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14:49 Fears grow that Signal leaks make Pete Hegseth top espionage target

Experts say Pentagon chief has endangered secrets of US defense department and given assistance to foreign spies

00:21 Veterans affairs agency orders staff to report each other for ‘anti-Christian bias’

New taskforce demands names in rooting out ‘policies, procedures … or understandings hostile to Christian views’

22:55 US army to test enlisted men and women with same physical standards

Change to requirements to serve in combat roles expected to drastically cut number of women

21/04 Trump says Hegseth is ‘doing a great job’ despite reports of second Signal chat

US president dismisses criticism of defense secretary sharing information on strikes in Yemen to his family

21/04 ‘Full-blown meltdown’ at Pentagon after Pete Hegseth’s second Signal chat revealed

Existence of group chat including Hegseth, his wife and others prompt calls for defense secretary to step downUS politics live – latest updates

21/04 ‘Proud American Jew’ killed during World War I gets Jewish star over 100 years after burial

The Jewish soldier finally had the cross marking their graves replaced with a Star of David.

21/04 Pete Hegseth shared Yemen attack details in second Signal chat – report

US defense secretary texted strike information to his family in group chat he created, sources tell the New York Times

18/04 America's rushed Afghan pullout allowed Taliban to traffic US weapons to Houthis - report

Sources claim that half the weapons left behind by the US have been lost, sold or smuggled.

18/04 Scores killed in US strikes on Yemen fuel port of Ras Isa, Houthi media says

Al-Masirah TV reports at least 58 dead in attack Washington says was intended to cut off source of fuel to militants

18/04 The United States sends bombers and drones to Japan one after another, "worthy of vigilance"

The United States sends bombers and drones to Japan one after another, "worthy of vigilance"

18/04 US airstrikes on Houthi oil port in Yemen reportedly kill dozens

Death toll, if confirmed, would make strikes on Ras Isa port one of the deadliest in month-long US campaign

16/04 China trade war poses threat to US arms firms’ rare earths supply, analysts warn

Chinese restrictions could affect more than a dozen defence and aerospace firms and give Beijing ‘crucial advantage’

16/04 China's countermeasures have strangled the lifeline of the US military industry, and Trump was exposed to intend to dig rare earths under the sea! Experts: China almost controls the entire supply chain! Is the sixth-generation American aircraft suspended?

China's countermeasures have strangled the lifeline of the US military industry, and Trump was exposed to intend to dig rare earths under the sea! Experts: China almost controls the entire supply chain! Is the sixth-generation American aircraft suspended?

16/04 Students at Pentagon schools sue Hegseth over book bans on race and gender

Lawsuit argues that culling library books prevents children from learning about health, hygiene, biology and abuse

15/04 Hegseth adviser placed on leave after investigation into Pentagon leaks

Dan Caldwell reportedly removed from building over ‘unauthorized disclosure’ amid scandal over recent leaks

14/04 Trump says he ‘obliterated’ ISIS in 3 weeks & another group will face same fate

Donald Trump said terrorists can "hide" but it won't do them "any good" because they will be brought to "swift justice".

14/04 Fears over extremism in US military as soldier revealed as neo-Nazi TikTok follower

US army investigates after young private follows the Base, which has vowed to recruit soldiers for so-called race war

13/04 VIDEO: Paratroopers Injured After Hard Landing During Arizona Baseball Game

Two paratroopers were injured during a pre-game military tribute ceremony at a University of Arizona baseball game on Saturday. | Sports

12/04 Trump authorizes US military to take control of land at US-Mexico border

Order allows armed forces to take ‘direct roll’ in securing southern border, which Trump memo says ‘is under attack’

12/04 Panama opposition party accuses US of ‘camouflaged invasion’

Discontent with government handling of diplomatic crisis rises as Pete Hegseth says US troops moved to country

12/04 The US military commander in Greenland was fired by Trump's government, the arrival of JD Vance was the cause

The United States Military Commander (US) in Greenland was fired by the administration of President Donald Trump.

12/04 US Army General Interview: "We are Allied, we have the same values"

Major General John Rafferty has an artillery command of the US Army in Wiesbaden. In the interview, he talks about the Russian threat, the close cooperation of the NATO allies and the will to win of the Finnish army.

11/04 Head of US military base in Greenland fired after JD Vance visit

Col Susannah Meyers removed amid reports she distanced base from Vance’s criticism of Denmark’s oversight of territory

10/04 China and North Korea aid to Russia poses security risk in Indo-Pacific region, says top US commander

Beijing and Pyongyang are aiding Russia in its war against Ukraine, and Moscow in turn is assisting their militaries

10/04 Pentagon chief says US could 'revive' Panama bases

Pete Hegseth suggests military could return to Central American country to ‘secure’ strategically important canal

08/04 Iran says talks with US will be indirect, contrary to Trump’s words

US president had trailed ‘direct talks’ and said Iran would be in ‘great danger’ if they failed

06/04 Under Trump and Musk, billionaires wield unprecedented influence over US national security

Government officials and contractors long controlled spy operations. Now the likes of Musk and Bezos are in control

06/04 Exclusive: how the Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg got added to the White House Signal group chat

Internal investigation cleared the national security adviser Mike Waltz, but the mistake was months in the making

05/04 The incredible remote island with just 4,200 residents and an active volcano

The region forms part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, one of the planet's most seismically active areas.

05/04 Iran is nervous about the Trump administration, but also defiant - opinion

President Trump will have to act soon on his threat to end Iran’s nuclear bomb program.

04/04 US seeks ideas for Golden Dome's missile interceptors in space

The Missile Defense Agency and US Space Force are holding a series of meetings to discuss space-based interceptors.

