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Pentagon audit says Boeing cleaned up on Air Force parts, including soap dispensers marked up 8,000%
Read full article: Pentagon audit says Boeing cleaned up on Air Force parts, including soap dispensers marked up 8,000%According to a Pentagon audit, Boeing has overcharged the Air Force on spare parts for a major cargo plane, including marking up the price of simple lavatory soap dispensers by 8,000%.
In rare move, Pentagon denies falsehood about troops allowed to use force during election
Read full article: In rare move, Pentagon denies falsehood about troops allowed to use force during electionIn a rare move, the Pentagon is strongly pushing back against misinformation spread on social media that falsely suggests U.S. troops have been authorized to use force against American citizens during the election.
Israel assures US it won't strike Iranian nuclear or oil sites, US officials say
Read full article: Israel assures US it won't strike Iranian nuclear or oil sites, US officials sayU.S. officials say the Biden administration believes it has won assurances from Israel that it will not strike Iranian nuclear or oil sites as it looks to strike back following Iranโs missile barrage earlier this month.
The US is sending a few thousand more troops to the Middle East to boost security
Read full article: The US is sending a few thousand more troops to the Middle East to boost securityThe Pentagon says is sending a โfew thousandโ additional troops to the Middle East to bolster security and to be prepared to defend Israel if necessary.
US is sending $375 million in military aid to Ukraine and will announce billions more
Read full article: US is sending $375 million in military aid to Ukraine and will announce billions moreThe Biden administration has announced the U.S. will send Ukraine an undisclosed number of medium-range cluster bombs and an array of rockets, artillery and armored vehicles in a military aid package totaling about $375 million.
US is sending more troops to the Middle East as violence rises between Israel and Hezbollah
Read full article: US is sending more troops to the Middle East as violence rises between Israel and HezbollahThe Pentagon says the U.S. is sending a small number of additional troops to the Middle East in response to a sharp spike in violence between Israel and Hezbollah forces in Lebanon that is raising the risk of a greater regional war.
Here's a look at the US military presence in the Middle East
Read full article: Here's a look at the US military presence in the Middle EastThe U.S. is sending several additional Air Force fighter jet squadrons to the Middle East, beefing up what has already been an increased military presence there as the region teeters on the brink of all-out war.
Jill Biden and Lloyd Austin visit an Alabama base to tout expanded military benefits
Read full article: Jill Biden and Lloyd Austin visit an Alabama base to tout expanded military benefitsFirst lady Jill Biden and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin have gone to Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama to highlight programs that the administration is rolling out to improve service membersโ quality of life as well as early childhood education in the military.
Nearly $6 billion in funding for Ukraine will expire if Congress doesn't act by the end of the month
Read full article: Nearly $6 billion in funding for Ukraine will expire if Congress doesn't act by the end of the monthU.S. officials say nearly $6 billion in funding for aid to Ukraine will expire at the end of the month unless Congress acts to extend the Pentagonโs authority to send weapons from its stockpile to Kyiv.
Blinken wraps up Ukraine-focused Europe trip in Poland with arms requests on the table
Read full article: Blinken wraps up Ukraine-focused Europe trip in Poland with arms requests on the tableU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is wrapping up a three-nation, Ukraine-focused European tour in Poland after hearing repeated appeals from Ukrainian officials to use Western-supplied weaponry for long-range strikes inside Russia.
University of Houston holds 9/11 memorial event on 23rd anniversary
Read full article: University of Houston holds 9/11 memorial event on 23rd anniversaryIt's been 23 years since the tragic day when on September 11, 2001. A remembrance event will be held at the University of Houston on Wednesday at 9 a.m. on the South Lawn of the Student Center, where thereโs a steel beam from the Twin Towers.
Jon Stewart presses for a breakthrough to get the first 9/11 troops full care
Read full article: Jon Stewart presses for a breakthrough to get the first 9/11 troops full careThe first U.S. troops to deploy after the 9/11 attacks are suffering from radiation exposure that the government has yet to officially recognize 23 years later.
