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Trump orders Navy to return to older system of launching jets off aircraft carriers

According to a directive issued Thursday, the new mandate would likely cost billions of dollars and revert the Navy’s most advanced ships to a system that takes more sailors to operate and is more difficult to maintain.

Euronews

Trump orders Navy catapult system redesign, replacing state-of-the-art tech with older system

Trump steam catapults: President Trump has directed the US Navy to remove advanced electromagnetic catapults. Older steam-powered catapults will replace the EMALS system on new carriers. This directive affects the USS Doris Miller, the fourth Ford-class carrier. The decision reverses a technological advancement and increases personnel needs. This change occurs…

The Economic Times

Trump orders Pentagon to redesign US aircraft carrier to use steam catapults to launch jets

President has suggested steam catapults every year since 2017, saying digital systems are too ‘complicated’

The Guardian - US

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US Navy sends new warship to replace USS Lincoln in Iran war amid mental health crisis, sailors threatening to jump overboard

The USS George Washington is heading towards the Middle East as concerns grow. The USS Abraham Lincoln faces an extended deployment, setting a new record. Lawmakers are seeking greater accountability from the Pentagon regarding carrier conditions. The Navy acknowledges disruptions and supply shortages impacting sailors at sea. Mental health concerns…

The Economic Times

Trump finally orders Navy to return to older steam catapults in obsession that could cost billions

Trump's obsession with the new technology goes back to at least 2017

The Independent UK

'As a friend': Albanese pushes Trump to axe tariffs

US President Donald Trump will consider the case to remove tariffs on Australian exports, Anthony Albanese says, following a phone call between the leaders.

AAP

The Pentagon has unveiled an improved online store to buy counter-drone kits, but you probably won't ever be able to see it

The Pentagon has a limited-access 'Amazon' for counter-drone weapons, with Anduril and DroneShield listing products and an AI that recommends purchases.

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US military loses to Ukrainian drones in joint exercise as Pentagon struggles to catch up to modern warfare

Former Pentagon adviser Eliot Cohen says the Department of Defense needs to master the use of drones, but ‘thus far, unfortunately, that does not seem to be the case’

The Independent UK

The Pentagon Just Declassified a UFO 'Time Warp' Encounter and Harvard Is Blaming Alien Technology

A Pentagon UAP file reveals an unverified account of an analogue watch gaining 25 minutes after a UFO encounter, while digital devices remained unaffected, sparking speculation and debate.

International Business Times UK

Pentagon official and former Aukus sceptic says deal is ‘full steam ahead’, echoing Trump

Elbridge Colby, a US under secretary of war, says he is ‘very pleased’ with the nuclear submarine program’s progress

The Guardian - AU

Iran-US war latest: Hegseth says US can keep up naval blockade ‘indefinitely’ after Tehran vows to prolong war

Iran rejects Donald Trump’s claims that the US has ‘total control’ over the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

Over 150 civilians killed in US strikes on Houthis in Yemen, Pentagon says

A Pentagon review sent to Congress found three April 2025 airstrikes against Houthi positions — including one on Ras Isa port that killed 80 people — resulted in 153 civilian deaths and 243 injuries. The report determined condolence payments to victims were not appropriate, without explaining why.

Euronews

US attack on Yemen killed 153 civilians in April 2025: Pentagon review

A Pentagon review says US airstrikes targeting Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen killed 153 civilians and injured 243 others across three attacks in April 2025. The assessment, submitted to Congress as part of the Pentagon’s annual civilian casualty report, found that the strikes “more likely than not” resulted in civilian…

The Times of India

'Alien Technology': Harvard Scientist Warns Declassified Pentagon Files Reveal Huge UFO Discovery

Two US military witnesses report a UFO encounter with a 25-minute time discrepancy on an analogue watch, sparking speculation about electromagnetic effects, black projects, or alien technology.

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'They're Not Ours': Marco Rubio Admits Alien Tech or Foreign Spies Could Explain Unexplained UAP Sightings

Marco Rubio has dismissed claims of a US government cover‑up over alien technology, even as he presses for answers on unexplained objects reported over American military sites.

International Business Times UK

Marco Rubio Says Mysterious 'Things' Are Flying Over US Military Bases: 'They're Not Ours'

Marco Rubio stresses the need for serious investigation into unidentified objects over US military sites, dismissing alien cover-up claims and highlighting national security concerns.

The Economic Times

US military operations killed 153 civilians in 2025, Pentagon says

Pentagon assessments indicate 153 civilians died and 243 were injured by U.S. military actions in 2025. These casualties primarily resulted from three strikes conducted in Yemen during April 2025. Additional incidents in Yemen are currently being assessed by U.S. Central Command. Operations in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific did not…

TechRadar

Drone firm PDW lands $820 million Pentagon funding to build the next generation of UAS components as crackdown on foreign providers continues

The Pentagon conditionally committed $820 million to PDW as Washington expands domestic drone component production and scrutinizes foreign suppliers more closely.

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US turns decades-old radioactive waste into nuclear power technology that could keep underwater drones running for nearly 30 years

America is turning decades-old strontium-90 radioactive waste from Oak Ridge into a potential source of long-lasting nuclear power. Zeno Power is working with the Pentagon to develop seabed power nodes that could keep underwater drones, sensors and autonomous vehicles running for years without cables, support ships or regular resupply. The…

Benzinga

Pete Hegseth Says Congress Could Pay ‘No Greater Tribute’ to Lindsey Graham Than Approving Pentagon’s Historic $1.5 Trillion Military Budget

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Congress to approve the Pentagon’s proposed $1.5 trillion fiscal 2027 budget on Monday, arguing that fully funding it would be the greatest tribute lawmakers could pay to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham as Joint Base Charleston was renamed in his honor.

International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth Triggers Social Media Disgust After Video Shows Him Wiping Snot Directly Into His Hair

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's on-camera nose-wiping incident went viral, reigniting criticism due to his past comments on hygiene. The gaffe coincides with his declining approval ratings.

The Guardian - US

Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon picks raise questions over Trump family business ties

Two advisers have links to a venture fund co-investing in US defense companies that benefit from federal spending

Benzinga

Former Air Force Secretary Vows Legal War After Pentagon Yanks Security Clearance Over Trump's Qatari Jet Leak: 'You Stand Up to Bullies...'

Former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said he will sue the Trump administration to restore his security clearance after the Pentagon revoked it over allegations that he disclosed sensitive information about the Qatari-gifted Boeing 747 now serving as Air Force One.

The Independent UK

Sixty lawmakers launch probe into ‘appalling’ efforts to deport military spouses and families

It comes after Trump established the Military Spouse Commission last week to propose policies supporting military families

Benzinga

Palantir AI Boosts Pentagon Capabilities but LMT, RTX May Be the Better Missile Shortage Plays

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) has helped the Pentagon dramatically accelerate the process of finding targets in Iran, but a defense analyst says America’s ability to build the missiles needed to hit them hasn’t kept pace.

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