04/04 I worked in Trump’s first administration. Here’s why his team is using Signal | Kevin Carroll

Using the platform was dangerous and wrong – but officials appeared to prioritize shielding themselves from litigation

04/04 Democrats decry reported dismissal of NSA director Tim Haugh

Dismissing Haugh, who headed the US Cyber Command, puts the country at risk at a time of ‘unprecedented cyber threats’, congressional Democrats say

03/04 Pentagon watchdog to investigate Pete Hegseth over Signal war-planning chat leak

Defense chief and others discussed US military operations on messaging app that included journalist

02/04 Trans soldiers served their country. Now the US is rolling back their healthcare

About 134,000 trans veterans live in the US, with many now blocked from life-saving gender-affirming care

02/04 The question around the statement 'America is lowered by Houthi rocket experts'

The White House adviser claimed that the US had defeated Houthi's leading missile expert, but the US military has not confirmed, which is considered abnormal.

01/04 Trump preparing executive order to increase weapons exports, sources say

Trump has expressed his frustration with members of Congress delaying previous foreign arms sales over human rights concerns.

01/04 US says it killed top Houthi missile expert, but questions linger

White House has said that US strikes in Yemen earlier this month killed the Houthi top missile expert, but the US military has so far declined to confirm the death.

31/03 Three of four US soldiers missing in Lithuania found dead

Rescuers recover bodies after six-day effort to dig armoured vehicle out of peat bog, but one soldier is still missing

31/03 Lithuanian found three bodies missing during the mission

(Berlin = Yonhap News) Correspondent Kim Gye -yeon = Three of the four US soldiers who were missing during the mission in Lithuania were found on the 31st (local time), AFP reported. The US military and Lithuanian authorities searched four soldiers who were operating the car after the M88 Hercules armored vehicle fell into the swamp near the training ground of Belarus and the border.

31/03 More Republican voters think Pete Hegseth should resign, poll finds

Total of 38% of Republican voters agreeHegseth should quit, compared to just a third who think he should keep job

31/03 Pressure of allies to increase military spending, Taiwan-related priorities have been listed, US media exposes confidential Pentagon documents

Pressure of allies to increase military spending, Taiwan-related priorities have been listed, US media exposes confidential Pentagon documents

30/03 I’ve got the message: security leaks are no laughing matter | Stewart Lee

Is it worth me writing jokes about Trump’s US? It looks like they are targeting even their mildest visa-carrying critics

30/03 The Secret History of the War in Ukraine

This is the untold story of America’s hidden role in Ukrainian military operations against Russia’s invading armies.

30/03 Strategy instruction of the Pentagon: Report: US military could leave Europe alone in Russian advance

In a secret strategy paper from the US Department of Defense, new priorities for the military are determined. Accordingly, Taiwan is more important than Europe. In the event of a Russian advance, the allies could not rely on the United States.

29/03 Pete Hegseth’s wife reportedly attended meetings with foreign defense officials

Defense secretary, already under fire for chat group blunder, faces new scrutiny for having wife in high-level meetings

29/03 Close call between Delta plane and military craft at Reagan National airport

Both flights received corrective instructions to avoid possible collision two months after crash killed 67 at same airport

29/03 The Signal chat exposes the administration’s incompetence – and its pecking order | Sidney Blumenthal

The discussion revealed unserious people who don’t know when to keep quiet, with Stephen Miller as the real boss

28/03 Warfare review – film-makers’ message gets lost in the deafening blizzard of battle

Co-directed by Alex Garland and former soldier Ray Mendoza, this brutally accurate account of a US special forces mission gone wrong is viscerally immersive, but unaware of a point or a meaning beyond the horror

28/03 Hillary Clinton warns Trump ‘stupidity’ will leave US ‘feeble and friendless’

Former presidential candidate writes op-ed excoriating Signal leak and White House’s ‘dangerous’ actions

28/03 What is Signal, the messaging app at the heart of a US security leak?

A closer look at the app used by top officials to discuss a Yemen bombing mission despite it not being approved for such purposes

27/03 Judges rule against Trump in several cases including trans military ban

Court rejects administration appeal in fired federal workers case amid series of legal setbacks for White House

27/03 The real problem with the Signal chat leak is it shows systemic dishonesty

High-ranking officials can spill military secrets with apparent near-total immunity and no accountability

26/03 Vehicle of four US soldiers missing in Lithuania found submerged in water

US army says search efforts are ongoing after Nato secretary general tells reporters servicemembers were ‘killed’

26/03 Canada’s ex-spy chief says White House response to Signal leak threatens ‘Five Eyes’ security

Former intelligence head said leak and White House response was ‘very worrying’ to allies of the US

26/03 Newly shared Signal messages show Trump advisers discussed Yemen attack plans

The Atlantic releases more text from chat after Trump officials claimed none of it was ‘classified information’

26/03 Donald Trump humiliated as 'no war plans' defence destroyed in new text release

The sensitive security information that was accidentally leaked has been published by The Atlantic, plunging Trump's administration into further disarray.

26/03 US strikes lead to ‘heavy Houthi losses’ - report

Overall, the US has carried out strikes in eight of the twenty-one governorates of Yemen, the report claimed.

25/03 Trump dismisses Signal security failure as ‘the only glitch in two months’

President says national security adviser Mike Waltz, suspected of adding journalist to chat, ‘has learned a lesson’

23/03 Britain gave US vital support for deadly Yemen air strikes

The UK's provision of RAF Voyager mid-air fuel tankers allowed the US to deploy more fighter jets for air strikes on Yemen, and is further evidence that President Trump needs European support for non-Nato missions in the Middle East and Africa.

23/03 Hegseth suggests judge who blocked trans troops ban abused her power

US defense secretary joins mounting criticism of federal judges by Donald Trump and others in administration

22/03 Will more US carriers change Middle East's balance of power? - analysis

There is no shortage of American firepower in the region, and more may be arriving.

