Latest ""
USS Gunston Hall is back home after a four-month deployment
Gunston Hall returned to the states after taking part in NATO's biggest exercise in decades.
US doesn’t want to make Arctic contested battlespace, admiral says
“There’s no desire to over-militarize or create a theme of a contested battlespace in the Arctic," the commander of U.S. 2nd Fleet said.
By Diana Stancy
Congress funds Taiwan military support as foreign aid bill stalls
The $300 million in Taiwan military financing falls far short of the $3.9 billion in security assistance for Taipei tied up with Ukraine, Israel aid.
With pause in US aid, Ukraine’s allies rally to ponder what’s next
America helped bring together more than 50 countries in support of Ukraine two years ago. But the group faces headwinds.
Senators eye pay boost for junior troops, more funds for housing fixes
Both House and Senate lawmakers want to pass targeted pay raises for junior enlisted troops, but budget caps may complicate those plans.
Pentagon rushing Ukraine $300 million in weapons
The latest aid comes as the U.S. military remains deeply overdrawn and needs at least $10 billion to replenish all the weapons it has pulled for Ukraine.
The sea drone that’s lifting Ukraine morale as it hunts Russian ships
The Magura is 18 feet long, has a range of up to 500 miles and a 440 pound payload.
By Barry Hatton
State of the Union speech expected to touch on military, budget issues
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 4, 2024.
DOD ‘slow rolling’ fair special pays for Guard, Reserve, advocates say
Pentagon officials fear such reforms could harm active duty retention.
By Davis Winkie
White House urges calm over Russian space weapon threat
The House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday warned about a “serious national security threat” facing America.
Ukraine’s president replaces top general amid war with Russia
President Zelenskyy has appointed the commander of Ukraine’s Ground Forces, Сol. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, to lead the army.
By Illia Novikov, AP