Military judge reinstates plea deals for 9/11 mastermind KSM, two other terrorists in shock ruling
A military judge ruled Wednesday that the plea deal that spared the death penalty for 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other terrorists remains valid. The surprising move comes three months after Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin rescinded the shocking plea deal a military commission had awarded Muhammad and two of his alleged accomplices […]
Military judge affirms validity of 9/11 terrorist plea bargains, contradicting Pentagon
A military judge has again tabled a controversial plea deal involving 9/11 terrorist Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants, following Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin's order earlier this year. It's contrary. Anonymous officials told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the decision to reinstate the agreement was made by an Air Force colonel and […]
Ukraine war briefing: Biden plans military aid surge from billions still available, say reports | Ukraine
President Biden plans to rush billions of dollars in security aid to Ukraine before the outgoing Democratic president leaves office in January, officials told Reuters on Wednesday.. “The administration plans to move forward to put Ukraine in the strongest possible position,” a senior administration official said on condition of anonymity. Biden's transfer plans were first […]
'Fat Leonard' Francis sentenced to 15 years in massive military bribery scandal
Former Navy contractor Leonard Francis, also known as “Fat Leonard,” who masterminded one of the U.S. military's largest bribery scandals, was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in prison for his role in the scheme, federal prosecutors said. Ta. U.S. District Judge Janice Sammartino sentenced Francisco to 164 months in prison for bribery and fraud and […]
Netanyahu Fires Defense Minister Gallant; Set to Fire Military Chiefs
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday fired Defense Minister Yoav Galant, citing a breach of trust. He is said to be preparing to dismiss the heads of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Israel Security Agency (ISA). According to Prime Minister Netanyahu's Times of Israel newspaper, fired He bravely handed over his notice […]
US must weigh ‘military action against’ North Korean forces if invading Ukraine: House intel chair Turner
The United States would need to “seriously consider” military action against North Korean forces if they invaded Ukraine, Rep. Mike Turner, chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, said in a statement Wednesday. Ta. The Ohio Republican argued that “the United States should seriously consider taking direct military action against North Korean forces […]
Lloyd Austin Says Israel Should Stick To Attacking Iranian ‘Military Targets’ If It Retaliates
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday raised the possibility of Israeli retaliatory strikes against Iran, saying Israel should limit its attacks to Iranian military targets. in interview Austin, with Fox News' Jennifer Griffin, declined to comment directly on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's credibility as an ally. Austin spoke about what he believes is […]
Iranian military official charged in plot to kill dissident journalist in NYC: report
A senior member of an Iranian terrorist organization was among the four men charged in the plot to kill an Iranian-American writer and activist in the United States. Ruhollah Bazghandi, who lives in Iran and is currently not in custody, was charged with the attempted assassination of Masih Alinejad. A prolific journalist and activist who […]
Israeli Military Reveals Slain Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar’s Luxurious Bunker
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Monday released footage of the luxurious underground bunker where Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar hid before he was killed by Israeli ground forces last week. This bunker is located underground in Khan Yunis, the hometown of Sinwar. Contains In addition to a huge stockpile of cash, weapons and ammunition, there […]
‘Help Us Solve Our National Security Problems’: Pentagon Wants Silicon Valley Tech Execs To Join Military
The Wall Street Journal reported Monday that the Pentagon is looking to Silicon Valley technology executives to help improve the military's capabilities and lend their expertise. . Pentagon Chief Talent Officer Brint Parmeter said the executives will be enlisted as reservists in mid- to high-level positions and work with defense officials to strengthen the Pentagon's […]