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According to a Wall Street Journal report, US vessels, fighter squadrons, and air defense units will remain in the region at least until next year. Meanwhile, the Pentagon has restricted access to classified information following leaks regarding military opposition to the war in Iran.

Dan Driscoll submitted his resignation to President Trump after months of severe tension with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and a wave of dismissals of senior officers. His departure leads to an unprecedented situation where the U.S. Army is left without a single leader, civilian or military, confirmed by the Senate.

Senior military officials warn of damage to American capabilities in other theaters, including the domestic front. More than 50,000 troops are on alert. Some forces are expected to remain in the Middle East until 2027.

China's CXMT is suing the US Department of Defense, demanding to be removed from the list of companies that the US believes are assisting the Chinese military. The company claims it produces chips for civilian and commercial use only. The significance of the US list: it could lead to restrictions and damage the company's reputation.

A federal court in San Francisco has ruled that the inclusion of AI company Anthropic on the Pentagon's blacklist was illegal. Judge Rita Lin determined that the administration violated the First Amendment.

Dan Driscoll is expected to resign from his position by the end of the year following months of tension with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, reported The Wall Street Journal. The report comes after Hegseth fired the US Army Chief of Staff in April. According to the report, Driscoll's family already left the official residence reserved for the Secretary of the Army during the summer.

Retired Colonel Douglas Macgregor claims he recommended to Donald Trump to remove nuclear weapons from Turkey, describes Ankara's status in NATO as fragile, and makes an unusual claim: Pakistan promised Turkey nuclear weapons if needed.

The editor of 'Stars and Stripes' claimed he was fired after stating that possible censorship of news for soldiers would be a 'red line'. The publisher and a reporter for the newspaper also received notices of termination.

From public appearances to presence at sensitive security meetings: Jennifer Hegseth is taking an increasingly large place in the US Secretary of Defense's circle, while political and security officials criticize the blurring of lines between family and national security.

Dr. Eric Davis, an astrophysicist who worked for decades with the Pentagon's UFO program, claims that the US government is hiding the remains of no fewer than four different alien species that crashed on Earth.

The Pentagon is analyzing whether to rebuild American bases in the Persian Gulf damaged by Iranian attacks. Alternatives include shifting forces westward, including to Israel, despite US concerns regarding potential espionage.

The Pentagon announced on Monday the signing of a $22.9 billion contract with Raytheon to accelerate the production of Tomahawk missiles. This weapon is capable of striking targets up to 2,400 kilometers away, allowing for strikes against Iran from almost any American base in the Middle East.

In Huntsville, industry giants presented plans to lower the cost of interceptors after the war with Iran depleted about two-thirds of the Patriot inventory. Lockheed is offering the ACE for around $2 million, and Boeing is cutting the cost of the seeker head.

The war against Iran has exposed heavy pressure on US interceptor stockpiles: arms giants are trying to produce cheaper and faster missiles, alongside integrating small companies that offer low-cost alternatives. Lockheed and Boeing are already presenting budget-friendly solutions.

The "USS Lincoln" has been at sea for over 250 days without a port visit. Amid reports of harsh conditions and crew exhaustion, the US is preparing to deploy the "George Washington" to the Middle East as part of a scheduled rotation.

Pentagon data submitted to Congress reveals that at least 153 civilians were killed and 243 wounded in US strikes in Yemen. The military is investigating 15 additional incidents. The report excludes casualties from operations in Iran.

A New York Times investigation claims that US interceptor stockpiles are running low, while Iran's combat capabilities are becoming more sophisticated. Iran drew inspiration from Russian tactics, and the results are visible on the ground.

The US Department of Defense has revoked the security clearance of Frank Kendall, former Secretary of the Air Force under Joe Biden, following allegations that he exposed classified information regarding the security capabilities of the 'Air Force One' aircraft gifted by Qatar.

The Pentagon has revoked the security clearance of former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall and barred him from sensitive positions. The move follows a report claiming that the new Air Force One, gifted by Qatar, lacks the advanced anti-missile defenses found on older presidential aircraft.

The Washington Post reports that American ammunition stockpiles are running low. The Pentagon has ordered defense contractors to submit plans within 21 days to expand production capacity.

The Pentagon is stepping up efforts to replenish American ammunition stockpiles following the extensive use of munitions during the war with Iran. In a memorandum published in the Washington Post, Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg demanded that the American defense industry dramatically accelerate the production and delivery rates of critical weapon systems and munitions.

