The US has counter-mine ships homeported in the Middle East. Are they effective?Some military and defense experts argue the Independence-class littoral combat ship equipped with the MCM mission package falls short of its predecessor.By Riley Ceder3 hours ago
Trump approved Iran operation after Netanyahu argued for joint killing of Khamenei, sources sayNetanyahu argued there might never be a better chance to kill Khamenei and to avenge previous Iranian efforts to assassinate Trump, sources said.By Erin Banco, Gram Slattery and Maayan Lubell, Reuters5 hours ago
A web of sensors: How the US spots missiles and drones from IranIf a missile is launched from Iran toward a U.S. military base in the region, how do service members know in time to stay safe?By Aaron Brynildson, University of Mississippi, The Conversation6 hours ago
US and UK teaming up to destroy underwater dronesAmerica and Britain are joining forces to tackle the threat of underwater drones to ports and other critical infrastructure.By Michael Peck7 hours ago
Denmark planned to blow up Greenland runways if Trump moved to seize islandDenmark dispatched soldiers and explosives to Greenland in January as part of a contingency plan if the U.S. attempted an invasion.By Tanya Noury3 days ago
USS Boxer and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit deploy to Middle EastThe Pentagon is deploying thousands of additional Marines and sailors to the Middle East.By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart, Reuters3 days ago