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US military weighs new options for potential operations against Iran

The US military has presented President Donald Trump with new options for potentially resuming large-scale military operations against Iran, according to reports, as the administration considers its strategy ahead of the November midterm elections. The discussions involve possible military action at......

US military losses in Iran war reach billions of dollars, congressional report says

The United States has suffered significant military equipment losses during its operations against Iran, with the cost of replacing damaged or destroyed aircraft and other equipment running into billions of dollars, according to an updated report prepared for the US Congress. The Congressional Research......

US expands military presence in Middle East with up to 10,000 additional troops

The United States is preparing to reinforce its military presence in the Middle East with between 9,000 and 10,000 additional personnel, according to US officials cited by The Wall Street Journal. The deployment comes as tensions with Iran remain high and Washington considers its next steps following......

US prepares major naval buildup in the Middle East amid Iran tensions

The United States is preparing for a possible major expansion of its naval presence in the Middle East as tensions with Iran remain high, with officials saying the buildup could give President Donald Trump and military commanders greater flexibility should Washington decide to resume large-scale operations. According......

Pentagon unveils new command focused on autonomous warfare

The Pentagon is preparing to establish a new military command dedicated to autonomous and robotic warfare, as the United States accelerates efforts to integrate drones, artificial intelligence and other unmanned technologies across its armed forces. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the......

Pentagon selects Boeing to develop the US Navy’s next-generation fighter

The Pentagon has selected Boeing to develop the US Navy’s next-generation carrier-based fighter, awarding the aerospace company a major contract for the program known as F/A-XX. The decision gives Boeing another major role in the development of America’s future sixth-generation combat aircraft. The......

Pentagon data breach exposes sensitive information linked to millions of personnel

A security breach involving a system operated by the U.S. Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) has exposed sensitive personal information belonging to millions of people connected to the U.S. Department of Defense, raising concerns over the protection of military and civilian personnel records. According......

Hegseth faces growing scrutiny from Congress over Pentagon leadership and Iran war

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing increasing scrutiny from members of Congress over his management of the Pentagon, the removal of senior military leaders and the administration’s handling of the war with Iran. The tensions have intensified in recent weeks as lawmakers from both parties......

Pentagon warns of US ammunition shortages after Iran war

The military campaign against Iran is putting growing pressure on the United States' ability to replenish critical weapons and equipment, according to a Pentagon audit that highlights shortages, strained inventories and bottlenecks across the American defense supply chain. The report, issued by......