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US, observers watch for cyber, disinformation campaigns in wake of Venezuela raid
Disinformation operations have been spotted, but there are no signs the efforts are being coordinated by a foreign government, one observer said.
How ‘Absolute Resolve’ harnessed 150 aircraft and more to launch a regime change in Venezuela
The Joint Chiefs chair described the "precise" and "unprecedented" military operation at a Saturday press conference.
US spy agencies contributed to operation that captured Maduro
The CIA helped locate the Venezuelan leader while others monitored electronic communications.
The US will ‘run’ Venezuela for now, Trump says after armed assault on capital
Regime-change operation bombed multiple sites, seized president early on Saturday.
Inside China’s nascent, AI-powered military logistics system
The PLA is already testing technologies that range from widespread sensors to AI-enabled predictive planning, cargo drones, and tracked UGV mules.
Pacific Marines modernize, prep for a busy year
III MEF includes the 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, which is “leading the service” in various capabilities.
Defense One Radio, Ep. 201: Conflicts to watch in 2026
CFR's Paul Stares unpacks the latest annual survey of foreign policy experts bracing for what might lie ahead.
New GAO, Navy reports warn of serious V-22 Osprey safety risks, with some fixes stretching into 2030s
The pair of accountability reports highlight Joint Program Office woes and maintenance failures.
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