The Pentagon watchdog’s refusal to investigate Starlink disruptions in Ukraine sharpens scrutiny of SpaceX’s defense role and Elon Musk’s operational influence.
Zelensky says Pentagon approvals are delaying allied-funded missiles and links a 30-day pause in refinery strikes to Patriot deliveries.
Raytheon and Lockheed Martin caution that licensing Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles may risk intellectual property theft and disrupt US defense production strategies.
US military casualties in the Iran conflict have risen to 17, with recent fatalities occurring during explosive ordnance disposal in Iraq amid escalating retaliatory strikes.
US intelligence reveals Iran retains about 70% of its missile capabilities, challenging official claims of Tehran's military defeat and raising strategic and logistical concerns for US defense.
US President Trump indicates a possible redeployment of 5,000 troops from Germany to Poland amid US-Germany tensions and Poland's readiness to host forces.
The Pentagon orders a reduction of 5,000 US troops from Germany within a year, reflecting strategic shifts in American military posture in Europe amid transatlantic tensions.