Military● ElevatedSep 16 · Sep 16, 2026, 5:11 PM
The Pentagon must prepare for battles around the moon: Joint Chiefs chair
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Days after orbital weapons were revealed, Gen. Dan Caine ups the scope of the military’s desired reach.
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