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US military’s Gaza aid pier will be permanently removed
The removal would deal the final blow to a project long plagued by bad weather, security uncertainties and difficulties delivering aid to Palestinians.
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Air Warfare
Air Force’s ‘WiFi in the sky’ provides a backbone for Gaza airdrops
The Air Force's E-11A airborne communications relay jets are providing a crucial backbone for humanitarian aid missions over Gaza.
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US departure from Niger ‘already underway’ ahead of September deadline
The future of America's counter-terrorism work in the country had been in doubt for months after a coup last summer.
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House passes bill to undo Biden’s partial Israel weapons hold
The House passed a bill that would force Biden to halt his hold on a heavy bomb shipment to Israel even as other arms transfers proceed.
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Military’s novel floating pier arrives in Gaza amid security concerns
The Gaza aid pier is made possible by an oft-neglected but vital military capability known as Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore, or JLOTS.
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Pentagon seeks to expand special ops authorities for friendly nations
The Pentagon hopes expanding these authorities will allow it to bolster support for Taiwan and the Baltics against China and Russia.
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Israeli labor dispute could disrupt production of Arrow 3 weapon
The Israel Aerospace Industries workers’ union has announced a labor dispute and is threatening to disrupt the company’s supply to its customers.
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Biden says US won’t supply weapons for Israel to attack Rafah
U.S. will still supply Iron Dome rocket interceptors and other defensive arms.
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Emirati F-35 prospects languish amid high-stakes Chinese, US courting
In April, Abu Dhabi dispatched defense officials to Beijing and Washington for cooperation negotiations in a matter of weeks.
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Lebanon’s military stagnates amid economic turmoil, Hezbollah influence
Lebanon’s military is working with a U.N.-led force to improve security, but economic and political factors are hindering these efforts, analysts say.
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House lawmakers press Austin on Rafah, Israel aid and Gaza pier plans
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin fielded several questions about the Pentagon's role in Gaza as Israel signals a Rafah invasion.
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