US has turned back 13 ships in blockade of Iran, Joint Chiefs chairman says SecDef Hegseth disputes Tehran’s claims to have closed the Strait of Hormuz, despite lingering mines.

US has turned back 13 ships in blockade of Iran, Joint Chiefs chairman says |

Unheeded lessons from the US warship nearly sunk by an Iranian mine A strangely amnesiac effect seems to surround the threat of underwater weapons that wait.

COMMENTARY: Unheeded lessons from the US warship nearly sunk by an Iranian mine | A strangely amnesiac effect seems to surround the threat of underwater weapons that wait.

Spy agencies eye new Anthropic AI model that spots cyber flaws Claude Mythos Preview has found vulnerabilities in "every major operating system and web browser," company officials say.

Spy agencies eye new Anthropic AI model that spots cyber flaws | Claude Mythos Preview has found vulnerabilities in "every major operating system and web browser," company officials say.

The Pentagon claims ‘we control the sky’ over Iran. Experts say the air war isn’t that simple. Terms such as air superiority are being misapplied, obscuring the dangers that are downing and damaging U.S. aircraft.

The Pentagon claims ‘we control the sky’ over Iran. Experts say the air war isn’t that simple. | Terms such as air superiority are being misapplied, obscuring the dangers that are downing and damaging U.S. aircraft.

The Pentagon claims ‘we control the sky’ over Iran. Experts say the air war isn’t that simple. Terms such as air superiority are being misapplied, obscuring the dangers that are downing and damaging U.S. aircraft.

The Pentagon claims ‘we control the sky’ over Iran. Experts say the air war isn’t that simple. | buff.ly/ehXqEU2

Hegseth declares ‘decisive military victory’ in Iran, says U.S. is ‘hanging around’ to enforce ceasefire The Joint Chiefs chairman tallied more than 13,000 strikes on Iran since war began.

Hegseth declares ‘decisive military victory’ in Iran, says U.S. is ‘hanging around’ to enforce ceasefire | The Joint Chiefs chairman tallied more than 13,000 strikes on Iran since war began.

Pentagon investigators blocked from using 'War Department' in official documents "Secondary title" is fine for letterhead, but not for court filings, inspector general warns in April 1 memo.

Pentagon investigators blocked from using 'War Department' in official documents |
"Secondary title" is fine for letterhead, but not for court filings, inspector general warns in April 1 memo.

Pro-Iran hackers have disrupted some industrial-control systems, US says The hackers have targeted federal and local governments, water systems, and energy infrastructure, say cyber and intelligence agencies.

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CIA deception campaign helped rescue downed airman in Iran, director says The president suggested the agency had a covert way to track the F-15 crewman's movements.

CIA deception campaign helped rescue downed airman in Iran, director says

Trump vows to find ‘leaker’ who publicized search for second downed airman in Iran Asked whether the war in Iran is winding down or ramping up, the president said, “I don’t know.”

Trump vows to find ‘leaker’ who publicized search for second downed airman in Iran | Asked whether the war in Iran is winding down or ramping up, the president said, “I don’t know.”

How would the US Navy counter Iran's mines? The remaining Avenger minehunters are in Japan, while Pentagon testing has revealed problems with the LCS.

COMMENTARY: How would the US Navy counter Iran's mines?

As aircraft losses mount, Pentagon wants a software fix to see through the fog of war The Defense Department is looking to update how older planes see each other and absorb data.

As aircraft losses mount, Pentagon wants a software fix to see through the fog of war |

General Atomics pauses drone wingman flight tests after crash The company is competing for the Air Force’s collaborative combat aircraft.

BREAKING: General Atomics pauses drone wingman flight tests after crash buff.ly/cBBuOgh

Hegseth forces out Army’s top general in ‘widely anticipated’ move The writing was on the wall late last year, when Gen. Randy George’s deputy was replaced by Hegseth’s senior military aide.

JUST IN: Hegseth forces out Army’s top general in ‘widely anticipated’ move

AI may revive old-school tradecraft even as it transforms intelligence work As electronic messages get harder to trust, human meetings will become more important than ever, a former CIA agent argues.

AI may revive old-school tradecraft even as it transforms intelligence work | As electronic messages get harder to trust, human meetings will become more important than ever, a former CIA agent argues.

Startup debuts agentic AI assistant for war As the Pentagon eyes agentic AI, a veteran-founded company introduces a tool that puts the military first.

Startup debuts agentic AI assistant for war

From launch to recovery: Here’s how Space Force is backing NASA’s Artemis II mission The service is stepping up to support NASA’s first crewed moon mission since 1972.

From launch to recovery: Here’s how Space Force is backing NASA’s Artemis II mission

Once again, Trump declines to describe desired end-state to his Iran war In a primetime address, the president doesn’t list military objectives or what the U.S. wants from Tehran.

Once again, Trump declines to describe desired end-state to his Iran war | In a primetime address, the president doesn’t list military objectives or what the U.S. wants from Tehran.

New NSA director urges more intelligence sharing with allies In his first all-hands meeting, Gen. Josh Rudd told personnel to work with partner countries "until it hurts"

New NSA director urges more intelligence sharing with allies | In his first all-hands meeting, Gen. Josh Rudd told personnel to work with partner countries "until it hurts." buff.ly/Sj93lDl

Bradley replacement is still on track, says Army acquisitions boss A year into the Army Transformation Initiative, the next infantry combat vehicle, a drone marketplace, and more.

Bradley replacement is still on track, says Army acquisitions boss | by Meghann Myers reporting from Huntsville, Ala.: buff.ly/DFSiRXR

Iran war shows the strategic limits of tactical strikes A complex web of economic and geopolitical consequences are keeping victory out of reach.

COMMENTARY: Iran war shows the strategic limits of tactical strikes buff.ly/TGq00V9

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A-10s are striking Iranian boats. Some say it’s a ‘wake-up call’ to stop the Warthog’s retirement. Last year, Congress paused the aircraft’s retirement. Now it’s flying in Operation Epic Fury.

A-10s are striking Iranian boats. Some say it’s a ‘wake-up call’ to stop the Warthog’s retirement. | Last year, Congress paused the aircraft’s retirement. Now it’s flying in Operation Epic Fury.

Pentagon leaders called Claude AI 'woke.' Tests show otherwise. The blacklist against Anthropic deprives the federal government of one of the most rigorously neutral—and capable—AI models.

COMMENTARY: Pentagon leaders called Claude AI 'woke.' Tests show otherwise.

This missile just proved itself in Iran. The US needs more, ASAP Despite its advantages, the Precision Strike Missile has so far been procured in relatively small quantities.

COMMENTARY: This missile just proved itself in Iran. The US needs more, ASAP

Navy bets $900M on automated factories to boost submarine production Four-year-old Hadrian wins contract as service seeks to offset worker shortages.

Navy bets $900M on automated factories to boost submarine production

Defense workers' morale has plunged under Trump, survey finds Only 9% of Army civilians found Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s leadership motivating.

Defense workers' morale has plunged under Trump, survey finds