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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II climbs during a demonstration at Misawa Range Day at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2026. Advanced fighter capabilities enhance the combat effectiveness and agility of U.S. airpower, strengthening the ability to respond rapidly and maintain security throughout the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Angelica Winther)

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The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Flew Well Against Iran for One Reason: The Pentagon Finally Gave It the Parts. The Bill to Keep Doing That Is $13,700,000,000.

The F-35 flew well in Operation Epic Fury, the Iran campaign that opened in March 2026, and Air Combat Command's Brig. Gen. Brian Laidlaw...

Brandon WeichertSeptember 15, 2026

Military Working Dog Orca rests on the ground at Naval Base San Diego, Calif., on October 10, 2019. The U.S. Navy utilizes small breeds to detect narcotics and explosives in small spaces, like narrow compartments on compact submarines, ships and aircraft carriers. The small breeds are bred in Europe and sent to the 341st Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, for the MWD handlers to qualify the dogs for narcotics detection in under 60 days before they are deployed to military bases all over the world. The 341 TRS provides skilled MWDs and trainers for the Department of Defense and other government agencies, such as the Transportation Security administration. (Courtesy Photo)

Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security

10 Minutes of Play: How Staffing Shortages at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Led to Military Working Dog Deaths

Summary and Key Points: Stephen Silver, an award-winning national security journalist, evaluates the DoD Inspector General’s report on the Military Working Dog (MWD) Program....

Stephen SilverMarch 2, 2026

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The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Flew Well Against Iran for One Reason: The Pentagon Finally Gave It the Parts. The Bill to Keep Doing That Is $13,700,000,000.

Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security

10 Minutes of Play: How Staffing Shortages at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Led to Military Working Dog Deaths

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