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world11 hours ago•174 min saved

US intel flags possible Chinese air-defense shipment to Iran amid fragile ceasefire

US intelligence reportedly believes China is preparing to deliver shoulder-fired air-defense missiles to Iran within weeks, possibly routing the shipments through third countries to mask origin. The move would be provocative given China’s stated role in brokering a fragile ceasefire, and it comes as Trump and Xi plan talks. Iran’s deepening military ties with China and Russia add complexity, while Beijing denies providing weapons to any party to the conflict.

via CNN|

#ceasefire #china #intelligence

military20 hours ago•10 min saved

Artemis II Recovery Gets Navy Dive Medical Team Aboard USS John P. Murtha

The U.S. Navy's dive medical recovery team from EODGRU-1 is aboard USS John P. Murtha to support NASA's Artemis II, retrieving the crew and Orion after their Pacific splashdown following a lunar flyby, as Artemis II becomes the first deep-space mission in more than five decades.

via usff.navy.mil|

#artemis-ii #eodgru-1 #military

politics1 day ago•8 min saved

Ceasefire reality check: Victory claims in Iran war face mixed verdicts

After Trump and Hegseth proclaimed U.S. victory as a two-week ceasefire began, experts say the war produced notable battlefield gains but not a total win: Iran’s military capacities were degraded, but Tehran retains control of the Strait of Hormuz and its nuclear material, with civilian casualties and geopolitical strains persisting and ceasefire terms remaining murky.

via PBS|

#ceasefire #fact-check #iran

military1 day ago•17 min saved

UK and Allies Unmask Covert Russian Sub Ops Near British Waters

Britain and its allies publicly exposed a covert Russian submarine operation near UK waters, saying an attack submarine briefly entered international waters in the High North as a distraction before Russian vessels from GUGI, including an Akula-class submarine, retreated after being tracked 24/7 by the Royal Navy (Type 23 frigate HMS St Albans), RFA Tideforce, Merlin helicopters, and RAF P-8 aircraft with ally support such as Norway. The incident highlights rising Russian threats to underwater infrastructure, including subsea cables, and the government’s pledge to defend them. It also notes a large defence spending push (e.g., £100m for P-8s and the Atlantic Bastion programme) and continued monitoring of Russian activity near UK waters.

via navalnews.com|

#gugi #military #russia

military2 days ago•3 min saved

Former Fort Bragg staffer charged over alleged classified leak to journalist

The FBI arrested Courtney Williams, a former Fort Bragg employee, on charges that she provided classified national defense information to a journalist connected to Seth Harp’s upcoming Fort Bragg book; investigators say phone records show contact between Williams and the journalist dating back to 2022, and that Williams had access to sensitive documents during her six years at Fort Bragg.

via The Guardian|

#classified-information #fbi-arrest #fort-bragg

national-security10 days ago•2 min saved

Army suspends Apache helicopter flights near Kid Rock's Tennessee home as probe begins

The Army suspended AH-64 Apache helicopter flights in the Nashville area after one helicopter hovered near Kid Rock’s Tennessee home; an administrative review is underway to verify compliance with flight regulations. The operation, flown from Fort Campbell, Kentucky, was described as unrelated to nearby protests.

via NBC News|

#airspace #aviation #kid-rock

world11 days ago•8 min saved

IDF vows to wipe out all critical Iranian targets by midweek

The IDF says all critical and essential pre-war targets in Iran will be destroyed by Wednesday, claiming about 60-70% of total pre-war targets have already been hit, with the prospect of additional targets if the war continues, and noting Iran can sustain missile fire at roughly 5-20 missiles for an extended period.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#idf #iran #israel

world11 days ago•3 min saved

Trump claims massive underground complex under White House ballroom

President Donald Trump says the U.S. military is building a massive complex beneath the White House ballroom, ahead of schedule, with the ballroom reportedly serving as a shed for the underground work. The privately funded project has seen its budget double from $200 million to $400 million as renovations expand, and Trump has floated additional plans such as renaming the Kennedy Center and proposing a grand arch in Washington.

via France 24|

#ballroom #budget #construction

defense-news11 days ago•6 min saved

IDF reports four soldiers killed, two wounded in southern Lebanon clash

Four IDF soldiers were killed and two wounded during fighting in southern Lebanon, with three names released (Captain Noam Madmoni, Staff Sergeant Ben Cohen, and Staff Sergeant Maxsim Entis) and the fourth not yet disclosed. The incident raises the IDF fatality toll in Lebanon since the start of Operation Roaring Lion on February 28 to nine, amid ongoing clashes with Hezbollah and cross-border fire that has affected civilians.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#defense-news #fallen-soldiers #idf

military11 days ago•2 min saved

ICE to Screen Families at Parris Island Marine Graduation Events

ICE agents will be stationed at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in South Carolina to conduct enhanced screening and lawful immigration-status inquiries at recruit family days and graduation events as part of heightened base protections; a DHS spokesperson said ICE will not be making arrests at the basic training graduation, and it’s unclear whether the practice will extend to other bases.

via NBC News|

#graduation #ice #immigration

politics11 days ago•2 min saved

Trump touts massive underground complex beneath White House ballroom

Trump said the military is building a massive underground complex under the White House ballroom, which is under construction and ahead of schedule. The East Wing was demolished to make way for a $400 million ballroom, a plan that has drawn criticism; a preservationist lawsuit was rejected, and the National Capital Planning Commission is set to vote in April amid ongoing opposition.

via NBC News|

#ballroom #military #politics

military11 days ago•4 min saved

Misawa Welcomes F-35A; Permanent Shift in Japan Airpower Begins

A batch of U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II fighters arrived at Misawa Air Base in northeastern Japan to replace the base's F-16s, part of a planned 48 F-35As and a broader U.S. force realignment in Japan to bolster regional deterrence and alliance integration, alongside other moves like F-15EX on Okinawa and F-35Cs at Iwakuni. The F-35A is highly networked and multirole, though its fleet has faced readiness challenges and maintenance issues noted by the GAO and CRS.

via Stars and Stripes|

#airpower-realignment #f-35a #fifth-generation-fighter

middle-east12 days ago•29 min saved

Iran says IRGC Navy commander Tangsiri has died after injuries

Iran confirmed the death of Revolutionary Guards Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri after severe injuries, citing a guards' statement; Israel had earlier said the commander was killed in a precise operation.

via Reuters|

#iran #irgc #middle-east

politics12 days ago•65 min saved

Trump's Ballroom Secret Lair Goes Public in Heated Scrutiny

President Trump defended a $400 million White House ballroom renovation, claiming a 'stupid' lawsuit forced him to reveal plans for a secret underground complex beneath the ballroom that would shield it from drones; the privately funded project has drawn scrutiny after a New York Times piece exposed design flaws, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation has sued to halt progress pending independent reviews and environmental assessments. A federal judge will decide whether to halt construction, while officials insist the military is heavily involved and the plan is privately funded.

via The Daily Beast|

#ballroom #donald-j-trump #lawsuit

military12 days ago•3 min saved

NORAD Intercepts Violating Aircraft Over Palm Beach as TFR Enforced

NORAD F-16s intercepted a general aviation aircraft over Palm Beach, Florida, after it violated a Temporary Flight Restriction on March 29, 2026; the aircraft was escorted out and NORAD dispensed flares for visibility. Pilots should contact 121.5 or 243.0 and turn around until receiving further instructions, and always verify FAA NOTAMs, especially in sensitive regions.

via DVIDS|

#general-aviation #intercept #military