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Pacific land force leaders seek ‘positional advantage’ against China
More ships, partnerships and strike assets are in store for Pacific land forces.
By Todd South
In supporting the Kurds in Syria, US has been playing fast and loose with the law
Soldiers – indeed, officers, have openly questioned the motives of the commander in chief and disparaged his order to withdraw up to 1,000 troops from areas of direct conflict in northeastern Syria.
By John Robinson
North Korea threatens to resume nuke, long-range missile tests
North Korea threatened again Thursday to resume nuclear and long-range missile tests, accusing the U.S. of having instigated some members of the U.N. Security Council to condemn its recent weapons tests.
Top US military commander in Europe says more Javelins will help Ukraine
The portable fire-and-forget anti tank missile system has provided a boost to Ukraine’s military capability to combat Russian-backed separatists, but some analyst contend that sophisticated tank buster will do little for a war that has grounded down to entrenched artillery barrages.
By Shawn Snow
North Korea says submarine-launched missile test succeeded
North Korea confirmed Thursday it has carried out its first underwater-launched ballistic missile test in three years, in an apparent bid to dial up pressure on the United States ahead of a weekend resumption of their nuclear diplomacy.
LCS fires ship-killing missile during ex-frigate Ford’s SINKEX
The frigate reportedly absorbed a lot of firepower.
By Navy Times staff
China unveils drones, missiles and hypersonic glide vehicle at military parade
China has showcased new types of missiles and unmanned platforms for the first time at a military parade in its capital to mark the 70th anniversary of its founding.
By Mike Yeo
200 air and missile defense soldiers set to deploy to Saudi Arabia
One Patriot battery and four Sentinel radar crews will head to Saudi Arabia, while three more Army units are on-call.
US troops to Saudi Arabia? Stand by.
The Pentagon will send troops to defend Saudi Arabia, but the details are not yet hammered out.
At least 40 civilians killed in anti-Taliban raids, Afghan officials say
Anti-Taliban raids by Afghan forces backed by U.S. airstrikes killed at least 40 civilians attending a wedding party in the southern Helmand province, Afghan officials said.
US destroyer made ‘historic’ visit to Beirut as regional tensions mount
The port visit by the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer Ramage to Beirut was the first in 36 years.
By Shawn Snow