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US to send anti-drone system to Mideast after successful use in Ukraine, officials say
An American anti-drone system proven to work against Russian drones in Ukraine will soon be sent to the Middle East…
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Pentagon task force to conduct laser test against drones
The Pentagon’s counter-drone task force, Joint Interagency Task Force 401, is set to test a high-energy laser system against drones…
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Pentagon acknowledges tough quest to counter Iranian drones
Trump administration officials conceded during a private briefing on Capitol Hill this week that Iran’s Shahed-136 drone is proving more…
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Coast Guard rescue swimmer dies from injuries sustained during maritime mission
A U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer died Thursday from injuries he suffered while responding to a distressed mariner aboard a…
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Veterans buck trend as jobless rates dip below national average
Unemployment rates for veterans fell in February following two months of increases, while the rate for the general population ticked…
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Air Force test launches Minuteman III with multiple reentry vehicles
Air Force Global Strike Command conducted an operational test launch Tuesday of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped…
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Gulf allies complain US did not provide notice of Iran attacks and ignored warnings, sources say
CAIRO — The Trump administration is confronting mounting discontent from allies in the Persian Gulf who have complained they were…
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No deal with Iran except ‘unconditional surrender,’ Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday escalated discourse surrounding the Iran war, saying the U.S. would be abandoning talks of…
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Army National Guard soldiers earn Norwegian Ski Badge
Ten soldiers from the Vermont Army National Guard completed a grueling cross-country skiing challenge to earn the Norwegian Ski Badge,…
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Iran can still fire drones and missiles — experts weigh the implications on the war
MILAN — Iran’s drone swarm tactics against Gulf states are prompting calls for cheaper regional defense layers that would avoid…
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