The Fine Print Of Trump’s Peace Agreement

PAUL’S DEFENSE BRIEF (PDB): What would it take to end the war, and where does Israel fit in? The U.S. and Iran have agreed to terms to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, although the pact may hinge on an end to hostilities in Lebanon and defers talks on Tehran’s nuclear program.

What to know about the deal to end the Iran war. Iran and the U.S. are trumpeting their tentative agreement aimed at ending their war as a victory. But so far, there is no word on what’s actually in it.

U.S. had no choice but diplomacy – yet again. Declaring “deal is all signed” with Iran, as President Trump did, is like shopping for a wedding dress after good first date: It’s just too soon.

U.S. won’t soften military posture in Middle East despite electronic signing of memo for possible peace agreement between Washington and Tehran.

European leaders said they’re ready to deploy military assets to reopen Strait of Hormuz once preliminary peace agreement announced between U.S. and Iran is implemented.

Israeli officials defiant over apparent inclusion of Lebanon ceasefire in U.S.-Iran deal. Defense minister, Israel Katz, says military forces will not withdraw from territory seized in south Lebanon.

FOR YOUR EYES ONLY – Here’s the latest defense news from conservative national security expert PAUL CRESPO.

THE PDB – Not the President’s Daily Briefing, but almost as good – PAUL’S DEFENSE BRIEF:    

NATIONAL SECURITY

White House ratcheting up its war against Anthropic. But if AI is poised to become most important technology ever made, whichever country commands the most powerful bots will dominate rest of century and beyond. Government should just get out of Silicon Valley’s way.

Anthropic’s Retreat Is a Win for China’s ‘Open AI.’

America’s veterans are a defense-tech industry asset — we’re wasting them.

HOMELAND DEFENSE

If aerial drone tries to breach miles-long exclusion area above World Cup games in Boston and San Francisco, Coast Guard personnel will use specialized equipment to seize remote control of the system and land or destroy it.

Marines work on border barriers in southern Arizona.

Sailors assigned to military operations at southern border are now eligible for new Mexican Border Defense Medal.

HOMELAND SECURITY

Trump memo sets ‘aggressive’ timelines to secure sensitive military, intelligence and classified systems from advanced security threats, amid concerns about AI-driven cyber-attacks.

DEFENSE POLITICS

Trump administration’s use of military lawyers (JAGs) for civilian roles would be probed by Congress’ watchdog agency under language added to the 2027 defense policy bill.

US POWER OVERSEAS

How Japan could co-produce U.S. Navy’s future fleet. America’s defense industrial base alone cannot build Navy out of threat it faces. With production bottlenecks stacking up, Navy may have to let its allies do some of the building.

CHINA THREAT

China controls trade choke points beyond just critical rare earths. It’s squeezing them.

Chinese Economy Stalls Big Time as Spending, Investment Drop to Covid-Era Levels.

Noem warns of ‘coordinated’ effort to funnel Chinese nationals into U.S. Former DHS secretary details intelligence on how Chinese nationals receive backpacks, documents and direct transit to enter America.

RUSSIA THREAT/UKRAINE WAR

G7 leaders to meet Zelensky as Trump signals possible Ukraine breakthrough after more than four years of war with Russia. The summit in Evian, France, will also address Iran, global economic tensions and rise of AI.

Russian attack kills five and damages historic Pechersk Lavra monastery. Russia said it bombed military targets. UN condemned the attack.

Russian nuclear capable Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashes in Siberia during training exercise. Aircraft’s four-person crew ejected safely.

EUROPEAN DEFENSE

France has started exclusive negotiations with French defense firm Safran and missile maker MBDA to supply domestically produced rocket artillery as well as munitions.

France is working on Ukraine-inspired “kill web” to connect sensors and weapon systems on battlefield for faster decision making and firing, similar to Ukraine’s Delta system.

French Army showed off upgraded Leclerc XLR main battle tank with roof-mounted cage armor, a protective measure against drones widely mocked on social media as “cope cages” when similar structures appeared on Russian tanks during Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

NORTH KOREA THREAT

South Korea could build nuclear submarines, but it shouldn’t. In May, South Korean Defense Minister unveiled roadmap to achieving a top military acquisition goal: nuclear-powered submarines. Why?

SPACE THREATS

Space Force orders two more robust GPS satellites from Lockheed Martin for $514 million. Contract brings GPS 3F orders to 14 satellites that add anti-jam features, digital payloads and upgraded civilian navigation signals.

INTERNATIONAL SECURITY

New report shows more than two thirds of people worldwide distrust news reporting.

Amid efforts to ramp up ammunition production Australian government announced US$51 million – contract to set up an M795 155mm artillery projectile production line there.

US MILITARY

Navy ‘in a fight for the narrative’: Secretary of Navy Hung Cao established Navy Communication Strategy, aimed at information warfare.

Airmen from Rhode Island National Guard and soldiers from Michigan National Guard flew powerful rocket artillery system (M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System – HIMARS) more than 2,000 miles cross country to test rapid deployment capabilities.

A disciplined case for A-10 the Air Force won’t make. Service says Warthog will fly to 2030. Evidence shows lack of commitment and irreversible loss of A-10 combat capability is instead just months away.

Army awards General Atomics contract for extended range and maneuvering 155mm artillery round designed to strike targets beyond the reach of conventional rounds.

8 killed in B-52 bomber test flight crash at California base.

Pilot safely ejected from Marine F/A-18 Hornet after experiencing aviation mishap near Seattle, Washington.

At SOF Week in Tampa, Fla., Dark Blue displays its suite of special forces-focused underwater gear, including sonar and a mini-periscope.

Shield AI shows off the X-BAT, and Boeing tests a long-range JDAM.

END of PDB

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