This article was originally published by Mike Adams at Natural News.  Introduction: The Fraying Fabric of an Empire I look at the world in 2026, and I no longer see a beacon of liberty, but a dying empire stumbling toward its own ruin. This is not a sentiment born of…

U.S. Air Force airmen operated a semiautonomous jet-powered combat drone in a series of sorties recently, boosting the service’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.The force’s Experimental Operations Unit conducted hands-on testing with Anduril’s YFQ-44A aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base, California, in an effort to utilize “principles of the new Warfighting…

The Marine Corps this week released a video showcasing the design and capabilities of its new Medium Landing Ship, or LSM, a vessel designed to move troops, equipment and supplies to shorelines without relying on established ports.The new LSM is based on the Damen Shipyards Group’s Landing Ship Transport 100,…

United States President Donald Trump made an announcement on Truth Social that a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon had been agreed upon following talks in Washington. Iranian Professor Says Israel Is “Desperate” To Destroy The Ceasefire While speaking to reporters on Thursday,  Trump announced an upcoming meeting with Israeli…

The Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower sustained a small fire on Tuesday while it was sidelined for maintenance. The carrier is currently at Naval Support Activity Portsmouth, Virginia, after arriving at Norfolk Naval Shipyard on Jan. 8 to begin planned incremental availability following a nine-month deployment.“Eight sailors…

U.S. officials have informed some European counterparts that some previously contracted weapons deliveries are likely to be delayed as the Iran war continues to draw on weapons stocks, five sources familiar with the matter said.The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity as the communications were not public, said several…

This article was originally published by Tyler Durden at ZeroHedge.  Summary US Navy: vessels seeking entry into Hormuz Strait now fair game for boarding, search, and outright seizure – including for suspicion of ‘contraband’. Hegseth: US forces are ready to restart combat if Iran doesn’t agree to a deal & a Strait…

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The nation’s Air National Guard adjutants general are making their most unified push yet to recapitalize the U.S. Air Force’s fighter fleet, with 22 generals signing a letter to Congress this month calling for multiyear funding to buy between 72 and 100 new fighters annually. The letter, sent April 1…

This article was originally published by Edison Reed at Natural News.  Introduction Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept – it is rapidly becoming one of the most powerful and disruptive forces shaping the future of humanity, according to a recent report. Tech billionaire Elon Musk has issued a…

The U.S. Air Force and Space Force reached their fiscal year 2026 recruitment goals five months ahead of schedule, according to a Tuesday Air Education and Training Command Facebook post.The Air Force had a goal of enlisting 32,750 active-duty airmen, and the Space Force set an enlisted goal of 730…

The United States said that it may be preparing for a “financial bombing” of Iran. This will entail applying secondary sanctions on financial institutions that do business with Tehran. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned on Wednesday that the U.S. is preparing to ramp up economic pain on Iran by levying…