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https://www.defenseone.com/policy/2026/03/last-24-hours-saw-lowest-number-iranian-missile-and-drone-attacks-hegseth-says/412521/?oref=d1-homepage-river
Last 24 hours saw ‘lowest number’ of Iranian missile and drone attacks, Hegseth says - Defense One
Mar 31, 2026 - The defense secretary and joint chiefs chairman declined to answer what troop deployments mean for ground invasion.
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https://www.defenseone.com/defense-systems/2026/02/usaf-woefully-behind-modernizing-mobility-aircraft-airlift-commander-says/411703/?oref=d1-category-lander-river
USAF ‘woefully behind’ on modernizing mobility aircraft, airlift commander says - Defense One
Feb 26, 2026 - Pushing aging aircraft decades past their service life is the emerging service strategy.
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https://www.defenseone.com/business/2026/03/missile-makers-agree-quadruple-production-trump-says/411966/?oref=d1-category-lander-river
Missile makers agree to ‘quadruple’ production, Trump says - Defense One
Mar 9, 2026 - The announcement comes after months of White House pressure on defense companies to build weapons faster.
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https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2026/02/russia-still-sees-us-its-top-adversary-estonian-intelligence-report-says/411380/?oref=d1-topic-lander-river
Russia still sees US as its top adversary, Estonian intelligence report says - Defense One
Feb 11, 2026 - Moscow’s gestures toward normalized relations are no more than an “illusory thaw.”
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https://www.defenseone.com/defense-systems/2026/02/usaf-woefully-behind-modernizing-mobility-aircraft-airlift-commander-says/411703/?oref=d1-topic-lander-river
USAF ‘woefully behind’ on modernizing mobility aircraft, airlift commander says - Defense One
Feb 26, 2026 - Pushing aging aircraft decades past their service life is the emerging service strategy.
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https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2026/04/us-has-turned-back-13-ships-blockade-iran-joint-chiefs-chairman-says/412896/?oref=d1-skybox-post-mobile
US has turned back 13 ships in blockade of Iran, Joint Chiefs chairman says - Defense One
Apr 16, 2026 - SecDef Hegseth disputes Tehran’s claims to have closed the Strait of Hormuz, despite lingering mines.
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https://www.defenseone.com/policy/2026/03/last-24-hours-saw-lowest-number-iranian-missile-and-drone-attacks-hegseth-says/412521/?oref=d1-next-story
Last 24 hours saw ‘lowest number’ of Iranian missile and drone attacks, Hegseth says - Defense One
Mar 31, 2026 - The defense secretary and joint chiefs chairman declined to answer what troop deployments mean for ground invasion.
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https://www.businessinsider.com/anduril-president-defense-tech-companies-create-monopoly-2026-3
Anduril President Says Defense Companies Have to 'Create a Monopoly' - Business Insider
Mar 25, 2026 - Anduril president Matthew Steckman said that there were only one or two programs per category.
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https://tass.com/defense/1331715
All of Russia’s latest weapons tested in Syria, says defense chief - Military & Defense - TASS
Aug 30, 2021 - The deliveries of the latest weaponry to Russian troops have increased substantially lately, Sergey Shoigu pointed out
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https://www.defenseone.com/policy/2026/03/last-24-hours-saw-lowest-number-iranian-missile-and-drone-attacks-hegseth-says/412521/?oref=d1-topic-lander-featured-river
Last 24 hours saw ‘lowest number’ of Iranian missile and drone attacks, Hegseth says - Defense One
Mar 31, 2026 - The defense secretary and joint chiefs chairman declined to answer what troop deployments mean for ground invasion.
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https://www.defenseone.com/technology/2026/02/initial-sentinel-icbm-expected-early-2030-air-force-says/411483/?oref=d1-category-lander-river
Initial Sentinel ICBM expected by early 2030, Air Force says - Defense One
Feb 17, 2026 - Officials say a new Pentagon-controlled manager role helped accelerate the Sentinel timeline.
