Army to lead nuclear microreactor development to power bases
President Trump's executive order calls for an operational reactor on a domestic base by September 2028.
By Todd South
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‘Imminent’ threat? Hegseth escalates tone on China in key Asia speech
The assessment is a major departure for the U.S. government, and it came with a nudge that nations must choose between Washington and Beijing.
Iran scientist linked to military nuclear program killed
The killing risks further raising tensions across the Mideast, nearly a year after Iran and the U.S. stood on the brink of war when an American drone strike killed a top Iranian general in Baghdad.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
China lashes out at US withdrawal from Open Skies Treaty with Russia
With the official withdrawal from the treaty, which allowed the U.S. and Russia overflight rights to inspect military facilities, only one arms-control pact is still in force between the former Cold War foes.
US attack risks ‘full-fledged war,’ says adviser to Iran’s leader
An adviser to Iran's supreme leader warned against any American military escalation in Trump’s final weeks in office.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
SECNAV calls for standing up new numbered fleet in the Indo-Pacific
Some question the feasibility of standing up a U.S. 1st Fleet at the nexus of the Indian and Pacific oceans.
Report: President Trump asked senior leaders about military options to strike Iran
The president has multiple means to hit Iran.
By Todd South
Here are the new grades for America’s military ― and the threats against it
President Trump will leave office with a marginally stronger military than when he entered, but he is also leaving President-elect Biden with a set of more potent threats.
By Joe Gould
Aircraft carrier Reagan returns to Yokosuka, Japan, after six-month deployment
Reagan sailed 60,000 miles and its embarked Carrier Air Wing 5 racked up more than 20,000 flight hours during the deployment.
By Diana Stancy
In F-35 sale to UAE, Senate seeks State Dept. guarantee for US technology and Israel
Bipartisan legislation that the GOP-led Senate Appropriations Committee introduced Nov. 10 represents another potential hurdle for the U.S. sale.
By Joe Gould
Guided-missile cruiser Antietam wraps up 260-day deployment
The Antietam is one of several Navy ships that has completed nine-month long deployments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Diana Stancy
Marine Raiders weren’t training in Taiwan, Department of Defense insists
“The United States remains committed to our One-China Policy."
By Philip Athey