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Some 82nd Airborne troops’ Central Command deployment extended to one year

Elements of the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division will remain in the Central Command area of operations for up to one year, according to a memo. The extension signals a sustained deployment requirement for the rapid-response division in the region.

2026-09-08T09:37:51.896212-07:00
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USAF Rethinks Cyber Defense as AI-Powered Hacking Grows; Mecca Pact Could Reshape Middle East Arms Sales

By Breaking Defense: The proliferation of AI is forcing the USAF to rethink cyber defense, and a new regional defense pact could shake up arms sales in the Middle East.

2026-09-08T07:50:22.125076-07:00