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U.S. Air Force General C.Q. Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks at a conference of African chiefs of defense in Gaborone, Botswana.
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Trump disrupts Pentagon leadership by dismissing a senior general and appointing a retired three-star officer

On Friday, President Donald Trump dismissed Air Force General C.Q. Brown from his position as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and announced plans to replace five other senior military officials, marking an extraordinary shift in U.S. military leadership. In a statement on Truth Social, Trump indicated that he would nominate retired Lieutenant General Dan “Razin” Caine as Brown’s successor. Caine, a former F-16 … Continue reading Trump disrupts Pentagon leadership by dismissing a senior general and appointing a retired three-star officer

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YY-20A tanker, China
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YY-20A aircraft sighted—The enigma surrounding China’s 50-tanker PLAAF deepens.

On February 21, 2025, military aviation expert Andreas Rupprecht, recognized on X as @RupprechtDeino, shared an intriguing update that stirred interest within the defense analysis community. A previously unverified YY-20A tanker, identified by the serial number 20646, was captured in photographs. This discovery not only contributed to the documented inventory of China’s expanding fleet of aerial refueling aircraft but also reignited an ongoing inquiry: how … Continue reading YY-20A aircraft sighted—The enigma surrounding China’s 50-tanker PLAAF deepens.

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Pentagon is reallocating $50 billion to defense priorities from the Trump administration

On Wednesday, the Pentagon announced that it is instructing military leaders to compile a list of potential budget cuts amounting to approximately $50 billion from the fiscal year 2026 budget. This funding is intended to be redirected towards initiatives aligned with President Donald Trump‘s national defense priorities. This review may pave the way for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to implement plans that focus on increased … Continue reading Pentagon is reallocating $50 billion to defense priorities from the Trump administration

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The Isolated General: Mark Milley Faces Silence in the Wake of Trump’s Retaliation

In the initial moments of his presidency, even before his inauguration was complete, President Donald Trump directed his anger and retribution towards one individual: retired Army General Mark Milley, who held the position of the highest-ranking military officer during Trump’s first term. On January 20, the day Trump took the oath of office, Milley’s recently unveiled portrait from his tenure as chairman of the Joint … Continue reading The Isolated General: Mark Milley Faces Silence in the Wake of Trump’s Retaliation

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China is constructing a large military command center called the “Super Pentagon” to enhance its defense capabilities

China is actively pursuing global dominance in critical defense and military technologies, with projections indicating that by 2049, the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLA-N) will be on par with the U.S. Navy. The nation is constructing significant power symbols that could rival those of the United States. The most recent development is a wartime military command center anticipated to exceed the Pentagon in size, aiming … Continue reading China is constructing a large military command center called the “Super Pentagon” to enhance its defense capabilities

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Pedestrians walk by the New York Times building in Manhattan, New York, U.S.
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Pentagon under Trump has announced plans to ‘rotate’ certain media personnel out of their offices

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump made a historic announcement late Friday, revealing plans to remove four media organizations, including the New York Times, from their designated office spaces within the Pentagon. This decision was made to create opportunities for other outlets. According to a memo regarding a “New Annual Media Rotation Program,” National Public Radio, NBC News (owned by Comcast Corp), and Politico … Continue reading Pentagon under Trump has announced plans to ‘rotate’ certain media personnel out of their offices

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Chain link fence and concertina wire surrounds a deserted guard tower within Joint Task Force Guantanamo's Camp Delta at the U.S. Naval Base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
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Trump plans to establish a facility at Guantanamo to accommodate 30,000 migrants

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday his intention to direct the Pentagon and the Department of Homeland Security to establish a migrant detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, capable of accommodating up to 30,000 migrants. The naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, already contains a migrant facility that has been intermittently utilized for decades, distinct from the high-security prison for foreign terrorism suspects. This facility … Continue reading Trump plans to establish a facility at Guantanamo to accommodate 30,000 migrants

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Migrants board a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft for a removal flight, Fort Bliss, Texas.
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US military aircraft transporting deported migrants has arrived in Guatemala, according to officials

U.S. President Donald Trump continued his military deportation efforts on Monday, dispatching another flight of migrants to Guatemala just a day after nearly triggering a trade conflict with Colombia, which denied landing rights to C-17 aircraft. Two anonymous U.S. officials confirmed that the aircraft arrived in Guatemala on Monday afternoon following a journey from Texas. A Guatemalan official informed Reuters that the military transport plane … Continue reading US military aircraft transporting deported migrants has arrived in Guatemala, according to officials

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Mexico has declined to allow a U.S. military flight to deport migrants, according to sources

Mexico has declined a request from President Donald Trump‘s administration to permit a U.S. military aircraft, tasked with deporting migrants, to land on its territory, according to officials from both the U.S. and Mexico who spoke to Reuters. On Friday, U.S. military aircraft conducted two flights to Guatemala, each carrying approximately 80 migrants. However, plans for a C-17 transport aircraft to land in Mexico were … Continue reading Mexico has declined to allow a U.S. military flight to deport migrants, according to sources

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Trump’s Pentagon nominee, Pete Hegseth faces a contentious Senate hearing

The upcoming Senate confirmation hearing for U.S. President-elect Donald Trump‘s nominee for Secretary of Defense, former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, is expected to center on cultural issues such as military diversity rather than international conflicts. Hegseth, known for his controversial views, faces a challenging confirmation process, which may hinge on his performance before the Senate Armed Services Committee, despite backing from Trump’s Republican supporters. … Continue reading Trump’s Pentagon nominee, Pete Hegseth faces a contentious Senate hearing

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