The urgency stems from a series of recent air violations by Russia over Poland and Estonia, followed by waves of unidentified drones flying close to airports and military installations across the continent.

NATO, EU push ‘drone wall’ plan as alliance eyes stronger response to Russia

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has replaced several Texas National Guard troops after they failed to meet physical fitness standards, declaring that “standards are back” at the Department of War. All you need to know.

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth fires ‘fat troops,’ says 'fat generals' won’t be tolerated as Texas Guard members replaced over fitness

Pentagon’s new media policy sparks newsroom revolt: Major US news organisations have refused to sign a new Pentagon policy restricting reporters’ access. To this, Pete Hegseth, a former journalist, has responded with mockery. All you need to know.

Ex-journalist Pete Hegseth mocks press as US media revolts against Pentagon’s gag order: ‘Press no longer roams free’

The White House said Friday it had begun mass layoffs of federal workers as Trump sought to amp up pressure on opposition Democrats to end a government shutdown that has crippled public services.

Trump orders Pentagon chief ‘to use all available funds’ to pay troops as shutdown drags on

Brazilian psychic Athos Salomé, dubbed the “Living Nostradamus,” has made a chilling prophecy about US President Donald Trump and the US military after what he called an “unprecedented” generals’ meet in Virginia.

‘Living Nostradamus’ warns of 'imminent crisis,' makes chilling prophecy about Trump's plans for US military

California Governor Gavin Newsom trolls US President Donald Trump after Pete Hegseth calls military 'too fat'

Trump and Defence Secretary Hegseth’s Quantico speeches were praised by conservatives and criticised by some veterans and politicians for politicising the military, damaging morale and constitutional principles amid calls to deploy troops domestically. Here is a breakdown



Did Trump cross a line with Quantico hectoring? From 'unconstitutional', 'moral erosion' to ‘great move’, how veterans reacted

Donald Trump criticised the Nobel Peace Prize snub, claimed credit for conflict progress, and warned US military of a “war from within” on crime and immigration, unveiling a new rapid reaction force.

'They’ll give it to...': Trump says no Nobel Prize would be ‘an insult to America’

“Foolish and reckless political leaders set the wrong compass heading and we lost our way. We became the ‘Woke Department,’” Hegseth said. “But not anymore.”

‘It’s a bad look’: Hegseth shames ‘fat generals’, vows to end racial, gender diversity in US military

Donald Trump addressed senior US military officers at Quantico, urging compliance and warning dissenters, while Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth outlined fitness rules and anti-“woke” directives for the armed forces.

‘If you don’t like what I’m saying, leave the room’: Trump tells military officers to quit if they dislike his address, says 'there goes your rank'

According to reports in The Washington Post, Hegseth demanded that every officer above the rank of one-star general travel to Virginia for Tuesday’s address, even those stationed overseas.

'WEAK, NO BRAINS, NO TALENT': Pete Hegseth mocked for calling generals for meeting that 'could have been an email'

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered all US generals and admirals to report to Virginia, raising alarm amid past firings of top brass. The in-person meeting includes leaders from global conflict zones. It comes just before a potential US government shutdown over budget disputes.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth calls rare, urgent meeting of all Generals - No one knows why

President Trump plans to rename the Department of Defence as the Department of War to project military strength. The move, backed by Defence Secretary Hegseth, may bypass Congress through legal means.

‘Defence is too defensive’: Trump wants Pentagon renamed as ‘Department of War’ and it will cost US BILLIONS

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed DIA chief Lt Gen Jeffery Kruse after a clash over a leaked Iran strike report. Two other senior commanders were also reportedly dismissed.

Hegseth ousts Intel chief after leak reveals US strikes barely delayed Iran’s nuclear programme, contradicting Trump’s ‘obliteration’ claim

National Guard troops in Washington, DC, are now authorised to carry service-issued weapons under a new order. The decision allows adjusted force posture, though specifics on firearm type remain unclear.

National Guard cleared to carry guns in DC? Pentagon allows troops to keep weapons after Trump warns ‘we’re not playing games’

The Signal chat was reportedly created by former national security adviser Michael Waltz, who was removed from his post less than two months after the leak surfaced. Waltz is now Trump’s pick for US ambassador to the United Nations.

'Secret/NOFORN': Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth shared classified information in Houthi Signal chat

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NATO, EU push ‘drone wall’ plan as alliance eyes stronger response to Russia

Pete Hegseth fires ‘fat troops’; Texas Guard members replaced over fitness

‘Press no longer roams free’: US media revolts against Pentagon’s gag order

Trump orders Pentagon ‘to use all available funds’ to pay troops amid shutdown

Living Nostradamus warns of 'imminent crisis,' makes scary prophecy about Trump

California Gov Newsom trolls Trump after Pete Hegseth calls military 'too fat'

Did Trump cross the line with Quantico hectoring? How veterans reacted

'They’ll give it to...': Trump says no Nobel Prize would be ‘an insult to US’

Hegseth shames ‘fat generals’, vows to end racial, gender diversity in military

Trump tells military officers to 'leave the room' if they dislike his address

Hegseth mocked for calling generals for meeting that 'could have been an email'

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth calls rare, urgent meeting of all Generals

Trump wants Pentagon renamed as ‘Department of War’ and it will cost US BILLIONS

Hegseth ousts Intel chief after leak reveals US strikes barely delayed Iran’s nuclear programme, contradicting Trump’s ‘obliteration’ claim

Pentagon allows troops to carry guns after Trump warns ‘we’re not playing games’

Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth shared classified information in Signal chat