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US Deploys Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System to Counter Iran Missile Threat

While THAAD’s precision-guided interceptors promise to strike down ballistic threats at blistering speeds, the reality of modern countermeasures like decoys and swarm tactics could expose its Achilles’ heel in the chaos of a saturated battlefield.

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Can China’s DF-17 Hypersonic Missile Destroy Carriers By Traveling at Mach 10?

The People’s Republic of China’s DF-17 hypersonic missile may pose a daunting new challenge for U.S. Navy carriers, pushing the limits of current ship defenses with its Mach 10 speed and precision capabilities against stationary targets.

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Could Russia Really Be Eyeing a Conflict with NATO? German Intelligence Thinks So

German intel warns Russia could target NATO by 2030, with rising espionage and sabotage across Europe. Is the West ready for what’s coming?

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Former US Army Soldier Sentenced To 14 Years in Prison For Attempting to Aid ISIS

Cole Bridges didn’t just betray the uniform; he practically handed the enemy a roadmap to killing his own brothers in arms.

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Worse than Hell Week. Navy SEAL Brandon Webb Shares a Training Story

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Former Delta Operator Geo Hand Takes Over The Cellblock

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US Central Command Shows Apache Helicopters Destroying Drone With Air-to-Air Hellfire Attack

With their Hellfire missiles now repurposed for air-to-air combat, Apache helicopters are proving that they can handle the growing drone threat in the Middle East with devastating precision.

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North Korea Shuts Down Unification, Demolishes Inter-Korean Roads

North Korea just blew up key roads linking it to South Korea, ditching unification hopes and ramping up tensions along the border!

Asia Oct 15

USS Hawaii (SSN 776), a Virginia-class submarine, departs HMAS Stirling on September 10, 2024. (DVIDS)

US Navy Ramps Up Virginia-Class Submarine Production

The US and Australia are teaming up on a game-changing submarine project, blending tech, strategy, and workforce skills for future defense!

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In a bizarre twist, Vem Miller, a self-proclaimed Trump loyalist and conservative media figure, found himself at the center of a security scare, accused of plotting what could have been the third attempt on the former president’s life—though Miller insists he’s nothing more than an overzealous supporter caught in a storm of “hysteria.”

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US Army Special Forces To Be Deployed on Taiwanese Island Six Miles From Mainland China

In a groundbreaking move underscoring the deepening military ties between the United States and Taiwan, US Army Special Forces are now permanently stationed on the island and territories belonging to it.

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As the USS Gerald R Ford cuts through the Eastern Mediterranean, it symbolizes a world in flux, navigating the choppy waters of escalating naval threats and the relentless march of technology in an age where global power dynamics are constantly shifting.

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China's ambition to dominate the skies is hindered by unproven aircraft performance, reliance on outdated engines, and strained international relations.

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