21/03 Musk arrives at Pentagon for briefing on unspecified military matters

Trump administration denies reports billionaire will discuss secret US plans should a war break out with China

19/03 Article on Jackie Robinson’s military career removed from defense department website

An article history detailing Jackie Robinson’s military career has seemingly been taken down on the Department of Defense’s website

16/03 Black Medal of Honor recipient removed from US department of defense website

Page honoring Charles C Rogers for his Vietnam war service is now defunct with letters “DEI” added to website address

16/03 ‘Maga since forever’: mercenary mogul Erik Prince pushes to privatize Trump deportation plans

Notorious Blackwater founder is lobbying allies in White House for private contractors to assist in mass deportations

16/03 Trump 'can't unilaterally take US out of Nato' , experts say

Secretary of State Marco Rubio 's Congressional bill took away Donald Trump's ability to unilaterally pull the US out of Nato

15/03 Trump ordered airstrikes on Yemen in warning to Houthis over shipping route

Houthis reported series of explosions and images show plumes of smoke rising over the Sana’a airport complex

13/03 Donald Trump orders military to draw up plans to seize Panama Canal

US officials said military action in Panama would only be considered if the country does not allow Donald Trump to "reclaim" the canal.

13/03 Pete Hegseth to overhaul US military lawyers in effort to relax rules of war

The defense secretary has empowered his lawyer Tim Parlatore to remake the judge advocate general’s corps

12/03 The US again gave military assistance, Ukraine opened the opportunity for a 30 -day ceasefire

The US again provided military assistance and shared intelligence for Ukraine, while Kyiv opened the opportunity for a 30 -day ceasefire.

10/03 Donald Trump says 'Ukraine may not survive' and 'we're stuck with this mess'

Donald Trump suspended US military aid and intelligence to Ukraine to pressure it into accepting a deal to end the war, but admitted it may not 'survive'

09/03 Trump against Europe, Americans in Hesse are horrified - even with the military

The American president questions the transatlantic alliance. Is that why there is a risk of deduction of US soldiers from the Rhein-Main region?

07/03 Egypt on edge: finding a delicate balance between Gaza and Trump

Since 1979, Egypt has been a central pillar of US policies in the Middle East.

07/03 Pause in aid has introduced uncertainty into Ukraine’s military planning − forever changing its war calculus

Even if US financial aid is restored, Ukraine will have to mitigate the risk of future disruption – and that could mean a more timid approach.

07/03 Pentagon completes horror WW3 nuclear attack prep over fears of global conflict

The drills come at a time of high global tensions, with the China telling the US that they are ready for "any type of war".

07/03 Illegal migrants had to be sent heavy by C-17 aircraft, America stopped flight of military aircraft, sent to India

Us Deportation Flights: The Trump administration began using military aircraft for exile flights to give strict messages in the case of illegal migrants, but they were killed by expensive costs. A report claimed that the US has currently stopped the use of military aircraft to send exiles.

06/03 Russia launching ‘suicide missions’ across strategic Dnipro river as pause in US aid hampers defence

As a possible endgame approaches, Russia is trying to take as much territory as it can.

05/03 Trump reveals Zelensky's secret letter and expresses "thank you"

Trump reveals Zelensky's secret letter and expresses "thank you"

04/03 Ukraine in 'big trouble this summer' as Trump puts Putin on verge of victory

Donald Trump announced a pause on military aid to Ukraine on Monday, sparking fears that Russia could take the upperhand the in war.

04/03 Donald Trump branded a 'Russian asset' as fury erupts at JD Vance's insult

EXCLUSIVE: US president criticised for withdrawing US military aid to Ukraine as his deputy is slated for comments about UK

04/03 Donald Trump orders US to stop military aid for Ukraine after Zelensky row

The US president has ordered the pausing of military aid for Ukraine following his recent row with Volodymyr Zelensky

27/02 Transgender US military personnel must be identified and stood down, says Pentagon memo

Being transgender is not compatible with service, court filing says, foreshadowing removal of people from service within 60 days

26/02 Future of Chagos deal uncertain as Trump could stop it 'if he doesn't like it'

Foreign Secretary David Lammy suggested that Donald Trump could stop Sir Keir Starmer's Chagos islands deal.

26/02 The US military's number two: I'm not pessimistic, we have too many shortcomings in China

The US military's number two: I'm not pessimistic, we have too many shortcomings in China

24/02 Mauritius set to demand 'British colonisers' hand over more cash in Chagos deal

Mauritius will reportedly be paid £90 million a year, rising with inflation, for 99 years.

23/02 WW3 fears soar as North Korea issues terrifying nuke warning

North Korea said its "accelerated bolstering up" is a "realistic requirement for coping with the military threat of the US".

22/02 Trump fires Black joint chiefs chair Hegseth accused of promoting diversity

US secretary of defense had questioned whether history-making air force general CQ Brown Jr got job because of race

22/02 Pentagon lays off 5,400 civilian workers, with tens of thousands more firings due

Pete Hegseth supports cuts of up to 8% of civilian workforce as Trump bids to institute massive government cuts

21/02 US Senate passes budget resolution to fund Trump’s deportation plan

Bill approving $175bn for border security and extra $150bn for Pentagon faces tough challenge in House

18/02 Presidents at War: how battle has shaped American leaders

A new book looks back in history to see how presidents including Reagan and Eisenhower were affected by war

17/02 Donald Trump's ex security advisor blasts Keir Starmer’s Chagos giveaway

A new report sees former minister Tom Tugendhat challenge the Government's claim that a deal is necessary for UK-US military satellite communications.

16/02 Plan for 65,000-strong Ukraine stabilisation force unveiled - but can UK cope

One plan currently under consideration is for a UK-led 65,000-strong Nato stabilisation force to protect Ukraine from a third RUssian Invasion. But can the UK do its part?

14/02 US watchdog to investigate Musk ‘Doge’ team’s access to payment systems

Treasury inspector general to launch audit as judge mulls whether access to sensitive data was unconstitutional

14/02 UFOs have earned a new name – and the right to serious study | Letters

Letters: At least some sightings of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) may relate to non-human intelligence, says Prof Michael Bohlander. Also letters from Andrew Robinson and Aideen Carty

13/02 US Navy aircraft carrier collides with vessel near Egypt, in stable condition

The United States military currently has 11 aircraft carriers, and any damage requiring one of them to be sidelined could strain the Navy.

12/02 Israel considers striking Iranian nuclear sites - report

A report by the Wall Street Journal shows Israel may be planning major strikes on Iran's nuclear sites this year, seeking potential US backing under the Trump administration.

