Admiral Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command, acknowledged the difficulty of the carrier’s nearly nine-month deployment but said mental health issues were lower than on other vessels.
Adm. Brad Cooper said his recent visit to the USS Lincoln was "awe-inspiring" and said the crew was resilient.
The announcement comes after last week's fatal helicopter crash.
U.S. Central Command announced efforts to establish the first multidomain, multinational attack drone task force, which will employ one-way attack drones operated by military support staff from the United States and regional partners.
The new unit, Task Force Falcon Strike, will employ one-way attack drones consisting of unmanned systems from above and in the ocean.
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AI:Two U.S. Army soldiers were killed when an Apache helicopter crashed in Central Texas near Salado, according to official reports following the accident involving a military aircraft from Fort Hood. Authorities confirmed that the two victims were the only personnel on board at the time of the crash, and the incident has prompted the Army to temporarily ground all training flights for Apache helicopters while investigators work to determine the cause of the mishap.Open
AI:Two soldiers have been confirmed dead following the crash of an Army Apache helicopter near Fort Hood in Texas. The fatal incident has prompted the military to temporarily ground all training flights for the Apache fleet while investigators work to determine the exact cause of the mishap. This tragedy underscores growing concerns regarding equipment reliability and pilot safety during active-duty maneuvers.Open
Two former Chinese military officers have been detained in South Korea, accused of spying near critical U.S. military installations, raising concerns about regional security and diplomatic tensions.
Two former Chinese military officers have been detained in South Korea, accused of spying near critical U.S. military installations. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: South Korean authorities have arrested two former Chinese military officers accused of spying on or around major U.S. military installations. WHEN & WHERE: The incidents occurred near Gunsan Air Base and Camp Humphreys, two critical U.S. military installations located south of Seoul, South Korea. Gunsan is home to the U.S. 8th Fighter Wing, while Camp Humphreys is the largest U.S. military base outside continental America. DETAIL: One suspect, a Chinese national in his sixties, allegedly monitored air traffic control communications near Kunsan Air Base during multiple visits…Open
The discovery has raised concerns about Chinese technology making its way into British defence equipment Reported by: Cherry Meigh TimbolNews Content Editor Published August 11, 2026 LONDON, United Kingdom — Britain’s Ministry of Defence says [...]