General Charles Costanza, who commands US Army operations in Europe, was dismissed from his post about two months before he was scheduled to finish his term. The US Army did not explain the reason, while dozens of senior officers have already been dismissed or moved from their positions.

The Pentagon has revealed 41 new files on unidentified anomalous phenomena: spheres flying at unusual speeds over the Gulf of Oman, a giant silent triangle in Afghanistan, and new footage from 2026. The administration emphasizes: there is no proof of extraterrestrials.

A former Pentagon employee and his wife experienced an unusual encounter with an unidentified object hovering over their home in Colorado in October 2023. This testimony is included in the fifth wave of documents released by the Donald Trump administration.

A senior Pentagon official is formulating a new policy that emphasizes the use of short-range tactical nuclear weapons in the event of a conflict with another power. The goal of the new strategy is to prevent a conventional war from escalating into a nuclear conflict.

At an Ohio conference, US Air Force General Dale White announced that development of the B-21 stealth bomber and F-47 fighter is ahead of schedule, supported by an additional $4.5 billion in funding.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegset is struggling to advance the permanent appointment of General Christopher LaNeve as Army Chief of Staff due to reservations from several Republican senators. According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, the administration has not yet officially submitted his candidacy as there are currently insufficient votes for approval in the Senate Armed Services...

The US military is facing a severe munitions crisis, having exhausted nearly 80% of its central air defense interceptor inventory. Senior commanders warn that Pentagon stockpiles have reached a "dangerous low" as the conflict with Iran continues.

The US military has used most of its inventory of long-range precision missiles during five months of fighting against Iran. This was stated to Reuters by three sources familiar with the details.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth addressed the cancelled American strike, emphasizing that the US military maintains a high state of readiness despite ongoing negotiations.

The commander of the U.S. European Command, General Alexus Grynkewich, warned the Pentagon that without an additional destroyer, he would be forced to prioritize the defense of U.S. territory over the defense of Israel. The report comes amid heavy strain on the U.S. Navy due to the war with Iran and a shortage of available vessels.

Democratic members of the US Congress have directed harsh criticism toward the US military. In a letter sent to US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, the lawmakers demanded to conduct their own investigation into the Iranian attack in which six American military personnel were killed in early March. This is despite the fact that US forces have already begun their own internal investigation into...

The United States is considering reducing its military presence in Kuwait. Pentagon discussions began before the war with Iran, but recent attacks on American bases have accelerated the process.

Amid the war with Iran, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held an emergency meeting with tech startup leaders. The Pentagon is seeking their assistance to rapidly rebuild depleted stockpiles of precision munitions.

The struggle between the powers has crossed the boundaries of the atmosphere and includes hundreds of satellites stationed in space that may play a decisive role in a future campaign.

The Wall Street Journal reported on a large-scale Pentagon operation to recover the remains of hundreds of American soldiers killed during World War II.

The US Department of Defense has signed a massive contract with Lockheed Martin to purchase over 10,000 Patriot interceptors. The deal will increase production rates to 2,000 missiles per year and prioritize supplies for US forces and Gulf states.

US Central Command has proposed an extensive two-week plan to escalate strikes in Iran, according to The Wall Street Journal. Overnight, the US military struck dozens of Revolutionary Guard targets in response to ballistic missile launches. President Trump has delayed the expanded attack amid internal discussions regarding interceptor stockpiles.

Ford has signed an agreement with the Pentagon to supply three prototypes based on its F-series pickup trucks. The company is joining the competition against General Motors to provide tactical vehicles for the US Army.

The Pentagon has updated its casualty figures, adding 140 previously unrecorded wounded soldiers. Meanwhile, reports indicate that China and Pakistan are coordinating efforts to reduce tensions between the US and Iran.

A New York Times investigation reveals Donald Trump's personal involvement in promoting the use of the Qatari plane as a presidential aircraft, leading to significant compromises in safety standards.

US President Donald Trump has set aside plans for extensive bombings against military and nuclear sites in Iran. Military advisors warned that escalation could dangerously deplete the stockpile of Patriot interceptors in the Middle East.

On September 17, 2023, the US Department of Defense requested public assistance in locating an F35 fighter jet that went missing after its pilot ejected. The stealth aircraft continued flying for some time, posing a significant challenge for search and rescue operations.