The U.S. is continuing to find ways to fortify defenses across the Pacific to deter China and counter its influence. The Philippines is key to that effort. The anticipated announcement comes as Kyiv struggles to hold off advances by Russian troops in the Kharkiv region. The soldier is accused of selling national defense information and faces charges for bribing a public official. Troops are looking at the Arctic to counter ongoing efforts by Russia and China there. Long-range rocket systems previously assigned to 5th Battalion, 11th Marines, will be moved within the 11th Marine Regiment. The Army is slated to have two new missile systems in soldiers’ hands in 2024. The first increment of the Precision Strike Missile has been delivered to the Army, a major milestone for the top priority program. The latest weapons package will be provided through presidential drawdown authority, or PDA, which pulls weapons from existing U.S. stockpiles. By Lolita C. Baldor
17 months ago The weapons shipment will be worth up to $400 million, and the U.S. has sent more than $43 billion to Ukraine since Russia launched its invasion. African Lion was hosted by four African countries and included more than 8,000 personnel. Load More