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Defense
Live WWII Grenades Found in Texas Estate Sale Purchase
A Texas resident discovered live WWII grenades in a box purchased at an estate sale. The Austin Police bomb squad safely
Defense
Trump orders firing squad for Hasan, reviving disputed method
President Trump has ordered the execution of convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan by firing squad, a method experts s
Breaking
Ukraine hits Russian refinery as Zelensky declares energy truce dead
Ukraine resumed drone strikes on Russian energy sites after Zelensky scrapped the ceasefire, citing U.S. diesel imports
Defense
Zelensky: Starlink Restrictions Will Cost Lives in Ukraine
Zelensky says Starlink restrictions will lead to casualties, calling the move a 'big mistake' amid Trump administration
Defense
Protesters Disrupt Hegseth's Army Speech, Chant 'War Criminal'
Anti-war protesters repeatedly interrupted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Army conference, accusing him of war cr
Defense
Irkutsk Plague Lab Death Raises Bioweapons Transparency Questions
A technician's death at Russia's Irkutsk anti-plague institute has triggered quarantine and international concern, reviv
Defense
Trump’s intelligence sharing call is right, but Starlink limits and diesel deal threaten Ukraine
As Russia pummels Kyiv, Trump’s decision to keep sharing intelligence is correct. But Starlink limits and a Russian dies
Breaking
Starlink cuts disrupt Ukraine's drone ops, officials say
Ukraine says SpaceX imposed unannounced restrictions on Starlink, slowing drone and air defense operations. The move coi
Defense
Hegseth to Outline Autonomous Warfare Vision at Army Forum
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will discuss autonomous warfare at the AUSA annual meeting, facing questions on Iran war
Defense
Pentagon names acting publisher for Stars and Stripes amid independence concerns
The Pentagon appointed Chris Devine as acting publisher of Stars and Stripes, weeks after firing three staffers. The mov
Defense
Pentagon Names Public Affairs Official to Lead Stars and Stripes
The Pentagon has tapped a DOD public affairs official to run Stars and Stripes, raising fresh concerns about the militar
Defense
Acting Army Chief Vows Modernization Push Despite Leadership Shakeup
Acting Army Chief of Staff Gen. Christopher LaNeve reassured defense contractors that the service remains committed to m