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Top U.S. military leaders including Adm. Brad Cooper, the head of U.S. Central Command, will brief President Donald Trump later on Thursday on potential military action against Iran, a U.S. official told Reuters.U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will also participate in the briefing, the official said.The official did not disclose the range of options that will be discussed but said the briefing was expected to be focused on actions needed to compel Iran to negotiate an end to the conflict.U.S. Central Command and the White House did not…

Issue Brief April 30, 2026 • 10:30 am ET Print this page By the US–Colombia Strategic Alignment Coalition Bottom lines up front Colombia’s first-round presidential election will take place May 31 amid persistent risks of political violence, illegal armed group activity, and disinformation.While the March legislative and primary elections were largely peaceful, the electoral environment has deteriorated in recent weeks.The next month offers a critical window to reduce risks through coordinated candidate protection measures, targeted territorial security deployments, and rapid responses to disinformation. A stable system facing rising pressures Colombia’s first-round presidential vote comes two months after the March legislative…

Credit: Defense FeedsDefense Feeds, Washington — The US Marine Corps is exploring new operational concepts as the US Marines MV-75 tiltrotor concept adds cruise missile power to future aviation platforms.The concept, recently revealed in visual materials, suggests a significant expansion of the tiltrotor’s role beyond transport and assault missions. By integrating cruise missiles, the platform could evolve into a flexible strike asset capable of operating across wide areas.The MV-75 concept builds on the legacy of tiltrotor aircraft such as the MV-22 Osprey, which combine the vertical lift of helicopters with the speed and range of fixed-wing aircraft. This hybrid capability…

Last month, President Donald Trump hosted Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for a visit that captured both the promise and the shortcomings of America’s Indo‑Pacific strategy.In some ways, the meeting was a success: It produced a few commercial deals, reaffirmed the strength of the bilateral relationship, and — most importantly — demonstrated a visibly warm personal rapport between the two leaders (despite an awkward moment). But as has so often been the case during America’s fitful “pivot” to Asia over the past two decades, the visit was overshadowed by yet another conflict in the Middle East that is absorbing U.S.…

Operation Epic Fury in Iran has cost American taxpayers roughly $25 billion so far, the Pentagon’s chief financial officer revealed on Wednesday. Acting comptroller Jules Hurst III, testifying before the House Armed Services Committee, said that the bulk of the figure has been devoted to ordnance.“Approximately, at this day, we are spending about $25 billion on Operation Epic Fury, most of that is in munitions,” Hurst told lawmakers, adding that some of the costs also included operations, maintenance and equipment replacement.“We will formulate a supplemental [bill] through the White House that will come to Congress once we have a full…

Introduction The year 2026 marks the 10th anniversary of Strategy and Wargaming! It was a decade ago that everything was set in motion for what would become the best strategy and wargaming website on the entire internet (that’s just my opinion, and I’m a bit biased, but I’m sure you agree with me). The first drafts for reviews, impressions, and lists were made, the website was set up, and everything went live! Now, 10 years later, Strategy and Wargaming went from a couple of hundred views in a year to well over 5 million in 2025, and 2026 is shaping…

BERLIN/VIENNA — A fleet of Russian military-affiliated cargo aircraft has made over a hundred flights to Algeria over the past year, likely delivering modern fighter jets and equipment to bolster an increasingly important Russian ally at Europe’s southern flank, and using the country as a hub to project Russia’s power deeper into Africa. A Defense News investigation found at least 167 cargo flights linking Russia to Algeria between March 2025 and April 2026, making the North African country one of the key hubs in Moscow’s global freight network. Many of the flights connected airfields associated with United Aircraft Corporation, Russia’s…

According to UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan, the promotion now values drama more than actual fighting. Tsarukyan is one of the top contenders in his division at present. However, a title shot has so far eluded him. That being said, he has been keeping very busy outside the cage, participating in a long list of wrestling and grappling matches, participating in dozens of major streams, and appearing at multiple public events. Throughout his busy schedule, drama has followed him everywhere. No, not this Drama. Just about everywhere he goes, Tsarukyan is producing viral moments, for better or worse. That is…

Josh Hokit wants to bring personality back to MMA.A former wrestler and collegiate football player, Hokit made his UFC debut in November, and in just a few months, “The Incredible Hok” has risen from unknown fighter to one of the breakout stars in MMA. In his three UFC fights he’s earned four bonuses, including winning Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night for his victory over Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327 earlier this month.But Hokit’s rise is not just due to his performances inside the cage, but his personality outside the cage. Hokit has grabbed headlines for adopting…

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday leveled a new threat against NATO ally Germany, suggesting he could soon reduce the U.S. military presence there as he continues to feud with Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the U.S-Israel war against Iran. Trump made the threat after Merz earlier this week said that the U.S. was being “humiliated” by the Iranian leadership and criticized Washington’s lack of strategy in the war. Trump has also repeatedly railed against NATO for the alliance’s refusal to assist the U.S. in its two-month-old war. “The United States is studying and reviewing the possible reduction of Troops…