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9 hours ago

Weird Obsession With Death': Current and Former Defense Officials Sound the Alarm on Hegseth

Retired Army Special Forces officer Mike Nelson criticized Hegseth's rhetoric, stating, 'That's a necessary end to achieve goals through military force - you have to kill people to achieve them. That's not the end. It's a weird obsession with death for the sake of it.'
Right-wing politics
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

It Was Chaos': US Troops Who Survived Deadly Iranian Attack Dispute Pentagon's Version of Events

Survivors of the Iranian drone attack in Kuwait claim the Pentagon misrepresented the preparedness and safety of their position.
#us-iran-conflict
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago
World politics

Did America lose yet another war?

The US war on Iran risks repeating past failures due to hubris, ignorance, and a lack of understanding of war dynamics.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US news

BREAKING: Approximately 150 US Troops Wounded in Iran Conflict

Approximately 150 American troops have been wounded in the U.S. conflict with Iran, significantly exceeding the Pentagon's previously disclosed figure of 8 seriously wounded service members, with 7 soldiers killed in combat.
#iran
fromJezebel
2 days ago
World news

Hours Into Iran War Ceasefire, Hegseth Still Threatening Commando Raid to Seize Uranium

Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz remains unclear amid conflicting statements from U.S. officials.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
US news

Retired Lt. General Says Missing U.S. Aviator Would Be Killed on the Spot' if Iranians Apply Hegseth's No Quarter' Rule

Honore criticized Hegseth's 'no quarter' remarks, warning they could endanger a missing American aviator in Iran.
World news
fromJezebel
2 days ago

Hours Into Iran War Ceasefire, Hegseth Still Threatening Commando Raid to Seize Uranium

Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz remains unclear amid conflicting statements from U.S. officials.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
US news

Retired Lt. General Says Missing U.S. Aviator Would Be Killed on the Spot' if Iranians Apply Hegseth's No Quarter' Rule

Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

How Defense Tech Investors Are Using SHLD to Capture 21st Century Warfare Spending

Operation Absolute Resolve showcased advanced military technology, with all platforms linked to companies in the Global X Defense Tech ETF.
#trump
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Navy SEAL Who Killed Osama Bin Laden Says Trump Needs to Stop Making Inappropriate' Truth Social Posts: Take a Deep Breath'

Robert O'Neill advises Trump to reconsider his social media posts regarding threats to Iran, emphasizing the importance of presidential decorum and Geneva Convention rules.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Navy SEAL Who Killed Osama Bin Laden Says Trump Needs to Stop Making Inappropriate' Truth Social Posts: Take a Deep Breath'

Robert O'Neill advises Trump to reconsider his social media posts regarding threats to Iran, emphasizing the importance of presidential decorum and Geneva Convention rules.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Dem Candidate Once Defended Urinating on Dead Fighters

Graham Platner's controversial Reddit posts reveal conflicting views on war and body desecration, raising questions about his candidacy for Senate.
#us-military
US news
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

As aircraft losses mount, Pentagon wants a software fix to see through the fog of war

U.S. planes in the Middle East lack a common operating picture, leading to communication errors and aircraft losses.
World news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Why the US military risks so much to save downed airmen stuck behind enemy lines

US forces conducted high-risk missions in Iran to rescue a downed pilot, reaffirming the commitment to never leave an American behind.
US news
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

As aircraft losses mount, Pentagon wants a software fix to see through the fog of war

U.S. planes in the Middle East lack a common operating picture, leading to communication errors and aircraft losses.
World news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Why the US military risks so much to save downed airmen stuck behind enemy lines

US forces conducted high-risk missions in Iran to rescue a downed pilot, reaffirming the commitment to never leave an American behind.
Media industry
fromAxios
1 week ago

Hegseth's wartime firing of top generals stuns officials: "It's insane"

George's dismissal was due to personality clashes, not strategic disagreements, during a critical time for the Army.
SF politics
fromCalifornia Post
1 week ago

Elite Special Forces commando at heart of $1.5M-a-month mercenary killing unit funded by royal family: Suit

A former Special Forces commando allegedly made millions conducting assassinations for the UAE, including a botched plot against a Yemeni politician.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 week ago

The Rising Tide of Executive Protection: Corporations Ramp Up Security in an Era of Heightened Threats

Companies are increasingly investing in executive protection due to rising threats, making it a strategic necessity for business continuity and resilience.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Is war more profitable than peace? David Keen explains

David Keen emphasizes that wars can serve as tools for political control and economic gain, often benefiting those in power while complicating the path to peace.
World politics
Right-wing politics
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1 week ago

May Be What Gets These Pilots Tortured or Killed': Retired Gen. Rips Hegseth's War Rhetoric as Reckless and Outrageous'

