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Global Military Spending Surges to Record High in 2026

Apr 29, 2026

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Global Military Spending Surges to Record High in 2026

Stockholm International Peace Research Institute report finds global military spending at record level.

Jason Belcher
Jason Belcher

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U.S. to Automatically Register Eligible Young Men for Draft by End of the Year

Apr 13, 2026

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U.S. to Automatically Register Eligible Young Men for Draft by End of the Year

The U.S. will automatically register eligible men for Selective Service, expanding coverage while raising questions about awareness, data use, and readiness.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

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Prototype Humanoid Robotic Soldiers Deployed to Ukraine for First Time

Mar 17, 2026

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Prototype Humanoid Robotic Soldiers Deployed to Ukraine for First Time

Humanoid Robotic Soldiers Deployed to Ukraine for Testing Under Combat Conditions for the First Time.

Jason Belcher
Jason Belcher

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Trump Calls for Global Naval Effort to Keep Strait of Hormuz Open

Mar 17, 2026

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Trump Calls for Global Naval Effort to Keep Strait of Hormuz Open

Trump is asking the world to help reopen the most important oil chokepoint on the planet. So far, nobody has responded.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

Military

Four U.S. Service Members Killed in Refueling Plane in Iraq

Mar 16, 2026

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Four U.S. Service Members Killed in Refueling Plane in Iraq

KC-135 Stratotanker Crashes in Iraq Killing Four American Servicemen and Leaving Two Unaccounted For.

Jason Belcher
Jason Belcher

Trump

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FBI Warns Iran May Be Planning a Drone Strike on American Soil

Mar 13, 2026

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FBI Warns Iran May Be Planning a Drone Strike on American Soil

The FBI is warning California law enforcement that Iran may be eyeing a drone strike on the West Coast.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

Military

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United States Launches New Military Operation in Ecuador

Mar 5, 2026

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United States Launches New Military Operation in Ecuador

United States military launches joint operation with Ecuador to target drug cartel facilities and supply routes.

Jason Belcher
Jason Belcher

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Pentagon vs. Silicon Valley: A.I. Company Blacklisted Over Weapons Restrictions

Mar 3, 2026

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Pentagon vs. Silicon Valley: A.I. Company Blacklisted Over Weapons Restrictions

Pentagon blacklists Anthropic AI after company refuses unrestricted military access, citing concerns about autonomous weapons and mass surveillance capabilities.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

Military

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U.S. Moves Closer to War with Iran Following Large Military Buildup

Feb 23, 2026

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U.S. Moves Closer to War with Iran Following Large Military Buildup

U.S. moves closer to war with Iran with the largest military buildup in the Persian Gulf since the Iraq invasion.

Jason Belcher
Jason Belcher

Military

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U.S. Military Buildup in the Persian Gulf Continues to Increase

Feb 19, 2026

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U.S. Military Buildup in the Persian Gulf Continues to Increase

American military buildup in the Persian Gulf continues as Iran and the United States hold talks in Geneva.

Jason Belcher
Jason Belcher

Military

Pentagon Prepares for the Possibility of Extended Iran Operations

Feb 18, 2026

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Pentagon Prepares for the Possibility of Extended Iran Operations

Pentagon planning for potential weeks-long Iran operations raises stakes for energy markets, regional stability, and U.S. military readiness.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

Trump

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Powering the Pentagon: Trump Ties Military Energy to Coal

Feb 16, 2026

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Powering the Pentagon: Trump Ties Military Energy to Coal

Trump directs Pentagon to buy coal power for bases, citing reliability, as critics warn of higher costs and limited resilience gains.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

China

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Speed vs. Sophistication: America’s Defense Dilemma in the Age of China

Feb 16, 2026

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Speed vs. Sophistication: America’s Defense Dilemma in the Age of China

Senator calls for faster weapons production to counter China, arguing U.S. military strength requires speed and scale alongside advanced technology.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

Ukraine

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Ukraine Claims New Ground-Based Laser Can Shoot Down Drones

Feb 11, 2026

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Ukraine Claims New Ground-Based Laser Can Shoot Down Drones

Ukrainian military claims new Sunray anti-drone laser system is operational and being used against Russia.

Jason Belcher
Jason Belcher

Military

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U.S. Continues Military Buildup in the Persian Gulf

Feb 4, 2026

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U.S. Continues Military Buildup in the Persian Gulf

U.S. continues military buildup in the Persian Gulf as a popular uprising continues inside Iran.

Jason Belcher
Jason Belcher

Trump

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Pentagon Readies 1,500 Troops for Minnesota as Trump Weighs Invoking Insurrection Act

Jan 20, 2026

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Pentagon Readies 1,500 Troops for Minnesota as Trump Weighs Invoking Insurrection Act

Pentagon orders 1,500 troops to prepare for Minnesota deployment as Trump threatens Insurrection Act over protests against federal immigration enforcement operations.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

Venezuela

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U.S. Military Captures Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro

Jan 6, 2026

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U.S. Military Captures Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro

U.S. military forces capture and extradite Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro on drug trafficking charges.

Jason Belcher
Jason Belcher

China

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Tensions Rise as China Turns Up Military Pressure Around Taiwan

Dec 30, 2025

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Tensions Rise as China Turns Up Military Pressure Around Taiwan

China’s expanding military drills around Taiwan highlight rising regional risk and show how a local flashpoint can carry global consequences.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

China

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China Conducts Large-Scale Military Drills Near Taiwan

Dec 30, 2025

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China Conducts Large-Scale Military Drills Near Taiwan

China conducts large military drills near the Taiwanese coast in response to increasing U.S. military aid to Taiwan.

Jason Belcher
Jason Belcher

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A Golden Fleet Vision Points To a New Direction for the U.S. Navy

Dec 30, 2025

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A Golden Fleet Vision Points To a New Direction for the U.S. Navy

A Golden Fleet proposal points to a big shift in U.S. naval power, raising questions on strategy and cost.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

Trump

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Trump Keeps Military Action on the Table As U.S. Pressure Mounts On Venezuela

Dec 22, 2025

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Trump Keeps Military Action on the Table As U.S. Pressure Mounts On Venezuela

Trump warns military action remains possible as the U.S. seizes a vessel near Venezuela, signaling tougher enforcement and rising pressure in the region.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

Trump

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Trump Administration Announces Eleven Billion Arms Sale Package for Taiwan

Dec 19, 2025

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Trump Administration Announces Eleven Billion Arms Sale Package for Taiwan

Trump Administration announces record eleven billion dollar arms sale proposal to Taiwan with congressional approval likely.

Jason Belcher
Jason Belcher

Trump

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Trump Administration Increases Pressure on Venezuela with Airspace Incursion

Dec 11, 2025

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Trump Administration Increases Pressure on Venezuela with Airspace Incursion

Trump Administration ratches up the pressure on Venezuela with a show of force in Venezuelan airspace.

Jason Belcher
Jason Belcher

Trump

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Congress Unveils 2026 Defense Bill Built Around Trump’s Peace Through Strength Agenda

Dec 10, 2025

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Congress Unveils 2026 Defense Bill Built Around Trump’s Peace Through Strength Agenda

The 2026 defense bill affirms Trump’s security agenda with troop deployments, new space defenses, service member pay raises, and major Pentagon restructuring.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

China

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China Masses One Hundred Ships Off its Coast in a Show of Force

Dec 5, 2025

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China Masses One Hundred Ships Off its Coast in a Show of Force

China masses one hundred ships in the East China Sea to conduct a show of naval force.

Jason Belcher
Jason Belcher
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