Pentagon updates guidance for protecting military personnel from 'blast overpressure'
Read full article: Pentagon updates guidance for protecting military personnel from 'blast overpressure'The Defense Department is going to require cognitive assessments for new personnel as part of updated guidance aimed at protecting personnel from โblast overpressureโ as leaders seek to mitigate risks of brain injury associated with repeated blasts.
9/11 hearings at Guantanamo Bay in upheaval after surprise order by US defense chief
Read full article: 9/11 hearings at Guantanamo Bay in upheaval after surprise order by US defense chiefMilitary-run hearings for accused Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, are in upheaval following Defense Secretary Lloyd Austinโs decision to throw out a plea agreement.
US to boost military presence in Mideast, sending fighter jet squadron and keeping carrier in region
Read full article: US to boost military presence in Mideast, sending fighter jet squadron and keeping carrier in regionThe Pentagon has announced that the U.S. will move a fighter jet squadron to the Middle East and maintain an aircraft carrier in the region.
US will send $1.7 billion in military aid to Ukraine
Read full article: US will send $1.7 billion in military aid to UkraineThe U.S. has announced that it will send $1.7 billion in military aid to Ukraine, including an array of munitions for air defense systems, artillery, mortars and anti-tank and anti-ship missiles.
Pentagon panel to review Medals of Honor given to soldiers at the Wounded Knee massacre
Read full article: Pentagon panel to review Medals of Honor given to soldiers at the Wounded Knee massacreThe Defense Department will review the Medals of Honor that were given to 20 U.S. soldiers for their actions in the 1890 battle at Wounded Knee to make sure their conduct merits such an honor.
Pentagon Arctic report calls for more investment in sensors, equipment to keep up with Russia, China
Read full article: Pentagon Arctic report calls for more investment in sensors, equipment to keep up with Russia, ChinaA new Pentagon strategy says the U.S. must invest more to upgrade sensors, communications and space-based technologies in the Arctic to keep pace with China and Russia who are increasingly operating there, including in joint military exercises.
Nominations for National Guard leaders languish, triggering concerns as top officers retire
Read full article: Nominations for National Guard leaders languish, triggering concerns as top officers retireThe top four officers of the National Guard Bureau have left or are set to retire in about two weeks, and to date no nominations for their replacements have been confirmed by the Senate.
Massachusetts lawmakers call on the Pentagon to ground the Osprey again until crash causes are fixed
Read full article: Massachusetts lawmakers call on the Pentagon to ground the Osprey again until crash causes are fixedThree Massachusetts lawmakers are pressing Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to ground the V-22 Osprey aircraft again until the military can fix the root causes of multiple recent accidents, including a deadly crash in Japan.
Iraqi court sentences wife of slain Islamic State leader to death for crimes against Yazidi women
Read full article: Iraqi court sentences wife of slain Islamic State leader to death for crimes against Yazidi womenAn Iraqi court has issued a death sentence against one of the wives of the late brutal Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, alleging that she was complicit in crimes committed against Yazidi women captured by the militant group.
Flying objects and shrunken heads: World UFO Day feted amid surge in sightings, government denials
Read full article: Flying objects and shrunken heads: World UFO Day feted amid surge in sightings, government denialsWorld UFO Day is being celebrated amid a surge in sightings and government studies on unidentified flying objects.
Defense Secretary Austin says the US will provide $2.3 billion more in military aid to Ukraine
Read full article: Defense Secretary Austin says the US will provide $2.3 billion more in military aid to UkraineDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the U.S. will soon announce an additional $2.3 billion in security assistance for Ukraine, to include anti-tank weapons, interceptors and munitions for Patriot and other air defense systems.
Senior Blinken aide is taking a top job with Austin after Senate confirmation holdup
Read full article: Senior Blinken aide is taking a top job with Austin after Senate confirmation holdupOne of Secretary of State Antony Blinken's most senior aides is leaving for a top job with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and will be replaced by a brother of President Joe Biden's national security adviser.
