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US Senator Tommy Tuberville is facing ridicule and criticism after claiming that some American military pilots identify as furries. Critics, including veterans and commentators, called the remark absurd and an insult to service members, while some supporters echoed his broader complaints about culture in the armed forces. The claim quickly spread as a source of mockery online.
- 2SpaceX launches classified US Space Force mission from CaliforniaโSpaceX launches classified mystery mission for US Space Force from California (video, photos)
SpaceX carried out a launch from California on behalf of the US Space Force, with details of the payload kept secret as part of a classified military mission. The liftoff drew attention for its national security implications and for SpaceX's growing role in military space operations, with photos and video of the launch circulating widely.
- 3Trump's Iran war seen as accidental blow against global warmingโA nice bit of irony, per WaPo reporting: President Donald Trump dismisses climate change as a hoax. But the Trump agenda
Washington Post reporting highlights an irony in US climate politics: President Donald Trump has long dismissed climate change as a hoax, yet his agenda has inadvertently curbed global warming. The war on Iran, now in its seventh month, has driven a plunge in oil consumption, cutting emissions despite the administration's hostile stance on climate policy.
- 4US ally plans robot soldiers for frontline combat rolesโUS ally plans robot soldiers to handle dangerous frontline tasks
A US ally is developing robot soldiers intended to take on dangerous frontline tasks, reducing the risk to human troops in combat. The announcement is drawing attention as militaries worldwide accelerate work on autonomous ground systems, raising both interest in the technology's battlefield potential and questions about ethics, reliability, and the future of manned operations.
- 5US military escorts double Gulf oil shipmentsโUS helps double oil volume exiting the Gulf, with the military now guiding ships in broad daylight
The United States is helping double the volume of oil leaving the Gulf, with the US military now guiding tanker ships through the strait in broad daylight rather than under cover of night. The move signals a more open, coordinated approach to securing one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints, reassuring shippers and markets that traffic can flow despite regional tensions.
- 6SpaceX launches classified Space Force mission from CaliforniaโSpaceX launches classified US Space Force mission from California, lands booster at sea
SpaceX launched a classified US Space Force mission from California, then successfully landed the Falcon 9 booster at sea. The payloads and mission details remain undisclosed, in keeping with standard practice for national security launches. The flight adds to SpaceX's growing cadence of military missions and demonstrates the company's continued reusable-rocket operations from the West Coast.
- 7Space Force Deploys Lasers at Cape Canaveral After Drone FlightsโSpace Force Adds Lasers at Cape Canaveral After 500 Port Drone Flights
The US Space Force has installed laser systems at Cape Canaveral following roughly 500 drone flights in the port area. The move is being read as a response to growing drone traffic near the launch site, with counter-drone defenses intended to protect launches and restricted airspace.
- 8One person detained after security breach at MacDill Air Force BaseโOne person detained following security breach at MacDill Air Force Base
One person has been taken into custody after a security breach at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, according to FOX 13 Tampa Bay. The base, home to US Central Command and Special Operations Command, reported the incident as officials work to determine how the individual gained access and whether there was any broader security threat.
- 9SpaceX completes another secret Pentagon launch amid Starshield buildoutโSpaceX completes another secret Pentagon launch, adding to suspected Starshield buildout
SpaceX has carried out another classified launch for the US Department of Defense, with the payload and mission details kept secret. Observers believe the flight is part of the Pentagon's Starshield programme, SpaceX's military-focused satellite network, which is thought to be expanding with repeated dedicated national security launches in recent months.
- 10Campaign urges Boston Dynamics to end ICE Spot robot salesโTell # Boston Dynamics to kill the # ICE contract. Do not sell Spot to an agency that cannot be trusted with people, let
An advocacy campaign is calling on Boston Dynamics to cancel its contract with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, urging the robotics company not to sell its Spot robot dog to an agency it says cannot be trusted with people. Critics have long protested Boston Dynamics' partnerships with law enforcement and border agencies.
- 11China and US Agree on AI Safety ChannelโChina and US agree to establish AI safety channel and continue trade and military talks
China and the United States have agreed to establish a dedicated channel for communication on artificial intelligence safety, while also committing to continue discussions on trade and military matters. The agreement marks a step toward sustained dialogue between the two powers on emerging technology risks, even as broader economic and security tensions between Washington and Beijing persist.