From blueprint to the battlefield, how the US is preparing for tomorrow’s world order

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US Marines help gun down beach invaders in simulated Philippines defense

Afterwards, as the repulsed “enemy” withdrew in disorder, a coup de grace was delivered by an explosive-laden, first-person-view drone.
Drone diplomacy wins Ukraine valuable allies, but now it must deliver

The Iran war has confirmed how central drones are to modern warfare and handed Zelenskiy a diplomatic trump card, analysts say.
‘Alpha’ troops and more ships: Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao outlines vision for service

In one of his first public addresses as acting Navy secretary, Hung Cao said he didn’t need “cross-dressers” or “leaf eaters” in the service.
Pentagon’s FY27 budget seeks 85 F-35s, but most ride on reconciliation

The Pentagon’s fiscal 2027 budget request seeks 85 F-35 Lightning II fighters across the joint force, up from 47 in fiscal 2026.