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The commentary argues that Western militaries, particularly the US, are wasting billions on expensive legacy weapons systems like the F-47 fighter jet, while ignoring the lessons from Ukraine and Iran where cheap drones have proven highly effective. It contends that this failure to adapt mirrors the interwar period's attachment to horses over tanks.
At the NATO summit in Turkey, allies announced over $50 billion in new procurements, including MQ-4C Triton drones, Saab GlobalEye aircraft, and Airbus A400M transports. A coalition of 11 allies plans to buy up to 10 GlobalEye aircraft for $4.5 billion. Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall will co-produce ATACMS in Europe.
The Blue Angels pilot told Florida state Rep. Michelle Salzman that the low flyover over Pensacola Beach was a 'mistake' that left him 'shaken'. The pilot, believed to be Lt. Chris Houben, made the miscalculated turn during a practice for the airshow. Navy Capt. Adam Bryan called the pass 'unsafe', but Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said no reprimands would be issued.
The author, a urologist and health outcomes researcher, argues that the US Department of Defense's mandatory testosterone screening for service members may have unintended consequences. He contends that the science behind testosterone deficiency and supplementation is still evolving, and population-level screening could lead to problematic downstream effects.
Russian enlistment offices have been summoning women on the military register since summer 2026, with some receiving unlawful summonses for reserve training. One pregnant woman received a summons in early July. The move follows recruitment drives for women as contract soldiers.
Two U.S. service members were killed in Jordan, a key U.S. ally in the Middle East. The incident underscores ongoing security challenges in the region.
U.S. fighter jets intercepted a small civilian aircraft that violated a temporary flight restriction over New York City on Friday, ahead of the World Cup final. NORAD F-16s released flares to attract the pilot's attention before safely escorting the aircraft out of the restricted airspace. No injuries or damage were reported.
This commentary argues that President Trump's military strategy faces inherent limits due to the constraints of U.S. firepower and historical lessons from past wars. It contends that despite technological superiority, military interventions often fail to achieve political objectives, suggesting a need for more restrained foreign policy.
A bipartisan House bill would require human oversight for lethal AI weapons use by the US military. Commanders must verify AI targets with non-AI sources for five years. Missile defense is exempt. The bill codifies existing Pentagon policy into law.
The U.S. Navy ordered commands to remove portraits and biographies of leadership from public-facing websites to protect sailors and their families from adversaries who aggregate data to track personnel. The directive applies to commanding officers, executive officers, chiefs of staff, and other senior roles, while flag officer bios remain on official sites.