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jpost.comGermany Seeks Faster Military Buildup After U.S. Troop Withdrawal Order
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized U.S. policy on the Iran war last month. President Trump responded by ordering the withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany and canceling a planned missile deployment. Berlin is now accelerating recruitment and seeking long-range strike s…
japantimes.co.jpU.S. General Uses 'Dagger' and 'Shield' Terms for South Korea and Japan
A U.S. Army general described South Korea and Japan with the terms 'dagger' and 'shield' during a May 22 podcast. Chinese officials later issued a statement questioning the remarks and referencing a recent meeting between U.S. and Chinese leaders.
Defense NewsU.S. and Cuban Military Officials Hold Joint Security Meeting at Guantánamo Bay Perimeter
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Francis Donovan held a meeting Friday with senior Cuban military officials at the edge of Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. Both sides agreed to maintain communication after discussing perimeter security.
koreaherald.comSouth Korea to Take Wartime OPCON From U.S. by 2028
Pete Hegseth addressed the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 30, 2026, urging a measured handover of wartime operational control while respecting long-standing U.S. military roles. South Korea has proposed completing the transfer by 2028.
israelnationalnews.comU.S. and Cuban Military Officials Hold Operational Security Meeting at Guantanamo Bay Perimeter
Gen. Francis L. Donovan held a brief exchange on operational security with Gen. Roberto Legrá Sotolongo and other senior Cuban officers on Friday at the edge of Naval Station Guantanamo Bay.
jns.orgU.S. Southern Command head meets Cuban military at Guantanamo Bay perimeter
The commander of U.S. Southern Command held a brief exchange with Cuban military officials at the edge of Naval Station Guantanamo Bay on May 29, 2026. The meeting focused on operational security matters amid ongoing U.S. pressure on Cuba.
news.sky.comNo Female Admirals Selected for Promotion in 2025
The U.S. Navy did not select any female officers for promotion to admiral in 2025. A Task & Purpose article examined the selection results.
jpost.comU.S. military presence near Cuba reaches second-largest level worldwide
The U.S. Department of Defence has positioned additional troops, ships and aircraft near Cuba over several months. The Navy's regional force is now the second largest globally after its Middle East deployment.
The IndependentU.S. Positions Ships and Troops in Caribbean Near Cuba
The United States has moved an aircraft carrier and other forces to the Caribbean region over several months. Officials said no invasion of Cuba is planned or imminent.
The GuardianU.S. Military Strike Kills One on Suspected Drug Boat in Eastern Pacific
A U.S. military strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed one man and left two survivors on Tuesday. The attack is the latest in a series that has killed at least 194 people since September.
zerohedge.comReport Says Iran Destroyed About 20 Percent of U.S. MQ-9 Reaper Drone Fleet
Bloomberg reported that Iran has destroyed roughly 20 percent of the U.S. pre-war MQ-9 Reaper inventory, valued at about $1 billion. The losses occurred both in flight and on the ground during strikes on U.S. bases in the Gulf.
Japan TimesOkinawa Police Refer U.S. Army Soldier to Prosecutors on Sexual Assault Charges
Okinawa police sent case documents to prosecutors on Friday concerning a U.S. Army soldier in his 20s accused of sexually assaulting an adult female acquaintance and causing injury. The suspect is also alleged to have left the scene by car, struck a guard rail, and failed to repo…
indiatoday.intoday.inU.S. Preparing Possible Strikes on Iran, Decision Pending
CBS reported that the United States is preparing to resume strikes on Iran. No final decision has been made as of this afternoon.
thehindu.comBook Examines U.S. Civil-Military Relations Under Current Administration
Kori Schake’s October 2025 book reviews 250 years of U.S. civil-military history. It focuses on whether presidents can dismiss senior officers and whether officers will carry out lawful orders they oppose.
freepressjournal.inArmy Cancels 34 Medical Training Courses Over Budget Shortfall
The Army has canceled at least 34 medical-related training courses in the second half of the current fiscal year as it addresses a multibillion-dollar budget shortfall. Officials cited rising operational costs and directed commanders to prioritize critical requirements.