Ukraine may fire US-provided missiles into Russia wherever it is coming under attack, Pentagon says
Read full article: Ukraine may fire US-provided missiles into Russia wherever it is coming under attack, Pentagon saysThe Pentagon says Ukraineโs military is allowed to use longer-range missiles provided by the U.S. to strike targets inside Russia across more than just the front lines near Kharkiv if Kyiv is acting in self-defense.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin resumes duty after undergoing procedure at Walter Reed
Read full article: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin resumes duty after undergoing procedure at Walter ReedDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin has undergone a medical procedure at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and has resumed duty after temporarily transferring power.
US Defense Secretary Austin expected to meet with Chinese counterpart in Singapore
Read full article: US Defense Secretary Austin expected to meet with Chinese counterpart in SingaporeDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin is expected to meet with his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun at a major defense conference in Singapore next week.
US to pull troops from Chad and Niger as the African nations question its counterterrorism role
Read full article: US to pull troops from Chad and Niger as the African nations question its counterterrorism roleThe Pentagon says the United States will pull the majority of its troops from Chad and Niger as it works to restore key agreements governing what role there might be there for the American military and its counterterrorism operations.
A look at what's in the $95 billion foreign aid package passed by Congress
Read full article: A look at what's in the $95 billion foreign aid package passed by CongressThe $95 billion foreign aid package approved by the U.S. Congress provides military aid to Ukraine and Israel, replenishes U.S. weapons systems and gives humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza.
A look at what's in the $95 billion foreign aid package passed by the House
Read full article: A look at what's in the $95 billion foreign aid package passed by the HouseThe $95 billion foreign aid package approved by the U.S. Congress provides military aid to Ukraine and Israel, replenishes U.S. weapons systems and gives humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza.
After Congress finally does pass new funding, this is how the US can rush weapons to Ukraine
Read full article: After Congress finally does pass new funding, this is how the US can rush weapons to UkraineThe Pentagon can get weapons moving to Ukraine quickly once Congress passes a long-delayed aid bill.
U.S. announces $138 million in emergency military sales of Hawk missile systems support for Ukraine
Read full article: U.S. announces $138 million in emergency military sales of Hawk missile systems support for UkraineThe State Department has greenlighted an emergency $138 million in foreign military sales for Ukraine to provide critical support and repairs for Kyiv's Hawk missile systems.
Top military leaders face Congress over Pentagon budget and questions on Israel and Ukraine support
Read full article: Top military leaders face Congress over Pentagon budget and questions on Israel and Ukraine supportDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. CQ Brown Jr. are urging Capitol Hill to support the Pentagonโs $850 billion budget for 2025 as questions remain as to whether lawmakers will support current spending needs for Israel or Ukraine.
US Army boats head out on a mission to build a floating pier off Gaza's shore for food deliveries
Read full article: US Army boats head out on a mission to build a floating pier off Gaza's shore for food deliveriesFour U.S. Army boats, loaded with tons of equipment and steel pier segments, have left Virginia and are heading to Gaza.
Pentagon to give Ukraine $300 million in weapons even as it lacks funds to replenish US stockpile
Read full article: Pentagon to give Ukraine $300 million in weapons even as it lacks funds to replenish US stockpileThe White House has announced that the Pentagon will rush about $300 million in weapons to Ukraine after finding some cost savings in its contracts.
Who was to blame for secrecy surrounding Austin's hospitalization? A Pentagon report says no one
Read full article: Who was to blame for secrecy surrounding Austin's hospitalization? A Pentagon report says no oneAn internal review about Defense Secretary Lloyd Austinโs hospitalization for complictions from prostate cancer surgery blames privacy restrictions and staff hesitancy for the Pentagonโs failure last month to quickly notify the president and other senior leaders.
