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US Senator Murphy says Pentagon denied him access to US base in Qatar

US Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) speaks with reporters on the way to a vote on the \"Stop Insider Trading Act\" on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., US, September 30, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper

US rushes to withdraw bombers from UK airbase after new threats

US B-1 Lancer bombers at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, Britain, on Sept 28.

US looks to expand use of canoe-sized drones to deter migrant crossings

A Seasats' Lightfish unmanned surface vessel (USV) operates off the coast of Texas, US, July 30, 2026. Seasats/Handout via REUTERS

Pentagon chief set to announce 20% cuts to senior officer positions

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has moved quickly to reshape the department, firing senior officers across the military and dealing with niche personnel issues.

Boeing wins US Navy’s next-generation fighter contract, Pentagon says

Boeing was viewed as a strong contender throughout the competition because of its long history building carrier-based fighters for the US Navy.

NATO allies backing Europe defence shift, says Pentagon policy chief

US Under Secretary of Defence Elbridge Colby said the campaign for increased burden-sharing among allies “appears to be working”.

Pentagon awards RTX’s Raytheon $26.4 billion contract for AMRAAM missiles amid stockpile concerns

The deal would be part of the Pentagon’s “Arsenal of Freedom” initiative.

US troop deaths during Iran war exceed Pentagon count by at least four

The Washington Post reported that there had been at least 22 military fatalities, four more than were listed in the data available on the Pentagon’s public database.

US warns allies of missile delivery delays due to shortage

The Patriot missile systems on display at the 3rd Warsaw Air Defense Missile Brigade’s base in Sochaczew, Poland, on Dec 18, 2025.

Top NATO commander joins briefing on review of US defence engagement in Europe

FILE PHOTO: A worker sets the stage with U.S. flags before U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media on the day of a NATO leaders' summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026. REUTERS/Umit Bektas/File Photo

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