Defense NewsU.S. Officials Describe Ukraine Military Capabilities as Strongest in Europe
Senior U.S. officials stated last week that Ukraine's armed forces rank ahead of other European militaries and in some respects ahead of U.S. systems. The comments contrast with earlier statements from President Trump downplaying Ukrainian capabilities.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewU.S. Navy Drone Conducts Surveillance Off Southern Cuban Coast
A U.S. Navy MQ-4 Triton drone is operating off the southern coast of Cuba. U.S. forces have increased reconnaissance flights in the area over recent months.
foxnews.comDepartment of War to Reduce Brigade Combat Teams in Europe from Four to Three
The Department of War announced Tuesday it will cut the number of brigade combat teams stationed in Europe from four to three. The move will delay deployment of a Texas-based unit to Poland.
japantimes.co.jpU.S. Army Brigade Deployment to Poland Canceled
The planned deployment of a U.S. Army brigade to Poland was canceled. Steve Forbes commented on the decision and its potential effects on U.S. ties to Europe.
theaviationist.comU.S. Marines Test Fire HIMARS Rockets Near Mount Fuji
U.S. Marines fired a dozen rockets from a mobile launcher at a training range near Mount Fuji on Wednesday. The exercise demonstrated rapid deployment tactics for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System.
Washington ExaminerCENTCOM Commander Says Question on U.S. Deaths in Iran Is Inappropriate
Adm. Brad Cooper told Rep. Seth Moulton that a question about American deaths during the Iran conflict was entirely inappropriate. The exchange occurred Tuesday during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on U.S. strategy in the region.
Military.comNATO Officer Says No Further U.S. Troop Cuts Expected Soon
NATO's top military officer stated that no additional American troop reductions from Europe are anticipated beyond the 5,000 already announced. The drawdowns involve canceled deployments to Poland and Germany rather than existing forces.
Washington ExaminerPoland Seeks Answers on Canceled U.S. Troop Deployment
Polish officials said they will ask the Trump administration why the Pentagon canceled the planned deployment of more than 4,000 U.S. Army troops to Poland. The decision reduces American military levels in Europe to near pre-2022 levels.
Defense NewsPoland Seeks to Keep U.S. Troops After Pentagon Cancels Rotation
Polish leaders expressed concern after the Pentagon canceled a planned nine-month deployment of more than 4,000 U.S. soldiers to Eastern Europe. Officials highlighted Poland's more than $50 billion in U.S. weapons purchases and current hosting of about 10,000 American troops.
Fox NewsU.S. Strike Kills ISIS West Africa Commander in Northeastern Nigeria
A U.S. precision strike killed ISIS West Africa commander Abu-Bilal al-Minuki on May 16 in northeastern Nigeria. The operation relied on human intelligence and disrupted operations in the Lake Chad region. The group's overall leader remains at large.
nypost.comFBI Offers $200,000 Reward for Arrest of Former Air Force Intelligence Specialist
The FBI announced a $200,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Monica Witt, a former U.S. Air Force intelligence specialist indicted in 2018 on espionage charges. Witt is accused of defecting to Iran and providing classified information to the Iranian Revolutionary…
thedispatch.comU.S. Military Stockpiles Low After Iran Conflict
U.S. defense stockpiles declined after recent fighting with Iran. Negotiations remain stalled and the Strait of Hormuz stays closed.
New York PostHouse Panel Questions Pentagon Decision to Cancel Troop Deployment to Poland
Lawmakers on the House Armed Services Committee questioned Army officials Friday about the cancellation of a planned nine-month deployment of the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team from Fort Hood, Texas, to Poland. Polish officials said they were surprised by the move. The Pentagon…
dailyalert.orgU.S. Increases Surveillance Flights Near Cuba
The United States has conducted at least 26 surveillance flights within 80 miles of Cuba from February to May 12, 2026, according to a USA TODAY analysis of public flight data. The flights, many coming within 40 miles of Havana and Santiago de Cuba, show different patterns from t…
azernews.azPentagon Discontinued Civilian Harm Mitigation Program Required by Federal Law
The Pentagon no longer maintains the people, tools or infrastructure needed to comply with two federal statutes on civilian casualties in military operations, its inspector general reported. The program was created in 2022. The report was released on May 13, 2026.
