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The Spy War: How the C.I.A. Secretly Helps Ukraine Fight Putin 4 BootinUp Feb 2024 Feb 2024 2 1975
Debris from North Korean missile in Ukraine could expose procurement networks 2 Eugene Feb 2024 Feb 2024 4 1693
U.S. conducted cyberattack on suspected Iranian spy ship 1 Eugene Feb 2024 Feb 2024 3 1541
Trouble at US space force as multibillion-dollar program cancelled 2 Eugene Feb 2024 Feb 2024 7 1983
Philippines arrests Islamic State terror funding 'facilitator' 0 Eugene Feb 2024 Feb 2024 2 1388
Trump Will Abandon NATO - Anne Applebaum 0 BootinUp Feb 2024 Feb 2024 0 1487
"Mr. Trump would not even need to formally quit the alliance to render it pointless." 4 BootinUp Feb 2024 Feb 2024 4 1996
US Defense Secretary Austin admitted to critical care, hospital says 3 Eugene Feb 2024 Feb 2024 8 1834
SEN. MURPHY: I think we're going to pass the spending bill for Ukraine 11 BootinUp Feb 2024 Feb 2024 10 2230
The Pentagon believes it has identified the problem behind Osprey fatal crash and grounding of fleet 2 Eugene Feb 2024 Feb 2024 0 1712
US believes drone that killed soldiers was Iranian-made, sources say 0 Eugene Feb 2024 Feb 2024 0 1472
Plans for U.S. strikes on Iranian personnel and facilities in Iraq, Syria approved after Jordan drone attack 1 Eugene Feb 2024 Feb 2024 0 1619
US warship had close call with Houthi missile in Red Sea 1 Eugene Jan 2024 Jan 2024 1 1536
Yemen's Houthi rebels say they attacked a US warship without evidence. An American official rejects the claim 1 Eugene Jan 2024 Jan 2024 3 1640
North Korea says it tested a cruise missile, flaunting new nuclear-capable weapon 0 Eugene Jan 2024 Jan 2024 1 1478
US, British militaries launch new round of joint strikes against multiple Houthi sites in Yemen 0 Eugene Jan 2024 Jan 2024 1 1790
Top U.S. cybersecurity watchdog issues emergency directive to federal agencies about popular software 0 Eugene Jan 2024 Jan 2024 4 1852
Air Force general seeks retirement instead of court-martial 1 Eugene Jan 2024 Jan 2024 3 1908
Judge orders release of 'Newburgh Four' defendant and blasts FBI's role in terror sting 1 Eugene Jan 2024 Jan 2024 2 1998
US personnel injured as missiles target forces at Iraq's Ain al-Asad airbase 1 Eugene Jan 2024 Jan 2024 3 1613
Now eyeing a longer haul, the US reshuffles its warships in the Mediterranean 2 Eugene Jan 2024 Jan 2024 4 1843
US carries out fifth strike against Houthis as Biden admits bombing isn't stopping attacks 0 Eugene Jan 2024 Jan 2024 1 1547
2 Navy SEALs missing off Somalia coast were on a nighttime boarding mission: US officials 1 Eugene Jan 2024 Jan 2024 4 1977
Houthis launch sea drone to attack ships hours after US, allies issue 'final warning' 2 Eugene Jan 2024 Jan 2024 2 10966
Marines Whose Cars Were Sold by Towing Company Will Be Repaid Under Court Settlement 2 Eugene Dec 2023 Dec 2023 10 2128
New Jersey man motivated by Hamas threatened attack on US: Feds 0 Eugene Dec 2023 Dec 2023 1 1768
Fifty years ago today, December 28, 1972, the draft ended. 8 mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2022 Dec 2023 8 2894
Marine Veteran Who Refused COVID-19 Vaccine Detained at Former Duty Station, Transferred to Japanese Authorities 1 Eugene Dec 2023 Dec 2023 10 3343
US and Somali forces kill al-Shabaab commander with $10m bounty on head 0 Eugene Dec 2023 Dec 2023 4 1893
Wow, this is wild. America's DE M-SHORAD: The Future of Laser Defense 1 Eko Dec 2023 Dec 2023 4 1739

National Security & Defense Continued...

