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Trump to order Pentagon to release all files related to aliens and UFOs

Trump on Thursday accused former President Barack Obama of disclosing classified information when he recently said that aliens were real, but Trump did not cite any evidence to support the allegation

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters onboard Air Force One, on travel from West Palm Beach, Florida, to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, February 16, 2026.
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.

Top US commander for Latin America makes surprise visit to Venezuela

 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


Trump announces sweeping first-day executive orders and record declassifications

Classified documents regarding the assassinations of JFK, RFK, and MLK are to be released. Trump added that "other topics of great interest" will have classified records declassified.

 U.S. President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a rally the day before he is scheduled to be inaugurated for a second term, in Washington, U.S., January 19, 2025.

US THAAD air defense system intercepted Friday morning Houthi missile

Lockheed Martin developed THAAD, and its primary purpose is to intercept and destroy short- and medium-range ballistic missiles.

 A Lockheed Martin Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile interceptor is seen during the third annual "Made in America Product Showcase" on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, US, July 15, 2019.

US, Israeli officials deny approving sale of Israeli spyware firm to US investors

Israeli media previously reported that Paragon's purchase had been approved by the US government.

 A man checks his mobile phone at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, February 28, 2018.

Austin to Katz: US to continue thwarting ISIS from reestablishing itself in Syria

Austin also discussed with Katz attempts to secure Israeli hostages held captive by Hamas.

 U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin meets with his Japanese counterpart Gen Nakatani (not pictured) on the day of their talks at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo, Japan December 10, 2024.

No Iranian drone 'mothership' off the United States launching drones, Pentagon says

Republican Congressman Jeff Van Drew suggested that the drones were being launched from an Iranian "mothership" that was stationed off the East Coast.

 (Illustrative) The non-existent Iranian "mothership" that  Republican Congressman Jeff Van Drew suggested exist.

Trump considers replacing Hegseth with DeSantis to run Pentagon, WSJ reports

Hegseth's nomination has run into trouble on Capitol Hill over allegations about his personal and professional life, and Trump allies increasingly think Hegseth may not survive further scrutiny.

US President-elect Donald Trump participates in an event with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis at the Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida, US, July 31, 2020

Unclear if Pentagon will play role in maintaining Israel, Hezbollah ceasefire

"We are very supportive of the ceasefire, and the Department of Defense plays an important role here in the US and in working with partners in the region to prevent a wider conflict."

 Pentagon Press Secretary U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder conducts a press briefing at the Pentagon, Washington, DC, Dec. 5, 2023.

Pentagon report: UFO sightings, near miss with plane and 'cylindrical object'

Among new instances is a near miss involving a commercial plane and a 'cylindrical object' near New York, still under investigation.

 New Pentagon report.

Trump's team drawing up list of Pentagon officers to fire, sources say

Some US officials doubt the feasibility of mass firings at a time of global turmoil.

 US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the National September 11 Pentagon Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, US, September 11, 2017

US warships repelled attack from Yemen's Houthis, Pentagon says

Houthi spokesperson Yahya Sarea had earlier said the first operation targeted a US aircraft carrier in the Arabian sea with a number of missiles and drones.

 Flames rise as people look at an object that the Houthi military media says is an American MQ9 Reaper drone they have shot down, in a location given as Al Jawf Governorate, in Yemen, in this screengrab from a video released on November 8, 2024.