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https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2026/04/us-has-turned-back-13-ships-blockade-iran-joint-chiefs-chairman-says/412896/?oref=d1-skybox-post
US has turned back 13 ships in blockade of Iran, Joint Chiefs chairman says - Defense One
Apr 16, 2026 - SecDef Hegseth disputes Tehran’s claims to have closed the Strait of Hormuz, despite lingering mines.
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https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2026/03/us-says-it-destroyed-irans-space-command-experts-say-it-wasnt-much-threat/411938/?oref=d1-topic-lander-featured-river
The US says it destroyed Iran’s space command. Experts say it wasn’t much of a threat. - Defense One
Mar 5, 2026 - The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ nascent space program has only a handful of satellites.
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https://www.compuserve.com/pf/story/0001/20260406/1ae6d9ee2f0c76c7f6c0d43c26423272
Defense minister says Israel hit South Pars petrochemical plant at Asaluyeh after Iran reported...
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https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/gantz-says-he-favors-buying-one-more-f-35-squadron-for-now-654202
Defense Min. Benny Gantz says he favors buying one more F-35 squadron for now | The Jerusalem Post
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https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/jamie-dimon-says-us-has-become-like-europe-defense-its-holding-country-back
Jamie Dimon says US defense procurement has become too much like Europe | Fox Business
Mar 25, 2026 - JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon says U.S. defense procurement bureaucracy has made the country unable to adapt, comparing it to Europe's slower processes.
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https://breakingdefense.com/2023/03/stinger-replacement-included-in-armys-fy24-budget-request-service-official-says/
Stinger replacement included in Army’s FY24 budget request, service official says - Breaking Defense
Sep 18, 2025 - In the meantime, the service is embarking on a plan to refurbish 1,200 legacy Stinger missiles.
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https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/04/22/pentagon-navy-secretary/
Pentagon says Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving, in latest departure of a top defense leader
Apr 23, 2026 - Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao will become acting secretary of the Navy.
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https://www.foxnews.com/video/6391960983112
Zelenskyy says Ukraine sharing drone defense ‘expertise’ with Gulf nations | Fox News Video
Mar 28, 2026 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discusses Ukraine’s drone defense technology and how it is sharing that expertise with Gulf allies amid the Iran...
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https://blog.ericgoldman.org/archives/2017/08/senportmansestawrong.htm
Sen. Portman Says SESTA Doesn't Affect the Good Samaritan Defense. He's Wrong - Technology &...
Aug 9, 2017 - When introducing the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017 (S. 1693, the Senate’s anti-Section 230 bill), Sen. Portman said (emphasis added): There are...
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https://collapse.news/2026-04-25-katz-israel-prepared-for-renewed-iran-conflict.html
Israel Prepared for Renewed Iran Conflict, Awaiting U.S. Approval, Defense Minister Says
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated on Thursday, April 23, that the country’s military is prepared to renew the war against Iran but is waiting for a...
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https://www.themirror.com/news/politics/breaking-trump-says-im-not-1809082
Trump says 'I'm not a rapist' in rare defense of his own character after shooting - The Mirror US
Apr 27, 2026 - The president appeared on CBS News' 60 Minutes on Sunday evening, a day after a shooting unfolded at a dinner event he attended
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https://www.defensedaily.com/doe-pentagon-transport-reactor-wright-says-three-small-reactors-running-by-july-4/nuclear-modernization/
DoE, Pentagon Transport Reactor, Wright Says Three Small Reactors Running By July 4 - Defense Daily
Feb 17, 2026 - A nuclear reactor was airlifted from March AFB, Calif.. to Hill AFB, Utah, on Sunday, according to a release on the Pentagon’s website. This is the first
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https://tv.pymnts.com/detail/video/6372146595112
The Clearing House CISO Says Multilayered Defense Key to Operational Resilience - PYMNTS TV
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, threats are everywhere - and the need for effective security requires organizations to embrace a blend of...
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https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/12118/13306539/super-bowl-59-philadelphia-eagles-defense-vs-kansas-city-chiefs-most-dominant-ever-says-jeff-reinebold
Super Bowl 59: Philadelphia Eagles' defense vs Kansas City Chiefs most dominant ever, says Jeff...
Feb 12, 2025 - Philadelphia Eagles beat Kansas City Chiefs to win Super Bowl 59 as Andy Reids side miss out on historic three-peat; Patrick Mahomes throws two interceptions,...
