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Pentagon decisions, Air Force programs, Navy safety reports and the diplomacy around them: the News section tracks US defense news and its consequences for allies in Europe and beyond.
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Recent coverage includes a Space Force special operations plan questioned by Congress, a Tech Force initiative to hire thousands for two-year federal jobs, a Navy report on V-22 Osprey safety risks, and a new presidential jet arriving early. Paul Scharre’s views on the global AI arms race are also discussed.
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“They’re Cutting Russia Out for Good”: DOE Sparks Nuclear Showdown With Bold Move to Build America’s Own TRISO Fuel Supply Chain and Break Decades of Foreign Dependence
The U.S. Department of Energy selects Standard Nuclear to establish a domestic nuclear fuel supply chain. Focus on TRISO fuel, known for resilience and safety,…
“They Have Secret Videos”: Navy Veterans Claim Longer Footage Exists Of 2004 Nimitz ‘Tic Tac’ UFO Maneuvers
Five former Navy personnel recount their experiences with unidentified aerial phenomena during the 2004 Nimitz Encounters. Witnesses claim longer, clearer videos exist beyond the short…
“Electronic Warfare Will Silence Armies”: US Scrambles To Catch China’s AI-Powered Cognitive Battle Tech
The future of warfare is shifting from traditional combat to include advanced electronic warfare technologies. The U.S. faces challenges in keeping pace with countries like…
“This Was Mind Control Hell”: CIA’s Midnight Climax Drugged Innocents With LSD In Secret San Francisco Brothel
The CIA’s Operation Midnight Climax involved secretive mind control experiments in a disguised San Francisco apartment. Unsuspecting participants were drugged with LSD to study their…
Ukraine Alleges “We Have Uncovered Russia’s Stealth Nuclear Submarine Secrets That Change The War”
Ukraine claims to have obtained engineering documents on Russia’s Borei-A nuclear submarine. The Knyaz Pozharsky is equipped with advanced missiles and stealth technology, posing significant…
“In A First China’s Fujian Carrier Launches Jet Using Catapult”: Military Experts Shocked By Historic Breakthrough
China’s aircraft carrier, the Fujian, successfully conducted catapult take-off trials, marking a significant breakthrough. The event, aired by CCTV, coincided with the 98th anniversary of…
“US Firm’s New System With High-Tech Sensors”: Experts Say Precision Targeting Just Hit A New Level
Raytheon unveils the Multispectral Targeting System-A HD, enhancing precision for naval helicopter operations. The system’s modular architecture allows seamless integration and cost-effective upgrades for existing…
“990-Pound Missile Can Hit Stealth Aircraft And Ballistic Threats”: Military Tests Reveal Deadly New Weapon
The ASTER B1 New Technology missile by Eurosam successfully intercepts stealth aircraft and ballistic missiles. Enhanced with cutting-edge guidance and propulsion systems, offering superior agility…
US Deploys Nuclear Submarines: Global Military Threat Reaches Boiling Point After Russian Provocations
The U.S. has deployed two nuclear submarines following provocative comments from Russia’s Dmitry Medvedev, emphasizing a show of force. President Trump defended the move as…
USS George Washington Sailor Feared “Lost Forever” as Navy Scrambles to Explain Mysterious Sea Disappearance
The U.S. Navy has identified the missing sailor as Airman Jose Antonio Rivera Lynch IV, who disappeared from the USS George Washington. Extensive search efforts…
US Defense Industry at Risk: “China Holds the Key” Warns Government Watchdog, Sparking Fear Over National Security and Economic Stability
The Government Accountability Office report highlights the U.S. defense industry’s reliance on Chinese materials, posing national security risks. The Department of Defense depends on a…
Thousands of Troops Abandoned as Army Reserve Slashes Aviation: “Betrayal at the Highest Level” Leaves Soldiers in Despair
The Army Reserve is dismantling its helicopter units as part of a broader effort to modernize the force with emerging technologies. Soldiers are expressing frustration…