12/02 Hegseth heckled and booed by military families at pro-DEI protest in Germany

Two dozen people chant ‘DEI’ at US defense secretary who has rolled back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives

12/02 The United States accelerates the militarization of artificial intelligence | Artificial Intelligence | US Department of Defense | US Military_Sina Military_Sina.com

11/02 ‘I became collateral damage’: the trans pilot falsely targeted over Washington DC crash

Without evidence, Trump blamed diversity after the crash, leading some to accuse Jo Ellis of being one of the pilots

10/02 US military will no longer accept trans troops, Pete Hegseth’s memo says

Trump’s defense secretary filed the memo in line with an executive order signed by the president

09/02 Finally, first delivery! How amazing is the "new radar" for the Maritime Self-Defense Force's "unprecedented giant battleship"? This is my first time infiltrating an American manufacturing site!

Lockheed Martin, a major American defense-related company, announced on January 16, 2025 that the first antenna of the latest ship-based radar for the Maritime Self-Defense Force, "SPY-7(V)1," was delivered to the Ministry of Defense. It has been announced. In fact, I was visiting this radar manufacturing facility last year.

08/02 Trump hints Musk ‘Doge’ team has free rein with Pentagon next in line for cuts

President says key ally and team of software engineers have gained access to Americans’ personal details ‘very easily’

07/02 The US confirmed the reconnaissance crashed when on duty in the Philippines

The US military said the King Air 300 reconnaissance aircraft was hired by the Pentagon to support the country.

05/02 US military aircraft transports 104 deported people to India

Plane departed Texas and landed in Amritsar as Washington prepares to welcome Indian PM Narendra Modi

03/02 Washington DC plane crash: crews remove large portion of jet from river

Authorities continue investigation after 67 people killed in collision of army helicopter and commercial jet

01/02 Trump orders airstrikes targeting ‘senior IS attack planner’ in Somalia

The US secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, indicated multiple operatives were killed and no civilians were harmed

01/02 DC plane crash latest in series of US army helicopter training accidents

Aviation experts say piloting Black Hawk helicopters is a complex challenge but army defends training operations

01/02 Pentagon removes New York Times, NPR and more from workspaces as part of ‘rotation program’

One America News, Breitbart and the New York Post will take desks from NBC, NPR and the New York Times

01/02 Army helicopter involved in DC plane crash was on a ‘continuity of government’ drill

Secretary of defense gave information about the military aircraft that collided with the passenger plane, killing 67

31/01 Staffing levels ‘not normal’ in control tower at time of Washington DC crash, report says

Initial Federal Aviation Administration report says roles of coordinating helicopter traffic and planes were combined

31/01 Vietnam: The War That Changed America review – a stunningly powerful tale of regret

There are narrow parameters to this Ethan Hawke-narrated documentary – the conflict’s effects on the US. But it’s a valuable reflection packed with emotional, moving tales from penitent soldiers whose lives were torn apart

31/01 Alarms were raised about ‘congested’ airspace before fatal Washington crash

Crash called ‘avoidable’, with lawmakers and residents previously sounding alarm about region’s crowded skies

30/01 The Guardian view on the Washington DC plane crash: Trump’s warped priorities | Editorial

Editorial: The president is more concerned with attacking the federal government than with putting safety first

30/01 Gaza internal checkpoint to be staffed by US private armed contractors

Deployment of special forces veterans is unprecedented and poses risk that Americans could be drawn into fighting

30/01 Washington plane crash: officials say no survivors expected amid river recovery

Bodies of 28 people have been retrieved from Potomac River after collision of passenger jet and military helicopter

30/01 Inside a US security firm's risky Gaza mission

US contractors have been deployed to a Gaza checkpoint amid Israel-Hamas truce

29/01 All the executive orders Trump has signed so far

The president has signed orders to pardon January 6 rioters, scrap DEI policies and end ‘gender radicalism’ in military

29/01 Trump’s Pentagon strips Mark Milley of security clearance and guard detail

Pete Hegseth, US defense secretary, also seeks review of retired general’s rank in latest move by Donald Trump’s administration against his critics

28/01 "The strongest fighter" F-22 "Raptor" upgrade! "Significant defense is increased" by enhancing the sensor

An aircraft that is still often said to be the strongest fighter in the world.

28/01 Trump troops order appears to pave way for transgender ban – US politics live

President signed executive order last night alongside measures to remove DEI initiatives from the military and reinstate soldiers who refused Covid vaccines

28/01 Labour urged to end controversial armed forces tax after school VAT raid

British military personnel face an extra VAT bill when sending their children to school that their American counterparts do not after Labour's tax raid

28/01 Trump ends DEI in US military and reinstates troops who refused Covid vaccines

President also signs order to eliminate ‘gender radicalism in the military’ and seeks to develop missile defense system

27/01 Trump to sign executive order removing DEI from military, says Hegseth

Orders will also reinstate troops kicked out for refusing Covid vaccines during pandemic, says defense secretary

27/01 US Air Force resumes teaching videos on first Black and female pilots after DEI review

Videos about Tuskegee Airmen and civilian female pilots were not shown in basic training in Texas pending a review

27/01 UU. And Colombia reach agreement after Trump tariff threats for deportations

Colombia accepts flights with deportees from Trump after tariff threats. The agreement seeks to avoid commercial sanctions and guarantee the worthy return of Colombians.

26/01 Trump’s anti-DEI order yanks air force videos of Tuskegee Airmen and female pilots

Official cites review of course curriculum at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, where new recruits get basic training

25/01 Europe Is Pouring Money Into Defense. Is It Enough?

With a full-blown land war in Ukraine and an isolationist American president back in the White House, European leaders have come to a stark conclusion: They must spend more on their militaries.

