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Defense Secretary makes final pitch on FY25 military budget this week
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 6, 2024.
Congress passes defense spending bill after months of delays
Congress has passed an $825 billion FY24 defense spending bill, but the plan to get Ukraine military assistance across the finish line remains uncertain.
US weighing options in Africa after Niger junta orders departure
The Pentagon is working with Niger officials, seeking a way for U.S. troops to stay in the country.
By Tara Copp, AP
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.
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.
Four more ships deploy to build Gaza humanitarian aid port
The pier to bring aid ashore to Gaza will be operational within 60 days, the Pentagon said.
1,000 US troops deploying to build offshore port for Gaza aid
The military expects to have the mission to distribute aid to the Gaza Strip in the next 60 days.
Biden outlines military plans to build port in Gaza for aid
In a State of the Union address, President Joe Biden said a temporary pier would boost humanitarian assistance.
Troops in Iraq, Syria had close calls with militia attacks
Nearly 200 troops have been injured in attacks from Iran-backed militant groups since October.
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