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Ceasefire ‘stops’ War Powers clock on Iran, Hegseth claims

The 60-day threshold is delineated in the War Powers Resolution of 1973. The most relevant part of that law makes no mention of a ceasefire.

Read at Defense News → • April 30, 2026 · 10:39 PM UTC • 56m ago

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🏛️ Defense Policy

Pacific Marines will be first to test-drive new pilot-optional helicopter

The service is “aggressively pursuing” an operational demo in 2027 for the Aerial Logistics Connector.

Defense News3h ago

🏛️ Defense Policy

Reconciliation ‘floodgates’ about to open after slow start for contracts, Hegseth says

“Why do we suddenly have a two part budget where this committee and the Congress generally has oversight and input, to a process where a corner of the budget is essentially a slush fund?” asked Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, during a SASC hearing.

Breaking Defense3h ago

🏴 Europe / NATO

Putin’s parade once projected power. Now it reveals Russia’s weakness.

Russia's annual Victory Day parade has traditionally been an opportunity for Putin to project power. This year, however, the parade has been scaled down amid fears of Ukrainian attack and risks becoming a symbol of Russian weakness, writes Peter Dickinson. The post Putin’s…

Atlantic Council3h ago

🌍 Middle East

Trump At A Crossroads For Continuing The War With Iran

The president is reportedly discussing new options for attacking Iran while facing a legal deadline on continuing the conflict. The post Trump At A Crossroads For Continuing The War With Iran appeared first on The War Zone.

The War Zone3h ago

🌏 Indo-Pacific

Australia can be region’s most-trusted cloud node – if governance catches up

Microsoft’s A$25 billion investment in Australian AI and cloud infrastructure positions the country as a significant node in the Indo-Pacific’s trusted digital architecture. That creates a strategic opportunity – one Australia is well placed to ...

ASPI Strategist3h ago

🏛️ Defense Policy

Marine commandant: Every combatant command has requested an amphibious ready group

The demand is about twice as high as the Marine Corps’ goal of three deployed at any given time, Gen. Eric Smith said Thursday.

Defense One3h ago

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🌏 Indo-Pacific

Australia can be region’s most-trusted cloud node – if governance catches up

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🌍 Middle East

Ceasefire ‘stops’ War Powers clock on Iran, Hegseth claims

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🏴 Europe / NATO

The View From Europe

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Marine Amphibious Combat Vehicles To Get Missile-Swatting Active Protection Systems

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Correcting Course in the Indo‑Pacific

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