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Appeals court blocks removal of transgender troops while leaving enlistment restrictions in place
Current troops are protected, but recruits remain blocked. The transgender military ruling leaves the Pentagon in legal limbo.
Iran war leaves US facing years-long missile replenishment challenge
United States firepower won attention in Iran. The harder test is whether depleted missile stocks can be rebuilt before the next crisis.
Did the Pentagon’s new UFO files answer anything, or deepen the UAP mystery?
Pentagon UFO files are public again. The bigger question is whether transparency can explain UAP sightings without fueling speculation.
Brazilian Rare Earths (ASX: BRE) builds toward Q3 pilot plant commissioning as Monte Alto trial mining licence sets up the next leg
China controls rare earth supply. The Pentagon set a NdPr floor at US$110/kg. Brazilian Rare Earths (ASX: BRE) sits in the middle, with a pilot plant due Q3 2026.
Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) stock faces defence re-rating test as hypersonics and low-cost missile deals reshape growth story
Leidos has fresh missile catalysts, but LDOS still trades far below its high. The real test is whether production scale changes the story.
L3Harris wins US Air Force ABMS digital backbone role as LHX trades 21% off 52-week high
The Air Force just gave L3Harris the ABMS backbone. The harder question is whether LHX, down 21% from highs, can convert this into multi-year backlog.
Iperionx (ASX: IPX) shares climb as Virginia 24/7 titanium production ramps and Pentagon backing builds
The US is 100% reliant on imported titanium sponge. China controls 67% of global production. Iperionx is the Pentagon-backed bet to fix that.
Lynas opens Thursday’s ASX session as rare earths rally and samarium milestone keep ASX: LYC bid
China controls the rare earths chain. Lynas Rare Earths just locked in a US$110 NdPr floor to 2038. The Malaysia heavy rare earths plant changes the maths.
NATO posture shift: US cuts Germany troop strength as Iran war strains transatlantic alliance
Germany hosts more United States troops than any country bar Japan. Donald Trump just cut 5,000 over Iran war criticism, and Berlin's options are narrowing.
Operation Epic Fury: Pentagon admits $25bn war cost as casualties and base damage mount
The Pentagon says the Iran war has cost $25 billion. Lawmakers and analysts say the real bill, including base damage, may be closer to $50 billion.