#military-operations

#military-operations

PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: I don't think we're going to necessarily ask for a declaration of war. I think we're just going to kill people that are bringing drugs into our country, OK. We're going to kill them. You know, they're going to be, like, dead. [SOUNDS OF TAPE ENDS] MARGARET BRENNAN: You don't need an aircraft carrier to hit drug boats. Are land strikes planned? SEN. GRAHAM: Yeah, I think that's a real possibility.

Fierce fighting has broken out in at least five locations, with multiple soldiers killed, in a flare-up of violence between Pakistani and Afghan forces near the two countries' tense border. Pakistani security sources near the border region early on October 12 confirmed to RFE/RL's Radio Mashaal that three Pakistani soldiers and one civilian were killed and five soldiers were injured in the fighting and a subsequent response by the Pakistan military.

The successful launch of the NTS-3 system is the first step in updating 20th century technology to help address current threats to our national security.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defended the government's decision to expand army operations and reoccupy Gaza City, which has faced severe international condemnation.

Mike Flynn warned that the world is moving towards a global conflict and noted that the American people are tired of the focus on Israel.

Logistical aircraft are crucial for modern air forces, enabling missions that involve extensive flight durations, as seen when stealth aircraft bombed Iran's nuclear facilities supported by in-air refuelers.

Coons questioned Waltz about his use of Signal to communicate sensitive military information and whether he was investigated for it. Waltz defended his actions by citing CISA guidance.

It's unfortunate that intelligence gets leaked so quickly in this administration... it did cause significant damage, and that's important in terms of a time to negotiate a peaceful resolution.