Iran war has cost $38 billion, depleted two-thirds of US missile interceptors, CBO says
The U.S. military has incurred about $38 billion in costs from combat operations against Iran, a new Congressional Budget Office analysis found.
Iranian strikes damaged hundreds of US military buildings, dozens of aircraft
Iranian strikes have damaged hundreds of U.S. military and diplomatic buildings, as well as dozens of aircraft, a Pentagon watchdog said.
F-35 proved combat readiness during Middle East deployments, Air Force officials say
Top Air Force officials praised the F-35's warfighting prowess during combat operations in the Middle East despite recent concerns over readiness rates.
US Marine Stand-In Forces in the Pacific worry China, report details
The Marine Corps' plan to reorganize for small-unit expeditionary warfare has sparked concern among some Chinese naval officers, a recent report details.
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F-35 proved combat readiness during Middle East deployments, Air Force officials say
Top Air Force officials praised the F-35's warfighting prowess during combat operations in the Middle East despite recent concerns over readiness rates.
Land
France experiments with smaller tank units to evade drone attacks
French Army commanders want to know if dispersed “Lego bricks” of Leclerc tanks and support vehicles can make themselves uninteresting to adversaries.
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Iranian strikes damaged hundreds of US military buildings, dozens of aircraft
Iranian strikes have damaged hundreds of U.S. military and diplomatic buildings, as well as dozens of aircraft, a Pentagon watchdog said.
Pentagon looks to AI to identify space and missile threats
The Pentagon is seeking artificial intelligence that can cut through the confusion of missile defense.
Saudi crown prince sought US military help with Houthis, sources say
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly sought assistance from President Donald Trump on Thursday to help fight Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis.
Mideast Africa
Iran and US hit tankers in biggest wave of attacks on shipping since war began
Recent attacks by the U.S. and Iran have shattered a month of relative calm, with both hitting military, shipping and energy assets.
Defense startup’s AI aims to make every munition count
Smack Technologies' CEO said its AI modeling tool will help commanders decide not just which targets to strike, but how to sequence strikes over time.
Ukraine asks EU to fund first Patriot missiles buy
Brussels is weighing a rare waiver that would let Kyiv tap its €90 billion loan for U.S.-made interceptors for the first time.
Naval
US, South Korean officials to broach thorny Hormuz mission at talks this week
The meeting comes at a tense time in the U.S.-South Korean alliance, with Seoul in no position to turn down a U.S. request for help, according to analysts.
Space
US Space Force to add 10,000 guardians in next 5 years
The U.S. Space Force wants to double its uniformed ranks in the next five years.
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Italian NATO jet downs drone in Lithuania, minister says it probably came from Russia
An Italian NATO fighter jet shot down a drone in Lithuanian airspace on Tuesday that “most probably” came from Russia, Italy's defense minister said.
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A Russian frigate fired two flares towards a Danish military helicopter sent to photograph it in international waters off Denmark on Monday.
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