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upi.comU.S. military says it struck Iranian drone sites after Tehran downed one of its drones
The U.S. military reported conducting strikes on Iranian drone facilities over the weekend. Iranian state media said the IRGC responded by targeting a U.S. base linked to an earlier attack on Sirik Island.
hrw.orgIran Attacks Commercial Ship With Four Drones; U.S. Downs Them, Strikes Iranian Ground Station
U.S. forces intercepted four Iranian one-way attack drones targeting an American commercial ship and struck an Iranian ground control station in Bandar Abbas. Officials said the station was preparing to launch a fifth drone.
Fox NewsU.S. Nuclear Weapons Production Reaches Highest Level Since Cold War Amid Concerns Over Arsenal Strain and Arms Race Risks
Energy Secretary Chris Wright told a Senate committee Thursday that the National Nuclear Security Administration is delivering more new nuclear weapons and plutonium pits than at any time since the Cold War. Lawmakers highlighted China's rapid nuclear expansion, now exceeding 600…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewMarine Corps Mounted Color Guard Continues Operations at Barstow Base
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Lauren Griffin fed Donnie, a horse with the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard, at Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, on May 5, 2026. The unit remains the only equestrian formation in the Marine Corps and supports all ceremonial and public event…
upi.comDefense Secretary Hegseth Testifies on Pentagon Budget
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth testified before the House Armed Services Committee on the Pentagon's 2027 budget request. The hearing focused on the ongoing war with Iran, including costs and personnel changes. Lawmakers from both parties questioned Hegseth on war rationa…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewClear Street Initiates Coverage of REalloys with Buy Rating and $35 Price Target
Clear Street has started coverage on REalloys, assigning a Buy rating and $35 price target as the company expands North America's first commercial-scale rare earths metallization facility. This comes ahead of a U.S. ban on China-origin materials in defense systems set for January…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewZelensky Calls for Ukraine to Develop Independent Anti-Ballistic Missile Capabilities
Zelensky said Ukraine cannot rely on the U.S. for missiles and must build its own capabilities, noting limited U.S. production. Separately, the share of buy now, pay later users turning to the service for groceries has risen sharply. Data from LendingTree shows the figure doubled…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewU.S. Defense Budget Proposal Totals $1.5 Trillion Including $750 Billion for Ships, Jets, and Golden Dome
A proposed U.S. defense budget amounts to $1.5 trillion. It allocates $750 billion for ships, jets, and the Golden Dome system. Reuters reported the details of this budget proposal.
美国陆军下士钱德勒·科茨 / Wikimedia (Public domain)U.S. Faces Delays in Hypersonic Weapon Development Amid Competition with China and Russia
The United States is working to develop hypersonic weapons to compete with China and Russia, but programs have encountered delays, limited testing, and shifts in priorities. China and Russia have already fielded such systems, prompting U.S. investments in both offensive and defen…
upi.comTrump Discusses Anthropic AI Deal for Defense Department
President Donald Trump stated a deal may allow Anthropic's AI models for Department of Defense use following recent White House talks. Separately, he noted restocking by Iran and the U.S. during a ceasefire set to expire tomorrow. Iran prepares new battlefield measures if fightin…