A day after his latest hospital release, Austin presses for urgent military aid for Ukraine
Read full article: A day after his latest hospital release, Austin presses for urgent military aid for UkraineA day after his latest hospital stay, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has hosted a virtual meeting on Ukraine to help replenish urgently needed ammunition and artillery for Kyiv, as its ammunition stocks run low in its fight against Russia.
Pentagon chief Austin remains hospitalized, will not travel to Brussels for Ukraine, NATO meetings
Read full article: Pentagon chief Austin remains hospitalized, will not travel to Brussels for Ukraine, NATO meetingsThe Pentagon says Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has canceled his trip to Brussels to meet with NATO ministers and work on Ukraine military aid as he remains hospitalized.
Defense Secretary Austin is hospitalized with bladder issue, transfers powers to his deputy
Read full article: Defense Secretary Austin is hospitalized with bladder issue, transfers powers to his deputyDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized again following symptoms pointing to an โemergent bladder issue."
Defense Secretary says he never told anyone on his staff to keep White House in the dark on hospitalization
Read full article: Defense Secretary says he never told anyone on his staff to keep White House in the dark on hospitalizationDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin says he never directed anyone on his staff to keep his cancer surgery and hospitalization secret from the White House but acknowledges he should have handled it differently.
US hints large response to Iran-backed militias is imminent as Houthi rebels target another ship
Read full article: US hints large response to Iran-backed militias is imminent as Houthi rebels target another shipU.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says it's time to more significantly disable Iran-backed militias that have struck at U.S. forces and ships in the Middle East.
Enemy drone that killed US troops in Jordan was mistaken for a US drone, preliminary report suggests
Read full article: Enemy drone that killed US troops in Jordan was mistaken for a US drone, preliminary report suggestsAn enemy drone that killed three American troops and wounded dozens of others in Jordan may have been confused with an American drone returning to the U.S. installation.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin returns to work at the Pentagon after cancer surgery complications
Read full article: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin returns to work at the Pentagon after cancer surgery complicationsDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin has returned to work at the Pentagon after nearly a monthโs absence because of prostate cancer.
Pentagon chief Austin's cancer prognosis is 'excellent,' no further treatments needed, doctors say
Read full article: Pentagon chief Austin's cancer prognosis is 'excellent,' no further treatments needed, doctors sayDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin's cancer doctors at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center say his prostate cancer prognosis is good and no further treatments will be needed after seeing him for a follow-up appointment Friday.
US forces strike Houthi sites in Yemen as Biden says allied action hasn't yet stopped ship attacks
Read full article: US forces strike Houthi sites in Yemen as Biden says allied action hasn't yet stopped ship attacksU.S. forces have conducted a fifth strike against Iranian-backed Houthi rebel military sites in Yemen.
Aide to Lloyd Austin asked ambulance to arrive quietly to defense secretary's home, 911 call shows
Read full article: Aide to Lloyd Austin asked ambulance to arrive quietly to defense secretary's home, 911 call showsAn aide to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin asked first responders to avoid using lights and sirens in requesting an ambulance be sent to Austin's northern Virginia home earlier this month.
Austin is released from hospital after complications from prostate cancer surgery he kept secret
Read full article: Austin is released from hospital after complications from prostate cancer surgery he kept secretDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin's doctors say his prognosis is โexcellent" following his release from a hospital where he was treated for complications from surgery for prostate cancer he kept secret from President Joe Biden.
The US failed to track more than $1 billion in military gear given Ukraine, Pentagon watchdog says
Read full article: The US failed to track more than $1 billion in military gear given Ukraine, Pentagon watchdog saysShortfalls in monitoring by American officials mean the U.S. cannot account for more than $1 billion in weapons and military equipment provided to Ukraine to fight invading Russian forces.
Pentagon watchdog will review Defense Secretary Austin's failure to disclose his hospitalization
Read full article: Pentagon watchdog will review Defense Secretary Austin's failure to disclose his hospitalizationThe Pentagonโs internal watchdog says he will review the secrecy surrounding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austinโs hospitalization and why the Defense Department waited days to inform the White House that he had transferred authority to his deputy.
