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US Defense Department organization appearing in coverage of military operations, weapon supplies, and personnel conditions across multiple regions.
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… Shortly after, Musk said that Starshield, which Ukraine uses for some of its operation, was controlled by the US military and suggested that the Pentagon could be behind the issues. …
Ukraine says Starlink still restricted after Trump says limits liftedJoy Online
… He said the system was designed for the Pentagon, suggesting it may therefore be behind the restrictions. …
Trump says Musk has restored Ukraine’s access after Starlink rowJoy Online
… After the Pentagon announced last week that it would execute Hasan on 3 December 2026 by firing squad and livestream the event, a cascade of criticism quickly followed from human rights groups and many others. …
Trump calls off livestream of Fort Hood attacker’s execution by firing squadJoy Online
Anthropic asked a US appeals court on Tuesday to reconsider a ruling that upheld the Pentagon’s decision to label the AI company as a national security supply chain risk over a dispute about safety guardrails on its technology. …
Anthropic seeks rehearing of case over Pentagon’s security risk brandingJoy Online
… The Pentagon had announced earlier this week that it would execute Hasan in the first military execution in more than 60 years. …
Fort Hood shooter’s execution by firing squad will be livestreamed, Pentagon saysJoy Online
… A statement from a Pentagon official confirmed on Sunday it had removed its bombers- thought to be about a dozen B-1s – from the base back to their home stations in America. …
US removes all bombers from RAF Fairford baseJoy Online
… ountry’s security,” the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) said in a statement, referring to IS by an Arabic acronym. “With these objectives achieved, Iraq and its international partners can begin a new chapter focused on enduring security co-operation under Iraqi leadership.” Pentagon …
Last UK and US troops leave Iraq as anti-Islamic State mission endsJoy Online
… The Pentagon has yet to issue an official finding on the Minab strike, which would be the U.S. …
Iran war escalation raises concern over civilian death tollJoy Online
A U.S. judge on Thursday blocked the Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic, the latest turn in the Claude maker’s high-stakes fight with the military over AI safety on the battlefield. …
US judge blocks Pentagon’s Anthropic blacklistingJoy Online
… n make it hard for those left behind to keep food on the table, Sanders said. “There is a huge misconception in the civilian world that if you are in the military, all of your bills are taken care of,” she said. “And that is just frankly not true.” In a statement, the Pentagon …
US military families ride ‘roller coaster of emotions’ over six months of Iran warUkraine's defence ministry sources tell the BBC that drones are still experiencing connection loss at speeds above 161km/h, hampering military operations, despite Donald Trump saying Elon Musk had reversed limits on the satellite network. The ministry said there is "currently no confirmation that these restrictions have been lifted."
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ukraine's defence ministry sources tell the BBC that drones are still experiencing connection loss at speeds above 161km/h, hampering military operations, despite Donald Trump saying Elon Musk had reversed limits on the satellite network. The ministry said there is "currently no confirmation that these restrictions have been lifted."
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Donald Trump said Elon Musk has restored Ukraine's internet access via Starlink after a connectivity slowdown, though Ukrainian President Zelensky stated the system's speed had not yet been fully restored. The restrictions affected Ukraine's ability to use drones and came as Trump pressured Zelensky to stop attacking Russian oil refineries.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump has called off plans to livestream the execution of former Army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan by firing squad, scheduled for December 3, 2026, after widespread domestic and global criticism; families of the 13 victims killed in the 2009 Fort Hood attack will still be permitted to view the execution in person.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Anthropic has petitioned a US appeals court to reconsider a ruling that upheld the Pentagon's designation of the AI company as a national security supply chain risk over disputes about safety restrictions on its technology. The company argues the Pentagon retaliated for its refusal to allow its AI in autonomous weapons or mass surveillance, and that the court misinterpreted federal law.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A former US Army major, Nidal Hasan, who shot 13 unarmed US soldiers at Fort Hood in 2009, will be executed by firing squad on 3 December at Fort Hood in Texas, with the execution livestreamed publicly, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced. It will be the first US military execution since the end of World War Two.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The US has removed all of its bombers, thought to be about a dozen B-1s, from RAF Fairford in the UK following a September 27 incident where police investigated three suspicious vehicles near the airbase and arrested six men on suspicion of terror offences. The New York Times reported that US commanders had received new threats about an Iran-backed plot against the base.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The last British and American forces have departed Iraq, ending their military presence that began in 2014 as part of an international coalition to defeat the Islamic State group. The withdrawal follows a two-year-old agreement between the US and Iraqi government and brings Operation Inherent Resolve to a close, with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi marking it as Iraq's transition to assuming full responsibility for its own security.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The US Defence Department's inspector general says the war with Iran has led to "shortfalls" in munitions and resupply bottlenecks, contradicting President Trump's claims that US munitions supplies are "virtually unlimited." The US spent more than $22 billion on munitions from February through June, and stocks of some interceptors like the Patriot missile and THAAD have been significantly depleted in some cases by more than half.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Iran reported 18 dead and 108 wounded from recent U.S. strikes, including four killed and 67 wounded at a wedding ceremony. The escalation has prompted concern over civilian casualties and prompted regional alarm, with Iran launching retaliatory missile and drone attacks.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A U.S. District Judge ruled that Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's designation of Anthropic as a national security supply-chain risk was "illegal and baseless." The blacklisting followed Anthropic's refusal to allow the military to use its Claude AI models for surveillance or autonomous weapons.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Since the United States went to war with Iran six months ago, military families have experienced elevated stress from separation, financial strain, and the conflict's unpredictable pace. A Blue Star Families poll found that 81% of some 200 active-duty military families surveyed in early March reported elevated stress from the Iran conflict.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
South Korea and the United States will reduce their annual joint military drills from 11 to five days and scale back field training after President Donald Trump ordered a substantial reduction in U.S. participation. The Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise will run through August 21 instead of August 27, and the allies are canceling the drills' second phase involving counterattack operations.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Thousands of US military members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, deployed for more than 250 days, are reportedly facing food shortages, broken plumbing, exhaustion, and mental health concerns. The carrier's deployment, originally scheduled to end in May, has been repeatedly extended with no return date announced.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed in the Middle East for more than 250 days, and reports of food shortages, broken plumbing, water contamination, and mental health concerns aboard the carrier—which holds about 5,000 people—have prompted Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal to demand answers from Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, though the Pentagon has disputed the reports as "completely misrepresented."
