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US destroys six Iranian small boats, shoots down missiles, drones, admiral says
Adm. Brad Cooper said Iran was trying to interfere with a U.S. military operation to open the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic.
By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali, Reuters
Japanese destroyer can now fire Tomahawk missiles, extending nation’s combat punch
Japan’s Tomahawk orders are unlikely to be affected immediately, but longer military campaigns in the Middle East could cause setbacks, one analyst said.
US military to expand by more than 30,000 troops this year
Congress is backing increases to the size of the military, having passed and proposed final legislation that will raise and fund rises in end strength.
By Patricia Kime
Pentagon escalates probe into Sen. Mark Kelly over lawful orders video
The Defense Department says it is accelerating its probe into Sen. Mark Kelly for allegedly violating military law.
By Riley Ceder
Opinion
Cruise missiles are the present and future of warfare
One need not wonder why the U.S., Russia and now China have invested so much in submarine-launched cruise missiles.
By Michael Bohnert