Ein Kommentar kritisiert die geplante Überprüfung der US-Truppenstärke in Europa als politisch motivierte Neuorientierung zugunsten Asiens. Europa solle mehr Verantwortung für seine konventionelle Verteidigung übernehmen, was Unsicherheit schaffe und Russland nütze.
US Vice President JD Vance and General Dan Caine expressed concern over a potential escalation of the US-Iran military conflict at a White House meeting, citing depletion of US ammunition stocks. The operation has been suspended, with the US reportedly urged by Persian Gulf countries to show restraint and instructed by Trump to continue negotiations with Tehran.
The Pentagon reportedly reduced the announced U.S. service member death toll in the Iran war from 18 to 14, citing a temporary data disruption. This revision drew criticism from a retired general and Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell, who called suggestions of intentional reduction "fake news," while President Trump continues to refer to 18 deaths.
The Pentagon reduced its official Iran war death toll from 18 to 14, removing four service members killed this month. This change, reported by the NYT, occurred after President Trump declared a ceasefire in April, sparking scrutiny amid ongoing Middle East conflict.
The Pentagon reportedly reduced the announced U.S. service member death toll in the Iran war from 18 to 14, citing data disruption and post-ceasefire deaths. This revision sparked criticism from a retired general and a denial from a Pentagon spokesman, while President Trump continues to cite 18 deaths.
The Pentagon has added Fudan University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University to a list of 88 foreign institutions deemed a threat to US national security, barring US Department of Defence-funded researchers from collaboration starting in fiscal year 2026.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pushing for a "generational investment" of nearly $1.5 trillion for 2027 military spending, a 44% increase, while also seeking emergency funds for the ongoing, unpopular Iran war. This comes despite a previous order for budget cuts and questions about $75bn in unobligated funds from a prior bump.
The Pentagon awarded Oracle a nearly $7 billion, decade-long contract for on-premises software across military branches, intelligence, and the Coast Guard. This win boosted Oracle's stock, which had been down this year amid AI growth concerns.
The US House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), including provisions to prohibit the Pentagon from using Chinese-made humanoid robots due to national security and data privacy concerns, while commercial sales remain unaffected.
Die USA haben zum zwölften Mal Ziele in Iran angegriffen, während Präsident Trump Teheran als noch nicht bereit für einen Deal bezeichnete. Das US-Repräsentantenhaus billigte ein drastisch erhöhtes Verteidigungsbudget von 1,15 Billionen Dollar. Gleichzeitig drohte Iran den USA mit Vergeltung, und die Huthi-Miliz meldete Angriffe auf zwei saudi-arabische Öltanker im Roten Meer.
Le président azerbaïdjanais Ilham Aliev a appelé à l'indépendance de la Nouvelle-Calédonie, qualifiant les territoires français de «colonies». Le ministre français Jean-Noël Barrot a dénoncé cette ingérence comme une tentative de déstabilisation.
Der US-Podcast analysiert Donald Trumps Versuche, Wahlen zu diskreditieren, und deren Auswirkungen auf die Zwischenwahlen. Weitere Themen sind Verteidigungsminister Pete Hegseths verpflichtende Testosterontests im Pentagon und Marco Rubios Angriff auf den Internationalen Strafgerichtshof.
House Republicans passed a $1.1 trillion military funding bill (NDAA), a $95 billion budget blueprint, and a bill to ban lawmaker stock trading before their recess. The NDAA and budget face uncertain paths in the Senate due to bipartisan opposition and procedural hurdles.
Das US-Repräsentantenhaus hat ein Rahmenkonzept für die Verteidigungspolitik im Haushaltsjahr 2027 verabschiedet, das eine Erhöhung des Pentagon-Budgets um 30 Prozent vorsieht. Die Abstimmung erfolgte knapp, hauptsächlich mit Stimmen der Republikaner, und bedarf noch der Zustimmung des Senats.
Hazirandaki mutabakatın ardından Hürmüz Boğazı'nda savaş yeniden şiddetlenirken, ABD'nin zorlama kapasitesi, teknolojik-askeri üstünlüğü ve uluslararası meşruiyeti aşınıyor. Brent petrol 90 doları geçerken, Pentagon'un füze stokları tükeniyor ve Trump yönetimi strateji değiştiriyor.
House Republicans passed a $1.1 trillion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and a separate $95 billion budget blueprint before recess, facing significant Democratic opposition due to domestic spending cuts and concerns over escalating U.S.-Iran conflict costs. The House also advanced a bill to ban lawmakers from acquiring new individual stocks.
Pentagon'un ABD askerlerinin ölümcül olmayan yaralanmalarını kamuoyundan gecikmeli paylaşması, şeffaflık tartışmalarını alevlendirdi. CENTCOM'un bilgi akışını durdurması ve DCAS veri tabanındaki güncellemelerin günler sonra yapılması eleştirilere yol açarken, Pentagon operasyonel güvenliği gerekçe gösteriyor.
ABD istihbaratı, İran'a yönelik askeri baskının Tahran'ı müzakere masasında taviz vermeye zorlamadığı sonucuna vardı. Pentagon 100 askerin yaralandığını açıklarken, arabulucular Washington ve Tahran'a 10 günlük geçici ateşkes önerisi sundu.
ABD Savunma Bakanı Pete Hegseth, Senato Ödenekler Komitesi'nde İran'la süren savaşın maliyetinin 37,5 milyar dolara ulaştığını ve ordunun acil ihtiyaçları için ek bütçe gerektiğini belirtti. Konuşması savaş karşıtları tarafından protesto edilirken, Trump yönetiminin Kongre onayı olmadan savaşa girmesi eleştirildi.
Das US-Verteidigungsministerium beziffert die Kosten des Krieges gegen Iran auf 37,5 Mrd. Dollar. Pentagon-Chef Pete Hegseth fordert einen Nachtragshaushalt von 67 Mrd. Dollar. Im US-Kongress wächst die Kritik an der Kriegsführung und mangelnder Information, während der Konflikt mit täglichen Angriffen eskaliert.
US Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth requested additional funding for the Iran war, which has cost $37.5 billion, as the US military conducted its 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iran. This comes amid reports of explosions in Tehran, a controversial US-backed deal for Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah, and a new US nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia.
Savunma Bakanı Hegseth, 2026 mali yılı için Pentagon'a ek bütçe talebini ABD Senatosu Ödenekler Komitesi'ne sundu. Talebi "acil ihtiyaçlar" ve teknolojik yatırımlar için "elzem" olarak nitelendirirken, İran savaşının maliyetini 37,5 milyar dolar olarak açıkladı. Konuşması savaş karşıtları tarafından 4 kez protesto edildi. Senatör Murray, Trump yönetimini Kongre onayı olmadan savaş başlatmakla eleştirdi.
ABD Savaş Bakanı Pete Hegseth, Senato Tahsisat Komitesinde İran'a karşı yürütülen savaşın maliyetini 37,5 milyar dolar olarak açıkladı. Bu rakam önceki tahminlerin 8 milyar dolar üzerinde. Pentagon'un bütçesinin tükenme riskiyle karşı karşıya olduğu belirtilirken, Beyaz Saray'ın 67 milyar dolarlık ek bütçe talebi Kongre'deki anlaşmazlık nedeniyle tıkandı.
Pete Hegseth, the War-Not-Defense Secretary, requested an additional $87.6 billion for the Pentagon, with over $70 billion for a war in Iran. Senators expressed amusement and skepticism, questioning his justifications, which largely involved blaming the Biden administration for various issues and downplaying the ongoing conflict.
