Topic: military

4 stories

May 3, 2026

Two US Service Members Missing in Morocco During African Lion: Accident, Foul Play, or Poor Planning?

Two U.S. service members went missing during the African Lion exercise in Morocco; search operations are ongoing amid differing official accounts.

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May 3, 2026

Israel Approves Multi‑Billion F‑35 and F‑15IA Purchase: Deterrence, Aid, or Escalation?

Israel approved a multi‑billion plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA jets, a move framed as deterrence — but analysts warn the procurement masks deeper strategic tradeoffs.

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May 2, 2026

U.S. Pulls 5,000 Troops From Germany — Signal or Simple Rearrangement?

Washington plans to withdraw roughly 5,000 troops from Germany, a move officials call a limited rebalancing but which allies read as political signalling.

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May 2, 2026

Trump Calls U.S. Forces "Like Pirates" Seizing Iranian Oil — Bluster or Admission?

A quick guide to what Trump's "pirates" comment reveals about maritime operations and media framing.

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