25/01 Pete Hegseth: five things to know about the new US secretary of defense

Hegseth has been accused of sexual assault and excessive drinking, and has endorsed extremist Christian doctrine

25/01 Trump’s controversial Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth confirmed by Senate

Vice-president casts tie-breaking vote for Fox News host despite allegations of sexual assault and alcohol abuse

24/01 Senate to vote on Pete Hegseth confirmation for secretary of defense

Former Fox News host accused of sexual assault, financial mismanagement and excessive alcohol use appears to have enough Republican votes

22/01 Russian media: The conflict between Russia and Ukraine exposed the weaknesses of the US military | US military | The conflict between Russia and Ukraine | United States_Sina Military_Sina.com

21/01 Trump refugee ban ‘strands Afghans endangered by US withdrawal’

More than 1,600 people eligible to resettle in the United States are waiting to flee Afghanistan and Pakistan, say advocates

20/01 Military leaders should expect Trump crackdown – from disloyalty to diversity

Despite tensions brewing with China, US president-elect is expected to ‘clean house’ with those who stray from agenda

17/01 Will Trump plan to label Mexican cartels as terrorists bring US military strikes?

President-elect wants to ‘wage war’ on drug cartels; critics say he should stop US arms used in the drug war

17/01 Defense Ministry awards Rafael $5.2b US-funded air defense contract

Israel begins deploying $5.2B in US aid to enhance its missile shield, including Iron Dome upgrades and the new Iron Beam laser system that could slash interception costs.

16/01 Biden thanks US troops for defending Israel in last military address

The road to that deal was not easy, Biden said, adding he laid down the elements of that deal in May that were embraced by countries around the world.

16/01 Role of US servicemen in acts of extremist violence under scrutiny

Active duty servicemen and veterans statistically most likely demographic to be ‘mass casualty offender’

16/01 ‘I realised we’re such hypocrites’: how growing numbers of US veterans were moved to protest over Gaza

As images of the war flooded social media and news reports, disillusioned ex-military personnel increased their efforts to pressurise the administration to stop arming Israel

16/01 Pete Hegseth confirmation hearing highlights Republicans’ servility to Trump | Moira Donegan

Defense secretary nominee is incompetent and seems to have no redeeming qualities – but his appointment looks assured

14/01 Ten U.S. military F35A stealth fighters arrive at Kadena Air Base, perhaps for temporary deployment?

[Chubu] Ten F35A stealth fighters from South Burlington Air National Guard Base in Vermont, U.S., flew into Kadena Air Base between 2:10 p.m. and 3 p.m. on the 13th. It appears to be a new aircraft that will be temporarily deployed. The plane came from a U.S. military base in Guam. At the U.S. military's Futenma Air Base, F16 fighter jets temporarily stationed at Kadena repeatedly took off and lan

14/01 Trump’s Pentagon pick to testify amid claims of sexual assault and alcohol use

Bitter battle expected at Senate hearing but Republicans appear confident Pete Hegseth will be confirmed

14/01 Biden insists US is ‘winning’ on world stage – what would losing look like?

The president defended his record on Ukraine, Gaza and Afghanistan but foreign policy successes have been few

13/01 Starmer 'putting security at risk' and by handing over Chagos islands

The Government says it is making 'good progress' on a deal that could cost taxpayers £90 million every year

12/01 Key takeaways from the ongoing battle to contain the LA wildfires

Some smaller blazes have been contained or extinguished, but the Palisades fire threatens to spread west of the 405

09/01 The hidden dangers for soldiers on the social media battlefield - analysis

Sharing images online can expose soldiers to enemies and adversaries, leading to safety risks, harassment, and potential legal jeopardy

09/01 Biden administration gives $500m to Ukraine in final military aid package

US defense secretary says ‘Ukraine’s fight matters to all’ when revealing aid bundle days before Trump’s return

09/01 Extremism in US military is ‘sleeping danger’ says author of Pentagon report

New Year’s Day attacks by US service members highlight threat, says Bishop Garrison who led DoD investigation

09/01 Democrats have become the party of war. Americans are tired of it

In defending the militarist status quo, Democrats ceded the anti-war lane to Republicans. As they enter the political wilderness, it’s time to reckon with what they got so wrong

09/01 Kurdish general urges Trump to leave US troops in north-east Syria

Exclusive: SDF leader says removal of 2,000-strong force would leave door open for Islamic State resurgence

09/01 Tension increased in NATO after Trump's threat on Greenland, Germany and France warned, EU

Tension is increasing within Europe after Donald Trump's rhetoric of occupying Greenland. Germany and France have warned about comments on Greenland. Trump has said that the possibility of using military force on Greenland cannot be ruled out.

06/01 Pentagon reaches historic settlement with veterans discharged under ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’

LGBTQ+ veterans who faced discrimination under policy can update paperwork to remove mention of their sexuality

04/01 Vietnamese-American teen accepted to Princeton and all 3 US military academies

A Vietnamese-American high school senior from Georgia has accomplished the rare feat of gaining admission to both Princeton University and all three U.S. military academies.

03/01 K-9 key roles: US military can learn from IDF Oketz unit, expert says

The IDF's Oketz canine unit has played a critical role in the ongoing Gaza conflict, with its use of military dogs providing key lessons for militaries worldwide.

03/01 Bid to tackle extremism in US military unlikely to be revived under Trump

Twin terror attacks bring renewed focus on scourge of extremism, but efforts to effect change have so far stalled

03/01 New Orleans truck attack: investigations continue into suspect’s path to radicalization – latest updates

Authorities probing background of Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old Texas native and former US serviceman

30/12 Havana syndrome patients reportedly promised healthcare that never came

Letter allegedly written by US official shows contradictions in how government handled mysterious health incidents

29/12 ‘This is medicine’: inside the psilocybin retreat for US first responders

Amid a US mental health crisis, police officers, firefighters and paramedics are flying to Mexico for treatments they say are transformative

28/12 What will Trump's foreign policy be if he has not yet taken office as president and is already threatening Mexico, Canada, China and even Denmark? — Meduza

On December 25, 2024, the Danish government announced a significant increase in defense spending for Greenland. This happened shortly after US President-elect Donald Trump announced his desire to buy this Arctic territory.

27/12 A comprehensive view of the Middle East丨Iraq 2024: increasingly active "resistance organizations" and US military bases that are difficult to evacuate

A comprehensive view of the Middle East丨Iraq 2024: increasingly active "resistance organizations" and US military bases that are difficult to evacuate

23/12 China issues three-word warning as fears of new war erupt

China issued a strongly-worded statement in response to Washington DC's latest move to support one of its allies.