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https://www.legaldive.com/news/defense-counsel-hurt-companies-sec-enforcement-general-counsel/623819/
Defense counsel too often hurt companies they represent, SEC enforcement chief says | Legal Dive
Delay tactics, overly aggressive coaching and attorney-client privilege abuses can lead to more than just penalties, Gurbir Grewal said last week.
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https://www.koreatimes.co.kr:443/world/20260403/iran-says-f-35-fighter-jet-shot-down-by-new-defense-system
Iran says F-35 fighter jet shot down by new defense system - The Korea Times
Apr 3, 2026 - TEHRAN — Iran on Friday said it shot down an F-35 fighter jet. A statement by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Iran's elite military f...
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https://www.ibtimes.com/israel-ready-resume-war-iran-defense-minister-says-3801892
Israel Ready To Resume War With Iran, Defense Minister Says | IBTimes
Apr 23, 2026 - Israel is ready to resume the war with Iran and awaits for a
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https://www.aol.com/articles/us-considers-using-defense-production-223827736.html
US considers using Defense Production Act in Spirit Airlines restructuring, source says - AOL
Apr 24, 2026 - By David Shepardson and Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - U.S.
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https://www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/09/trumps-mass-probationary-firings-were-illegal-judge-concludes-he-wont-order-re-hirings/408121/
Judge says Trump's mass-probationary firings were illegal, but he won't order re-hirings - Defense...
Sep 15, 2025 - But agencies must still send an exculpatory letter to some 25,000 illegally fired employees.
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https://www.ksat.com/news/world/2026/04/03/the-latest-iran-launches-missiles-at-israel-and-gulf-states-as-explosions-heard-around-tehran/
The Latest: US A-10 attack aircraft was hit by Iranian air defense forces, says Iran’s state media
Apr 4, 2026 - One crew member has been recued after an American aircraft was shot down in Iran.
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https://www.stripes.com/theaters/europe/2026-04-27/uk-lawmakers%E2%80%99-report-urges-reset-of-us-ties,-backs-stronger-european-defense-efforts-21501024.html
UK overreliance on US led to defense atrophy, report says in wake-up call to Britain | Stars and...
The United Kingdom needs to rethink its long-standing strategic reliance on the United States for defense.
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https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/04/22/pentagon-navy-secretary/
Pentagon says Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving, in latest departure of a top defense leader
Apr 23, 2026 - Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao will become acting secretary of the Navy.
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https://www.inquisitr.com/family-of-killed-us-soldier-says-he-never-urged-defense-secretary-to-finish-the-job/
Family of Killed US Soldier Says He Never Urged Defense Secretary to “Finish the Job”
Mar 20, 2026 - Pete Hegseth's recent meeting with the families of soldiers martyred in Iran war highlights contradictory statements.
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https://breakingdefense.com/2026/03/europe-can-lead-its-conventional-defense-by-2035-eucom-commander-says/
Europe can lead its conventional defense ‘by 2035’, EUCOM commander says - Breaking Defense
Mar 12, 2026 - The date could signal a turning point in America’s relationship with the NATO alliance.
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https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/world/2026/04/03/the-latest-iran-launches-missiles-at-israel-and-gulf-states-as-explosions-heard-around-tehran/
The Latest: US A-10 attack aircraft was hit by Iranian air defense forces, says Iran’s state media
Apr 4, 2026 - One crew member has been recued after an American aircraft was shot down in Iran.
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https://breakingdefense.com/2026/03/centcom-confirms-first-combat-use-of-prsm-in-iran/
US military uses PrSM for first time in combat, says CENTCOM - Breaking Defense
Mar 4, 2026 - In a social media post today CENTCOM said the missile provided “an unrivaled deep strike capability” against Iranian targets.
