The U.S. is working to catch up with Russia and China in developing hypersonic weapons that travel beyond Mach 5. President Biden has pledged to spend all of the military assistance funds Congress approved earlier this year for Ukraine before his administration ends. Adm. Samuel Paparo cautioned military aid for the countries could hamper America's ability to respond to China should a conflict arise in the Indo-Pacific. By Tara Copp, AP
2 months ago The latest tranche of weapons comes as worries grow about an escalation in the conflict. The use of the long-range missiles came as Russian President Vladimir Putin formally lowered the threshold for using nuclear weapons. The 22-year-old Air National Guard member admitted he illegally collected sensitive secrets and shared them with other users on Discord. Foreign actors, like Russia and Iran, have been trying to convince American voters that the process is too corrupt to participate in, experts say. Some North Korean soldiers heading toward Kursk have received Russian uniforms and equipment. “What exactly they are doing? Left to be seen. These are things that we need to sort out,” Lloyd Austin was quoted as saying. This is the second such package within a week, as Ukraine's defensive lines wear in the east. Load More