Pentagon presses Congress for Ukraine funding, citing dire situationPentagon leaders told Congress that Ukraine and Israel both desperately need weapons being held up by a failure to pass a funding package.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press17 hours ago
Review says Abbey Gate bombing wasn’t preventableA new review says the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that killed U.S. troops and Afghans in August 2021 was not preventable.3 days ago
Republicans push Biden to seek more Taiwan military aid in next budgetGOP lawmakers want to see $2 billion in military aid for Taiwan in the forthcoming budget request.By Bryant Harris and Joe Gould14 months ago
NATO summit defense spending pledges may exceed 2% target, Austin saysMembers nations hold their next summit in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius in July.By Joe Gould and Sebastian Sprenger14 months ago
After UFO shoot-downs, senators fret over holes in homeland defensesLawmakers are eyeing NORAD's capabilities after a suspected Chinese spy balloon and other objects pierced North America's airspace.By Joe Gould and Bryant Harris14 months ago
‘Significantly degraded’ Russian force is adapting after lossesRussia, amid high casualty rates, committed elements of a least three major divisions to offensive operations, and the country is stepping up recruiting.By Joe Gould14 months ago
China conducted spy balloon program for years, Pentagon saysA U.S. military fighter jet shot down a Chinese balloon off the South Carolina coast on Saturday.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press14 months ago
Lawmakers worry about weapons makers’ ability to meet demandIndustry representatives say a lack of contract adjustments hurts companies by depressing wages.By Joe Gould14 months ago
US clears Poland to buy HIMARS, ATACMS, ammunition worth $10 billionThe U.S. State Department has approved Poland to buy advanced rockets and rocket launchers worth $10 billion.By Joe Gould15 months ago
China seizure of Taiwan not ‘imminent,’ says key DoD officialColin Kahl responded to an Air Force general’s leaked assessment that an attempt could come in the next two years.By Joe Gould15 months ago
Why stratospheric balloons are used in era of space-based intelligenceExperts say balloons loitering at high altitudes can offer some advantages over satellites and drones — and could at least augment ISR capabilities.By Courtney Albon15 months ago
US pledges longer-range ‘small-diameter bomb’ for UkraineThe U.S. announced Friday it will send Ukraine the Boeing-made ground-launched small-diameter bomb, a weapon that can double its strike range.By Joe Gould15 months ago