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5th Fleet boss: Iran ‘directly involved’ in Houthi rebel ship attacks
Vice Adm. Brad Cooper stopped short of saying Tehran directed individual attacks by the Houthis in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Beyond firsts: Female 4-stars discuss changes for women in service
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the nation’s top female military leaders met together Monday for a panel discussion.
US Navy official says Iran has ‘attention of everyone’
Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, the head of the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet, discussed Iranian attacks in the waterways of the Middle East and elsewhere in the region.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
US to send Ukraine largest package yet, worth $3.75 billion
The newest U.S. aid package for Ukraine includes Bradley vehicles and $907 million in foreign military financing.
Time running out for Pentagon nominees
A slate of Pentagon nominations may not advance this year amid Capitol Hill opposition. And if they don't, the process restarts.
Biden pick for Pentagon acquisitions role vows to cut weapons system costs
The Pentagon is struggling to control costs associated with sustaining its weapons systems. For the Lockheed Martin-made F-35 jet, sustainment costs are on track to become so expensive that the Air Force will either have to cut its planned buy or flying hours, the the Government Accountability Office found.
By Joe Gould
US National Guard’s aging battle taxis find new use in Ukraine fight
At least five states are sending their aging M113 armored personnel carriers to Europe.
By Joe Gould
US Navy plans launch of Mideast drone force alongside allies
Vice Adm. Brad Cooper said he hopes the drone force using artificial intelligence would be operational by the summer of 2023 to put more “eyes and ears on the water.”
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Air Force to upgrade F-35A gas tanks to weather lightning strikes
Lightning struck an F-35A in midair in an undisclosed incident on Aug. 3, 2021, Air Force Times has learned.
Blinken warns Russia ahead of talks on Ukraine
Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Friday that the west is ready to respond “forcefully” if Russia steps up its aggression.
By Joe Gould