23/12 Greenland PM reiterates ‘we are not for sale’ after Trump suggests US ownership

US president-elect raises issue of control of Denmark territory five years after proposing to buy it during first term

22/12 US has decided to increase activity against Houthis, sources tell 'Post'

During high-level discussions within Israel’s political and security leadership, the Mossad chief reportedly called for a direct strike on Iran following Houthi attacks.

22/12 US shoots down two of its own navy pilots over Red Sea in ‘apparent friendly fire’ incident

Pilots recovered alive – one with minor injuries – after ejecting from fighter jet as US military says its guided missile cruiser ‘mistakenly’ fired on the F/A-18

22/12 US launches airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen

Military says the strikes aim to ‘disrupt and degrade’ Houthi operations such as attacks against US navy warships and merchant vessels

21/12 It’s probably just a plane: drone experts advise calm over New Jersey sightings

Although politicians have called to shoot them down, experts say the lights are likely legal drones, planes – or stars

19/12 “Hypersonic aircraft in the future!?” Emerging aircraft manufacturer develops “subsonic unmanned aircraft” in just one year and begins flight testing

An aircraft created by an American startup company.

18/12 US Senate passes defense bill that raises troop pay and strips trans care for kids of military

Bill authorizes pay raises, strips coverage of trans medical treatments for children and aims to counter China’s power

18/12 ‘They’re looking for something’: rumors abound over unsettling drone sightings in New Jersey

At first, the relentless flocks of drones were unusual but nothing to worry about – now, people want answers

18/12 “A plane that can keep flying!?” Full-scale experiments to put the world’s largest “giant autonomous unmanned aircraft” into practical use

Wings longer than a jumbo jet!

18/12 North Korea reeling as 'hundreds' of soldiers wiped out fighting Ukraine

The estimates were disclosed by a senior military official who said the troops, who are believed to be fighting alongside Russia's army, didn't appear to be "battle-hardened".

17/12 Opinion | Trump Can Pull Us Back From the Nuclear Brink

He is about to regain control of the nuclear codes at one of the most volatile times in history.

16/12 Mystery US drone sightings: what we know

Recent sightings in New Jersey continue to spark conspiracy theories as authorities search for answers

16/12 From UFOs to drones, the US fascination with – and fear of – ‘anomalous detections’

A first-of-its-kind public archive of UFO records opens in New Mexico as New Jersey is gripped by drone panic

15/12 Mayorkas says no known foreign involvement in mass drone sightings

‘We are on it,’ says US homeland security secretary as anxieties surge amid lack of official information

14/12 US army officer found guilty of sexual harassment in historic military justice case

Lt Col Herman West was charged after sexual harassment was classified as a crime under military justice code

14/12 Survivor of Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor dies in California aged 100

Bob Fernandez was a 17-year-old sailor during 17 December 1941 attack that propelled US into second world war

13/12 Ukraine handed £400m boost in weapons shipment to take fight to Putin's army

The latest weapons boost from the United States comes as part of Joe Biden's £2 billion aid package announced in September to combat Russian aggression.

13/12 Unidentified drones spotted over US air base in Germany, report says

German security authorities reportedly flag numerous sightings over Ramstein and sensitive industry locations

12/12 Pete Hegseth decried out gay troops in US military as part of Marxist agenda

Trump’s embattled secretary of defence nominee expresses contentious views on gay service members in latest book

10/12 Military bans all Osprey heli flights after 'near crash' and deaths of 8 marines

The distinctive V-22 Osprey tiltrotor has been banned from flying with immediate effect after a 'near crash' in New Mexico, the US military has confirmed

06/12 Senior Biden aide commits to giving Ukraine avalanche of military assistance

White House games last-minute strategy to bolster Ukraine, including $20bn in loans and sweeping sanctions on Russia

06/12 Ministry of Foreign Affairs: China has decided to take countermeasures against 13 US military companies and 6 executives (list attached)

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: China has decided to take countermeasures against 13 US military companies and 6 executives (list attached)

05/12 Opinion | What One Russian Satellite Tells Us About the Future of Nuclear Warfare

No shockwave. No mushroom cloud. But a space nuke would change life on Earth forever.

04/12 Trump’s nominee for secretary of defense should alarm all of us | Moira Donegan

Pete Hegseth, who has been accused of drunken, irresponsible and predatory behavior, would be in charge of the world’s most powerful military

03/12 Biden administration announces additional $725m in military assistance to Ukraine

The White House is trying to disburse last $7bn in aid approved by Congress before Trump begins second term

03/12 Alleged Russian spies targeted Ukrainian soldiers at US base, UK court hears

Bulgarian nationals Katrin Ivanova, 33, Vanya Gaberova, 30, and Tihomir Ivanchev, 39, are accused of being part of a sophisticated spying network run by a Russian agent named Jan Marsalek.

01/12 UFO expert not ruling out Russia or China links to drones seen at RAF bases

Sightings over three airbases in East Anglia could relate to foreign powers’ concerns about possible nuclear weapons

29/11 Defense Ministry Director General to discuss supply and demand of US arms to Israel

Senior American officials also firmly deny that any decision was made to delay the supply of weapons to Israel for political reasons.

28/11 NASA accidentally discovers hidden Cold War base beneath Greenland ice

Camp Century, the “city under the ice,” is a notable Cold War site.

25/11 UK and France 'in talks' to deploy troops to Ukraine over fears of US support

London and Paris want to create a "core of allies in Europe" as fears intensify that President-elect Donald Trump could withdraw military support for Ukraine.

25/11 Trump Pentagon pick attacks UN and Nato and urges US to ignore Geneva conventions

Revealed: Pete Hegseth writes scathingly of key institutions and says ‘If you love America, you should love Israel’

25/11 Notes on the battlefield in the Middle East丨Deformed newborns in Fallujah who dare not speak out|Middle East|U.S. Army|Hassan_Sina Military_Sina.com

25/11 Donald Trump 'to kick all transgender soldiers out of US military'

The US president-elect is set to sign an executive order on his first day back in the White House on January 20 to ban transgender people from serving in the US military, it has been claimed

23/11 Unidentified drones spotted over three UK airbases, US air force confirms

Unmanned aerial systems seen over RAF bases in Suffolk and Norfolk but US air force does not know if they were hostile

23/11 Will America lose the competition of nuclear powers?

