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Trump orders name change for Department of Defense
The new name ‘Department of War’ better signals the will to win conflicts, the US president has said
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Trump faces bipartisan pushback to Iran strike as some question his war powers
Some lawmakers argue Trump's strike against Iran was unconstitutional.
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Pentagon accepts luxury jet from Qatar to use as Air Force One
The Air Force will work to ensure the jet can safely transport the president.
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Trump unveils plans for 'Golden Dome' defence system
An initial sum of $25bn (£18.7bn) has been earmarked in a new budget bill, although the final cost is expected to be much higher.
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Hegseth faces renewed scrutiny after Signal chat disclosures
The episode is an uncomfortable one for Trump’s defense secretary, who has vowed to hold senior military leaders accountable for their mistakes.
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'Nothing in the world comes close to it': US unveils new F-47 fighter jet
"I'm thrilled to announce that, at my direction, the United States Air Force is moving forward with the world's first sixth-generation fighter jet," Trump said at the White House.
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Jackie Robinson’s Army story restored after Defense Department DEI purge
The website article’s disappearance appeared to be part of the Trump administration’s push against diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the government.
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US bars UK from sharing its intel with Ukraine – Daily Mail
Washington has already frozen military and reconnaissance support to Kiev, according to previous reports
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Trump administration orders Pentagon to plan for sweeping budget cuts
Leaders at the Pentagon and the military were told to develop plans for cutting 8 percent from the defense budget in each of the next five years, according to a memo obtained by The Post.
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Major step reached in AUKUS deal
The AUKUS agreement has reached another early milestone in the days before the second inauguration of incoming US president Donald Trump.
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US shoots down two of its own navy pilots over Red Sea in ‘apparent friendly fire’ incident
Pilots recovered alive – one with minor injuries – after ejecting from fighter jet as US military says its guided missile cruiser ‘mistakenly’ fired on the F/A-18
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Discord leaker Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years for sharing U.S. secrets
His case rocked the national security establishment, revealing the speed and ease with which top-secret materials can spread online.
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US test-launches nuclear ballistic missile on election dayUS test-launches nuclear ballistic missile on election day
The exercise was part of “routine and periodic activities,” the American military has said
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