U.S. Secretary of Defense: We are prepared at levels not seen since World War II.

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U.S. Secretary of Defense: We are prepared at levels not seen since World War II.

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Original report: Al HadathOriginal publication Aug 3, 2026, 04:15 AM UTCEditorial policy

Al HadathAug 3, 12:15 AM ET

U.S. Secretary of Defense: We are prepared at levels not seen since World War II.

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