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US military

Anthropic says it won’t give US military unconditional AI use

The Pentagon said if Anthropic does not agree by 5.01pm local time on Feb 27, it will be forced to comply under the Defense Production Act.
The Pentagon said if Anthropic does not agree by 5.01pm local time on Feb 27, it will be forced to comply under the Defense Production Act.

US Pentagon’s first kamikaze drone unit ready for Iran strikes

It is known as Task Force Scorpion and evolved from an experimental US military drone unit.
It is known as Task Force Scorpion and evolved from an experimental US military drone unit.

Iran holds the key to Israel’s rise as the Middle East’s hegemon

An anti-US and anti-Israel banner hanging on a building in Tehran on Jan 27.
An anti-US and anti-Israel banner hanging on a building in Tehran on Jan 27.

USS Gerald Ford, world’s largest aircraft carrier, at US base on Crete on the way to the Middle East

US aircraft carrier USS Gerald Ford is pictured docked at Souda Bay in the Greek Mediterranean island of Crete, on Feb 24.
US aircraft carrier USS Gerald Ford is pictured docked at Souda Bay in the Greek Mediterranean island of Crete, on Feb 24.

Pentagon will ‘accelerate’ navy fighter despite early reluctance

The White House has now green-lit a Pentagon plan to move forward with the Navy jet programme known as the “F/A-XX".
The White House has now green-lit a Pentagon plan to move forward with the Navy jet programme known as the “F/A-XX".

US says it struck vessel in Caribbean, killing three men

US Southern Command’s post on X included a video of a stationary boat being destroyed in an explosion.
US Southern Command’s post on X included a video of a stationary boat being destroyed in an explosion.

New US military-led group aided Mexico’s hunt for ‘El Mencho’ cartel boss

A vehicle burns after members of organised crime carried out roadblocks and burned down some businesses following a military operation against Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera.
A vehicle burns after members of organised crime carried out roadblocks and burned down some businesses following a military operation against Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera.

Iranian students chant anti-government slogans, as US threats loom

A video grab from social media showing Iranians clashing near the Department of Aerospace Engineering of Sharif University in Tehran.
A video grab from social media showing Iranians clashing near the Department of Aerospace Engineering of Sharif University in Tehran.

Commentary

Why the US and Iran are readying for a historic showdown

As confrontation looms with Iran, the US is building up its forces in the Middle East, including the USS Abraham Lincoln and its carrier strike group.
As confrontation looms with Iran, the US is building up its forces in the Middle East, including the USS Abraham Lincoln and its carrier strike group.

US military moves into place for possible strikes on Iran

The US Navy's Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln leading its strike group during a photo exercise in the Arabian Sea on Feb 6.
The US Navy's Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln leading its strike group during a photo exercise in the Arabian Sea on Feb 6.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.