United States weighs delaying Taiwan arms sale as Trump focuses on China trade summit – The Hill
A planned U.S. arms sale to Taiwan is colliding with President Trump’s effort to secure a trade deal with China.
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Switzerland considers European SAMP/T air defense system as United States delays Patriot missile deliveries
Switzerland is considering a European alternative to the U.S.-made Patriot missile system after Washington indefinitely postponed delivery of five anti-missile batteries.
U.S. submarine maintenance in Australia signals operational shift under AUKUS partnership
A U.S. Navy submarine maintenance period in Western Australia has marked what officials describe as a significant step in advancing the AUKUS security partnership among the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom.
United Kingdom blocks U.S. access to British bases for potential Iran strike over legal concerns
The United Kingdom has blocked a U.S. request to use British bases for a potential strike on Iran, according to multiple British media reports.
United States delivers frst AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to Australia under Foreign Military Sales sgreement
The U.S. Army Security Assistance Command has completed a foreign military sales agreement delivering two of 29 AH-64E Apache helicopters to Australia.
NORAD intercepts Russian military aircraft operating in Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said it detected and tracked Russian military aircraft operating in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone on February 19, 2026.
Donald Trump weighs limited strike on Iran as U.S. forces deploy and nuclear talks hang in the balance
The Hill reports that President Donald Trump is weighing a limited strike on Iran in the coming days as he seeks to build maximum leverage in negotiations and prepare the U.S. military for a prolonged battle if diplomacy fails.
President Donald Trump says he will seek release of War Department files on UFOs and extraterrestrial life
President Trump said Thursday he will direct the Department of War and other agencies to release government files related to UFOs and “alien and extraterrestrial life” to the public.
Lockheed Martin and Insta sign cooperation agreement to expand defence innovation and transatlantic industrial ties
Lockheed Martin and the Finnish company Insta have signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen defence innovation and strengthen industrial resilience and capacity.
United States prepares for full troop withdrawal from Syria as military presence winds down – The Hill
The United States is preparing for a complete withdrawal of its troops from Syria, ending a military deployment initially aimed at fighting ISIS, according to two U.S. officials who spoke to The Hill on Wednesday.
Lithuania completes 500-vehicle JLTV acquisition from Oshkosh Defense through U.S. Foreign Military Sales program
Lithuania has completed the delivery of 500 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles ordered for its Armed Forces through the U.S. Foreign Military Sales procedure.
United States deploys additional fighter aircraft and naval assets to Middle East amid ongoing talks with Iran
The United States has sent another fleet of aircraft described as essential for conducting a prolonged campaign against Iran, according to ItaMilRadar, which tracks aircraft and naval movements in the Mediterranean region.