'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 […]
An electric aircraft the military has its eyes on can take off with only 150 feet of runway
In a remarkable demonstration, Electra showed off its results. hybrid electric An ultra-short prototype for U.S. military personnel that emphasizes the aircraft's ability to operate in areas without traditional airfields. This development comes at a critical time, as recent natural disasters such as Hurricane Helen in North Carolina have highlighted the need for aircraft that […]
Former Senior Staffers From Top Congressional Offices Lobbied For Chinese Military Companies
High-ranking alumni of some of the nation's most powerful congressional offices have lobbied on behalf of companies controlled by or heavily influenced by the Chinese military, disclosures show. It became clear. Former Congressional officials with ties to powerful lawmakers, including Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Republican Congressman Steve Scalise, are among the Pentagon-designated […]
Delta Airlines passenger Catherine Banks removed from flight for ‘threatening’ military suicide shirt
A Marine Corps veteran was removed from a Delta Air Lines flight before being ordered to change after flight attendants deemed the passenger's shirt “threatening” after drawing attention to a soldier's suicide bombing. Katherine Banks, a 22-year Marine Corps veteran, boarded a Delta flight arriving at San Francisco International Airport to visit family on Oct. […]