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US pulls all bombers from RAF Fairford air base threatened by alleged Iranian plot

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday said that Washington still has confidence in the security of all of its bases, after five men were arrested near a British air base.

A USAF B-1 bomber takes off at RAF Fairford airbase, used by United States Air Force (USAF) personnel, amid the U.S.–Israeli conflict with Iran, in Fairford, Gloucestershire, Britain, March 17, 2026.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth participates in a ceremony in remembrance of US military prisoners of war and those missing in action (POW/MIA) at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., US, September 18, 2026.

Hegseth to announce 20% cut in generals, admirals, ends tenure for civilians at military academies

Littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11), transits the Strait of Hormuz, June 24. Sioux City is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

Eight US Marines injured in recent, undisclosed Iranian attack on ship in Hormuz - report

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth looks on as he testifies during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on US President Donald Trump's supplemental funding request for the Department of Defense, in Washington.

Hegseth, Pentagon pressured F-15 crew to appear in '60 Minutes' Iran rescue story, CNN reports


White House reviews candidates to replace Hegseth deputy Feinberg, sources say

According to the Washington Post, Hegseth blamed Feinberg for letting stockpiles of long-range guided missiles and air-defense interceptors shrink.

US Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg.

Pentagon gives polygraphs to Joint Staff officials in attempt to find munitions info leak - report

US President Donald Trump has threatened “long-term jail sentences” for anyone found responsible for releasing information about the US munitions stockpiles.

A general view of the Pentagon in Washington, DC, US, March 21, 2025.

Pentagon orders US military officials to cease referring to Iran conflict as Op. Epic Fury - report

According to the email, sent on August 7, military leaders were instructed to refer to the conflict as "overseas operations in the CENTCOM AOR [US Central Command Area of Responsibility]."

 The Pentagon logo is seen behind the podium in the briefing room at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, US, January 8, 2020.

US Navy sailor who jumped from USS Abraham Lincoln faces disciplinary action - report

A 19-year-old US Navy sailor faces disciplinary action after jumping from the USS Abraham Lincoln, as his wife says his requests for mental health care and paternity leave were ignored.

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conducts US blockade operations related to the Strait of Hormuz on April 16, 2026.

Hegseth denies considering 2028 presidential run, says focus is on defense ministry

Hegseth reportedly sees himself as appealing to US President Donald Trump's MAGA voter base through similar attributes to the president, NBC reported.

 United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth appears onstage at a campaign event for Republican candidate for Iowa's 3rd Congressional District Zach Nunn on day five of the Iowa State Fair on August 17, 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa.

USS Abraham Lincoln to dock in Thailand after record-setting deployment, Thai official says

The Lincoln, which left the Middle East on Saturday, has not made a port call in more ⁠than 200 days, setting a modern-day record for consecutive days at sea.

The US Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln sails in support of the Operation Epic Fury attack on Iran from an undisclosed location March 3, 2026.

Andy Burnham, European leaders plan US trip to seek Patriot missiles for Ukraine - report

The leaders of Britain and France pledged to provide Ukraine with stronger military support, including access to classified technology and faster deliveries of air defense missiles.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham interacts with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, during their visit to Portsmouth Naval Base to meet UK and Ukrainian troops, July 27, 2026.

US Army secretary expected to step down by year's end after months of tension with Hegseth - report

This follows Hegseth's April firing of General Randy George as the Army's chief of staff without explanation, drawing criticism from Republicans in Congress and from Army Secretary Dan Driscoll.

Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll arrives for the United States Military Academy commencement ceremony in Michie Stadium at the US Military Academy on May 23, 2026 in West Point, New York.

Pentagon fires editor-in-chief of US military newspaper, reportedly for opposing censorship

"According to the notice, I am being fired for stating in a CBS interview that hypothetical censorship of news for service members would constitute a personal red line," Erik Slavin said.

A general view of the Pentagon in Washington, DC, US, March 21, 2025.

XTEND’s US-made X-Strike enters Pentagon’s Drone Dominance Program

Israeli defense-tech company XTEND has expanded its role in the US’s Drone Dominance Program, with its US-manufactured X-Strike package accepted as a weapons solution for the Pentagon.

Israeli drone startup XTEND has secured a multi-million-dollar contract from the US Department of Defense to develop and deliver AI-enabled, modular, one-way attack drones designed for close-quarter combat.