Amid firestorm created by Austin's cancer secrecy, missed opportunities to build trust and educate
Read full article: Amid firestorm created by Austin's cancer secrecy, missed opportunities to build trust and educateThe secrecy surrounding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austinโs hospitalizations due to prostate cancer surgery set off a political firestorm, launched multiple reviews and triggered calls for his ouster.
Secrecy surrounding the defense secretary's hospitalization has put the White House on the defensive
Read full article: Secrecy surrounding the defense secretary's hospitalization has put the White House on the defensivePresident Joe Bidenโs administration is facing criticism and credibility questions after Defense Secretary Lloyd Austinโs hospitalization was kept secret for days โ even from the White House.
Defense Secretary Austin has been hospitalized since Jan. 1, but the Pentagon kept the news quiet
Read full article: Defense Secretary Austin has been hospitalized since Jan. 1, but the Pentagon kept the news quietDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized since Monday, due to complications following a minor elective medical procedure.
Shipping firm Maersk says it's preparing for resumption of Red Sea voyages after attacks from Yemen
Read full article: Shipping firm Maersk says it's preparing for resumption of Red Sea voyages after attacks from YemenShipping firm Maersk says it is preparing to allow vessels to resume sailing through the Red Sea.
Big pay raise for troops in defense bill sent to Biden. Conservatives stymied on cultural issues
Read full article: Big pay raise for troops in defense bill sent to Biden. Conservatives stymied on cultural issuesThe House has passed a defense policy bill that authorizes the biggest pay raise for troops in more than two decades.
Senate passes defense policy bill with 5.2% pay raise for troops, the biggest boost in decades
Read full article: Senate passes defense policy bill with 5.2% pay raise for troops, the biggest boost in decadesThe Senate has passed a defense policy bill that authorizes the biggest pay bump for troops in more than two decades.
Who are the Houthis and why hasnโt the US retaliated for their attacks on ships in the Middle East?
Read full article: Who are the Houthis and why hasnโt the US retaliated for their attacks on ships in the Middle East?When Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen launched missiles and hit three commercial ships in the Red Sea, it triggered an immediate question: Will the U.S. military strike back.
NATO member-to-be Sweden and the US sign defense deal, saying it strengthens regional security
Read full article: NATO member-to-be Sweden and the US sign defense deal, saying it strengthens regional securityOn the brink of joining NATO, Sweden has signed a defense cooperation agreement with Washington that will allow the United States access to all of the military bases across the Scandinavian country, saying the deal would bolster regional security.
Senate approves hundreds of military promotions after Republican senator ends blockade of nominees
Read full article: Senate approves hundreds of military promotions after Republican senator ends blockade of nomineesThe Senate in a single stroke has approved about 425 military promotions after Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama ended a monthslong blockade of nominations over a Pentagon abortion policy.
3 commercial ships hit by missiles in Houthi attack in Red Sea, US warship downs 3 drones
Read full article: 3 commercial ships hit by missiles in Houthi attack in Red Sea, US warship downs 3 dronesThe U.S. military says three commercial ships in the Red Sea were struck by ballistic missiles fired from Houthi-controlled Yemen, and a U.S. warship shot down three drones in self-defense during the hourslong assault.
Assailants in latest ship attack near Yemen were likely Somali, not Houthi rebels, Pentagon says
Read full article: Assailants in latest ship attack near Yemen were likely Somali, not Houthi rebels, Pentagon saysThe Pentagon says the five armed assailants captured by U.S. forces after seizing a commercial ship near Yemen over the weekend were likely Somali and not Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.
Senate panel takes a step toward ending Sen. Tuberville's blockade of military nominations
Read full article: Senate panel takes a step toward ending Sen. Tuberville's blockade of military nominationsSenate Democrats have moved to temporarily change Senate rules and confirm hundreds of military nominees.