koreaherald.comArmy Safety Specialist Warns Pentagon Drone Push May Increase Accident Risks
An Army explosive safety specialist stated in a March memo that the Defense Department's rapid development of low-cost drones is bypassing established explosive safety principles. The memo described an incident in which a mini-drone detonated and injured a Special Forces soldier.…
upi.comU.S. Central Command Reduces Civilian-Harm Office From 10 Employees to One
U.S. Central Command head Adm. Brad Cooper confirmed on Thursday that the office responsible for reducing civilian deaths was cut from 10 employees to one. The reduction follows a deadly bombing of an Iranian school at the start of U.S. military operations against Tehran. The off…
realcleardefense.comU.S. Army Cancels Planned Armored Brigade Rotation to Poland Amid Troop Adjustments in Europe
The Pentagon on May 14 halted the scheduled nine-month rotational deployment of an Armored Brigade Combat Team to Poland, with part of the unit already in country. The move follows the Trump administration's decision earlier this month to withdraw roughly 5,000 troops from German…
thenation.comAfricom Commander Tells Congress Africa Sits at Crossroads of Commerce and Security
Air Force Gen. Dagvin R.M. Anderson, commander of U.S. Africa Command, testified that Africa has ascended on the world stage while bad actors operate throughout the region. The assessment positions the continent as a focal point where global commercial routes intersect with secur…
thegatewaypundit.comCentcom Says Operation Epic Fury Crippled Iranian Military Power Projection
U.S. Central Command forces launched Operation Epic Fury and degraded Iran's military capabilities and capacity to project power across the region. The operation produced deeper military partnerships between the United States and regional allies.
The IndependentU.S. Strikes Destroy Most of Iran's Naval Mines and Much of Its Military Industry, Centcom Commander Tells Congress
Admiral Brad Cooper told the Senate Armed Services Committee on May 14, 2026 that the U.S. bombing campaign significantly degraded Iran's military capabilities. More than 85 percent of Iran's ballistic missile, drone and naval industrial base was damaged or destroyed. A ceasefire…
citizen.co.zaU.S. Strikes Iranian Arms Transfers and Defense Sites
Admiral Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command, told a Senate committee on May 14, 2026 that U.S. military action set back Tehran's defense industry by 90 percent and severed arms transfers to regional proxies. Cooper testified that Iran no longer threatens neighbors or U.S. i…
hrw.orgU.S. Holding 6 Immigration Detainees at Guantanamo Bay as Military Prepares to Expand Capacity
President Trump announced plans eight days after his 2025 inauguration to convert the U.S. military base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into a detention center for 30,000 people facing deportation. Federal documents obtained by CBS News show the facility held just six detainees on May…
The HillCENTCOM Commander to Testify Before Senate on FY2027 Defense Budget and Central Command Operations
Adm. Brad Cooper, chief of U.S. Central Command, will appear before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday morning. His testimony will address President Trump’s fiscal 2027 budget request and the defense agency’s posture amid the Middle East conflict. The hearing occurs…
The HillPentagon Letter on Stars and Stripes Policies Renews Independence Concerns
The Department of Defense sent a letter in April outlining its policies for the Stars and Stripes newspaper. The letter was sent on the same day the Pentagon fired the outlet's ombudsman. Senate Democrats have raised concerns about whether the publication will remain independent.
naturalnews.comU.S. Resumes Jungle Warfare Training in Panama for First Time Since 1989 Invasion
U.S. troops have begun jungle warfare training with Panamanian forces near Colón for the first time in roughly 25 years. The exercises come as the Trump administration deepens military ties across Latin America with new agreements in El Salvador and Paraguay, drone strikes in the…
koreaherald.comCENTCOM Hosts LANPAC 2026 Keynote Panel on Indo-Pacific Strategy
The U.S. Department of Defense released video of the LANPAC 2026 Day 2 morning keynote and panel session held in Hawaii. The event surfaces operational details that shape how U.S. forces, allies, and partners coordinate deterrence and crisis response across the region in the year…
indianexpress.comArmy Tests Mobile Ad Hoc Network in African Lion 26 Exercise
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll received a briefing on the integration of the Mobile Ad Hoc Network–Cloud High Mobility Radio system during African Lion 26 in Agadir, Morocco on May 1 2026. The proof-of-concept connected allied and partner sensors into a shared common operationa…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewU.S. Increases Surveillance Flights Near Cuba
U.S. military and intelligence agencies have ramped up reconnaissance flights around Cuba in recent weeks using Navy and Air Force planes and drones. The activity forms part of a publicly visible campaign as President Trump threatens action against the country. CNN reported at le…
theyeshivaworld.comU.S. and Philippine Forces Launch Second Phase of Salaknib Exercise
The U.S. Army's 25th Infantry Division and the Armed Forces of the Philippines opened the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Exportable Exercise as Part II of bilateral Exercise Salaknib on May 13 2026. The drill expands multinational training that sharpens interoperabi…
ocregister.comU.S. Transfers 832 Immigration Detainees to Guantanamo Bay as Operation Costs Reach $73 Million
President Trump announced plans for a 30,000-bed immigration detention center at Guantanamo Bay eight days after his 2025 inauguration. Internal documents show the facility held just six Haitian nationals on May 11, 2026, with capacity limited to 400 beds and government employees…
koreatimes.co.krLANPAC 2026 Opens With Indo-Pacific Command Panel on Integrated Deterrence
The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command convened the first morning panel of LANPAC 2026 in Honolulu on 13 May 2026. The session outlined operational requirements for allies and partners to synchronize multi-domain capabilities across theater commands.
