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US forces rescue both F-15E crew members from Iran in separate covert operations involving CIA deception campaign
US special forces rescued both crew members of a downed F-15E in Iran. CIA ran a deception campaign. Trump confirms operation in Truth Social post.
Trump proposes largest military budget in US history at $1.5tn for fiscal 2027
The White House has proposed $1.5 trillion in defense spending for fiscal 2027, the largest military budget request in US history, as the country remains at war with Iran.
General Randy George asked to step down as Army chief in latest Pentagon leadership shift
Pete Hegseth has asked Army Chief General Randy George to retire immediately. Read what the Pentagon shake-up means for Army leadership and policy.
US strikes 9,000 Iran targets, Pentagon now scrambles to refill missiles
The Pentagon signed framework agreements with Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems and Honeywell Aerospace on 25 March 2026 to expand United States munitions production.
Leonardo DRS wins position on $25.3bn Pentagon microelectronics contract, reinforcing defence electronics push
Leonardo DRS (Nasdaq: DRS) secures a position on the Pentagon's $25.3B ATSP5 microelectronics contract. What it means for investors and the defence sector. Read more.
Trump warns Israel against repeat energy strikes on Iran as Gulf states burn and global markets reel
Trump warned Israel to halt Iran energy strikes after South Pars attack. Iran retaliated across the Gulf, halting Qatar LNG output and spiking global oil and gas prices.
Fire forces USS Gerald R. Ford out of Red Sea on day 18 of US war with Iran
USS Gerald R. Ford exits Red Sea combat operations for Souda Bay, Crete after a non-combat fire displaced 600 sailors on day 18 of the US war with Iran.
US military opens formal 15-6 probe into Shajareh Tayyebeh School strike that killed 168 in Minab, Iran
The Pentagon has elevated its investigation into the 28 Feb strike on Shajareh Tayyebeh School in Minab, Iran, after preliminary findings point to US Tomahawk missile.
Trump has not ruled out ground troops in Iran. Now the 82nd Airborne skipped training.
The US Army canceled a 82nd Airborne Division training exercise at Fort Polk, fueling speculation over a possible Iran ground deployment amid the ongoing conflict.
Gulf states burning through $13.5m missiles against $30K drones, turning to Ukraine for the answer
The Pentagon and Gulf states are negotiating to buy Ukrainian Shahed interceptors as Patriot stocks dwindle amid Iran's drone campaign across the Middle East.