US conducts airstrikes against Iran-backed groups in Syria, retaliating for attacks on US troops
Read full article: US conducts airstrikes against Iran-backed groups in Syria, retaliating for attacks on US troopsThe Pentagon and U.S. officials say U.S. fighter aircraft have conducted airstrikes on locations in eastern Syria involving Iranian-backed groups, likely causing casualties and destroying weapons stored at the two targets struck โ a training location and a safe house.
Republicans confront Tuberville over military holds in extraordinary showdown on Senate floor
Read full article: Republicans confront Tuberville over military holds in extraordinary showdown on Senate floorRepublican senators have angrily challenged Sen. Tommy Tuberville on his blockade of almost 400 military officers.
US fighter jets strike Iran-linked sites in Syria in retaliation for attacks on US troops
Read full article: US fighter jets strike Iran-linked sites in Syria in retaliation for attacks on US troopsThe Pentagon says U.S. fighter jets launched airstrikes early Friday on two locations in eastern Syria linked to Iranโs Revolutionary Guard Corps.
China said the US is a disruptor of peace in response to Pentagon report on Chinaโs military buildup
Read full article: China said the US is a disruptor of peace in response to Pentagon report on Chinaโs military buildupChina said the United States is the โbiggest disruptor of regional peace and stabilityโ in the world in a scathing response to a Pentagon report on Chinaโs growing military buildup.
China is building up its nuclear weapons arsenal faster than previous projections, a US report says
Read full article: China is building up its nuclear weapons arsenal faster than previous projections, a US report saysA Pentagon report on Chinaโs military power says Beijing is on track to significantly increase its nuclear weapons arsenal by 2030 and is โalmost certainlyโ learning lessons from Russiaโs war in Ukraine about what a conflict over Taiwan might look like.
More US ships head toward Israel and 2,000 troops are on heightened alert. A look at US assistance
Read full article: More US ships head toward Israel and 2,000 troops are on heightened alert. A look at US assistanceWithin hours of the horrific attack by Hamas, the U.S. began moving warships and aircraft to the region to be ready to provide Israel with whatever it needed to respond.
US raises the death toll to 9 Americans killed in the weekend Hamas attacks on Israel
Read full article: US raises the death toll to 9 Americans killed in the weekend Hamas attacks on IsraelThe U.S. has already begun delivering critically needed munitions and military equipment to Israel, the White House said Monday, as the Pentagon reviews its inventories to see what else can be sent quickly to boost its ally in the three-day-old war with Hamas.
North Korea vows strong response to Pentagon report that calls it a 'persistent' threat
Read full article: North Korea vows strong response to Pentagon report that calls it a 'persistent' threatNorth Korea has slammed the United States over a Pentagon report that labeled it a โpersistent" threat because of weapons of mass destruction, saying it will strongly counter what it called U.S. plans for aggression.
Congress didn't include funds for Ukraine in its spending bill. How will that affect the war?
Read full article: Congress didn't include funds for Ukraine in its spending bill. How will that affect the war?When U.S. lawmakers approved a spending bill Saturday that averted a widely expected government shutdown, the measure didnโt include the $6 billion in military assistance that Ukraine said it urgently needed.
GOP senators sharply question Pentagon nominee about Biden administration's foreign policies
Read full article: GOP senators sharply question Pentagon nominee about Biden administration's foreign policiesA Senate hearing on the nomination of the official to be the Pentagonโs top policy adviser was dominated by Republicans expressing their frustrations with the Biden administrationโs foreign policies.
Senate confirms army, marines chiefs as senator's objection blocks other military nominations
Read full article: Senate confirms army, marines chiefs as senator's objection blocks other military nominationsThe Senate has confirmed three top military leaders, filling the posts after monthslong delays and as a Republican senator is still holding up hundreds of other nominations and promotions for senior officers.
Pentagon working to restore benefits to LGBTQ+ veterans forced out under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
Read full article: Pentagon working to restore benefits to LGBTQ+ veterans forced out under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'The Pentagon is beginning a new effort to contact former service members who may have been forced out of the military and deprived of years of benefits due to policies targeting their sexual orientation, starting with those who served under โDonโt Ask, Donโt Tell.โ.