Reckless rhetoric regarding U.S. pilots in Iran may lead to their torture or death, as per international law.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Hegseth's Broker Sought To Invest in Defense Contractors

Hegseth's financial broker inquired about a multimillion-dollar investment in BlackRock's Defense Industrials Active ETF, which invests in global defense and security-related companies.
US politics
#cia
#anthropic
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Intellectual property law

Elizabeth Warren calls Pentagon's decision to bar Anthropic 'retaliation' | TechCrunch

Anthropic faces retaliation from the DoD for refusing military concessions, prompting support from Senator Warren and various tech companies.
fromAxios
1 month ago
US politics

Exclusive: Pentagon warns Anthropic will "pay a price" as feud escalates

The Department of War is reviewing its relationship with Anthropic amid contentious negotiations over military use of Claude, balancing operational needs against privacy and weaponization limits.
Intellectual property law
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Elizabeth Warren calls Pentagon's decision to bar Anthropic 'retaliation' | TechCrunch

Anthropic faces retaliation from the DoD for refusing military concessions, prompting support from Senator Warren and various tech companies.
fromAxios
1 month ago
US politics

Exclusive: Pentagon warns Anthropic will "pay a price" as feud escalates

Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

The Defense Department reportedly plans to train AI models on classified military data

The Pentagon plans to train AI models on classified information in secure facilities for exclusive military use to enhance warfighting capabilities.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

Pentagon Demands Retraction Over Insider-Trading Allegations

The Pentagon demands a retraction of a report alleging insider trading by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's broker before the Iran war.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

More UK troops to be sent to Middle East, defence secretary announces

Defence Secretary John Healey stated, 'My message to Gulf partners is: Britain's best will help you defend your skies.' This emphasizes the UK's commitment to supporting its allies in the region.
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History
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

25 Weapons That Changed Warfare Over the Last Century

Technological breakthroughs over the last century transformed warfare by introducing tanks, missiles, stealth aircraft, and precision-guided weapons that forced armies to continuously adapt tactics and reshape military doctrine globally.
fromwww.cnbc.com
1 week ago

Pete Hegseth's broker attempted to make defense investments before Iran war: Financial Times

The Pentagon has dismissed the report, stating that neither Hegseth nor any of his representatives approached BlackRock about any such investment. Pentagon chief spokesperson Sean Parnell called the report 'entirely false and fabricated,' demanding a retraction from the Financial Times.
Business intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
4 weeks ago

3 Under-the-Radar Defense Stocks Quietly Beating the Market

Three defense and aerospace companies outperform the S&P 500 in 2026 through strong backlog growth, AI capabilities, and government contracts despite near-term revenue pressures.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Thousands of U.S. troops deploy to Middle East. And, the latest on DHS funding talks

President Trump is deploying more troops to the Middle East amid ongoing diplomatic talks with Iran.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

As US troops sail to Middle East, how likely is Trump to order boots on the ground?

US troops are being deployed to the Middle East amid diplomatic efforts to end the war in Iran, with a focus on Kharg Island.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

Chronicles of a Needless War

Israeli and US airstrikes damage Tehran's UNESCO World Heritage Golestan Palace, while DC's Epstein installation highlights accountability, and AI copyright protections remain legally unresolved.
#iraq
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Iraq mourns its dead after worst strike against its army since the start of the war: Why did the Americans attack us?'

A U.S. airstrike on an Iraqi army base in Habbaniyah resulted in seven deaths and numerous injuries, raising tensions between Iraq and the U.S.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Drone strike near Iraqi intelligence headquarters in Baghdad kills officer

One police officer was killed in a drone strike on the Iraqi National Intelligence Service headquarters in Baghdad.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Iraq mourns its dead after worst strike against its army since the start of the war: Why did the Americans attack us?'

A U.S. airstrike on an Iraqi army base in Habbaniyah resulted in seven deaths and numerous injuries, raising tensions between Iraq and the U.S.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Drone strike near Iraqi intelligence headquarters in Baghdad kills officer

One police officer was killed in a drone strike on the Iraqi National Intelligence Service headquarters in Baghdad.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

How corporations have collaborated with US military over the decades

Our war fighters are leveraging a variety of advanced AI tools. These systems help us sift through vast amounts of data in seconds so our leaders can cut through the noise and make smarter decisions faster than the enemy can react. Humans will always make final decisions on what to shoot and what not to shoot and when to shoot, but advanced AI tools can turn processes that used to take hours and sometimes even days into seconds.
Artificial intelligence
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Another Iraq': Nancy Mace Walks Out of Iran Briefing, Warns They' Want Boots on the Ground

Rep. Nancy Mace opposes sending U.S. troops to Iran, warning against repeating past military mistakes in the region.
SF politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Trump's DHS Nominee Made Profitable Stock Purchases Days Before US Military Strikes

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, Trump's pick for DHS head, purchased stocks in defense and oil companies days before U.S. military strikes in Venezuela and Iran, raising insider trading concerns.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

One War, Two Mistakes

War clouds judgment for both leaders and citizens, causing advocates and opponents to make significant strategic errors in assessing conflicts like the Iran war.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Pentagon Cut Its Civilian Safeguards Before the Iran War

The Trump administration has dramatically reduced military personnel focused on civilian protection, cutting staff by 90 percent and dismantling infrastructure designed to minimize civilian casualties in military operations.
Right-wing politics
fromThe American Conservative
1 month ago

Is It Still the Department of 'War' or Not?