New York PostHegseth Tells Congress Pentagon Reviewing Army Aircraft Cuts in $1.5 Trillion Budget Request
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers the Pentagon is reviewing proposed deep cuts to Army helicopter programs as part of the fiscal 2027 budget. He asserted U.S. control of the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran conflict while facing questions from both parties on spending l…
rediff.comMissile Strike Near Iranian School Kills at Least 155, Including Many Children
A missile that struck a school in Minab, Hormozgan Province, on Feb. 28 has been identified as the deadliest single attack of the war on Iran so far. A preliminary American military investigation determined the strike was made in error, with the intended target an adjacent Islami…
indianexpress.comIranian Air Force Aircraft Arrive at Pakistani Base Near Iran Border
Multiple Iranian aircraft, including an RC-130 reconnaissance plane, arrived at Pakistan Air Force Base Nur Khan outside Rawalpindi shortly after President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran. U.S. officials confirmed the movements while Pakistani officials positioned th…
Washington ExaminerRemains of US Soldier Recovered Off Morocco Coast After Cliff Fall During Military Exercise
The body of 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr. was found in the Atlantic Ocean near where he and another soldier went missing on May 2 during African Lion 2026. Moroccan searchers located the remains within a mile of the Cap Draa Training Area. Search operations continue for the sec…
Washington ExaminerSenator Calls for Revised Defense Budget After $1.5 Trillion Proposal
A senator described the Trump administration's proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget for fiscal 2027 as outrageous. The proposal represents a $500 billion increase from the prior year's $1 trillion budget. The senator said the White House should submit a budget that aligns with c…
New York PostU.S. Soldier Recovered After Falling From Cliff in Morocco During Joint Exercise
The body of 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., 27, was found May 9 along the Atlantic shoreline near Tan-Tan one week after he and another soldier fell from a cliff during a recreational hike. A multinational search involving more than 600 personnel continues for the second missing…
middleeasteye.netSenator Mark Kelly Says US Munitions Depleted After Iran Conflict
Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona said it may take years to replenish US munitions stocks following the war with Iran. Kelly stated that the US has expended a large quantity of munitions, which he said leaves American forces less prepared for potential conflicts elsewhere.
nbcnews.comIraqi Media Reports Repeated US Warplane Violations of Iraqi Airspace
Iraqi media outlets reported that US warplanes have repeatedly entered Iraqi airspace. The aircraft allegedly flew in from occupied territories, according to the reports. @FirstSquawk relayed the accounts from Tasnim news agency.
thehindu.comLoud Explosions Reported Near Erbil in Iraqi Kurdistan
Multiple loud explosions were reported near Erbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan. There has been no immediate confirmation of the source or target of the blasts. Iran-backed militia groups have conducted repeated attacks on U.S. positions in the area in recent years.
upgradedpoints.comIran Warns Vessels to Stay 10 Miles From U.S. Warships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's navy issued a warning to vessels to maintain a distance of at least 10 miles from U.S. warships in the Strait of Hormuz. The statement referenced the possibility of using missiles and drones. The warning follows overnight clashes and reports of gunfire in the waterway.
Rest of WorldTaiwanese Drone Maker Thunder Tiger Wins U.S. Military Approval for China-Free Supply Chain
Thunder Tiger, based near Taichung Airport on Taiwan’s western coast, became the first Asian firm to win U.S. clearance for China-free drones in September 2025. General manager Gene Su highlighted cost asymmetries observed in Ukraine and Iran as the company produces low-cost AI-e…
deccanchronicle.comU.S. Strikes Iranian Targets in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Central Command said American forces conducted self-defense strikes against Iranian military facilities after three Navy destroyers came under unprovoked attack while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday. Iranian state media reported blasts near Bandar Abbas and on Qe…
The HillPoland Offers to Host US Troops Withdrawn From Germany
Polish officials said the country is prepared to accept more American service members after President Trump signaled plans to pull 5,000 troops from Germany. The offer was made publicly during NATO exercises in Lithuania. Poland already hosts several thousand U.S. personnel and h…