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The U.S. Military is Mounting a Giant Laser Cannon on a Destroyer
futurism.com - Jon Christian
Laser Cannon The U.S. Navy says that it’s going to outfit a Destroyer ship with a laser system made by military contractor Lockheed Martin — and with …
Russia
Russia alarmed by US plans to test interceptor missile
tass.com
MOSCOW, March 22. /TASS/. Russia is concerned over reports about Washington’s plans to test the SM-3 Block IIA interceptor missile against …
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Should the U.S. military intervene in Venezuela?
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As Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro clings to power, the U.S. has taken the lead in pressuring Maduro to step down, backing opposition leader Juan Guaido, and even entertaining the option of U.S. military
The Wall Street Journal.
North Atlantic
NATO Plans Facility in Poland to Store U.S. Military Equipment
The Wall Street Journal. - James Marson
Alliance commits to $260 million construction on its eastern flank to deter Russia BRUSSELS—NATO will plow funds into stationing U.S. military equipment in Poland, lending allied heft to Washington’s for
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North Korea
US military committed to stopping N. Korea's sanctions evasion: military chief
koreatimes.co.kr - KoreaTimes
U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Joe Dunford said Thursday that the U.S. military is committed to stopping North Korea's sanctions evasion.
Afghanistan
NATO: Two U.S. Military Personnel Killed In Afghanistan
rferl.org - www.rferl.org
NATO's operation in Afghanistan says two U.S. military personnel have been killed while conducting an operation.
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US Military Getting Robotic Exoskeletons To Turn Soldiers Into Superhumans
Tom's Guide - Jesus Diaz
If you ever dreamed of battling xenomorph queens like Ripleyin Aliens, we are getting there: The U.S. Special Operations Command is getting delivered …
5G
US military chief says America needs to 'step up, dominate 5G'
abs-cbn.com - Agence France-Presse
WASHINGTON - America's top military officer urged industry Thursday to strengthen efforts to build the next-generation wireless network based on 5G …
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bloomberglaw.com - By Mike Leonard
Two South Korean oil companies agreed to pay a combined $127 million to resolve civil and criminal charges that they conspired for years to rip off …
Reuters
Mozambique
U.S. military may join Mozambique cyclone rescue, aid agencies told
Reuters - Reuters Editorial
GENEVA (Reuters) - U.S. military teams could join the cyclone rescue effort in Mozambique, a representative of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) said, according to the minutes of a
Business (South Africa)
Amnesty International warns US may have committed war crimes in Somalia
businesslive.co.za - Hereward Holland
Nairobi — The US military may be guilty of war crimes for killing large numbers of civilians in a sharply stepped-up campaign of air strikes in …
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US military vet recounts arrests in Haiti to AP
Fox News - Associated Press
An American security contractor at the center of a mysterious case roiling Haitian politics says that he and a group of fellow veterans were sent to Haiti on a mission to protect a businessman signing
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Osprey
At 30, Osprey Becomes Most Sought-After U.S. Military Aircraft
realcleardefense.com - Dan Parsons
Thirty years ago, on March 19, 1989, the Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey first broke contact with the ground, initiating a program that would suffer tragic …
BBC News
Amnesty International
US air strikes killed Somali civilians - Amnesty
BBC News - BBC World
US air strikes have been killing civilians in Somalia, in a possible violation of international humanitarian law, Amnesty International says. The rights group said it had recorded 14 civilian deaths in
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Liberal View
Daily Inspiration — My Modest Proposal for the US Military Budget
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- Advertisement - I just received a survey in the mail from the Democratic National Committee asking about my priorities. There were about a hundred …
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Korean War
New Navy Destroyer To Be Named After Medal of Honor Recipient
military.com - Beth Brogan
The U.S. Navy announced Monday that the DDG 130, to be built at Bath Iron Works, will be named for Hospital Corpsman Master Chief William Charette, a …
World Health Organization
Immediate evacuation is last chance to save Rukban camp refugees — reconciliation center
tass.com
MOSCOW, March 20. /TASS/. Immediate evacuation is the only option to save refugees at the Rukban camp from hunger and epidemics, Major General Viktor …
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The Worst Things About Every Army Rank
military.com
Do you need an introduction to this? I mean, really? You all know what the Army is, and that all the ranks have their virtues and their vices. Lot's …
Middle East
US to Keep More Troops in Syria If Talks With Ankara Do Not See Progress
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The United States could increase the number of troops it intends to keep in Syria if no progress was achieved in talks with Turkey on the security …
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US military wants £225m to start testing satellite-mounted lasers and 'particle beams'
thesun.co.uk - By Alex Sassoon Coby
THE US military is looking to develop and test more weapons it can blast into space to fire at targets on the surface of the earth. According to …
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Navy Sailor who Beat Wife's Dog to Death Could Avoid Jail Time
military.com - Jonathan Edwards
NORFOLK -- A Navy sailor has admitted to killing his wife's dog, but a plea deal could let him escape without a felony conviction or jail …
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National Guard
7 U.S. Military Members Belong to Identity Evropa White-Nationalist Group: Report
The Daily Beast
Seven active U.S. military officials are members of a white-nationalist organization called Identity Evropa, according to an investigation by …
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Lifestyle (UK)
NASA have detected a powerful meteor blast more powerful than the bomb that dropped on Hiroshima
Country Living - Lisa Walden
It was spotted by the US military last year NASA have released findings of a meteor 'fireball' blast which exploded just 16 miles from the Earth's …
Quartz
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7 U.S. Military Members Identified As Part Of White Nationalist Group (Huffington Post)
Quartz
article https://share.qz.com/news/2339848/ Quartz Leaked chat logs revealed military servicemen with ties to the extremist group Identity Evropa. en_US Exclusive: 7 U.S. Military Members Identified As
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US military considers keeping 1,000 soldiers in Syria: report - World
chinadaily.com.cn - 刘小卓
WASHINGTON - The US military is mulling about leaving up to 1,000 troops in Syria, further drifting away from President Donald Trump's original plan …
Sailing
US Navy Won't Alter Sail-bys at Sea Despite China Maneuver
military.com - Jim Gomez
MANILA, Philippines — The U.S. Navy won't alter its so-called "freedom of navigation" sail-bys in the disputed South China Sea and has pressed ahead …
The Wall Street Journal.
Donald Trump
U.S. Military Now Preparing to Leave as Many as 1,000 Troops in Syria
The Wall Street Journal. - Dion Nissenbaum
New estimate—half of current presence—comes three months after President Trump’s sought complete withdrawal; proposal would allow continued partnering with Kurdish forces, defying Turkey WASHINGTON—The
Veterans
Two US military veterans arrested at Shannon Airport
irishtimes.com - www.irishtimes.com
Two men in their 70s and 80s breached security in effort to reach aircraft
Conservative View
WSJ: US Military Plans to Keep 1,000 Troops in Syria
newsmax.com - Solange Reyner
The U.S. military has plans to keep 1,000 troops in Syria, a change that comes months after President Donald Trump called for a complete withdrawal, …
China
Google Denies Accusations It's Working For China's Military
newsy.com - Nnamdi Egwuonwu
The tech giant issued a statement in response to President Trump's claim it was helping China while refusing to help the U.S. military. Google says …