Europe
Ukraine's defense minister walked into Zelensky corruption buzzsaw
Mykhailo Fedorov advanced a successful drone program in part by bucking the patronage system, which, protected by the president, likely led to his sacking
July 17, 2026
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Middle East
Gunboat or showboat: Can the Navy truly sustain a long war with Iran?
Trump has reimposed a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, but to do so, the US will have to concentrate all its deployable ships in one place
July 17, 2026
Military Industrial Complex
DoD scrambles for new drone plans as Iran shoots down costly Reapers
This week in The Bunker: The Pentagon goes sci-fi with push for more unmanned vehicles and laser weapons
July 17, 2026
Middle East
They pressured Carter to invade Kharg Island too. He didn't.
History offers lessons for President Trump as he weighs attacking the strategic oil depot
July 17, 2026
Military Industrial Complex
Critics slam idea to create US combatant command for robots
Lawmakers want a central HQ for AI and robotics but experts know this means more Pentagon bloat and mission creep, with no benefit to military readiness
July 16, 2026
Global Crises
Iran's World Cup ordeal was a dress rehearsal for renewed war
US officials tarred Tehran's team as terrorists, with one US official saying he 'danced a happy dance' after they left
July 16, 2026
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