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There’s no shortcut to replenish US munitions stockpiles
Firms are pitching low-cost munitions and the Pentagon is making weapons deals. It won’t immediately fix the Iran-stockpile problem.
DOJ charges 17 Iranians in cybertheft campaign
Prosecutors say the Mabna Institute stole 31.5 terabytes of academic data and breached email accounts at U.S. agencies and companies.
Iran war reveals protection of space assets on bases has to ‘evolve,’ top general says
Key radars have been hit during Epic Fury, Gen. Whiting says.
Local water utilities are under cyber attack. A new group wants to help
The National Rural Water Association and DEF CON Franklin are coordinating the development of a replicable cybersecurity package for water providers.
US has too few interceptors to deter war with China, experts say
A new report from Heritage is the latest to sound alarms over the expenditure of munitions in Trump's Iran war.
Iran war ‘accelerated’ key tanker connectivity upgrades, top Air Force officials say
Service leaders said increasing battlespace awareness on the KC-135 was paramount.
Hegseth’s conflicting statements, evasions drain lawmakers’ patience, support
As public opinion on Trump’s Iran war collapses, senators express growing frustration at shifting White House rationales, missing strategy.
Iran War supplemental deepens FY27 budget uncertainty
Congress has a lot to sort out.
What is the Chinese military thinking about the Iran war?
Let’s imagine what a senior PLA analyst might write in a memo.
Senate joins House in rebuke of Trump over his war in Iran
Senate approval marked the first time both chambers have voted to end the conflict.
If Iran accepts new inspections, can the US even make them work?
Hidden centrifuges, “technical incompetence,” and other obstacles make nuclear inspectors’ job harder than ever.
Peace deal unlikely to stem Iran's hackers, US officials say
Cyber operations are “definitely part of warfare that keeps going,” one said.
Removal of Iranian nuclear materials to be worked out as war deal nears
The Trump administration is 80% to 85% sure a memorandum of understanding will be signed to end its war this month, a U.S. official said.
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Iran’s hackers are coordinating more closely: Israeli cyber leader
Yossi Karadi is seeking access to advanced models like Anthropic’s Mythos to help defend Israeli government networks.
F-35, F-15 may take A-10’s combat-search-and-rescue role: USAF chief
Warthog retirements have been delayed as officials look for a replacement platform.
‘Everybody is going underground’: CENTCOM head calls for new tech to hit buried targets
Adm. Brad Cooper was praised, and grilled, by lawmakers during his first HASC hearing.
Why the Iran war is breaking the US‑European strategic alliance
The continent is learning that it must not count on Washington.
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Congress waits on Iran-war costs while mulling $1.5T defense request
The administration’s latest estimate is $29B, but the Defense Department hasn’t answered lawmakers’ requests for details.
Why the War Powers Resolution deadline doesn’t actually constrain presidents
The "60‑day deadline" has a complex history.
US escort of ships through Hormuz is a ‘gift to the world,’ Hegseth says
But secretary says the escorts are temporary, and the world should “step up.”
