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Pentagon’s strategy planner wants China crisis channels
Mara Karlin emphasized the importance of crisis hot lines with China while highlighting the ongoing U.S. role in the Middle East.
US awaits final $17 million repayment from Saudis for air refueling in Yemen war
Between March 2015 and November 2018, the Pentagon spent about $300 million to fly aerial refueling missions in support of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and others engaged in the nearly eight-year conflict.
Arab-Israeli missile defense has a shot, says CENTCOM nominee
In the wake of recent missile and drone attacks against the UAE by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, there’s a fresh opportunity to integrate air and missile defense in the Mideast, says Lt. Gen. Michael Kurilla.
By Joe Gould
Frontline Photos: Nov. 14, 2021
Marines' 41-hour tribute run, Air Force pilots over the Red Sea, sailors on the Java Sea and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Frontline Photos: Oct. 31, 2021
An F-16 over Saudi Arabia, machineguns aboard the Makin Island in U.S. 3rd Fleet, Rolling Thunder at Bragg and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Pentagon’s arms sales chief retires as Biden administration faces decisions on transfer policy
Defense Security Cooperation Agency Director Heidi Grant is stepping down after 15 months in the role.
By Joe Gould
US pulls missile defenses in Saudi Arabia amid Yemen attacks
The U.S. has removed its most advanced missile defense system and Patriot batteries from Saudi Arabia.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Best pics of the week: June 27, 2021
Exercise Amalgam Dart 21-01, Marines train in Saudi Arabia, the USS Halsey (DDG 97) transits the South China Sea, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Saudis: Coalition kit on Yemen island where base being built
A Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen acknowledged having equipment on an island where a mysterious air base is now under construction.
CENTCOM commander: As US scales back in Mideast, China may step in
Gen. Frank McKenzie said the strategy of doing more in the region with less military presence may prevent China and Russia from cashing in on any U.S. void.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
US B-52s again fly over Mideast in warning to Iran
The U.S. military’s Central Command said the two B-52s flew over the region accompanied by military aircraft from nations including Israel, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press