Behind Italy’s defense-spending hike, pushback at home
Italy has little appetite to spend, despite the threat of Russian aggression on its doorstep.
US forces strike Yemen oil port in ongoing campaign against Houthis
The attack is the first strike U.S. Central Command has publicly described in weeks.
Space Force gets head start on Trump’s commercial buying push
To fully implement the White House orders, Space Force officials say they need more funding, personnel and budget flexibility.
Former Pentagon spokesman tied to DEI purge asked to resign: Official
John Ullyot oversaw the Pentagon's edict to strip away online military images considered promoting DEI. Ullyot told Politico that he decided to resign.
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Former Pentagon spokesman tied to DEI purge asked to resign: Official
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US Forces Korea commander defends troop levels amid talk of cuts
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