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John Harman is a senior military analyst for Times Media Service, based in Los Angeles, California. Harman covers the armed forces and national security, including defense operations, military strategy, field logistics and defense contracting. Harman holds a master's degree in war studies and grew up in London, England.

Stories by John Harman

27 stories

  1. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  2. Sun

    News: Military · World

    US F-15E WSO Rescued in Iran After Shot Down, Evading IRGC

    A US Air Force F-15E weapons systems officer survived 36+ hours in Iran's Zagros Mountains after being shot down, evading capture until a dramatic US special forces rescue.

  3. March 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  4. Thu

    News: Military · United States

    US Army Raises Enlistment Age to 42, Updates Regulations

  5. Mon

    News: Technology · World

    CISA Warns: Iran Uses AI for False Narratives Against US Resolve

  6. February 2026

    4 stories: 4 news stories

  7. Sat

    News: Military · World

    US, Israel Launch “Operation Epic Fury” in Iran: Trump

  8. Fri

    News: Military · United States

    Hegseth Bans Military from Elite University Programs

  9. Tue

    News: Military · World

    FDD: Iran Chemical Weapons Program Alleged Use on Protesters

  10. Tue

    News: Military · World

    Claude AI Helped US Military Capture Maduro in Caracas Raid

    A groundbreaking US military raid in Caracas used Anthropic's Claude AI to capture Nicolás Maduro. This unprecedented operation sparks debate over AI in warfare. Get details.

  11. January 2026

    4 stories: 4 news stories

  12. Thu

    News: Military · World

    NATO: Russia Losing 25,000 Troops Monthly in Ukraine War

  13. Mon

    News: Military · World

    US Sonic Weapon in Venezuela? Unverified Claim After Maduro Capture

  14. Fri

    News: Military · World

    China Sanctions Anduril Founder Palmer Luckey Over Taiwan Arms

  15. Thu

    News: Military · United States

    Trump Executive Order: Restricting Defense Contractor Buybacks

  16. December 2025

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  17. Fri

    News: Military · World

    US Airstrikes Hit ISIS in Nigeria on Christmas Day 2025: Trump Orders

  18. Tue

    News: Military · San Diego, California

    VP JD Vance Joins Navy SEAL Training at Coronado Base

    VP JD Vance endured a punishing 90-minute Navy SEAL training session at Coronado, featuring log carries, ocean rowing & obstacle courses. The Marine veteran praised elite…

  19. Mon

    News: Military · United States

    Trump Unveils ‘Golden Fleet’ of New US Battleships

  20. Thu

    News: Military · United States

    Trump Signs $901 Billion Defense Bill: 3.8% Troop Pay Raise

  21. Sun

    News: Military · World

    Iowa National Guard | 2 Soldiers Killed in Syria ISIS Ambush

  22. November 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  23. Fri

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    National Guard Member Killed in DC Terror Attack

  24. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    Dick Cheney, Influential VP, Dies at 84: A Political Legacy

  25. October 2025

    9 stories: 9 news stories

  26. Fri

    News: Military · United States

    Trump Orders Nuclear Testing Amid Russia, China Concerns

    President Trump orders the Pentagon to begin nuclear weapons testing, citing Russian and Chinese advancements. This marks a major shift in decades of US nuclear policy…

  27. Thu

    News: Media · California

    DHS Blasts NBC Bay Area for Omitting Immigrant’s Criminal History

  28. Sun

    News: Military · World

    Navy Aircraft Crash South China Sea: Nimitz Loses Heli, Jet

  29. Sun

    News: Military · United States

    Timothy Mellon: $130M Donation for US Troops During Shutdown

  30. Sat

    News: Military · United States

    Pentagon Accepts $130M Donation for Military Pay Amid Shutdown

  31. Mon

    News: Military · San Diego, California

    Camp Pendleton Ordnance Detonation: CHP Vehicle Hit on I-5

  32. Sun

    News: Military · World

    North Korea Military Parade: Kim Jong Un Unveils New ICBM

    North Korea showcased a new ICBM and advanced weapons during a massive military parade on the 80th anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea, attended by…

  33. Wed

    News: Military · United States

    Texas National Guard Deploys to Illinois Amid Protests

  34. Sun

    News: Military · United States

    Trump Promises Military Pay & Raises Amid Government Shutdown