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The Pentagon on Thursday said it is seeking roughly $200 billion to sustain its war in Iran, as senior military officials acknowledge that the Islamic Republic retains “some capability” to attack American assets and allies in the Middle East. Asked about the figure during a press briefing, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said “that number could move,” before adding in a blunt aside: “It takes money to kill bad guys.”“We’re going back to Congress and our folks there to ensure that we are properly funded,” Hegseth said.He asserted that the request would help fund the ongoing mission, accelerate replenishment of weapons…

U.S. service members will now be granted religious exemptions from grooming standards only on “sincerely held religious beliefs,” according to a recent Pentagon memorandum.Current service members and those applying for military service who request an exception for religious reasons must provide “a sworn written attestation affirming the requester’s belief is sincerely held and religious in nature,” according to the March 11 Department of Defense memorandum. In their requests, service members must provide statements describing the specific religious beliefs that are held and explanations of how the current clean-shaven grooming standard conflicts with their exercise of religion, per the memo.Troops must…

The Department of Defense continues its search for department civilian employees to collaborate with the Department of Homeland Security in border security missions.The department persists in attempts to recruit its civilian employees to volunteer and support DHS operations, according to a Thursday email sent to DOD civilian employees that circulated on social media.“I am renewing the call for additional dedicated civil servant volunteers to meet continued mission-critical roles in support of DHS,” the email reads.The email, sent by the Office of the Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, first circulated on the unofficial Air Force amn/nco/sno Facebook page. A…

A pair of U.S. Navy counter-mine vessels that are homeported in Bahrain arrived in Singapore this week, according to a U.S. Fifth Fleet spokesperson.The Independence-class littoral combat ships USS Santa Barbara and USS Tulsa entered the U.S. Seventh Fleet area of responsibility earlier in the week, the spokesperson said, stopping first in Malaysia for a port call.Each ship is equipped with a mine countermeasures mission package designed to detect and destroy naval mines.“Tulsa and Santa Barbara are conducting scheduled maintenance and logistics stop in Singapore,” the spokesperson said. The two nations, according to the spokesperson, have an agreement to allow…

Pentagon staffers, former officials and IT contractors who work closely with the U.S. military say they are reluctant to give up Anthropic’s AI tools, which they view as superior to alternatives, despite orders to remove them. After a dispute between Anthropic and the Pentagon over guardrails for how the military could use its artificial intelligence tools, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth designated the company a supply-chain risk on March 3, barring its use by the Pentagon and its contractors following a six-month phase-out.RELATEDBut the move is running into resistance, with some military users dragging their feet and others preparing to revert…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Reuters) — Anduril Industries will begin building its new Fury, “loyal wingman,” high-speed combat drones in the coming days at a new facility in Ohio, as the U.S. military’s interest in unmanned aircraft surges following battlefield successes in Ukraine and Iran. Amid cornfields and horse farms 20 miles (32 kilometers) south of Columbus, Ohio, the defense tech start-up is expecting its $1 billion Arsenal-1 autonomous systems manufacturing campus to employ more than 4,000 people over the next decade, starting with roughly 250 by the end of this year, officials said on Thursday.Anduril is one of a new but…

The U.S. Army used Apache helicopters to shoot down drones in air-to-air combat in Europe for the first time during an exercise in Germany this week.During Operation Skyfall held at Grafenwoehr Training Area, soldiers of the 2-159th Attack Battalion, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, used the Boeing AH-64E Apache to pursue and attack Unmanned Aircraft Systems. It is not the first time that the Army has ever practiced using Apaches against drones. In December, the service held an air-to-air combat training exercise in Yuma, Arizona, that saw the Apaches destroy a a variety of drones in flight using a 30mm fragmentation…

Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. For most public-land hunters and anglers, it only takes one or two trips into the backcountry to recognize a simple truth: The farther away you can get from a road, the better life gets. There’s a certain feeling that comes from ditching crowds and vehicles, where we can push farther and deeper to find that next secret creek or hidden meadow. Backcountry skiers and backpackers feel the same way. Which is why 99 percent of Americans oppose the Trump administration’s current…

This article was originally published by Laura Harris at Natural News.  Joe Kent resigned as head of the National Counterterrorism Center in protest of the U.S. war with Iran, citing moral and strategic concerns. In his letter to Donald Trump, Kent said Iran posed “no imminent threat” and claimed the war was influenced by external pressure and misinformation. The conflict has escalated, with Tehran launching widespread retaliatory strikes on Israel, U.S. bases, and regional energy infrastructure, pushing oil prices above $100. U.S. intelligence assessments reportedly contradict the war’s justification, stating Iran was not actively developing nuclear weapons. Kent’s resignation, the…