The Trump administration renamed the Department of Defense to Department of War and subsequently engaged in military conflict with Iran while Republican Congress members avoided formally acknowledging it as war.
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago

Dust Specter Targets Iraqi Officials with New SPLITDROP and GHOSTFORM Malware

Dust Specter used randomly generated URI paths for command-and-control (C2) communication with checksum values appended to the URI paths to ensure that these requests originated from an actual infected system. The C2 server also utilized geofencing techniques and User-Agent verification.
Information security
fromIntelligencer
4 weeks ago

All Modern Warfare Is Chemical Warfare

On the night of Saturday, March 6, Israeli forces struck three sets of oil depots ringing Tehran - west, east, and south - simultaneously. The explosions were massive. Nearby residential areas were destroyed. Millions of liters of gasoline, diesel, and petroleum derivatives ignited, sending columns of black smoke thousands of feet into the air.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US contractors in Kuwait decry meager bunkers and pay cuts amid Iran war: We're treated as expendable'

The worst part is, the company has yet to put out anything so we don't know what's happening or what would happen to us if our base gets hit or anything. We got zero instructions. We have nobody and no instructions. We don't know what will happen or how we would even get out of here.
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World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

US contractors stranded in Iraq under threat of imminent attack: We are sitting ducks'

Over 200 American contractors are stranded on an Iraqi military base with no evacuation plan while Iran-backed militants reportedly prepare attacks after Ramadan.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

JUST IN: Fourth US Service Member Killed in Operation Epic Fury, CENTCOM Announces

A fourth U.S. service member died from injuries sustained during Iran's initial attacks, bringing total casualties to four killed in Operation Epic Fury.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

British troops in Iraq shoot down Iranian drones after base attacked

Bases in Erbil where UK and allied troops are stationed and Baghdad were struck a number of times on Wednesday night, according to Brigadier Guy Foden, in what is the third attack on British forces since the conflict began.
US news
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Pete Hegseth Halted US Efforts to Limit Civilian Deaths Ahead of Iran War

Iran has accused the U.S. and Israel of killing more than 1,300 civilians and striking over 10,000 civilian sites during the first 12 days of the war. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth described Tuesday as the "most intense day" of U.S. attacks on Iran to date.
World politics
#ai-regulation
fromemptywheel
4 weeks ago

Great Tactics Mean Nothing if You Have No Strategy - emptywheel

The conduct of War is, therefore, the formation and conduct of the fighting. If this fighting was a single act, there would be no necessity for any further subdivision, but the fight is composed of a greater or less number of single acts, complete in themselves, which we call combats, as we have shown in the first chapter of the first book, and which form new units.
US politics
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Hotel in Iraqi capital Baghdad struck as attacks on US embassy intercepted

Drone and rocket attacks struck Baghdad's Green Zone and Iraqi military targets amid Israel-US tensions with Iran, with no claimed responsibility and no casualties reported.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Which US and Israeli military companies are profiting from the Iran war?

US defence companies agreed to quadruple weapons production following a White House meeting, with major contractors benefiting from increased military spending and substantial order backlogs.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

These aren't AI firms, they're defense contractors. We can't let them hide behind their models

AI warfare systems replicate the 'fog procedure' military strategy by automating chosen blindness through algorithmic opacity, enabling violence while obscuring accountability and decision-making responsibility.
World politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Veterans see Iraq, Afghanistan lessons for a US-Iran war

Early military victories do not guarantee long-term success; wars require clear political endgames to avoid expansion, mission creep, and prolonged conflict.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Opinion: The immorality of betting on war

Prediction markets allow betting on geopolitical events including military strikes and political upheavals, raising ethical concerns about profiting from advance knowledge of violence and human suffering.
#military-aircraft-crash
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

US military announces rescue effort after fueling aircraft crashes in Iraq

A U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during joint U.S.-Israeli operations against Iran, with no deaths reported and rescue efforts ongoing.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

US military announces rescue effort after fueling aircraft crashes in Iraq

A U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during joint U.S.-Israeli operations against Iran, with no deaths reported and rescue efforts ongoing.
World news
fromAxios
4 weeks ago

