Pentagon's Defence of an Undeclared War

As Operation Epic Fury enters its third week, Pentagon restrictions on press access raise questions about transparency in wartime.

The Daily Perspective
The Guardian view on Trump’s war with Iran: if the US is winning, why ask Nato for help?

Editorial: The US has overwhelming military power. Yet the battle has moved to oil routes, alliances and domestic politics – where Tehran is testing western unity

The Guardian
Trump's Hormuz plea finds Australia hesitant

Trump calls for naval coalition to reopen Strait of Hormuz, but Australia remains wary of deeper military involvement as crucial oil and gas artery faces blockade.

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In linking Iran to Russia, Healey could be laying ground for hard choices ahead

Defence secretary connects Middle East conflict to plight of Ukraine, sympathy for which remains relatively high

The Guardian
Putin’s ‘hidden hand’ lies behind Iran’s drone tactics, UK defence secretary says

Pilots reportedly adopting Russian tactics as statement in name of new Iranian supreme leader vows continued attacks on US bases

The Guardian
Pentagon's AI Expansion Exposes Deep Tensions Over Military Use of Commercial Tech

Google Gemini rolls out to 3 million Pentagon personnel while Anthropic faces blacklist after refusing military demands. The conflict reveals fundamental tensions over AI governance.

The Daily Perspective
Why OpenAI's Defence Deal Reveals a Deeper Problem

OpenAI's robotics chief resigned over a hastily announced Pentagon contract. Her departure reveals deeper problems with how the company made a major security commitment.

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How Canada can prepare for high-pressure U.S. demands on sovereignty and trade | The-14

Canada must prepare for high-pressure U.S. demands on sovereignty and trade, from Arctic disputes to sanctions and CUSMA leverage.

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US bomber lands in UK after warning of surge in strikes on Iran

B-1 Lancer, which can carry 24 cruise missiles, arrived at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Friday evening

The Guardian
Defence minister flies to Cyprus to ease tension over drone strike on RAF base

John Healey meets Cypriot counterpart after Shahed-style drone evaded defences and hit RAF base on island

The Guardian