The US marks 22 years since 9/11 with tributes and tears, from ground zero to Alaska
Read full article: The US marks 22 years since 9/11 with tributes and tears, from ground zero to AlaskaBells tolled at ground zero and solemn tributes unfolded across the country as Americans looked back on the horror and legacy of 9/11.
Hundreds of military promotions are on hold as a Republican senator demands end to abortion policy
Read full article: Hundreds of military promotions are on hold as a Republican senator demands end to abortion policyMilitary officials say an Alabama senator's hold on top promotions in a clash over abortion policy raises national security concerns.
US will start training Ukrainian pilots on F-16s at air base in Arizona
Read full article: US will start training Ukrainian pilots on F-16s at air base in ArizonaThe U.S. is joining NATO allies in hosting training for Ukrainian pilots on U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets, beginning at an Arizona Air National Guard base in October.
Female soldiers in Army special operations face rampant sexism and harassment, military report says
Read full article: Female soldiers in Army special operations face rampant sexism and harassment, military report saysA new report says female soldiers face rampant sexism, sexual harassment and other gender-related challenges in male dominated Army special operations units.
US to send $200 million in military aid to Ukraine
Read full article: US to send $200 million in military aid to UkraineThe Pentagon will provide Ukraine with $200 million in weapons and ammunition to help sustain its counteroffensive as troops on the front lines face significant hurdles against a well-entrenched Russian defense.
Pentagon warns of disruptions as Army, Marines both lack confirmed leaders for first time
Read full article: Pentagon warns of disruptions as Army, Marines both lack confirmed leaders for first timeDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin is warning that troop readiness and retention is at risk as the Armyโs chief recently stepped down, leaving the militaryโs two ground combat forces without Senate-confirmed leaders for the first time in history.
US military may put armed troops on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz to stop Iran seizures
Read full article: US military may put armed troops on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz to stop Iran seizuresThe U.S. military is considering putting armed personnel on commercial ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, in what would be an unheard of action aimed at stopping Iran from seizing and harassing civilian vessels.
US Defense Secretary Austin meets with Papua New Guinea leaders about boosting security ties
Read full article: US Defense Secretary Austin meets with Papua New Guinea leaders about boosting security tiesU.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has met with Papua New Guinea leaders to discuss developing the Pacific Island nationโs military strength and deepening security ties, as the U.S. competes with China for influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
Whistleblower tells Congress the US is concealing 'multi-decade' program that captures UFOs
Read full article: Whistleblower tells Congress the US is concealing 'multi-decade' program that captures UFOsA former Air Force intelligence officer has testified that the U.S. is concealing a longstanding program that retrieves and reverse engineers unidentified flying objects.
US to send up to $400 million in military aid to Ukraine
Read full article: US to send up to $400 million in military aid to UkraineThe Biden administration is sending up to $400 million in additional military aid to Ukraine, including a variety of munitions for advanced air defense systems and a number of small, surveillance Hornet drones.
US approves $1.3 billion package of long-term military aid for Ukraine
Read full article: US approves $1.3 billion package of long-term military aid for UkraineThe Pentagon is announcing a new $1.3 billion package of long-term military aid to Ukraine on Wednesday, including four air defense systems and an undisclosed number of drones.
US sending fighter jets, warship to Gulf region to protect ships from Iranian seizures
Read full article: US sending fighter jets, warship to Gulf region to protect ships from Iranian seizuresThe U.S. is sending additional fighter jets and a warship to the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman to increase security in the wake of Iranian attempts to seize commercial ships there.
Why a single senator is blocking US military promotions and what it means for the Pentagon
Read full article: Why a single senator is blocking US military promotions and what it means for the PentagonAlabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville is waging an unprecedented campaign to try to change Pentagon abortion policy by holding up hundreds of military nominations and promotions.