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US renames 'Indo-Pacific Command' to 'US Pacific Command' title in major move

The United States has reverted the name of its military command. It is now called the US Pacific Command, undoing a change made in 2018. This decision honours the command's long history dating back to 1947. The vast area of responsibility remains unchanged. The mission to ensure a free and…

The Economic Times

What's Happening at the Pentagon? Partial Lockdown Triggered as Dangerous Materials Spill Sparks Office Evacuations

A malfunctioning biosensor at the Pentagon triggered a major security response, causing 2,500 personnel to shelter in place due to a false anthrax alert.

International Business Times UK

'Forever chemicals': why 3M could be the new James Hardie

3M must not be permitted to wash its hands of this debacle.

The Canberra Times

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Pentagon Gatekeeper's Name Inside the DoD Finally Exposed as Congress Blocked From UFO Facility

A researcher claims a Pentagon official acts as a 'gatekeeper' for UFO information, sparking debate over transparency and control within the US government.

International Business Times UK

Afghanistan veteran dies in parachute training crash

A highly-respected Special Forces sniper who went on multiple overseas deployments has died after colliding with a fellow paratrooper during an exercise.

AAP

Pentagon's DoD Pushes for $125M Rebrand to Department of War as Officials Call for 7,600 Changes to Federal Law

The Pentagon seeks to rename the Department of Defence to the Department of War, a move projected to cost up to £92.5 million and facing opposition from Democrats over financial concerns.

International Business Times UK

New defence secretary named to lead huge spending boost

Meghan Quinn has been named the new secretary of the Department of Defence, replacing incoming ambassador to the US Greg Moriarty.

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Court rejects Anthropic's appeal to pause supply chain risk label given by US government

The debate started when Anthropic refused to give the US government unfettered access to its AI chatbot, Claude.

Euronews

US Treasury Shows £36.72 Trillion in Liabilities Against £4.66 Trillion in Assets — Who Pays as Debt Outpaces Everything Else?

The US government's liabilities have surged, outpacing its assets by nearly eight to one, with a net position deteriorating by £1.59 trillion in a year.

International Business Times UK

Army deployed to the streets of South Africa in bid to tackle organised crime

Soldiers have been deployed on the streets of Johannesburg, South Africa, to assist police in combating gang violence and illegal mining. This deployment follows President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement last month regarding the use of the army for this purpose. The military presence was observed in the Johannesburg suburb of Riverlea,…

The Independent UK

Pentagon Is Backing $8 Billion Smelter Plant, Sparking Questions After US Seizes Venezuela's Metal Wealth

The US's support for an $8 billion smelter raises questions about security, independence, and the use of military and financial power to control vital resources amid sanctions.

International Business Times UK

The US just launched a new ‘Tech Force’ to hire AI talent. Here’s what to know

The talent development programme aims to close ‘critical skills gaps’ within US government agencies by hiring tech talent for two-year assignments.

Euronews

Trio get bail over alleged $71m Defence contract fraud

Three people are out on bail after appearing in court over an alleged fraud scheme involving the procurement of $71 million of Defence building contracts.

AAP

Women to Be Barred From Combat? Hegseth to Enforce Male Physical Standards

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered combat roles to adopt the 'highest male standard' for physical fitness, a move critics warn could sideline women and dismantle decades of progress on military integration.

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Why has Trump renamed the US Department of Defense to Department of War?

Although the US President’s decision to rename the Department of Defense is a highly controversial one, the government arm was actually called the Department of War until 1947.

The Conversation

Labor’s second-term defence priorities – could they include a pact with Europe?

An apt metaphor for the Department of Defence in Labor’s second term might be the Titanic. The good ship “defence” has hit an iceberg: the senior officers are reassuring all is fine, the band is playing and the crew are busy. But the ship is gradually sinking.

The Conversation

What would Australia be willing to go to war over? This needs to be made clear in our defence strategy

In 2024, the National Defence Strategy made deterrence Australia’s “primary strategic defence objective”.

Evening Standard

Pete Hegseth shared Yemen attack details in second Signal chat, report claims

Signal messaging chat reportedly included Hegseth’s wife and brother

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‘Alarmist nonsense’: Labor and Coalition dismissed security risks over the Port of Darwin for years. What’s changed?

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have both committed to stripping a Chinese company, Landbridge, of the lease to operate Darwin Port. Landbridge paid A$506 million for the 99-year lease from the Northern Territory government in October 2015.

The Conversation

Leak of US military plans on Signal is a classic case of ‘shadow IT’. It shows why security systems need to be easy to use

Yesterday, The Atlantic magazine revealed an extraordinary national security blunder in the United States. Top US government officials had discussed plans for a bombing campaign in Yemen against Houthi rebels in a Signal group chat which inadvertently included The Atlantic’s editor in chief, Jeffrey Goldberg.

The Independent UK

Julianne Moore in ‘great shock’ after her book is ‘banned by Trump administration’

Books is reportedly under review to ensure it is not ‘potentially related to gender ideology or discriminatory equity ideology topics’

The Canberra Times

No 'smoking gun' for Defence worker accused of illegal firearm manufacture

He also owns an ice company and is a 'highly regarded' DJ.

The Guardian - AU

Australia to review all 66 military export permits to Israel approved before Gaza conflict

Department of Defence considering international commitments on exports amid ongoing war in Middle East

The Conversation

China says AUKUS is ‘driven by Cold War thinking’. Here are 3 reasons it is so threatened by the pact

Ever since AUKUS’ public announcement three years ago, China has been staunchly opposed to the partnership.

The Guardian - AU

Fact check: is Australia exporting weapons to Israel?

The Greens want the government to ‘immediately stop military exports’ to Israel, but Labor says the party’s claims are ‘misinformation’. What are the facts?

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