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NASA Awards Contracts for Moon Base: Landers, Rovers, Drones Set for 2028
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NASA Awards Contracts for Moon Base: Landers, Rovers, Drones Set for 2028
NASA has inked contracts for landers, rovers, and drones to build a sprawling moon base, targeting the first astronaut l
House GOP Defense Bill Restricts Trump's Troop Moves, Blocks Battleship
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House GOP Defense Bill Restricts Trump's Troop Moves, Blocks Battleship
House Republicans released an NDAA draft that restricts troop cuts in Europe and South Korea and blocks construction of
U.S. Strikes Iran Amid Nuclear Talks, Threatening Fragile Peace Process
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U.S. Strikes Iran Amid Nuclear Talks, Threatening Fragile Peace Process
The U.S. launched defensive strikes in southern Iran on Monday, escalating tensions and threatening a fragile peace proc
GOP Senators Demand Intel Focus on China's AI Push After New Model Emerges
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GOP Senators Demand Intel Focus on China's AI Push After New Model Emerges
Sens. Jim Banks and Tom Cotton pressed top intelligence officials to assess China's AI capabilities, highlighting risks
Iran Accuses US of Ceasefire Breach After Fresh Strikes in Hormozgan Region
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Iran Accuses US of Ceasefire Breach After Fresh Strikes in Hormozgan Region
Iran accused the US of violating a ceasefire after American forces conducted defensive strikes in southern Iran, threate
Bolton Condemns US-Iran Peace Talks as Strategic Error
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Bolton Condemns US-Iran Peace Talks as Strategic Error
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton slammed US-Iran peace negotiations, calling the ceasefire a mistake and pre
US Launches Defensive Strikes in Southern Iran Amid Ceasefire Talks
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US Launches Defensive Strikes in Southern Iran Amid Ceasefire Talks
U.S. Central Command launched defensive strikes in southern Iran, targeting mine-laying boats and missile sites, while c
Russia Orders Foreigners Out of Kyiv After Massive Missile and Drone Barrage
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Russia Orders Foreigners Out of Kyiv After Massive Missile and Drone Barrage
Russia warned foreign nationals to leave Kyiv after a massive attack involving 90 missiles and 600 drones, targeting def
Redefining Asymmetric War: Why Old Labels Fail Modern Conflicts
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Redefining Asymmetric War: Why Old Labels Fail Modern Conflicts
Harlan Ullman argues that all wars exploit asymmetry and hybrid tactics, making these terms meaningless. He examines how
Acting Navy Secretary Contradicts Trump on $14B Taiwan Arms Hold
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Acting Navy Secretary Contradicts Trump on $14B Taiwan Arms Hold
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao contradicted the White House, stating a $14 billion Taiwan arms sale was paused for munit
Hegseth Blasts Identity Politics at West Point, Vows End to 'Slow Slide'
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Hegseth Blasts Identity Politics at West Point, Vows End to 'Slow Slide'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used his West Point commencement speech to attack identity politics, promising to reverse
Centcom Marks 100 Ship Diversions in Strait of Hormuz Blockade
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Centcom Marks 100 Ship Diversions in Strait of Hormuz Blockade
U.S. Central Command says it has redirected over 100 commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz blockade, calling it a m