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Today: August 18, 2026
Today: August 18, 2026

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Senior US General in Europe set to retire amid Hegseth’s review of US support for NATO allies

Senior US General in Europe set to retire amid Hegseth’s review of US support for NATO allies

Senior US General in Europe set to retire amid Hegseth’s review of US support for NATO allies
Health|Political|World

Pentagon restores mandatory flu shots for all recruits as boot camp outbreak sickens nearly 300

The Pentagon says military boot camps are once again requiring flu vaccinations for all recruits

Pentagon restores mandatory flu shots for all recruits as boot camp outbreak sickens nearly 300
Health|US|World

US military requires flu vaccine for some after outbreak in Texas training center

The U.S. military has resumed requiring flu vaccines for some service members in an exception to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's guidance declaring the shots voluntary two months

US military requires flu vaccine for some after outbreak in Texas training center
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Alibaba sues US for being linked to Chinese military

Alibaba, the Chinese technology and e-commerce giant, sued the U.S. government on Tuesday over being placed on a list of businesses from China

Alibaba sues US for being linked to Chinese military
Europe|Political|World

Hegseth attacks NATO allies and announces a review of US forces in Europe

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a six-month Pentagon review of American forces in Europe

Hegseth attacks NATO allies and announces a review of US forces in Europe
Political|Science|Technology|World

New UFO files describe spinning discs, glowing orbs and one object shaped like a potato

New UFO files have been released by the Trump administration that include several vivid descriptions of mysterious sightings in the sky

New UFO files describe spinning discs, glowing orbs and one object shaped like a potato
Europe|Political|US|World

NATO weighs options to defend Europe as the US plans for conflict elsewhere

NATO’s top military officer is considering new plans to defend Europe if Russia attacks

NATO weighs options to defend Europe as the US plans for conflict elsewhere
Arts|Entertainment|Science|Technology

As UFOs go mainstream, the jury is out on what the existence of alien life might mean for religion

Steven Spielberg's new film “Disclosure Day” explores extraterrestrial life and its impact on religion

As UFOs go mainstream, the jury is out on what the existence of alien life might mean for religion
World

Defense Department slashes its religious designations list from more than 200 choices to 31

The Defense Department has announced a significant reduction in the number of religious affiliations it officially recognizes

Defense Department slashes its religious designations list from more than 200 choices to 31
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

How do US arms sales to Taiwan work and why are they such a sore point for China?

How do US arms sales to Taiwan work and why are they such a sore point for China?

How do US arms sales to Taiwan work and why are they such a sore point for China?
Crime|Technology|World

US military personnel are being targeted using location data, Pentagon letter shows

U.S. forces deployed to war zones have been targeted using commercially available location data, according to reports fielded by military officials, an

US military personnel are being targeted using location data, Pentagon letter shows
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology|World

Defence-driven demand powers surge in US listings by mining firms

There has been a surge in mining companies seeking U.S. listings this year, but even more striking is the change in language as firms explicitly target

Defence-driven demand powers surge in US listings by mining firms
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Pentagon spars with SpaceX over Starlink price hike during Iran war

As U.S. kamikaze drones guided by Elon Musk’s Starlink network began to make visible gains in the war against Iran, senior SpaceX officials reached a

Pentagon spars with SpaceX over Starlink price hike during Iran war
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump says he’s sending 5,000 troops to Poland, deepening confusion over US military deployments to Europe

Trump says he’s sending 5,000 troops to Poland, deepening confusion over US military deployments to Europe

Trump says he’s sending 5,000 troops to Poland, deepening confusion over US military deployments to Europe
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Pentagon official's Beijing visit in doubt over $14 billion US arms package for Taiwan, FT reports

Beijing is holding up a proposed visit by the Pentagon's under-secretary of defence for policy, Elbridge Colby, as China pressures U.S.