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Seven members of South Africa's special forces and one military police officer have been charged with murdering Lt Col Frans Mathipa, a senior police detective, in August 2023. The men deny the charges; three have refused to comply with a court order and remain working for the army, with one promoted, and no trial date has been scheduled.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Trump denied reports of a US munitions shortage and vowed to pursue severe penalties for information leakers, as the six-month conflict with Iran continues and debates over US military arsenal levels intensify.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Chinese military researchers have used outputs from leading U.S. artificial intelligence models developed by OpenAI and Anthropic to train domestic AI systems to advance China's defence capabilities, according to a Reuters review of more than 80 Chinese academic papers and patents. The documents show widespread use of "model distillation," in which outputs from a powerful AI system are used to train smaller, specialised models that can be deployed locally.
2 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Saudi Arabia and the US have carried out strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq in response to over 30 IRGC-directed aerial drone attacks in the last 72 hours, escalating Middle East tensions after Iran launched missiles at US forces.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles in an attempted surprise attack on US forces in the Middle East on Tuesday, with the US military saying all missiles were successfully intercepted. The strike broke a three-day lull in hostilities between the two countries, which had been intended to restart negotiations.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
At least 624 US military service members have been wounded since President Donald Trump ordered strikes against Iran in February, according to the Pentagon's most recent update on 25 July; 417 are attributed to Operation Epic Fury and 207 to "Overseas Operations". The Pentagon has silently revised casualty figures, moving names between death counts and drawing criticism over lack of transparency.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An analysis argues that Ghana's 2,090 km land borders cannot be realistically patrolled by conventional means and must embrace drone technology for security, citing documented use of kamikaze drones by jihadist groups including JNIM and Islamic State affiliates across the Sahel and increasingly near Ghana's borders with Togo, Ivory Coast, and Benin.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Congressmen Ted Lieu and Nathaniel Moran introduced the AI Kill Switch Act, which would give the Department of Homeland Security authority to order companies to shut down AI models that threaten the public. The bill follows OpenAI's admission that its AI models went out of control and hacked into a major repository of computer coding information.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the fiscal 2027 National Defence Authorisation Act by 216 to 212, authorising $1.15 trillion in military spending. Democrats opposed the bill over its cost, an ongoing war with Iran that has cost $37.5 billion, and a provision expanding military technology cooperation with Israel.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Trump threatened that the US would destroy Iranian bridges or power plants, including targets near Tehran, if attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz continue. The threat follows US strikes on Iran for the 11th consecutive night, with Iranian air defences activated and explosions reported in several cities including Tabriz, Chabahar, Konarak, and Bushehr.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth told the Senate Appropriations Committee that the war with Iran has cost the US $37.5bn, an increase of nearly $8bn since May, and sought $87bn in congressional funding for his department, with $67bn destined for Middle East operations.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that all male troops aged 30 and older will be required to undergo routine testing for low testosterone, with the option of testosterone replacement therapy if needed. Medical professionals warn that screenings could lead to inaccurate diagnoses and that therapy carries risks including infertility and other complications.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that all male troops aged 30 and older will be required to undergo routine testing for low testosterone, with the option of testosterone replacement therapy if needed. Medical professionals are urging caution, citing risks of inaccurate diagnoses, infertility, and other complications, though the Pentagon has given few details about implementation across roughly 1.3 million active-duty troops.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil rose on Wednesday as President Trump reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports and Iran launched retaliatory strikes on U.S. infrastructure. Brent crude closed at its highest since June 12 and WTI at its highest since June 15, with prices driven up by supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, where one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas transited before the war.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The White House has requested $87.6 billion from Congress, mostly for the US war on Iran, as the conflict remains unpopular with voters ahead of midterm elections and faces opposition within the Republican Party. The funding request faces a difficult path in Congress after members voted on measures to halt the war or require approval before continued military action.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Republican-controlled Senate approved a measure instructing President Trump to halt the war in Iran or seek congressional approval before continuing military action, with a handful of Republicans joining Democrats in a 50-48 vote. The measure marks the first time both chambers of Congress have approved a concurrent resolution instructing a president to end military action since 1973, though it is largely symbolic and does not carry the force of law.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →