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Kendall Vows Legal Fight Over Clearance Revocation
Ex-Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall says he will sue the Trump administration after his security clearance was revoked
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Esper: US Losing Strategic Ground in Iran Conflict
Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper warns the US is strategically on its 'back foot' in the Iran conflict, despite tacti
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Pentagon renames Charleston base after late Sen. Lindsey Graham
The Pentagon renamed Joint Base Charleston after the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, a defense hawk who died last month. Offic
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Pentagon orders contractors to accelerate weapons output amid Iran war stockpile crunch
The Pentagon has ordered defense contractors to submit plans within three weeks to accelerate weapons production and del
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Weapons Shortages Curb Trump's Military Options Against Iran
Nearly exhausted U.S. missile and interceptor stockpiles are constraining President Trump's military leverage against Ir
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Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Pact Not Aimed at Iran, FM Says
Turkey's foreign minister clarified that the new defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is not aimed at any specifi
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Vance: Iran Talks Progressing but Conflict Far From Over
Vice President Vance acknowledged progress in US-Iran talks but stressed the conflict is not nearing an end, as the Join
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Why the US-Israel Alliance Is a Strategic Asset, Not Charity
Former ambassador Earle Mack argues the US-Israel alliance is a strategic investment, not charity, and calls for deeper
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Houthi drone strikes on Saudi-backed forces in Marib kill two, stoke conflict fears
Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched drone and missile strikes on Saudi military targets in Marib, killing two and woundin
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Pentagon Strips Ex-Air Force Secretary Kendall of Security Clearance
The Pentagon revoked former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall's security clearance, accusing him of leaking classified i
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Army relieves V Corps commander Lt. Gen. Costanza amid personnel shakeup
Lt. Gen. Charles Costanza has been relieved as commander of V Corps, with the Army citing conduct issues. Brig. Gen. Joh
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Trump's Iran War Drags On, Approval Plunges to Record Lows
President Trump's approval has sunk to record lows as the Iran war drags on, with a majority of Americans, including man