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Trump finally orders Navy to return to older steam catapults in obsession that could cost billions

Trump's obsession with the new technology goes back to at least 2017

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth dismisses reports of deteriorating conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln

Defense secretary said conditions on aircraft carrier deployed in support of Iran war have been ‘completely misrepresented’

The Guardian - US

Pete Hegseth says reports about poor conditions aboard carrier are misrepresented

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed claims regarding poor conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln, asserting that they have been exaggerated. Since January, the aircraft carrier has been actively engaged in missions in the Middle East. Concerns have been raised by Democratic lawmakers about the impact of prolonged deployment on…

The Economic Times

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US military loses to Ukrainian drones in joint exercise as Pentagon struggles to catch up to modern warfare

Former Pentagon adviser Eliot Cohen says the Department of Defense needs to master the use of drones, but ‘thus far, unfortunately, that does not seem to be the case’

The Independent UK

Hegseth criticized for locking Democrats out of closed-door defense budget talks

Republican lawmakers express concern after US defense secretary repeatedly excluded Democrats from briefings

The Guardian - US

Karoline Leavitt’s wildest moments from ‘Your mom’ to the ‘Gulf of America’ as White House press secretary quits

Leavitt has had a combative relationship the press during her tenure but is stepping down to spend time with her family

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth Urges Latin American Allies to Join US-Led Cartel Fight: ‘We Do Bad Things to Bad People’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Latin American allies Wednesday to join an expanding U.S.-led military campaign against drug cartels, telling a coalition meeting in Panama that members should take concrete, coordinated action against transnational trafficking networks.

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Trump Took Pete Hegseth on Secret Turkey Extraction While Top Officials Stayed Behind on Air Force One

A covert operation saw Trump secretly leave Turkey on a military aircraft amid missile threats, with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accompanying him. The decoy involved using an older Air Force One.

International Business Times UK

US sailors trying to jump overboard amid extended Middle East deployment: Report

Sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have reportedly attempted to jump overboard amid mounting mental health concerns and an extended Middle East deployment, with military families and US lawmakers warning that conditions aboard the aircraft carrier are reaching a breaking point.

The Times of India

Trump’s plane-swap guests included Natalie Harp, whose brother called relationship ‘unhealthy.’ He left Marco Rubio on decoy

Just two other aides and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are known to have joined the president, as Secretaries of State and Treasury Marco Rubio and Scott Bessent, along with the press corps, remained on the decoy Air Force One flight out of Turkey

The Independent UK

USS Abraham Lincoln sailors tried to jump overboard amid extended deployment – reports

Aircraft carrier’s crew in ninth month at sea and has spent record 250 days consecutively without making land

The Guardian - US

Dan Scavino, Natalie Harp, Walt Nauta: 3 aides were allowed with Trump when he was moved into a catering truck during Turkey emergency

No cabinet officials were allowed inside the catering truck, inside which President Donald Trump was snuck away last month in response to a potential Iranian assassination threat in Turkey. Apart from some low-ranking aides, only three individuals were allowed inside the truck, as they are believed to be the closest…

The Times of India

'Alien Technology': Harvard Scientist Warns Declassified Pentagon Files Reveal Huge UFO Discovery

Two US military witnesses report a UFO encounter with a 25-minute time discrepancy on an analogue watch, sparking speculation about electromagnetic effects, black projects, or alien technology.

International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth stopped midspeech to blame his sweatiness on being from Minnesota

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Pete Hegseth Says Congress Could Pay ‘No Greater Tribute’ to Lindsey Graham Than Approving Pentagon’s Historic $1.5 Trillion Military Budget

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Congress to approve the Pentagon’s proposed $1.5 trillion fiscal 2027 budget on Monday, arguing that fully funding it would be the greatest tribute lawmakers could pay to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham as Joint Base Charleston was renamed in his honor.

International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth Triggers Social Media Disgust After Video Shows Him Wiping Snot Directly Into His Hair

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's on-camera nose-wiping incident went viral, reigniting criticism due to his past comments on hygiene. The gaffe coincides with his declining approval ratings.

The Independent UK

Hegseth stops speech to joke about why he sweats ‘like a son of a b****’

Defense Secretary also filmed appearing to wipe his nose before running his hands through his hair

The Guardian - US

Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon picks raise questions over Trump family business ties

Two advisers have links to a venture fund co-investing in US defense companies that benefit from federal spending

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International Business Times

Pentagon SOS To Defense Industry. Dwindling US Ammunition Stocks Are Real.

President Trump privately confronted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a Cabinet meeting at Camp David last week over the issue. Trump was miffed after learning that U.S. missile stockpiles had been depleted far more severely than he had believed.

The Economic Times

US asks defence firms to ramp up weapons output amid Iran war concerns

The US Defence Department seeks accelerated weapons production and faster deliveries. This request stems from concerns over critical munitions shortages linked to the Iran conflict. President Trump has dismissed reports of depleted US weapons stockpiles. He expressed confidence in Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's performance. Both the White House and…

The Independent UK

‘REVOKED’: Hegseth’s revenge for Qatari Air Force One leaks is revealed

Former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall previously warned in media comments that the donated jumbo jet lacked standard Air Force One modifications and added a ‘measure of risk’

International Business Times UK

What Is in Trump's New Fifth Batch of UFO Files? Pentagon Releases Bagram Triangle and Mars Reports

The Pentagon's latest declassified UFO files include unresolved cases like the Bagram triangle and a mysterious sphere in Brazil, highlighting ongoing transparency efforts without confirming extraterrestrial origins.

The Economic Times

Pentagon releases new UFO files: Reports describe 500-foot triangle, mysterious lights and alleged metal sphere with ‘human body’

The Pentagon has unveiled new declassified files detailing unexplained aerial phenomena. These documents include pilot accounts of silent triangular objects and mysterious lights. One report describes a decades-old incident involving a metal sphere and a body. The government aims for greater transparency regarding these anomalous sightings. These released records preserve…

International Business Times

Putin Is Reportedly Considering Testing NATO's Resolve. He Could Order a Limited Assault On An Allied Country

Russian President Vladimir Putin is considering a limited assault on a NATO country to test the alliance, according to a new report.

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Tehran demands compensation from Trump to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iran has warned the Strait will remain shut until the US meet six crucial conditions

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