Tehran-IRNA-American experts believe that the modernization of the country's nuclear equipment should start as soon as possible, but it seems that the West is lagging behind in the competition with China and Russia.

23/11 Republican blocks promotion of general involved in Afghanistan withdrawal

Markwayne Mullin stalls promotion of Lt Gen Christopher Donahue, photographed as last US soldier to leave

22/11 Trump’s Pentagon pick Hegseth wrote of US military taking sides in ‘civil war’

Defense secretary pick said in 2020 that should Democrats win election the military ‘will be forced to make a choice’

20/11 Huge 'security breach' as 'anyone can see' soldiers visiting brothels

The devices of some personnel were tracked to a brothel named SexWorld close to Ramstein Airbase.

19/11 Donald Trump has confirmed that he will carry out mass deportations with the military

The US president-elect would declare a state of emergency over illegal immigrants.

17/11 Biden lifts ban on Ukraine using US weapons to strike deeper into Russia

Officials have suggested permission for wider use could be response to North Koreans joining war on Putin’s side

17/11 Trump transition team looks to court martial US military officials - report

The incoming administration is considering charging some US military officials with charges as high as treason, according to an NBC report.

17/11 Trump's "purge" of the military: "It would turn the USA into a banana republic"

The incoming US President Trump and his team are working behind the scenes on a hit list for the military. Officers are being punished for something for which they are not responsible, says military historian Peter Mansoor in an interview: "Trump should stay away from politicizing the military."

15/11 7,800-ton U.S. nuclear submarine caught in Norwegian fishing boat's net

(London = Yonhap News) Correspondent Jiyeon Kim = The US nuclear-powered submarine USS Virginia got caught in a net set by a Norwegian fishing boat in the northeastern sea of ​​Norway. American media outlet Business Insider reported on the 14th (local time) that the propeller of the USS Virginia became entangled in a trawl net set by the fishing vessel Öygut in the northeastern Norwegian sea on th

15/11 Latest Pentagon report reveals hundreds of new UFO sightings

There are no suggestions of extraterrestrial origin, but that won’t settle any debates over the existence of alien life

15/11 Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pentagon pick, sparks alarm over far-right extremism

Experts concerned over the Fox & Friends host, his Christian nationalist ideology and militant language

14/11 Ukraine could drop nuclear bomb on Russia if US withdraws military aid

A think tank has said that the war torn country could build a basic device - using similar tech to that which brought about the 1945 bombing of Nagasaki

14/11 Trump's team drawing up list of Pentagon officers to fire, sources say

Some US officials doubt the feasibility of mass firings at a time of global turmoil.

14/11 A new nuclear arms race is beginning. It will be far more dangerous than the last one

The long read: With Putin’s threats in Ukraine, China’s accelerated weapons programme and the US’s desire for superiority, what will it take for leaders to step back from the brink?

14/11 US missile base in Poland... Russian backlash (comprehensive)

160km from Russian extraterritorial territory (Berlin = Yonhap News) Correspondent Kim Gye-yeon = Reuters reported on the 13th (local time) that the US military missile air defense network is in operation in northern Poland, about 160km away from Russian territory. The Polish Ministry of Defense held an opening ceremony for the US military missile interception system 'Aegis Ashore' base in the nor

13/11 Loyalty the key as impulsive Trump picks team for America First agenda

President-elect’s team has China hawks, an alleged Assad defender and a Fox News host – all have been vocally loyal

13/11 US intelligence official charged after Israel’s plan to attack Iran leaked

CIA’s Asif W Rahman will appear in court over espionage offenses following a release of highly classified documents

12/11 Nigel Farage to raise Labour's disastrous Chagos Islands surrender with Trump

The Reform UK leader will "have the ear" of the White House, his colleague Zia Yusuf said.

12/11 Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to Pentagon leaks

Massachusetts air national guard member admitted leaking classified military documents about Ukraine over Discord

12/11 Columbia U. pro-Palestinian students hold ‘anti-Veteran Day’, protesting ‘Israel-US war machine’

Some veteran students protested the event, planting American flags before the event was due to take place.

11/11 US carried out strikes against Iranian linked targets in Syria, CENTCOM announces

The strikes were in response to attacks on US personnel over the past 24 hours, CENTCOM reported.

09/11 Realizing Trump is Strange, the US Military Prepares to Face the President-Elect's Controversial Orders

The United States (US) military is aware that President-elect Donald Trump is an eccentric figure. They are also preparing to face controversial orders.

08/11 US army major faces rape and sexual assault charges involving 20 victims

Jonathan J Batt, assigned in Crystal City, Virginia, accused of three charges with 76 specifications of sexual abuse

08/11 Vladimir Putin sidekick Orban brands Ukraine's conflict a 'lost war'

Viktor Orban has close relationships with both Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, and has made little secret of his lack of support for Kyiv.

07/11 Elbit Systems wins contract to improve defense capabilities of US Army

The system provides armored platforms with 360-degree protection from a wide variety of anti-tank threats

06/11 With Trump returning to the presidency, everything from abortion to immigration is under threat

From climate change to foreign policy, the impact of Trump in the White House will be felt across the US and the world

06/11 US soldier dies in wake of injuries from Gaza aid delivery

Sgt. Quandarius Davon Stanley was receiving treatment in a long-term care facility after being injured in May while helping move aid to a temporary pier built by the US military.

05/11 Meta to let US national security agencies and defense contractors use Llama AI

Company typically prohibits its use for ‘military, warfare, nuclear industries or applications, [and] espionage’

05/11 US to test hypersonic nuclear missile on Election Day

The test is being carried out to showcase the "readiness of nuclear US forces", military officials said.

