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US Navy destroyer stranded for four days in South China Sea without bathrooms or AC - report

Former Navy captain Charles Schuster gave his viewpoint on the incident, himself having been in the same situation for four hours in an incident near Puerto Rico.

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US aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) shortly after berthing at Manila Bay in Manila on July 3, 2025.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth holds a briefing on the Iran war, amid a ceasefire between the US and Iran, at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, US, April 24, 2026.

Pentagon demands audit of 30 universities, investigating Russian, Chinese, Iranian research ties

The Defense Department did not publicly list the 30 US schools to be reviewed for suspected ties to 130 research institutes based in Russia, China, and Iran, including civilian universities.

|ByJAMES GENN
A South Korean flag flutters on the top of a 100-metre tower as soldiers stand guard at the Tae Sung freedom village near the Military Demarcation Line (MDL), inside the demilitarised zone separating the two Koreas, in Paju, South Korea, September 30, 2019.

South Korea's Lee backs stronger self-defense, says drills not aimed at North Korea

South Korea had no intention of using the exercises to attack North Korea or raise tensions on the Korean Peninsula, Lee said.

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South Korea soldiers participate in an anti-terror exercise as part of Ulchi Freedom Shield 2025, on August 19, 2025 in Seoul, South Korea. The exercise serves as a platform for the South Korean government to prepare for potential emergencies on the Korean Peninsula, August 19 2025

Trump says US military to reduce military exercises with South Korea, cites North Korea relations

"These exercises are not only costly... but send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile," he wrote in a Truth Social post.

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WATCH: US strikes Iranian drone carrier naval vessel, B-2 stealth bombers hit Iran

The struck carrier was "roughly the size of a WWII aircraft carrier," CENTCOM announced.

MARCH 6, 2026ByJAMES GENN
Smoke rises from what US Central Command (CENTCOM) says is an Iranian drone carrier that was struck by US forces, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, at an unknown location, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on March 5, 2026.

Pentagon informed Anthropic it is a supply chain risk

The "supply-chain risk" label, confirmed by Anthropic in a statement, takes effect immediately and bars government contractors from using Anthropic's technology in their work for the US military.

MARCH 6, 2026ByREUTERS
FILE PHOTO: Anthropic logo is seen in this illustration taken May 20, 2024.

Trump urges Iranian diplomats to seek asylum, vows total defeat of regime

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper also gave a press conference at CENTCOM HQ, Florida, addressing the ongoing operation against Iran.

MARCH 5, 2026ByJAMES GENN
Inter Miami CF captain Lionel Messi gestures on the day US President Donald Trump honors reigning Major League Soccer (MLS) champion Inter Miami CF players and team officials with an event in the East Room of the White House in Washington, March 5, 2026.

Pentagon names fifth soldier killed in Kuwait drone strike that killed six US servicemembers

Maj. Jeffrey R. O'Brien, 45, of Indianola, Iowa, was identified as the fifth US soldier killed during the Iranian drone strike at Port Shuaiba, Kuwait.

MARCH 5, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The Pentagon logo is seen behind the podium in the briefing room at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, US, January 8, 2020.

US launches Precision Strike Missile for first time ever in combat situation during Iran operation

Additionally, CENTCOM announced that over 20 Iranian navy vessels have been struck or sunk as part of Operation Epic Fury, including a Soleimani-class vessel.

MARCH 4, 2026ByJAMES GENN
An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, prepares to launch from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 3, 2026.

Hegseth: US, Israel about to have complete 'uncontested' control of Iranian airspace

Additionally, the leader of the terror unit that tried to assassinate US President Donald Trump was killed by the US in Operation Epic Fury, Hegseth confirmed.

MARCH 4, 2026ByJAMES GENN
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth walks on the day of classified briefings for the US Senate and House of Representatives on the situation in Iran, on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 3, 2026; illustrative.

Britain tried to stay out, Iran hit Cyprus anyway, and Hegseth’s warning landed - comment

Pete Hegseth argues for swift action against Iran, but with conflicting intelligence, is this bold strike the right move for peace?

MARCH 2, 2026ByZVIKA KLEIN
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth holds a briefing amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, at the Pentagon in Washington, March 2, 2026.

Hegseth: US strikes on Iran won’t become ‘endless war,’ targeting missiles, navy

"We're hitting them surgically, overwhelmingly and unapologetically," Hegseth said during a press conference at the Pentagon.

MARCH 2, 2026ByREUTERS
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth holds a briefing amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, at the Pentagon in Washington, March 2, 2026.

AI in defense: How Anthropic, OpenAI are helping the US, Israel shape modern warfare

The integration of large language models (LLMs) into the military “kill chain” represents a significant shift in modern warfare

MARCH 1, 2026ByAMICHAI STEIN
an illustrative image of Anthropic's Claude.

OpenAI reaches deal to work with Dept. of Defense classified documents, CEO Altman announces

“Tonight, we reached an agreement with the Department of War to deploy our models in their classified network,” Sam Altman said in a statement.

FEBRUARY 28, 2026ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman attends an event to pitch AI for businesses in Tokyo, Japan, February 3, 2025; illustrative.