OpinionAmerica’s future advantage depends on quick adoption of advanced techThe U.S. military must learn from Ukraine and accelerate its adoption of advanced AI and robotics, former Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper argues.By Mark T. Esper2 days ago
Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim they shot down another US MQ-9 droneThe rebels say the U.S. launched airstrikes over Houthi-controlled territory afterward.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press7 days ago
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Russia says it scrambled figther jets to intercept B-52 bombersMoscow's defense ministry claimed U.S. military long-range bomber aircraft approached the Russian border over the Barents Sea before changing course.8 weeks ago
Islamic State attacks on track to double in Iraq and Syria: CENTCOMThe Islamic State group claimed 153 attacks in both countries in the first six months of 2024, U.S. Central Command said Wednesday.By Qassim Abdul-zahra and Abby Sewell2 months ago
Former US Sen. Jim Inhofe, top Republican defense voice, dies at 89During the Trump administration, Inhofe served as chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee.By Ken Miller2 months ago
Russian hackers infiltrate Veterans Affairs via Microsoft accountThe state-sponsored hacker infiltrated a platform called Microsoft Azure Government, which provides storage, databases and other services to the VA.By Zamone Perez2 months ago
US to expand control of land sales to foreigners near military sitesNew Treasury Department rulemaking would expand a little-known committee's jurisdiction to review land sales near 56 additional military sites.2 months ago
Marines, Air Force on track for 2024 recruiting; Navy projected to missHere's where each of the services stand.By Hope Hodge Seck2 months ago
US envoy expresses regret over alleged sex crimes by troops on OkinawaTwo alleged sexual assaults by U.S. troops on Okinawa have again stoked resentment of the heavy U.S. troop presence on the island.By Mari Yamaguchi2 months ago
US says troops are leaving Niger bases this weekendThe U.S. military commander in Niger says all American forces and equipment will leave a small base in the West African country this weekend.2 months ago
Russia warns of possible response to US drone flights over Black SeaRussia’s Defense Ministry says officials have been ordered to prepare a response to U.S. drone flights over the Black Sea.3 months ago