03/11 B-52 Stratofortress arrives in Middle East area from US amid Iranian threat

The B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range heavy bomber that has the ability to perform various missions, according to the US Air Force.

02/11 U.S. deploys additional destroyers, fighters, and bombers to Middle East as tensions rise

Instead of leaving the aircraft carrier, it will send a B-52 strategic bomber and a ballistic missile interceptor destroyer (Washington = Yonhap News) Correspondent Kim Dong-hyun = The United States is increasing its troops in the Middle East, where tensions have risen due to armed conflict between Israel and Iran. U.S. Pentagon spokesman Patrick Ryder said in a statement on the 1st (local time) t

01/11 US army soldier charged with murder of female sergeant found dead in trash bin

Wooster Rancy, 21, accused in death of Sgt Sarah Roque, 23, whose body was found at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri

01/11 US CENTCOM Commander under investigation for 'shoving' airman during flight to Israel - report

Gen. Kurilla has been involved in coordinating Israeli military actions in the Middle East and has been regularly present in the region throughout the war.

01/11 Protesting US role in Israel-Hamas war, US servicemen seek conscientious objector status - report

Three servicemen claimed to have filed for conscientious objector status over the US's role in the Israel-Hamas War.

01/11 ‘I had to get out’: the US military officers filing for conscientious objector status over Gaza

Disillusioned members of the US military have turned to Vietnam war-era policy to terminate their service because of religious or moral convictions

01/11 4 Years of Biden-Harris ‘Woke’ Military Policies Have Left America Dangerously Weak, Vulnerable, Unprepared

As the Biden-Harris administration’s term ends, its four-year focus on social reforms has left America’s armed forces weak and unprepared.

29/10 Supplying Israel with 30,000-pound bombs could deter Iran’s nuclear threat - opinion

Strength, as in providing Israel with the means to destroy their nuclear program, is the best path to delay an Iranian atomic bomb, restore deterrence, and deescalate the conflict.

29/10 ‘Suckers and losers,’ that’s what Donald Trump calls war heroes - opinion

Donald Trump will fundamentally never understand service the way those who have actually served in uniform will, and it’s one of the countless reasons he’s unfit to be commander-in-chief

28/10 Insane moment massive firefight erupts as 'Ukraine obliterates Russian tanks'

Shocking videos from a battlefield in Kursk, western Russia, show a fierce exchange of fire between Russian and Ukrainian armoured vehicles.

27/10 Trump pledges not to send American military personnel abroad to fight

US presidential candidate Donald Trump announced that he will not send American military personnel to foreign countries to participate in armed conflicts if he wins the elections.

26/10 Hamas-Supporting Ex-Porn Star Mia Khalifa: 'I Hope U.S. Service Members Get PTSD'

Ex-porn star Mia Khalifa said she hopes U.S. military service members get "scrambled up with PTSD" in a video posted to social media Tuesday.

25/10 The South China Sea aircraft on display should be a warning sign to the United States

The South China Sea aircraft on display should be a warning sign to the United States

25/10 Opinion | What Donald Trump Would Do, in His Own Words

The former president’s most disturbing statements are not bluster. They are a road map to what he will do if elected again.

25/10 Tiny African country you've probably never heard of plays key role in the world

A small country in the Horn of Africa plays an outsized role with ties to the US, Japan, France, Saudi Arabia and China.

22/10 US army ordered to release records about Trump’s Arlington cemetery visit

Documents threaten to reignite accusations about ex-president’s attitude towards service members

21/10 Why does America help Israel, is it a compulsion or a necessity, know in just 12 points

America has been a staunch supporter of Israel since the beginning. Whenever Israel is in trouble, America is the first to come forward to help. However, America has also made strong statements against Israel from time to time. In such a situation, know why America and Israel are so close and why they are always ready to help each other.

21/10 Navajo code talker who helped allies defeat Nazis dies aged 107

Death of John Kinsel Sr leaves just two living code talkers – men whose communication played vital role in war effort

20/10 Missing US navy pilots declared dead after Washington state fighter-jet crash

Navy confirms deaths after jet crashed east of Mount Rainier earlier this week during routine training flight

20/10 US investigating leaked documents alleging Israel plans to attack Iran

US officials say documents appear to be legitimate and House speaker says ‘leak is very concerning’

19/10 The warning of former US military officials about the second term of Trump's presidency

New York - IRNA - On the eve of the US presidential election, senior military officials who served in the previous administration of Donald Trump, the former president of this country and the current Republican candidate for the 2024 presidential election, have warned against the resumption of a government headed by him.

18/10 Who are the Houthi rebels as US bombs underground weapons bunkers in Yemen?

Who are the Houthi rebels as US bombs underground weapons bunkers in Yemen? - The Islamist militants have promised to respond to US strikes against them

17/10 U.S. 'Black Stingray' B-2 hits Houthi underground weapons depot... Stealth bomber performs a precise strike on a bunker

The United States used the B-2 Spirit stealth strategic bomber to conduct airstrikes on five underground weapons depots belonging to Yemen's Houthi rebels, a pro-Iranian armed group. According to foreign media such as Reuters on the 16th (local time), U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced that B-2 bombers carried out precision strikes on five underground weapons depots of Houthi rebels

17/10 Washington strikes “underground” Houthi sites with stealth bombers - Youm7

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced the implementation of "precision strikes", at dawn on Thursday, targeting 5 "fortified underground weapons storage sites" in areas under the control of the Houthis in Yemen.

17/10 U.S. airstrikes Yemen Houthi rebels' underground bunker... Even stealth bomber B-2 was mobilized.

Austin U.S. Defense: “No matter how deep and strengthened the facility is, it cannot avoid being targeted by the U.S.” (Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Lee Do-yeon = The U.S. military mobilized its strategic asset, the B-2 Spirit stealth strategic bomber, to target the underground arsenal of pro-Iranian Houthi rebels in Yemen. A large-scale air raid was carried out. On the 16th (local time), the U.S

17/10 Mysterious drones continuously harass U.S. military bases, alarming the White House and Pentagon

Mysterious drones continuously harass U.S. military bases, alarming the White House and Pentagon