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The U.S. military is looking to buy Tesla Cybertrucks to use as missile targets

“It is likely the type of vehicles used by the enemy may transition to Tesla Cybertrucks.”

Fortune

Air Force wants to buy Tesla Cybertrucks to blow up for target practice, report says

The two Cybertrucks were among 33 target vehicles the Air Force Test Center requested

The Independent UK

China and Russia to hold joint naval exercise near Japan next month

The Chinese military has announced plans for an annual naval exercise and a joint maritime patrol with Russian forces next month

The Independent UK

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Adam Kinzinger reduced to dumb down meaning of Donald Trump’s only gift to America as he gets crucified for simply ‘existing’

Someone is not liking being forced to confront their biases.

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Air traffic controllers didn't warn a B-52 bomber crew about a nearby airliner, the Air Force says

The U.S. Air Force says air traffic controllers at Minot International Airport in North Dakota failed to warn a military B-52 bomber crew about a nearby commercial plane

The Independent UK

Ex-Air Force Chief Claims He's Being Denied Post-Government Work For Speaking Out Against Trump

Frank Kendall, Biden's former Air Force Secretary, says he's been shut out of jobs and fellowships for criticizing Trump.

Latin Times

US Air Force cancels plans to build Starship landing pads on island bird sanctuary

The U.S. military is suspending its efforts to secure a small Pacific island as the test landing site for a new program using rockets to rapidly deliver cargo anywhere on Earth.

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Elon Musk's SpaceX's Hypersonic Rocket Cargo Delivery Project Dropped By US Air Force

The U.S. Air Force has decided to terminate a project in collaboration with Elon Musk‘s SpaceX. The project was intended to test hypersonic rocket cargo deliveries from a remote Pacific atoll, as reported by a military publication.

Benzinga

Military Officials Fear Info 'Spillage' After Visitors Like Mark Zuckerberg Walk In During Meeting: Report

President Donald Trump's open-door policy during a recent meeting in the Oval Office about the Air Force's F-47 jets raised concerns among military officials.

Latin Times

US Department of Defense expands militarised zone along Texas border

The Air Force has stated its readiness to immediately install warning signs prohibiting entry into the zone

The Independent UK

This Clean Energy Penny Stock Has U.S. Military Backing. Should You Buy It Now?

The Air Force has endorsed Hyliion’s innovative solutions, temporarily lifting its share price. But could this translate into sustained investor confidence?

Barchart

What to know about bunker-buster bombs and Iran's Fordo nuclear facility

If the U.S. decides to support Israel more directly in its attack on Iran, one option for Washington would be to provide the “bunker-buster” bombs believed necessary to significantly damage the Fordo nuclear fuel enrichment plant, built deeply into a mountain

The Independent UK

Haifa In Turmoil: Mayor Warns Of 'Unprecedented Destruction' As IDF Intercepts Iranian Missile Barrage

Eyewitnesses in Jerusalem reported seeing rockets streak across the sky, while emergency teams responded to damaged residential buildings in coastal and northern districts.

International Business Times

Donald Trump wants his new Air Force One as soon as possible. That could be an issue

Air Force One is the call sign for any plane that's carrying the president

The Independent UK

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The jet Qatar gave to Trump is valued around $400 million. Experts say it might cost taxpayers $1 billion just to upgrade it to presidential standards

The U.S. government has already paid for two more aircrafts to join the Air Force One fleet in 2027.

The Independent UK

White House insists Trump has nothing to do with $400m Qatar plane deal — despite it going to his library

The luxe Boeing 747 has been described as a ’flying palace’ complete with two full bathrooms, nine lavatories, a master bedroom and a guest bedroom, multiple lounges and a private office.

The Independent UK

Trump focuses on size over safety in push for Qatari plane

ANALYSIS: The president wants to make Air Force One a ‘palace in the sky,’ says Janet Bednarek

The Conversation

Trump’s vision for Air Force One will turn it from the ‘Flying White House’ to a ‘palace in the sky’

Since President Donald Trump excitedly announced that he would be accepting a US$400 million plane from the Qatari government to serve as the next Air Force One, even members of his own party have expressed alarm.

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Roll Call

Democrats renew call for probe of Musk-Putin ties - Roll Call

Democrats renew their push for probes into Elon Musk's conversations with top Russian officials, given his access to sensitive information.

The Independent UK

Qatar pushes back on reports of $400M Boeing jet gift to Trump

Qatari officials have pushed back against the reports ahead of Trump’s visit

Reason

The Foreign Emoluments Clause, A Qatari Jet, and Honorary Irish Citizenship

More than 100 days into the new administration, the Foreign Emoluments Clause returns to the fore.

Fortune

RTX warns of potential $850M hit from tariffs as defense companies grapple with fallout of rising costs

“It's not a panacea for all things tariff,” RTX CEO Christopher Calio told investors Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Army and Air Force libraries are ordered to review books for DEI material

Army and Air Force libraries have been told to go through their stacks to find books related to diversity, equity and inclusion

The Independent UK

Army reenlists nearly two dozen soldiers ousted for refusing COVID-19 vaccine

Officials say the Army has reenlisted more than 23 soldiers who were discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine

The Independent UK

Father-of-five told he has months left to live - and his job could be to blame

The 53-year-old veteran was diagnosed with stage four brain cancer and initially given just months to live

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