Pentagon keeps 2 aircraft carriers in Middle East for another weekThe carrier Harry S. Truman is expected to head home to Norfolk, Virginia, after the week is up, according to officials.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press8 days ago
Fighter jet slips off carrier hangar deck in Red Sea, one minor injuryAn F/A-18 fighter jet slipped off the hangar deck of the USS Harry S. Truman as sailors were towing the aircraft into place, the Navy said.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press12 days ago
Top general recommends US maintain current troop levels in EuropeThe commander's comments come amid concerns from Congress that the Pentagon is considering reducing the number of U.S. troops on the continent.By Nikki Wentling5 weeks ago
Hegseth opts for virtual attendance at Ukraine defense group meetingEven joining via teleconference is better than passing altogether, multiple European officials said.By Noah Robertson5 weeks ago
Trump promises $1 trillion in defense spending for next yearTrump's plan for a huge increase in defense spending next fiscal year would mean billions more for equipment and training.By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
Top US admiral at NATO removed amid Trump’s growing military firingsVice Adm. Shoshana Chatfield represented the U.S. in NATO's Military Commission, the alliance's leading military board.By Noah Robertson5 weeks ago