Pentagon official's Beijing visit in doubt over $14 billion US arms package for Taiwan, FT reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Appeals court judges appear to be divided over Pentagon's legal dispute with AI company Anthropic

A panel of appellate judges appears to be divided over a legal dispute between the Pentagon and Anthropic

Appeals court judges appear to be divided over Pentagon's legal dispute with AI company Anthropic
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Trump is cutting the numbers of US troops in Europe. Here’s how

Trump is cutting the numbers of US troops in Europe. Here’s how

Trump is cutting the numbers of US troops in Europe. Here’s how
Business|Technology|World

Pentagon strikes agreements with defense firms on containerized missiles

The Pentagon is set to announce on Wednesday framework agreements that position it to potentially acquire over 10,000 low-cost, containerized missiles over three

Pentagon strikes agreements with defense firms on containerized missiles
Business|Science|Technology|World

Pentagon deploys Anthropic's Mythos to patch cyber gaps while planning to ditch firm

The Pentagon is deploying Anthropic's Mythos cybersecurity model to find and patch software vulnerabilities across the U.S. government even as it races to

Pentagon deploys Anthropic's Mythos to patch cyber gaps while planning to ditch firm
US|World

Hegseth calls for Sen. Mark Kelly to be investigated by Pentagon for second time

Hegseth calls for Sen. Mark Kelly to be investigated by Pentagon for second time

Hegseth calls for Sen. Mark Kelly to be investigated by Pentagon for second time
Science|Technology|US|World

Bright lights and hot orbs: UFO files shed light on sightings but leave interpretation to the public

The Pentagon has begun releasing files on UFOs, tapping into public curiosity about unidentified phenomena

Bright lights and hot orbs: UFO files shed light on sightings but leave interpretation to the public
Crime|Political|US|World

US appeals court weighs Pentagon bid to punish Senator Mark Kelly 

A U.S. federal appeals court at a hearing on Thursday appeared skeptical that the Trump administration’s could legally punish Democratic U.S.

US appeals court weighs Pentagon bid to punish Senator Mark Kelly 
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

The Pentagon is delaying wind power development — even on private land

The Pentagon is delaying wind power development — even on private land

The Pentagon is delaying wind power development — even on private land
Science|Technology|World

The Pentagon keeps promising to follow the law when using AI, but what are the limits?

The Pentagon keeps promising to follow the law when using AI, but what are the limits?

The Pentagon keeps promising to follow the law when using AI, but what are the limits?
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Defense contractor Leidos raises 2026 forecast on strong demand

Defense contractor Leidos Holdings raised its profit and revenue forecast for 2026 on Tuesday, betting on strong demand for its IT and military intelligence services.

Defense contractor Leidos raises 2026 forecast on strong demand
Entertainment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump keeps us up in the air with his hints of what’s coming in a new batch of UFO files

President Donald Trump is promising to release new UFO records that he says will be “very interesting.”

Trump keeps us up in the air with his hints of what’s coming in a new batch of UFO files
Europe|Political|World

US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months, fulfilling Trump's threat

The Pentagon says the United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months

US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months, fulfilling Trump's threat
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems

The Pentagon says it has reached deals with seven tech companies to use their artificial intelligence in its classified computer networks This will allow the military to tap into AI-powered capabilities to help it fight wars

US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Pentagon reaches agreements with top AI companies, but not Anthropic

The Pentagon said on Friday it had reached agreements with seven AI companies to deploy their advanced capabilities on the Defense

Pentagon reaches agreements with top AI companies, but not Anthropic
Business|Political|Science|Technology

Pentagon strikes deals with 8 Big Tech companies after shunning Anthropic

Pentagon strikes deals with 8 Big Tech companies after shunning Anthropic

Pentagon strikes deals with 8 Big Tech companies after shunning Anthropic
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

L3Harris lifts 2026 profit forecast on strong weapons demand

Defense supplier L3Harris Technologies lifted its 2026 profit forecast after beating first-quarter revenue estimates on Thursday, as it banks on strong demand from the Pentagon

L3Harris lifts 2026 profit forecast on strong weapons demand
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Pentagon's Hegseth defends Iran war, says it is not a quagmire

U.S.

