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US senators urge Biden to waive sanctions for India’s S-400 purchase

Two key senators are urging President Joe Biden to waive sanctions against India for its purchase of a Russian S-400 air defense system, saying such a move would throw cold water on the important relationship.

3 years ago

The US Army Corps of Engineers owns a bunch of dinosaurs — the more you know!

Life ... uh ... finds a way.

By Claire Barrett and Jon Simkins

4 years ago

This week in Congress: Combatant commanders and more budget deadlines

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 12.

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago

This week in Congress: State Department budget and veterans service organizations

Defense and veterans hearings for the week of Feb. 26, 2018.

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago

Tillerson: Kurds never got heavy weapons from US

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the U.S. has “never” given the Syrian Kurdish militia heavy weapons.

6 years ago

Corker lifts hold on arms sales to Gulf nations in Qatar row

The powerful chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee is lifting his eight-month hold on U.S. arms sales to Gulf Cooperation Council member states, which he levied to pressure a resolution with Qatar.

6 years ago

$88.2B price tag for rebuilding Iraq after Islamic State war

Kuwait on Monday opened a week of conferences seeking aid for rebuilding Iraq after the onslaught of the Islamic State group, seeking tens of billions of dollars for a nation only a generation ago that invaded it.

By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press

6 years ago

US and Egypt pledge allegiance in ISIS fight raging in Sinai

The United States and Egypt on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to battle Islamic militants in the Middle East as U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson held talks with Egyptian officials in Cairo at the start of his week-long trip to the region.

6 years ago

Myanmar's place at US military drills in Asia draws ire

Lawmakers are demanding Myanmar’s exclusion from U.S.-led military exercises in neighboring Thailand next week amid pressure for more American sanctions in response to atrocities against Rohingya Muslims.

6 years ago

Should the US enforce a naval blockade against North Korea?

Top U.S. officials and defense experts are advocating for maritime interdiction and a potential naval blockade to fully enforce sanctions on North Korea.

6 years ago

Congressional hawks want straight talk on military readiness problems

In the wake of press reports about ground units that could not deploy, aircraft that could not fly and ships that were wearing out, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis cautioned military leaders about publicly telegraphing readiness shortfalls.

6 years ago

Tillerson signals deeper US military commitment in Syria

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson signaled deeper U.S. commitment to Syria on Wednesday, saying America would maintain its military presence there to prevent an Islamic State resurgence. He said the U.S. also would push for broader political changes in the Middle East country.

6 years ago