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World War II special operations veteran receives Special Forces tab
Ellsworth Johnson is believed to be the last surviving member of the OSS Operational Groups.
By Davis Winkie
In think tank’s Taiwan war game, US beats China at high cost
It's a pessimistic, but realistic, 2026 war game scenario.
By Todd South
Pentagon again delays nuclear missile test amid Chinese drills near Taiwan
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has again ordered the Pentagon to postpone a planned test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile, this time amid increased tension with China over Taiwan.
White House aims to release overdue security strategies within weeks
Amid pressure from lawmakers, the White House is weighing a September rollout for its long-delayed National Security Strategy, now being rewritten to emphasize Russia alongside China following the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
By Joe Gould
Rocket carrying new nuclear missile component explodes in late-night test
Officials are investigating the cause of the mishap, which did not injure anyone.
Turkey lifting objections to Sweden, Finland joining NATO
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine prompted Sweden and Finland to abandon their long-held nonaligned status and apply to join NATO. But Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had blocked the move, insisting the Nordic pair change their stance on Kurdish rebel groups that Turkey considers terrorists.
By Jill Lawless and Joseph Wilson, AP
Army equipment stored in Europe being looked at by inspector general
The pre-positioned stocks are being used for the first time ever, in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Pentagon to swap out nuclear boss, Europe commander and more
Three combatant commands are preparing to welcome new leaders, pending Senate confirmation.
Ukrainian president calls for preemptive diplomacy at Shangri-La security forum
Speaking during an unprecedented address delivered via video link at the Shangri-La Dialogue security forum in Singapore, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the world must push for diplomatic solutions to support countries that are in need of help.
By Mike Yeo
Japan, US fly fighters after China drill, N. Korean missiles
Chinese and Russian strategic bombers conducted joint flights near Japan on Tuesday.
US Army terminates science and technology effort for strategic long-range cannon
The Army has zeroed out funding for the Strategic Long-Range Cannon science and technology effort to focus on other long-range precision fires priorities.
By Jen Judson