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Counter-UAS marketplace streamlines acquisition, first purchases total $13 Million
April 16, 2026 — Joint Interagency Task Force 401 announced the first set of purchases completed through its new counter-unmanned aircraft systems marketplace, four acquisitions collectively valued at $13 million... MORE

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Epic Fury quelled for now, objectives accomplished, U.S. forces remain ready
April 9, 2026 — In fewer than 40 days, unrelenting military action by America's joint force has helped accomplish all the goals President Donald J. Trump set for Operation Epic Fury... MORE

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Joint Task Force commits more than $600 million to procure new counter-UAS capability
April 7, 2026 — Joint Interagency Task Force 401 has committed over $600 million at a record pace to strengthen counter-unmanned aircraft systems capabilities in support of Operation Epic Fury, the FIFA World Cup and homeland defense... MORE

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Trump, Hegseth, Caine laud successful rescue of downed Airmen in Iran
April 7, 2026 — During a White House press conference, President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, lauded the military's success in a harrowing Easter weekend rescue of two airmen... MORE

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Hegseth says there's no shortage of American will, resources in Operation Epic Fury
March 6, 2026 — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said there is no shortage of American will, nor is there a shortage of materiel, when it comes to U.S. kinetic engagement against the Iranian terrorist regime during Operation Epic Fury... MORE

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Hegseth says 'Epic Fury' goals in Iran are 'laser-focused'
March 2, 2026 — American forces in the U.S. Central Command area of operations have been involved in an intense bombing campaign against Iran — Operation Epic Fury — that has already resulted in the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei... MORE

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Hegseth, Caine laud success of U.S. strike on Iran nuke sites
June 23, 2025 — During a press conference at the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, lauded the success of the U.S. Central Command's overnight strike on three Iranian nuclear facilities. ... MORE

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MICC personnel make a difference supporting Central Command in Iraq
March 25, 2025 — Mission and Installation Contracting Command contracting professionals redeployed to their home stations after the successful completion of a months-long deployment to Iraq in support of the U.S. Central Command’s mission in Iraq... MORE

U.S. punches back at Iran-backed Houthi terrorists in Yemen
March 18, 2025 — Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell said during his first public briefing at the Pentagon that U.S. Central Command, at the direction of President Donald J. Trump, launched a series of attacks at key terrorist Houthi targets in Yemen... MORE

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DOD's mission to defeat ISIS remains ongoing in Syria
December 11, 2024 — U.S. Central Command will continue to work to prevent ISIS from reestablishing a foothold in Syria, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said during a news briefing... MORE

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Defense secretary orders additional naval assets to Middle East amid rising tensions
August 13, 2024 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has ordered additional naval assets to the Middle East to reinforce the United States' commitment to Israel's defense amid escalating regional tensions... MORE

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U.S. will send more defensive military capabilities to Middle East
August 6, 2024 — More defensive military capabilities will deploy to the Middle East to bolster force protection for U.S. troops in the region and to defend Israel, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said... MORE

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U.S. goal in Middle East Is easing tensions, finding diplomatic solutions
July 18, 2024 — The United States would like to see a ceasefire in Gaza, an easing of tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border and a cessation of Houthi aggression in the Red Sea area, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said on July 16... MORE

Israel, U.S., partners neutralize Iranian airborne attacks
April 16, 2024 — U.S. Central Command forces, supported by Navy destroyers, destroyed more than 80 one-way attack unmanned aerial vehicles and at least six ballistic missiles during last weekend's Iranian attack on Israel... MORE

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Defense leader discusses progress of National Defense Strategy
October 25, 2023 — The National Defense Strategy is a living, breathing document that is the North Star to the Defense Department, and leaders in the department work every day to ensure it is implemented, a defense leader said Oct. 24... MORE

F-16s head to Middle East to help protect U.S. troops
October 25, 2023 — A squadron of F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft arrived in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility to work alongside an array of capabilities the Department of Defense sent to the region to further enhance the ability of U.S. forces to defend themselves... MORE

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Artificial intelligence, autonomy will play crucial role in warfare, general says
February 9, 2022 — The use of autonomy and artificial intelligence will play an increasingly vital role in military operations in such places as the Middle East, where U.S. forces no longer have a sizeable military presence, an Army general said... MORE

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