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Ceding the islands to a smaller nation and leasing back Diego Garcia, home to a key US and UK military base, comes with long-term risks.

February 21, 2026 • The Pentagon and the Energy Department have airlifted a small nuclear reactor from California to Utah, demonstrating what they say is potential for the U.S. to quickly deploy ...