Tag: US Military
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U.S. Military Strikes Suspected Drug Boats: Six Killed in Eastern Pacific
Overview: Fresh Strikes in the Eastern Pacific The U.S. military conducted two strikes on boats suspected of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in six fatalities. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the latest casualties on Monday, confirming that the operation is part of a broader campaign against illicit drug trafficking at sea. With…
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US and China Power Projection with Aircraft Carriers
Introduction: The race to project power at sea In modern geopolitics, aircraft carriers serve as floating sovereign extensions, capable of projecting military power far from home shores. The United States has long relied on its carrier strike groups to deter rivals and support allies. In parallel, China has invested heavily in expanding its carrier fleet,…
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US Military Plans in Nigeria: Options to Quell Violence
Overview: US plans in Nigeria and the aim to quell violence American officials say the United States is pursuing a set of military and diplomatic options aimed at reducing the violence that has plagued Nigeria for years. While a sweeping military victory is unlikely, policymakers argue that targeted measures could help stabilize affected regions, support…
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US Military Wraps Up Nigeria Plans, With Several Options To Quell Violence
Overview: A Fractured Century-Old Challenge Decades of violence in Nigeria, from insurgent campaigns to communal clashes, have left a complex security landscape. As U.S. officials publicize the closing phase of a long‑running plan to assist Nigeria’s authorities, experts say there is no single, quick fix for the country’s most persistent threats. The discussion now centers…
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Trump orders US nuclear weapons tests to resume after 30 years
Context: The allegation and its timing In a developing story reported by New Informate on October 30, 2025, claims have emerged that President Donald Trump has directed US military leaders to resume nuclear weapons testing after more than three decades without formal testing. The report, attributed to ongoing briefings and unnamed officials, has quickly drawn…
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Trump Orders Defense Funds to Pay Troops Amid Government Shutdown
Trump Directs Pentagon to Ensure Troops Are Paid During Shutdown President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he has directed the Defense Department to use all available funds to ensure U.S. troops receive their pay on Wednesday, despite the ongoing government shutdown. In a social media post, Trump said the move was necessary because “our…
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US Strikes Drug Ship Off Venezuela as Tensions Rise
US Strikes Drug Ship Off Venezuela as Tensions Rise A U.S. strike on a vessel believed to be a drug-smuggling boat off the Venezuelan coast produced a dramatic explosion and a burning wreck, according to a post by U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth on X. He said four men aboard were killed and labeled them “narco-terrorists.”…
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US Attacks Drug Ship Near Venezuela: Key Details
What happened off the Venezuelan coast The United States reportedly conducted an attack on a boat near the Venezuelan coast, according to a post on X by defense official Hegseth. He says four men on board were killed and describes them as “narco-terrorists.” Hegseth supplied no details about the victims’ identities or affiliations. A video…
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Revealed Clash at Quantico: Hegseth Demands Action Against ‘Fat Generals’ and the Woke Pentagon
A high-profile gathering at Quantico, Virginia, drew the country’s top military leaders and political voices as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a combative, year-defining critique of the U.S. military’s leadership and direction. In a moment that quickly became the talk of Washington, Hegseth declared that the era of the Department of Defense as it has…
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Secret Meeting of Top U.S. Military Leaders at Quantico
Overview: Secret Quantico Meeting Stirs Global Attention Hundreds of senior American military officers—drawn from around the world—were summoned on short notice to a tightly scheduled briefing at Quantico, a prominent Marine Corps base in Virginia. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was reported to lead the gathering with less than a day’s notice and without a publicly…