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Defense
Supermicro Co-Founder Arrested in $2.5B AI Server Smuggling Scheme Echoes Chinagate
The arrest of Supermicro co-founder Wally Liaw for smuggling $2.5B in AI servers to China reveals a scheme that mirrors
Breaking
Two US Troops Missing During African Lion Drills in Morocco
Two US service members participating in African Lion exercises in Morocco have been reported missing. Africom says searc
Defense
Czech President Rejects Trump's Criticism of Europe's Iran Role
Czech President Petr Pavel counters Trump's claims that Europe didn't assist in the Iran conflict, arguing allies were e
Defense
State Dept. Approves $8B in Gulf Arms Sales, Bypassing Congress
The State Department approved $8 billion in arms sales to Gulf allies and Israel, using emergency waivers to bypass Cong
Defense
GOP Armed Services Chiefs Blast Trump's Pullout of 5,000 Troops from Germany
Top GOP defense lawmakers on Saturday voiced alarm over Trump's decision to remove a brigade from Germany, warning it un
Defense
Pentagon Pegs Iran Blockade Losses at $4.8 Billion in Oil Revenue
The Pentagon estimates the U.S. naval blockade has cost Iran $4.8 billion in oil revenue. The assessment comes as diplom
Defense
USS Higgins Loses Power After Electrical Fire in Indo-Pacific
The USS Higgins, a Navy destroyer, lost power and propulsion after an electrical malfunction caused sparking and smoke.
Defense
Trump Declares Victory Over Iran, Demands Bigger Win Amid Stalled Talks
President Trump claimed the US has already won against Iran but wants a bigger victory, rejecting a Strait of Hormuz pro
Defense
Moscow's Ukraine Toll Weakens Its Hold on Mali as Rebels Gain Ground
Russia's Africa Corps is retreating from northern Mali after rebel gains, as the Ukraine war leaves Moscow unable to rei
Defense
Pentagon Secures AI Deals with Seven Tech Giants, Excluding Anthropic
Seven major AI firms, including OpenAI and Google, have agreed to deploy their systems on Pentagon classified networks.
Defense
Hegseth Battles Senate Dems Over Iran War Price, Pentagon Purges
Pete Hegseth sparred with Senate Democrats over the Iran war price tag, Pentagon firings, and a $1.5 trillion budget req
Defense
Hegseth Claims Ceasefire Halts War Powers Clock on Iran Conflict
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told senators the 60-day War Powers Act clock on Iran hostilities paused with the ceasefi