U.S. Navy counter-mine ships that replaced minesweepers last year in Bahrain have yet to demonstrate their reliability and effectiveness in the face of potential naval mine warfare, according to the Defense Department’s testing office and military experts.The Pentagon was unable to determine the operational effectiveness or suitability of Independence-class littoral combat ships equipped with the mine countermeasures mission package due to insufficient data on its mine-hunting and mine-destroying technology, according to the Office of the Director, Operational Test & Evaluation’s fiscal 2025 annual report.Several retired U.S. Navy captains who deployed on minesweepers and defense analysts also told Military Times that…
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Less than 48 hours before the U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran began, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone to President Donald Trump about the reasons for launching the kind of complex, far-off war the American leader once had campaigned against. Both Trump and Netanyahu knew from intelligence briefings earlier in the week that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his key lieutenants would soon meet at his compound in Tehran, making them vulnerable to a “decapitation strike” – an attack against a country’s top leaders often used by Israelis but traditionally less so by the United States. But new…
This article was originally published by Tyler Durden at ZeroHedge under the title: Oil Plunges, Stocks Spike As Trump “Postpones” Military Strikes On Iran After “Productive” Talks; But Move Reverses After Tehran Denies Contact Summary Trump announces “productive” talks with Iran, “postpones” military strikes for 5 days IRGC-linked media deny contact Trad Govt-linked media yet to issue comment Market response: oil down, yields down, stocks up (but all off their kneejerk extremes) * * * Denials Begin It did not take long for the denials to emerge. Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency (which is the propaganda arm of the IRGC, so take it…
The world’s largest aircraft carrier arrived in Greece for maintenance after surviving an onboard fire nearly two weeks earlier, according to a Navy release.The USS Gerald R. Ford arrived at Naval Support Activity Souda Bay on Monday after operating in the Red Sea in support of Operation Epic Fury.“The port call allows for the ship to undergo efficient assessment, repairs, and resupply,” the release said. “Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group continues its overseas deployment.”The aircraft carrier remains fully mission capable, the release said.A non-combat fire broke out in the main laundry room of the carrier on March 12, injuring…
Galco, a name synonymous with leather and old school class, has expanded its Concealable 2.0 line. In a market dominated by Kydex and appendix inside the waistband carry, there are still shooters who appreciate classic materials paired with modern firearm designs. Shooters, both new and experienced, are likely familiar with leather holsters from Galco. Originally founded as Jackass Leather Company, proprietor Richard Gallagher later renamed the business Great American Leather Company, or Galco for short. The company quickly established a reputation by innovating leather holster design, including the use of forward molding. Among its most recognizable creations is the cross…
Tennessee lawmakers have passed SB0350, a landmark bill that prohibits landlords from banning the lawful possession and carry of firearms within rental properties and tenant-designated parking spaces. The legislation, which was transmitted to Governor Bill Lee on March 16, 2026, aims to ensure that a tenant’s Second Amendment rights are not waived as a condition of their lease. NASHVILLE, TN — In a significant expansion of Second Amendment protections for the nearly 35% of Tennesseans who rent their homes, the General Assembly has finalized Senate Bill 0350. This legislation effectively strips landlords of the power to include “no-gun” clauses in…
Gasoline prices are quickly approaching the “politically sensitive” $4 per gallon mark. Analysts claim that at this price, consumers make the conscious decision to drive less. This month’s surge in retail fuel prices (gasoline and diesel) marks the largest increase on record, with gasoline only 4 cents below the precarious $4 line. Iranian Official Warns of $200 Oil Prices Amid Escalating Strait of Hormuz Tensions Prices of fuel are delivering a nasty shock to the pocketbooks of cash-strapped consumers, who are already being pummeled by ridiculous housing costs and inflation of grocery prices. Affordability Crisis Worsens As 2026 Approaches Bonnie…
Arlington police have cleared a woman of any wrongdoing after she stabbed her 33-year-old boyfriend, identified as Keith Green, in self-defense during a violent domestic assault early Friday morning. Green, who allegedly attempted to choke the woman, now faces multiple felony charges including Assault Family Violence—Impede Breath and has an active warrant out of Tarrant County. ARLINGTON, TX — A Friday morning domestic dispute at an apartment complex in the 4900 block of Silber Road escalated into a life-threatening encounter that left two people hospitalized. At approximately 12:30 a.m. on March 20, 2026, Arlington police responded to a 911 call…
Editor’s note: This story originally appeared on Laser Wars, a newsletter about military laser weapons and other futuristic defense technology. Subscribe here.The U.S. Army hasn’t even officially taken delivery of its most powerful high-energy laser weapon yet, but the service is already walking away from it in pursuit of a newer model.In a new Congressional Research Service (CRS) report published on March 9, Army officials revealed that the service no longer plans on transitioning its 300 kilowatt Indirect Fire Protection Capability-High Energy Laser system, or IFPC-HEL, dubbed “Valkyrie,” to a program of record after years in development. This move effectively…
United States ruler Donald Trump claims that since democrats are “blocking funding” for the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) personnel, he can have ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents fill in instead. He said he will make this happen if democrats refuse to unblock funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which governs both ICE and the TSA. The partial shutdown that began in February has left thousands of TSA employees without pay, resulting in lengthy security lines at airports across the country. Both TSA and ICE are parts of DHS; however, the latter agency received $75 billion from Trump’s “big, beautiful…