Pentagon's Hegseth defends Iran war, says it is not a quagmire
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump sees blockade extension as best option for forcing Iran back to the negotiating table

Trump sees blockade extension as best option for forcing Iran back to the negotiating table

Trump sees blockade extension as best option for forcing Iran back to the negotiating table
Business|Science|Technology|World

Google signs classified AI deal with Pentagon, The Information reports

Alphabet's Google joined a growing list of technology firms to sign a deal with the U.S.

Google signs classified AI deal with Pentagon, The Information reports
Crime|Political|Sports|World

Soccer-Congressmen call for National Guard to address drone threats at the World Cup

Two Republican members of Congress are calling on the Trump administration to empower the National Guard to address potential drone-related threats and

Soccer-Congressmen call for National Guard to address drone threats at the World Cup
Political|US|World

Hung Cao said the military should be filled with ‘alpha males and alpha females.’ Now he’s Trump’s acting Navy secretary

Hung Cao said the military should be filled with ‘alpha males and alpha females.’ Now he’s Trump’s acting Navy secretary

Hung Cao said the military should be filled with ‘alpha males and alpha females.’ Now he’s Trump’s acting Navy secretary
Business|Crime|Finance|Health|Technology|US

Head-on bus crash near a Pentagon stop injures 23 people, including Defense Department workers

Two buses have crashed head-on near a Pentagon bus stop, injuring 23 people, including Defense Department personnel

Head-on bus crash near a Pentagon stop injures 23 people, including Defense Department workers
Europe|Political|World

What to know about the Falkland Islands as US considers reassessing position

The United States could seek to punish Britain for its lack of support on the Iran war by reviewing its position on London's claim to the Falkland Islands

What to know about the Falkland Islands as US considers reassessing position
Business|Political|US|World

Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving in the latest departure of a top defense leader

The Pentagon has abruptly announced that Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his job

Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving in the latest departure of a top defense leader
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology

Anthropic seeks to debunk Pentagon's claims about its control over AI technology in military systems

Anthropic on Wednesday told an appeals court that it can’t manipulate its artificial intelligence tool Claude once it is deployed in classified Pentagon military networks

Anthropic seeks to debunk Pentagon's claims about its control over AI technology in military systems
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Navy review puts future of highest-tech US aircraft carriers in question

The Navy is reviewing the design and costs of its Ford-class aircraft carrier, one of its most high-tech and expensive warships

Navy review puts future of highest-tech US aircraft carriers in question
Health|Political|Science|World

US military no longer required to get flu vaccine, Hegseth says

The Pentagon will no longer require members of the U.S. military to get the flu vaccine, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday.

US military no longer required to get flu vaccine, Hegseth says
Health|Political|Science|World

Pentagon makes flu shot optional for troops, rescinding requirement

Pentagon makes flu shot optional for troops, rescinding requirement

Pentagon makes flu shot optional for troops, rescinding requirement
Science|Technology

Trump says Anthropic is 'shaping up,' open to deal with Pentagon

U.S.

Trump says Anthropic is 'shaping up,' open to deal with Pentagon
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Northrop Grumman posts higher revenue amid rising global conflicts

Defense supplier Northrop Grumman posted higher first-quarter revenue on Tuesday, helped by strong demand for its aeronautics systems, including

Northrop Grumman posts higher revenue amid rising global conflicts
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

RTX lifts profit, revenue forecasts amid strong demand for weapons

Defense contractor RTX on Tuesday lifted its 2026 profit and revenue forecasts, betting on sustained aftermarket sales and growing demand for its

RTX lifts profit, revenue forecasts amid strong demand for weapons
World

US Air Force says key Iran warplane, the A-10 Warthog, will live on to 2030

The U.S.

US Air Force says key Iran warplane, the A-10 Warthog, will live on to 2030
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump to read Bible verse from Oval Office after feud with Pope and deleted AI image

Trump to read Bible verse from Oval Office after feud with Pope and deleted AI image

Trump to read Bible verse from Oval Office after feud with Pope and deleted AI image
Business|Science|Technology

Google, Pentagon discuss classified AI deal, the Information reports

Alphabet's Google is negotiating an agreement with the Department of Defense that would allow the Pentagon to deploy its Gemini AI models in classified settings, the Information

Google, Pentagon discuss classified AI deal, the Information reports