The GBU-57: The Americans' massive bunker-buster MOP bomb dropped on Iran
GBU-57 is referred to as the Massive Ordnance Penetrator, and is the only explosive capable of reaching Iran's underground facilities
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USA F-22 Raptors land at RAF Lakenheath amid speculation over US posture in Middle East
US stealth fighters have been spotted at the Suffolk base, which is operated by American forces
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Middle East Trump sends refuelling aircraft to Middle East after Iran-Israel tensions boil over
Israel initially started its bombing as it claimed Tehran was on the verge of building a nuclear bomb
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Ukraine US Defence Secretary signals plan to cut budget for military aid to Ukraine
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth suggested the move was an attempt to achieve a "negotiated peace settlement" of the war
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Navy Nato faces risk of nuclear gap if US support wanes, warns former First Sea Lord
Admiral Lord West urges the alliance to act now or risk undermining its ability to deter threats
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Ukraine Germany, UK, France and US lift range restrictions on missiles sent to Ukraine, Merz confirms
Germany's new chancellor says Ukraine can now defend itself by attacking military targets inside Russia
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Navy Largest aircraft carrier airstrike fired in the history of the world, says US Admiral
The USS Harry S Truman has been dogged by mishaps during her deployment in the Red Sea
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USA Mechanical failure, tradition and tragedy: How the Mexican navy ship crash unfolded
A training ship on a goodwill tour collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, killing two crew members and injuring dozens more
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Cyprus USS The Sullivans makes a liberty port call in Cyprus following Exercise Med Strike
The guided missile destroyer's crew have been given some rest and relaxation in Limassol after taking part in Exercise Med Strike
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USA Hidden military history revealed as US Congressman sparks controversy with video
Congressman Tim Moore shared a video of himself revealing what is hidden under a floor in the Capitol Building
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Navy Royal Navy minehunter joins international rescue exercise in northern Gulf
HMS Middleton had to locate the aircraft and then coordinate the response of the international vessels and aircraft
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Land vehicles The light tank that isn't: Why the US Army's M10 Booker ended up being shelved
The M10 sits somewhere between a medium tank and an assault gun, and was designed to give the US infantry protected direct fire support
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RAF Two new F-35B Lightning jets delivered to UK after transatlantic flight
Aircraft flown in from Texas mark latest boost to UK's fifth-generation fighter fleet
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Navy All at sea: US Navy loses another £49m Super Hornet fighter jet from same carrier
A F/A-18 Super Hornet has been lost overboard from the USS Harry S Truman, mirroring a similar incident last week
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Ukraine Ukraine uses sea drones to down Russian fighter jets in apparent historic first
The strike reportedly used a Sidewinder missile fired from a Magura V7 drone boat to shoot down two Russian Su-30 jets
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News Experts lay out options for double crisis scenario of Europe and US v Russia and China
MPs have been told China poses a huge threat to the US – and Europe might have to go it alone should Russia launch a simultaneous attack