WASHINGTON — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth removed Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George on April 2, shortly after George was reportedly told to stand down from a probe into a March 28 helicopter flyby near musician Kid Rock’s Tennessee home.
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US Iran War Casualties Top 770 as Conflict Enters Sixth Month
Washington, US — US military casualties in the Iran conflict have risen to 774 service members killed or wounded, according to Pentagon casualty figures reported by The Washington Post, as the conflict enters its sixth month.
US Military Uses Most Long-Range Precision Missiles During Iran War, Raising Readiness Concerns
The United States has used a significant portion of its long-range precision missile inventory during the five-month conflict with Iran, according to multiple people familiar with internal military data. The reported depletion of key missile stockpiles has sparked concerns among some officials and analysts about the U.S. military’s readiness to respond to future conflicts involving other major adversaries.
China’s Rare Earth Curbs Pressure US Missile Magnet Supply Chain as Domestic Production Ramps Up
Efforts by the United States to strengthen its domestic supply of critical minerals have taken on renewed urgency as China’s restrictions on rare earth materials continue to disrupt production of components used in advanced weapons systems. American companies are now racing to expand processing capacity, but industry leaders say it will take time before domestic supply can meet growing defense demand.
SpaceX Wins $1.6 Billion US Space Force Order for 18 Falcon 9 Launches
SpaceX has secured $1.6 billion in orders from the U.S. Space Force for 18 Falcon 9 missions through 2027, with the launches set to carry Pentagon satellites designed to detect and target airborne objects. The U.S. Space Force announced the award on Wednesday, July 29.