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Top US commander for Latin America makes surprise visit to Venezuela

The trip, along with last week's visit by US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, is part of US President Donald Trump's efforts to push Venezuela to carry out sweeping reforms.

Commander of the US Southern Command Francis L. Donovan, US Charge d'Affaires to Venezuela Laura Farnsworth Dogu and senior Pentagon official Joseph M. Humire pose for a photo in Caracas, Venezuela, February 18, 2026.
 The world’s largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford arrives at Mediterranean Sea on October 11, 2023

US strikes more suspected drug-smuggling boats as warships shift toward Middle East – report

Skunk Works and Xtend are collaborating to expand joint all domain command and control

Israeli drone maker XTEND to trade on Nasdaq at $1.5B valuation

pen AI and Anthropic logos are seen in this illustration created on September 12, 2025.

Pentagon considering ending $200 million Claude AI contract over limitations dispute - Axios


Weapons makers have 'conned' US military into buying expensive equipment

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll comments were unusually blunt for a sitting government official

Lockheed Martin’s Patriot Advanced Capability 3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE)

US approves potential $330 million military sale to Taiwan, first under Trump

The US greenlighted a $330 million arms sale to Taiwan, marking a significant step in its support for Taiwan amid China’s objections.

An IDF (Ching-Kuo Fighter) jet takes off, as Taiwan's military demonstrates combat readiness ahead of upcoming Lunar New Year holidays in an annual exercises in Taichung, Taiwan January 7, 2025; illustrative.

Hegseth announces Operation Southern Spear to counter drug trafficking in Western Hemisphere

The US has conducted its 20th strike against alleged drug trafficking vessels, killing "four narco-terrorists."

 US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks to senior military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico, in Quantico, Virginia, US, September 30, 2025.

White House restricts access for journalists to press secretary's office

Journalists can no longer freely enter the White House press secretary’s office, sparking outcry over transparency and press freedom from the White House Correspondents’ Association.

Journalists raise their hands to ask questions, as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a press briefing at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 23, 2025.

US to streamline Pentagon's weapons acquisition amid global threats

The reforms target what Pentagon officials call "unacceptably slow" procurement, which they blame on fragmented accountability

rmy soldier cleans a weapon, ahead of a military parade celebrating the U.S. Army's 250th Birthday in downtown Washington, at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., June 14, 2025.

US kills three men in another strike on suspected drug vessel, Hegseth says

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the latest strike, against what the Pentagon states are vessels belonging to terror organizations.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, November 1, 2025.

US to establish military presence in Damascus under Syria-Israel peace plan

The US plans for the presence in the Syrian capital, which have not previously been reported, would be a sign of Syria's strategic realignment with the US.

Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa speaks during a meeting with Russia's President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russia, October 15, 2025

Danger of US giving Saudis F35s: Golden opportunity for normalization slipping away? - analysis

The Trump administration might sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia without Riyadh agreeing to recognise Jerusalem, in a move that could shake up the Middle East.

A US Marine Corps F-35 takes off from the former Roosevelt Roads Naval Station airport in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, November 3, 2025.

Saudi Arabia's request to buy F-35 jets clears key Pentagon hurdle, sources say

Until now, Israel remains the only Middle Eastern country to operate F-35s, but Saudi Arabia is the largest customer for US arms sales.

A US Marine Corps F-35 taking off, November 3, 2025; illustrative.

WATCH: IDF chief Eyal Zamir holds situational assessment with US military chief Dan Caine in Israel

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir met US Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine in Tel Aviv to discuss Gaza, regional threats, and strengthening military cooperation.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir meets with US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine at the IDF's Kirya headquarters in Tel Aviv, November 1, 2025.