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'Fat Leonard,' a fugitive now returning to the US, was behind one of the military's biggest scandals 0 Eugene Dec 2023 Dec 2023 7 2272
On this day, December 21, 1970, the F-14 flew for the first time. 0 mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2023 Dec 2023 4 1473
Turkey links Sweden's NATO bid to US approving F-16 jet sales and Canada lifting arms embargo 1 Eugene Dec 2023 Dec 2023 0 2246
West accuses Iran of illegally testing missiles, transferring drones to Russia, enriching uranium 0 Eugene Dec 2023 Dec 2023 1 1415
Central Indiana man gets 16 years for trying to provide guns to Islamic State group 0 Eugene Dec 2023 Dec 2023 5 2428
Lawyer picked to prosecute Army sexual assault is fired over an old email doubting victims' claims 2 Eugene Dec 2023 Dec 2023 0 2536
Las Vegas teen found with explosive materials after threatening 'lone wolf' terror attack, authorities say 0 Eugene Dec 2023 Dec 2023 6 2326
Israel risks 'strategic defeat' if civilians aren't protected, Pentagon chief says 5 nitpicked Dec 2023 Dec 2023 9 2213
Dozens of Troops Suspected of Advocating Overthrow of US Government, New Pentagon Extremism Report Says 10 Eugene Dec 2023 Dec 2023 29 3917
Israel risks 'strategic defeat' if civilians aren't protected, Pentagon chief says 4 nitpicked Dec 2023 Dec 2023 7 2206
Japan asks US military to ground Osprey aircraft after fatal crash 0 mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2023 Nov 2023 2 1485
US Navy warship shoots down drone launched by Houthis from Yemen, official says 2 Eugene Nov 2023 Nov 2023 0 2090
US Navy seizes attackers who held Israel-linked tanker. Missiles from rebel-controlled Yemen follow 2 Eugene Nov 2023 Nov 2023 5 3620
USS Thomas Hudner shoots down 'one-way attack drones' in the Red Sea 0 Eugene Nov 2023 Nov 2023 5 2134
US reviewing possible 'terrorist' designations for Houthis 0 Eugene Nov 2023 Nov 2023 1 1514
North Korea launches suspected spy satellite, its neighbors say 1 Eugene Nov 2023 Nov 2023 0 2275
Pentagon fails sixth audit in a row 0 Eugene Nov 2023 Nov 2023 2 1631
Senate may change rule to break Tuberville hold on military promotions 3 Eugene Nov 2023 Nov 2023 18 2352
Military told FBI of Capitol riot suspect Gregory Yetman after Jan. 6 attack. He remained free for years 0 Eugene Nov 2023 Nov 2023 2 9136
The Air Force's new nuclear stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider, has taken its first test flight 5 Eugene Nov 2023 Nov 2023 6 2687
The Promise and Peril of Emerging Disruptive Technologies for Joint and Combined Multi-Domain Operations 0 Celerity Nov 2023 Nov 2023 0 2116
This message was self-deleted by its author 0 Celerity Nov 2023 Nov 2023 0 1367
Ex-CIA officer accused of sexually abusing dozens of women pleads guilty to federal charges 2 Eugene Nov 2023 Nov 2023 1 7872
The US is quietly arming Taiwan to the teeth 0 mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2023 Nov 2023 3 1608
US Air Force blows up Minuteman III in test flight after post-launch anomaly 1 sl8 Nov 2023 Nov 2023 2 2334
Judge orders gag order 1 chillfactor Nov 2023 Nov 2023 8 907
For 250 years, US troops could tow their cannons around the battlefield. The war in Ukraine shows they won't have that 1 Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 2023 Nov 2023 8 2500
Border Patrol emails show Musk visit caught officers off guard 2 Eugene Oct 2023 Oct 2023 3 1775
Chinese fighter jet nearly collides with American B-52 bomber over South China Sea: US officials 2 Eugene Oct 2023 Oct 2023 0 1862
Judge orders release of man who was accused of plotting IS-inspired truck attacks near Washington 1 Eugene Oct 2023 Oct 2023 1 2147

National Security & Defense Continued...

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Media: US warns 100 countries of Russian election interference threat 5 BootinUp Oct 2023 Oct 2023 13 1828
Russia says it need no longer obey UN restriction on missile technology for Iran 4 Eugene Oct 2023 Oct 2023 3 2144
This message was self-deleted by its author 0 Eugene Oct 2023 Oct 2023 0 927
Troops hurt after three drones attack US bases in Iraq as tensions flare after Gaza hospital strike 2 Eugene Oct 2023 Oct 2023 4 1951
Former Brooklyn resident sentenced to life in prison for aiding Islamic State group as sniper 0 Eugene Oct 2023 Oct 2023 2 1490
Marine identified and buried at Arlington nearly 80 years after WWII death 0 mahatmakanejeeves Oct 2023 Oct 2023 1 1050
California-based Navy sailor pleads guilty to providing sensitive military information to China 0 Eugene Oct 2023 Oct 2023 4 1556
U.S. F-16 shoots down Turkish drone flying over American troops in Syria 1 Eugene Oct 2023 Oct 2023 3 1348
What in the hell is Mayorkas thinking, suspending a bunch of regs for the border wall 1 thatdemguy Oct 2023 Oct 2023 2 2212
US quietly acknowledges Iran satellite successfully reached orbit as tensions remain high 0 Eugene Sep 2023 Sep 2023 1 1494
Judge orders top Trump administration officials answer for family seperation policy 1 Eugene Sep 2023 Sep 2023 6 1127
Trump declared that 'Guam isn't America' when warned that the US territory could be vulnerable NK 5 Eugene Sep 2023 Sep 2023 5 1981
Pentagon exempts Ukraine operations from potential government shutdown - POLITICO 1 BootinUp Sep 2023 Sep 2023 4 1258
Shutdown Prospects Grow As House GOP Fumbles Defense Funding Bill 0 Eugene Sep 2023 Sep 2023 0 1325
Operation Saving Democracy 0 LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2023 Sep 2023 5 719
House GOP military veterans blast Tuberville hold on promotions 1 Eugene Sep 2023 Sep 2023 0 1170
Inside Kim Jong Un's luxurious -- and slow -- armored train 2 mahatmakanejeeves Sep 2023 Sep 2023 1 1831
Vegas man tied to extremist group gets life sentence for terrorism plot targeting 2020 protests 1 Eugene Sep 2023 Sep 2023 1 1242
Musk acknowledges he turned off Starlink internet access last year during Ukraine attack on Russia m 2 Eugene Sep 2023 Sep 2023 1 2377
Microsoft says compromise of its engineer's account led to Chinese hack of US officials 1 Eugene Sep 2023 Sep 2023 2 1612
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