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https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/italy-does-not-want-to-enter-war-despite-sending-defense-assets-to-gulf-premier-says/3859741
Italy 'does not want to enter war' despite sending defense assets to Gulf, premier says
Mar 11, 2026 - Giorgia Meloni condemns killing of civilians in Iran, referring to reports of deadly attack on school in southern city of Minab | Anadolu
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https://www.npr.org/2025/12/07/nx-s1-5636662/hegseth-venezuela-boat-strike-video
Defense Department is reviewing boat strike video for possible release, Hegseth says : NPR
Dec 7, 2025 - In a speech on Saturday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the strikes, saying:
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https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2026/03/it-takes-money-kill-bad-guys-hegseth-says-200b-iran-war-request-congress/412236/?oref=d1-topic-lander-river
‘It takes money to kill bad guys,’ Hegseth says of $200B Iran war request to Congress - Defense One
Mar 19, 2026 - “Ungrateful allies” should say “thank you” to President Trump, he said.
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https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-pushing-to-produce-home-grown-ballistic-defense-system-within-a-year-zelensky-says/
Ukraine pushing to produce home-grown ballistic defense system 'within a year,' Zelensky says
Apr 20, 2026 - Kyiv's intention to pursue such a system is not new, but the announcement marks the first time officials have attached such an ambitious timeline to the effort.
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https://english.aawsat.com/world/5259344-israel-defense-minister-says-struck-irans-largest-petrochemical-facility
Israel Defense Minister Says Struck Iran's Largest Petrochemical Facility
Apr 6, 2026 - Defense Minister Israel Katz said Monday that Israel had conducted a
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https://nationalsecurity.news/2026-04-25-katz-israel-prepared-for-renewed-iran-conflict.html
Israel Prepared for Renewed Iran Conflict, Awaiting U.S. Approval, Defense Minister Says
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated on Thursday, April 23, that the country’s military is prepared to renew the war against Iran but is waiting for a...
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https://tass.com/world/2107173
Hezbollah says it attacked Israeli defense ministry’s compound in Tel Aviv - World - TASS
Mar 26, 2026 - Apart from that, barracks of military intelligence forces near the city were also attacked with the use of
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https://breakingdefense.com/2026/03/pentagon-comptroller-says-a-generational-investment-is-coming-but-when/
Pentagon comptroller says a 'generational investment' is coming, but when? - Breaking Defense
With a potential $1.5 trillion budget expected soon, Aaron Mehta asks the questions we're all thinking.
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https://www.huffpost.com/entry/pentagon-navy-secretary-john-phelan_n_69e942bbe4b0fe81a527a3d9?origin=article-related-nonlife
Pentagon Says Navy Secretary John Phelan Is Leaving, In Latest Departure Of A Top Defense Leader |...
Apr 22, 2026 - The Pentagon has announced that the Navy’s top civilian official, Secretary of the Navy John Phelan, is leaving his job.
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https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-drones-made-up-over-96-of-uavs-military-used-in-2024-defense-minister-says/
Ukrainian drones made up over 96% of UAVs military used in 2024, defense minister says
Dec 28, 2024 - The domestic drone industry
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https://breakingdefense.com/2026/01/no-longer-experimental-navy-to-deploy-drone-boats-this-year-official-says/
No longer 'experimental': Navy to deploy drone boats this year, official says - Breaking Defense
Jan 20, 2026 - A Navy official said he expects nearly half of all naval surface vessels will be unmanned by 2045.
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https://www.defenseone.com/defense-systems/2026/03/bradley-replacement-still-track-says-army-acquisitions-boss/412339/?oref=d1-topic-lander-river
Bradley replacement is still on track, says Army acquisitions boss - Defense One
Mar 24, 2026 - A year into the Army Transformation Initiative, the next infantry combat vehicle, a drone marketplace, and more.
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https://www.highereddive.com/news/5th-circuit-blocks-borrower-defense-education-department-for-profit-colleges/712583/
Federal court blocks borrower defense rules, says legal challenge will likely succeed | Higher Ed...
An appellate panel wrote that the regulations upend decades of regulatory practice. But one student advocate called the ruling “exactly backwards.”
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https://breakingdefense.com/2024/04/navys-project-overmatch-eager-for-new-software-ahead-of-schedule-admiral-says/
Navy's Project Overmatch eager for new software, ahead of schedule, admiral says - Breaking Defense
Sep 18, 2025 - “What we need is the applications — not new computers, that takes longer to install on ships,
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