Killed 153 Civilians in Yemen Last Year. Then It Gutted the Watchdog Investigating It

The Pentagon told Congress its 2025 strikes killed 153 Yemeni civilians — as the office built to prevent such harm shrank by 90%. (134 characters)

Benzinga · Aug 15

Tariffs, Pentagon Task Force Signal Major Shift In US Drone Warfare and Industrial Policy

During the past four years, drones have gone from a battlefield curiosity to the defining weapon of modern conflict.

International Business Times UK · Aug 15

FBI Files Show US Soldiers' Analogue Watches Fast-Forwarded 25 Minutes Near Shape-Shifting UFOs

FBI records reveal a mysterious encounter involving red lights and a 25-minute time discrepancy on an analogue watch, sparking speculation about potential electromagnetic effects or secret technologies.

International Business Times UK · Aug 15

US Servicemembers Left 'Dumbfounded' by 'Low Humming' Black Triangle Craft With Car-Sized Lights

Newly released Pentagon files reveal US servicemembers were 'dumbfounded' by a huge black triangular UFO with car‑sized lights and a 'low humming' sound.

The Independent UK · Aug 14

Schools serving US military families put new emphasis on Western civilization and Christianity

The Department of Defense is introducing a course centered on Western civilization and Christianity this fall in the schools it operates for military families

The Independent UK · Aug 14

Food shortages, broken toilets and 250 days at sea: Crisis unfolds on Trump’s warship in the Middle East

Sailors have raised concerns about life on board the aircraft carrier, which has been at sea since November

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