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Ukraine pulls US tanks from front lines over Russian drone threats
The sidelining of the Abrams reflects evolving battlefield tactics where drone use has made it virtually impossible for them to maneuver without detection.
By Tara Copp, AP
Navy expeditionary forces eye counter-drone, offensive unmanned ops
Navy Expeditionary Combat Command is considering its future -- and that might include offensive drone operations.
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
Help for Afghan allies included in Senate’s security supplemental plan
The long-sought assistance for Afghan refugees still faces a difficult fight in Congress.
Special aid tool for Israel approved for Taiwan’s use, but not Ukraine
Taiwan can now use U.S. aid to grow its own defense industry, a benefit only Israel has had before. But funding remains stalled amid the Ukraine debate.
Naval Group pitches autonomous systems as key to underwater operations
But for high-end operations, "you need to have both manned and unmanned assets complement each other."
Senate shifts to new Ukraine funding with U.S. budget still in flux
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 22, 2024.
Pressure mounts on Biden to leverage human rights laws on Israel aid
As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza mounts, a growing group of Democrats pushes Biden to apply human rights laws to Israel security assistance.
Pentagon fell short in tracking $1 billion in Ukraine aid, IG finds
A Pentagon Inspector General report found that the Defense Department has not complied with enhanced tracking requirements for $1 billion in Ukraine aid.
Navy tests how to relieve carrier strike group warships on station
A new concept would allow a deployed carrier strike group's cruisers and destroyers to be swapped out with fresh ships during deployment.
By Diana Stancy