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A watchdog report claims Missouri State University trained over 1,500 Chinese executives, including those linked to China's defense sector, through a long-running MBA program. The university denies using taxpayer funds for the program, which the report alleges involved Chinese government selection of participants and ties to sanctioned entities like Aviation Industry Corporation of China.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte met with President Donald Trump to address Trump's criticisms of the alliance, particularly regarding European allies' military spending and support during the Iran conflict. Trump has threatened to leave NATO, while the U.S. reviews its European military presence, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized allies for not supporting U.S. actions in Iran.

Alibaba sued the US Defense Department on June 23 to remove itself from a Chinese-military blacklist under Section 1260H, which now includes 188 firms. The Pentagon faces a June 30 deadline to stop purchasing goods or services from listed companies.

China sanctioned 10 U.S. defense companies, blocking exports of dual-use items in response to the U.S. Pentagon's list of Chinese military-linked companies. The move also includes a ban on government purchases from 46 U.S. firms by China's Finance Ministry.

China imposed export restrictions on 10 U.S. military-related companies and prohibited government purchases from 46 others in response to U.S. sanctions against Chinese tech firms. The U.S. Defense Department had added companies like Alibaba and Baidu to a list of entities allegedly linked to the Chinese military, prompting China's retaliatory measures.

China sanctioned 10 U.S. military-related companies, restricting exports of dual-use items in response to U.S. sanctions on Chinese tech firms. The move follows the U.S. Defense Department adding Chinese companies like Alibaba and Baidu to a military-linked list, which China claims violates a consensus reached between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.

China sanctioned 10 U.S. defense companies, restricting exports of dual-use items in response to U.S. sanctions against Chinese tech firms. The move follows the U.S. Defense Department adding Alibaba, Baidu, and others to a list of companies alleged to have military ties.

China imposed export restrictions on 10 U.S. military-related companies in response to U.S. sanctions against Chinese tech firms, blocking dual-use goods. The U.S. Defense Department had added companies like Alibaba and Baidu to a list of firms with alleged Chinese military ties, prompting China to retaliate with bans on American defense contractors and suppliers.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged European NATO allies to take greater responsibility for their continent's defense, advocating for a 'NATO 3.0' reboot to strengthen the alliance's military capabilities. The U.S. announced it would no longer supply certain warships and aircraft to allies in a crisis, prompting European efforts to address the gap.

A senior Polish defense official confirmed U.S. interest in a Polish offer for a permanent U.S. military base in Poland. The Polish government has approved steps to facilitate the base, which would be jointly financed, but the final decision rests with the U.S. Around 10,000 U.S. troops are currently stationed in Poland on a rotational basis.

A Polish official stated the U.S. has shown interest in establishing a permanent military base in Poland, following the Polish government's approval of measures to facilitate such a base. The U.S. Defense Department declined to comment further, while Polish officials emphasized their efforts to secure the decision.

The US Defense Department has barred journalists from its press office. Media freedom advocates have condemned the move as an effort to limit independent reporting on the US military.

President Trump reportedly had a heated phone call with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following a significant diplomatic error that caught a key US ally off guard. The incident suggests tension within the Trump administration over foreign policy matters.

The US Defense Department aims to be AI-first, but some service members are concerned about the rapid development of AI technology in combat. The concerns highlight the potential risks and uncertainties associated with the use of AI in military operations. The department's goal may face challenges due to these concerns.

The US Defense Department has released UFO files spanning decades, including Cold War reports and recent sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena. The documents describe mysterious rotating saucers and metallic elliptical objects floating in mid-air. These reports are part of the military's term for unidentifiable anomalous phenomena or UAPs.

The US Defense Department has released declassified documents about government UFO sightings, providing new information on the topic. The release is part of a larger effort to increase transparency around Unidentified Flying Objects. This move may shed more light on historical incidents.

The US Defense Department has released a collection of UFO files on its website war.gov/ufo, including images, videos, and documents. The release is part of the department's effort to increase transparency on the topic. The files provide new insights into the department's investigation of unidentified aerial phenomena.

Former US officials have criticized the Pentagon for its lack of communication regarding a deadly school attack in Iran. The US defense department has only stated that the incident is under investigation two months after the strike.