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Regional Air Traffic Diverted Amid Military Operations – Defense News

September 5, 2025

Airspace closures alter widespread flight routes As military action between Israel and Iran intensifies, major commercial airlines have diverted flights and closed key air corridors in the Middle East. Following Israeli airstrikes…
NATO Monitors Regional Conflict Escalation – National Security

September 3, 2025

“(BRUSSELS) – NATO has increased surveillance operations in its southern and eastern flank in response to the escalating military action between Israel and Iran. NATO headquarters officials confirmed that the alliance’s intelligence…
Pentagon Increases Middle East Force Readiness – National Security

September 3, 2025

“(WASHINGTON) – The Pentagon has increased the force protection level for U.S. personnel in the Middle East amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran. According to the Defense Department, Defense Secretary Lloyd…
Iran Mobilizes Air Defense Systems Following Israeli Strikes – Air Force News

September 3, 2025

“(Tehran) — Following a series of Israeli air strikes on Iranian territory earlier this week, Iran has put its air defense forces on the highest alert in a broad display of military…
Israeli Airstrikes Hit Iranian Military Facilities in Major Escalation – Air Force News

September 3, 2025

“(Tel Aviv – June 12, 2025) — Israeli warplanes launched a series of high-precision airstrikes on Iranian military installations early Thursday, targeting facilities linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), in…
DOD Leaders Discuss Security Challenges Across Africa, Middle East

September 3, 2025

Thompson: “We’re putting American interests first” WASHINGTON — Defense Department leaders briefed lawmakers this week on the changing security landscape in Africa and the Middle East, emphasizing a renewed focus on counterterrorism,…
Hegseth Says Shipbuilding, Golden Dome, Nuclear Deterrence Make Up DOD Budget Request for Billions in Funding

September 3, 2025

“(WASHINGTON) – Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Kane, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, appeared before the Senate Appropriations Committee this week and advocated for key…
Defense Secretary Says Funding Request Addresses Adequate Support for Special Ops

September 3, 2025

“(WASHINGTON) – Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers this week that President Donald J. Trump’s proposed fiscal year 2026 defense budget includes targeted funding to meet growing global demands on U.S. Special…
Through SkillBridge, DOD Provides Boost to Southern Border Mission

September 2, 2025

“(WASHINGTON) – Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has signed a groundbreaking memorandum to expand the Department of Defense’s SkillBridge program to include opportunities to support southern border missions. Under the revised guidelines, service…
Japan Officially Joins UK-Italy in Global Combat Air Program (GCAP)

September 2, 2025

“(*Tokyo) – In a significant step forward for international defense cooperation, Japan has formally joined the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP), a tripartite initiative with the United Kingdom and Italy to develop…

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