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Pentagon disputes report of firefight following Abbey Gate bombing
A new report on the 2021 airport bombing in Afghanistan which killed 13 U.S. troops suggests the assault may have involved more than one attacker.
Watchdog: Nuclear states modernize weapons, Chinese arsenal growing
Swedish think tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute said that “we are drifting into one of the most dangerous periods in human history."
By The Associated Press
Pentagon draws ire of lawmakers over war crimes evidence sharing
Much of the session was spent answering lawmakers’ questions about the Pentagon’s resistance to cooperating with the International Criminal Court.
By Zamone Perez
Taliban kill mastermind of suicide bombing at Kabul airport
The Taliban have killed the senior Islamic State group leader behind the August 2021 bombing outside the Kabul airport that killed 13 U.S. service members.
By FARNOUSH AMIRI, MATTHEW LEE, AAMER MADHANI and LOLITA C. BALDOR
Global military spending up to an all-time high
A Sweden-based watchdog says global military spending grew for the eighth consecutive year in 2022 to an all-time high of $2.24 trillion.
After tragedy, US Air Force probes English training for foreign pilots
The 2021 incident prompted Air Force leaders to take a close look at the quality of instruction and how to better accommodate foreign students.
Navy astronaut leads NASA’s next space mission
The next set of astronauts heading to space, led by a retired Navy captain, launched early Thursday morning on NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 mission.
Lawmakers worry about weapons makers’ ability to meet demand
Industry representatives say a lack of contract adjustments hurts companies by depressing wages.
By Joe Gould
Former Army secretary urges Corps to accommodate Sikhs in boot camp
A three-judge panel will hear oral argument on whether to issue an injunction allowing the plaintiffs to enter boot camp with their articles of faith.
Veteran caregiver kids: America wants to hear your story
Hidden Helpers Coalition is shining a light on the experiences of children who are helping care for wounded veterans.
By Karen Jowers
US Army veteran killed fighting on Ukraine’s southern front
“He said Russians are pretty much bullies, and he just wanted to help people," the veteran's mother said.
By Katie Livingstone