Pentagon sends USS Tripoli, thousands of Marines to Middle East

The U.S. is deploying a Marine expeditionary unit to the region to expand military options against Iran amid escalating attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Secrecy around UK military civilian harm risks undermining public confidence'

Secrecy about how the UK investigates civilian deaths in military campaigns risks undermining public confidence and lacks published procedures unlike the US.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Private sector, former military leaders urge Congress intervene in Pentagon-Anthropic dispute

A coalition of 35 professionals urged Congress to investigate the Pentagon's conflict with Anthropic over AI safety guardrails, blacklisting, and concerns about autonomous weapons and domestic surveillance.
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

UK troops at Iraq base shot down Iranian drones, Healey says

British forces shot down two Iranian drones over Iraq, but some drones struck coalition bases in Erbil and Baghdad, injuring US troops.
World politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The war with Iran is more evidence that winning the fights you can't see is critical in modern combat

US military operations increasingly rely on space and cyber forces to disrupt enemy capabilities before kinetic strikes, making non-kinetic warfare critical to modern combat effectiveness.
#us-military-interventions
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

How many countries has the US bombed since 2001, and how much has it cost?

Since 2001, the US has conducted three full-scale wars and bombed at least 10 countries across four presidencies, spending $5.8 trillion and causing approximately 940,000 direct deaths.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

This Pentagon announcement on an Operation Epic Fury soldier's 'believed to be' death is very unusual

When a service member is killed in combat, they deserve better than this. It's a simple matter of respect to make sure that everything is accurate. Prematurely announcing a death risks misidentification, which can erode public trust if corrections are later required.
World news
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

High Alert': DHS and FBI Monitoring Potential Threats on US Soil During Strikes on Iran

U.S. homeland security officials are coordinating enhanced monitoring and threat prevention measures following military action against Iran.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Six US Soldiers Killed in Triple-Wide Trailer' in Kuwait Hegseth Claims It Was Fortified'

Six U.S. service members were killed in Kuwait when an Iranian drone struck a makeshift operations center, with no opportunity for cover before the direct hit.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Homeland security awarded $250,000 contract to Trump-aligned consulting firm

DHS awarded a $250,000 PR contract to a Republican firm led by Trump campaign officials, requiring demonstrated loyalty to Trump administration policies and prior Cabinet-level experience.
US politics
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

US DoD to Anthropic: compromise AI ethics or be banished from supply chain

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued an ultimatum to Anthropic to allow unrestricted military AI use or face Pentagon exclusion and potential Defense Production Act enforcement.
#ice
fromWIRED
2 months ago
US politics

ICE Pretends It's a Military Force. Its Tactics Would Get Real Soldiers Killed

fromWIRED
2 months ago
US politics

ICE Pretends It's a Military Force. Its Tactics Would Get Real Soldiers Killed

US politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

Defending the Homeland: Pentagon Shifts Strategy on Drone Threats

DoD policy empowers commanders to use defensive measures, extend perimeters beyond installation fences, and counter UAS threats after an uncoordinated CBP laser incident.
US politics
fromFortune
2 months ago

Defense companies like RTX and Anduril are feeling the heat on pay and stock buybacks after Trump's executive order | Fortune

The president ordered large defense contractors to halt stock buybacks and dividends and cap executive pay until delivering superior products on time and on budget.
World news
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Pentagon Conducted Lethal Boat Strike With Aircraft Disguised as Civilian Plane

Disguising military aircraft as civilian planes constitutes perfidy and can be a war crime under international law and U.S. military rules.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Millions of Dollars from Now-Defunct USAID Reportedly Paying For Russell Vought's Security Detail

Russell Vought diverted roughly $15 million from USAID operating funds to pay for his expanded security detail amid the agency's dismantling.
US politics
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

John Bolton and the MIHOP Gambit

John Bolton criticized Trump's transactional foreign policy and warned Putin could exploit Trump's desire for a Nobel Peace Prize.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Shock, awe, death, joy and looting: how the Guardian covered the outbreak of the Iraq war

The ground war began in Iraq last night as British and American marines stormed beaches on the Gulf coast in an assault on the south-eastern city of Basra, while explosions lit up Baghdad under a heavy bombardment by cruise missiles. The first British fatalities came shortly afterwards when a US helicopter crashed in Kuwait, killing all on board. Suzanne Goldenberg's front-page report from Baghdad revealed that only two hours after the decapitation effort, Saddam Hussein himself had made a defiant appearance on television.
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US politics
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Drone War Secrecy and Kill or Capture

The NDAA and Obama-era drone program emphasize secrecy, legal resistance to declassification, and reliance on presidential authority for targeted killings.
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