The United States is moving to bolster air defenses across the Middle East, notifying Congress of more than $16.5 billion in potential weapons sales aimed primarily at countering missile and drone threats. The packages include systems for the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Jordan, and range from advanced radar and air defense sensors to counter-drone technology and aircraft munitions, according to several statements released Thursday by the U.S. Department of State. The notifications come as missile and drone attacks have intensified across the Middle East during the war with Iran, putting pressure on air defense systems used to protect U.S.…

Israel is forging ahead with its incursion into Lebanon, in what it claims is a vital fight against Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed militant group. The operation, which began on Monday, is separate from the joint U.S.-Israel war on Iran, but the dynamics of each conflict zone will inevitably intersect with each other.The Israeli deployment is expected to last several weeks and is part of a broader effort to dismantle Hezbollah’s military capabilities and eradicate its fighters in the area, a spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces asserted to Military Times. The offensive is intended to “remove threats and create an additional…

A clandestine Iranian unit has a warning for United States politicians, after using drones to buzz the homes of War Department chief Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s homes. Those in power in the U.S. “will no longer be safe anywhere in the world,” Iran threatened. Multiple drones have buzzed Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington, DC, within the past ten days, according to three Washington Post sources familiar with the matter. The sightings come after the US and Israel assassinated numerous top Iranian officials, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran Has Confirmed The Death of Supreme…

A U.S. F-35 fighter jet was forced to make an emergency landing after flying a combat mission over Iran, U.S. Central Command confirmed on Thursday. The pilot, who was able to guide the aircraft to a U.S. air base in the region, is in stable condition, a command spokesperson said. CNN first reported the incident, with sources telling the outlet the aircraft was struck by an Iranian munition. “We are aware of reports that a U.S. F-35 aircraft conducted an emergency landing at a regional U.S airbase after flying a combat mission over Iran,” Navy Capt. Tim Hawkins said in…

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadI recently had the privilege of sitting down with Joshua Morris, a retired military veteran and former Army Ranger whose journey from service member to homesteader has been remarkable. Our conversation touched on everything from survival philosophy to the challenges of building a self-sufficient life from the ground up. Quick Look at What You’ll Learn Toggle The Real Deal on Preparedness Joshua’s story particularly resonated with me as we discussed our shared military and prepping backgrounds. Now residing in the Missouri Ozarks, he’s built an impressive homestead that embodies the principles of self-sufficiency he…

The U.S. military employed 5,000-pound penetrator weapons against underground Iranian storage facilities holding coastal defense cruise missiles and related support equipment during the latest phase of Operation Epic Fury, Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine confirmed Thursday.“As reported by U.S. CENTCOM yesterday, the US military dropped 5,000 pound penetrator weapons into underground storage facilities storing coastal defense cruise missiles and other support equipment,” Caine said at a Pentagon briefing with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. “These weapons are bespokely designed to get through concrete and/or rocks and function after penetrating those barriers.”Coastal defense cruise missiles, which Iran has deployed along its…

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWhen disaster strikes, having a designated bug-out location isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity for survival. Without a well-thought-out plan and a secure destination, you’re not bugging out—you’re simply becoming a refugee, probably one of many, with limited options and resources. A solid bug-out plan ensures safety, sustainability, and strategic advantage in emergencies, whether civil unrest, natural disasters, or long-term grid failures. This article will break down key factors in choosing a bug-out location, helping you identify viable, secure, and practical options that fit your needs. It’s inspired by a great question from Facebook…

President Donald Trump on Thursday drew a parallel between U.S. strikes on Iran and Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor decades ago, as he defended the war against Tehran at a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Washington.“We wanted surprise. Who knows better about surprise than Japan? Why didn’t you tell me about Pearl Harbor?” Trump said when a journalist asked why he had not told allies about his war plans.“You believe in surprise, I think much more so than us.”Takaichi’s eyes widened, and she shifted in her chair as Trump, seated beside her in the Oval Office, evoked…

Sign up for the Quick Strike Newsletter The hottest fishing news, tips, and tactics Fourteen-year-old Bennett Bullard has big-bass ambitions. The young man has been fishing in tournaments since he was 10, and one day he plans on winning the Bassmaster Classic. Bennett knows he still has a lot to learn to achieve his lofty goals, but after catching a monster 10-pound largemouth to win the Arkansas High School Bassers Tournament on Lake Ouachita, he might be further along than he thought. Especially since he had to hook the same fish twice. “What I ended up doing to land that…

Cover Your Floors and Walls Homes lose heat through surfaces, just like people. Floors: To combat the chill, cover cold floors like tile or wood with rugs, carpets, or even spare blankets. Warm up bathroom floors with bath mats or old towels. Walls: Back in the Middle Ages, castle dwellers used tapestries to insulate drafty walls. They were definitely on to something. You can trap warmth by hanging quilts, heavy blankets, or pretty tapestries on external walls. Drink Warm (but Not Alcoholic) Drinks Hot beverages will feel comforting during a power outage. Make tea, coffee, hot chocolate, or broth if…