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America Spent a Fortune Shooting Down Cheap Drones. Now the Missile Stores Are Bare.

After burning through interceptors in the Iran war, the U.S. faces a dire math problem: Enemies can build drones faster than America can build missiles.

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Navy Warns Operation Epic Fury Funding Impact Could Halt Training and Recruit Programs by July

The US Navy warns Congress that 'Operation Epic Fury' is straining defence budgets, potentially affecting training and readiness by July without extra funding. Lawmakers debate naval expansion amid rising costs.

International Business Times UK

‘Makes no sense’: experts doubt pause in US arms sale to Taiwan is due to Iran war

While approval is due soon for $14bn deal, actual deliveries to Taiwan are years away – making ‘Operation Epic Fury’ in the Gulf an unlikely cause

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Navy Secretary drops bombshell at Senate hearing, exposes Trump and Hegseth lies over Iran and Taiwan: ‘Just making sure we have everything’

Trump had claimed it was a “good negotiating chip.”

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Taiwan's government says US hasn't notified it of any pause in a planned $14B arms sale

Taiwan's government says it hasn't been notified of any pause in a planned $14 billion U.S. arms sale to the self-governing island

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Taiwan says it has received no notification from US of any pause to planned €12bn arms sale

Like other countries that maintain formal diplomatic ties with Beijing, the US doesn't recognise Taiwan as a country, but Washington remains the island’s strongest backer and arms supplier.

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Taiwan's government says US hasn't notified it of any pause in a planned $14 billion arms sale

Taiwan's government says it hasn't been notified of any pause in a planned $14 billion U.S. arms sale to the self-governing island

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US arms sales to Taiwan on ‘pause’ due to Iran war, says acting navy chief

Hung Cao’s comments are latest blow to Taipei after Donald Trump recently cast doubt over US’s enduring support

The Guardian - UK

U.S. pauses $14bn Taiwan arms sale just days after Trump’s summit with Xi Jinping in China

Taipei says it’s yet to receive formal notice as concerns grow over Washington’s commitment to island’s security

The Independent UK

US pauses $14 billion Taiwan arms sale to preserve munitions stockpiles for Iran conflict

The United States has halted a significant arms sale to Taiwan. This pause is due to concerns about maintaining sufficient munitions for a US military operation. Officials state the sale will resume when deemed necessary. The decision comes amid discussions about US weapons stockpiles and Taiwan's defense needs.

The Economic Times

‘Helped rebuild Sleepy Joe Biden’s depleted Navy’: Trump is all praise for ousted Navy chief even as Pentagon admits his leadership was a disaster

President Donald Trump is publicly praising his recently ousted Navy Secretary John Phelan, calling him a “long time friend” who did an “outstanding job” rebuilding the Navy. This comes just a day after the Pentagon removed Phelan from his post following months of tensions with senior leadership. Trump’s Truth Social…

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Navy Secretary John Phelan was on Capitol Hill talking shipbuilding all day. Hours later, he learned he was fired by reading it on X

The military purge continues.

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Trump Faces 'Racist' Backlash After Calling India a 'Hellhole' as Modi Alliance Strains Despite 'Hindus for Trump' Support

Donald Trump's repost describing India as a 'hellhole' has sparked diplomatic tensions, drawing criticism from Indian officials and diaspora groups, and challenging his relationship with Prime Minister Modi.

International Business Times UK

Trump's Navy Secretary Pick Sparks Outcry Over 'KKK Hood' Requests, Race Claims and 'Witchcraft' Warnings

President Trump's choice for Navy Secretary, Hung Cao, faces scrutiny over past remarks and military record, sparking political and public debate amid leadership changes at the Pentagon.

International Business Times UK

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US Secretary of the Navy Abruptly Departs from His Post

In a shocking twist of events, the US Secretary of the Navy, John Phelan, was ousted from his post. He’s the latest Trump official to be relieved from his position. But the timing has left people uncertain, as there is an ongoing blockade at the Strait of Hormuz.

The Guardian - US

Hung Cao, the former refugee who is Trump’s new acting navy secretary

Vietnam-born Cao stood twice for federal office in Virginia and has called for upgrading of fleet to face new threats

The Guardian - US

Trump’s navy secretary ousted over dispute about shipbuilding

John Phelan firing caused by poor relationship with Pete Hegseth and slow movement on shipbuilding, sources say

International Business Times

Is Hung Cao the New Acting Navy Secretary? Inside John Phelan's Resignation and Sudden Leadership Shake-Up

Hung Cao becomes Acting Navy Secretary following John Phelan's sudden resignation. Cao's controversial past remarks and military background spark debate amid Pentagon leadership changes.

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International Business Times UK

No Prior Experience, Trump-Appointed Navy Secretary John Phelan Removed From Post As Past Links To Jeffrey Epstein Mounts

John Phelan's sudden removal as US Navy Secretary raises questions about leadership tensions, Pentagon shake-ups, and the real reasons behind his immediate exit.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: ‘Impossible’ to reopen strait of Hormuz amid ‘flagrant’ ceasefire breaches, Iran says

Iran seizes two ships in critical waterway as Washington and Tehran maintain separate blockades. Plus, Jodi Kantor on how to find a career you love

The Guardian - US

Former inspector general urges audit of Epstein files release be conducted ‘without undue influence’ – as it happened

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Euronews

US Navy Secretary John Phelan leaves post amid Iran war in latest Pentagon shake-up

The Pentagon shakeup continued as US Navy Secretary John Phelan suddenly departed during the Iran war, with Trump-backed combat veteran Hung Cao taking over temporarily.

The Times of India

Why did Trump 'fire' US navy secretary abruptly amid Hormuz blockade? What reports claim

Navy Secretary John Phelan has been dismissed following reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg. Disagreements over the pace of naval modernization and shipbuilding priorities, as well as Phelan's direct communication with President Trump, led to his removal. Hung Cao has been appointed acting…

International Business Times UK

Who Is Hung Cao? The Combat Veteran Now Leading the U.S. Navy After Phelan Exit

From escaping Vietnam as a child to leading the U.S. Navy, Hung Cao's remarkable ascent has reached a new peak after the abrupt exit of John Phelan.

The Times of India

Pentagon shake-up continues: US navy secretary John Phelan steps down abruptly amid war with Iran

US Navy secretary John Phelan has abruptly resigned, with Hung Cao stepping in as acting chief. This departure occurs amidst heightened regional tensions, including the Navy's blockade of Iranian ports and ongoing operations in critical waterways. Phelan's exit is the latest in a series of significant leadership changes within the…

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