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China, US Make First-Known Military Contact Since Trump's Inauguration
Chinese and US defense officials had their first known formal contact since Donald Trump returned to the White House, in a meeting that partially coincided with Beijing conducting large-scale military drills around Taiwan.
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US Senators Confirm Call For Formal Probe Into Signal Chat On Yemen War Plan
The leaders of the US Senate Armed Services Committee confirmed on Thursday that they have asked the Defense Department for an inquiry into Trump administration officials' discussion of sensitive attack plans on the Signal messaging app.
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Trump Officials Call Europe "Freeloading, Pathetic" In Leaked Chat
US President Donald Trump accused European nations of "freeloading" Tuesday, agreeing with reported comments by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in a leaked chat on Yemen air strikes.
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In Huge White House Blunder, Journalist Added To Group Chat On War
A US journalist was inadvertently included in a group chat in which Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Vice President JD Vance and other top American officials discussed upcoming strikes against Yemen's Huthi rebels, the White House confirmed Monday.
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Pentagon Lifts Ban On Contractors Fixing US-Supplied Weapons In Ukraine
In its final months, President Joe Biden's administration has decided to allow US defense contractors to work in Ukraine to maintain and repair Pentagon-provided weaponry, US officials told Reuters on Friday.
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Moments Before Donald Trump Declares Victory, US Conducts Hypersonic Missile Test
Officials clarified that this test, planned years in advance, highlights nuclear readiness and US commitment to defense amid global security shifts.
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How US Plans To Arm Itself Against China's Hypersonic Weapons
Fearing China will deploy hypersonic weapons to sink ships in the Pacific, the U.S. Navy is moving forward with a plan to arm some of its vessels with Patriot interceptor missiles, two senior defense officials said.
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Chinese Nuclear Submarine Sinks In Major Embarrassment For Beijing: Report
China's newest nuclear-powered attack submarine sank earlier this year, a senior US defence official said on Thursday, a potential embarrassment for Beijing as it seeks to expand its military capabilities.
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NASA Concludes NEOWISE Mission After Successful Asteroid Detections
NASA has officially decommissioned the NEOWISE mission, a key component of its planetary defense strategy. Over its more than 10-year lifespan, NEOWISE exceeded its objectives by detecting thousands of asteroids and comets, including many near-Earth objects that could potentially pose a threat to our planet. The infrared data collected by the space...
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4 Killed As US Carries Out 'Defensive' Air Strike In Iraq
American forces carried out a "defensive" air strike on combatants who were attempting to launch drones that were deemed a threat to US and allied troops, a US official said.
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Explained: How US Allies Are Preparing For Possible Second Trump Term
Germany is waging a charm offensive inside the Republican Party. Japan is lining up its own Trump whisperer. Mexican government officials are talking to Camp Trump. And Australia is busy making laws to help Trump-proof its US defense ties.
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US Troops Targeted At Base In Western Iraq, Second Attack Since February 4
American forces were targeted at a base in western Iraq, a US defense official said Tuesday, the second such attack on the country's troops after a more than two month pause.
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India Has Taken Steps To Modernise Its Military, Reduce Dependence: US
Observing that India has showcased itself as a global leader, top intelligence official from US Department of Defense has told Congress that in 2023, India took steps to modernise its military to compete with China.
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US Says China Helping Russia In Biggest Defense Expansion Since Soviet Era
China is helping Russia undertake its biggest military expansion since Soviet times, US officials said Friday, stepping up public pressure as concerns rise over Ukraine.
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Israel's Partial Troop Withdrawal Signals Preps For Attack Linked To Iran
Military officials said on Sunday that Israel is pulling some troops out of the city of Khan Younis in Gaza, saying it had ended its mission there as the war against Hamas reached the six-month mark.
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China, US Make First-Known Military Contact Since Trump's Inauguration
Chinese and US defense officials had their first known formal contact since Donald Trump returned to the White House, in a meeting that partially coincided with Beijing conducting large-scale military drills around Taiwan.
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US Senators Confirm Call For Formal Probe Into Signal Chat On Yemen War Plan
The leaders of the US Senate Armed Services Committee confirmed on Thursday that they have asked the Defense Department for an inquiry into Trump administration officials' discussion of sensitive attack plans on the Signal messaging app.
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Trump Officials Call Europe "Freeloading, Pathetic" In Leaked Chat
US President Donald Trump accused European nations of "freeloading" Tuesday, agreeing with reported comments by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in a leaked chat on Yemen air strikes.
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In Huge White House Blunder, Journalist Added To Group Chat On War
A US journalist was inadvertently included in a group chat in which Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Vice President JD Vance and other top American officials discussed upcoming strikes against Yemen's Huthi rebels, the White House confirmed Monday.
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Pentagon Lifts Ban On Contractors Fixing US-Supplied Weapons In Ukraine
In its final months, President Joe Biden's administration has decided to allow US defense contractors to work in Ukraine to maintain and repair Pentagon-provided weaponry, US officials told Reuters on Friday.
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Moments Before Donald Trump Declares Victory, US Conducts Hypersonic Missile Test
Officials clarified that this test, planned years in advance, highlights nuclear readiness and US commitment to defense amid global security shifts.
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How US Plans To Arm Itself Against China's Hypersonic Weapons
Fearing China will deploy hypersonic weapons to sink ships in the Pacific, the U.S. Navy is moving forward with a plan to arm some of its vessels with Patriot interceptor missiles, two senior defense officials said.
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Chinese Nuclear Submarine Sinks In Major Embarrassment For Beijing: Report
China's newest nuclear-powered attack submarine sank earlier this year, a senior US defence official said on Thursday, a potential embarrassment for Beijing as it seeks to expand its military capabilities.
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NASA Concludes NEOWISE Mission After Successful Asteroid Detections
NASA has officially decommissioned the NEOWISE mission, a key component of its planetary defense strategy. Over its more than 10-year lifespan, NEOWISE exceeded its objectives by detecting thousands of asteroids and comets, including many near-Earth objects that could potentially pose a threat to our planet. The infrared data collected by the space...
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4 Killed As US Carries Out 'Defensive' Air Strike In Iraq
American forces carried out a "defensive" air strike on combatants who were attempting to launch drones that were deemed a threat to US and allied troops, a US official said.
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Explained: How US Allies Are Preparing For Possible Second Trump Term
Germany is waging a charm offensive inside the Republican Party. Japan is lining up its own Trump whisperer. Mexican government officials are talking to Camp Trump. And Australia is busy making laws to help Trump-proof its US defense ties.
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US Troops Targeted At Base In Western Iraq, Second Attack Since February 4
American forces were targeted at a base in western Iraq, a US defense official said Tuesday, the second such attack on the country's troops after a more than two month pause.
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India Has Taken Steps To Modernise Its Military, Reduce Dependence: US
Observing that India has showcased itself as a global leader, top intelligence official from US Department of Defense has told Congress that in 2023, India took steps to modernise its military to compete with China.
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US Says China Helping Russia In Biggest Defense Expansion Since Soviet Era
China is helping Russia undertake its biggest military expansion since Soviet times, US officials said Friday, stepping up public pressure as concerns rise over Ukraine.
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Israel's Partial Troop Withdrawal Signals Preps For Attack Linked To Iran
Military officials said on Sunday that Israel is pulling some troops out of the city of Khan Younis in Gaza, saying it had ended its mission there as the war against Hamas reached the six-month mark.
