June 1, 2026

Canada Is Reconsidering F-35A Contract

F-35A

Canada is reconsidering its F-35A contract with the US and looking elsewhere for its military hardware as trade tensions escalate.

CBO Puts Price Tag on 1st Trump Battleship

Battleship

The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the first Trump-class battleship could cost more than $20 billion if ordered today. Additional ships could cost anywhere from $9 billion to $13 billion per vessel.

US Launches Strikes Against ISIS in Syria

Syria

The US began air and artillery strikes against ISIS targets in Syria on Friday following the deaths of three US citizens. US F-15E Strike Eagles and A-10 Thunderbolt IIs hit dozens of sites.

Pentagon to Create Climate Policy Post

Climate

The Pentagon says it will make some organizational changes as it increases its focus on climate change, including adding a new post to champion climate considerations inside and beyond the Department.

US Scrambling to Get Personnel Out of Kabul

Kabul

The US is scrambling to get its personnel out of the American embassy in Kabul as the Taliban stormed the Afghanistan capital on Sunday.