US military to expand by more than 30,000 troops this year
Congress is backing increases to the size of the military, having passed and proposed final legislation that will raise and fund rises in end strength.
By Patricia Kime
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Plane used in boat strike painted like civilian aircraft: Report
The plane used by the U.S. military to strike an alleged drug boat off Venezuela last fall was painted to look like a civilian aircraft, AP reports.
Where Trump has threatened to strike next
President Donald Trump fired rhetorical warning shots at several governments across the globe this week.
By Tanya Noury
Thailand’s tilt toward China tests treaty alliance with US
Thailand’s drift toward China over the past decade is turning the longstanding alliance with the U.S. into something of a paper tiger, some analysts argue.
By Military Times Staff
China’s military buildup makes US increasingly vulnerable, DOD says
The Pentagon's latest annual report on the People’s Liberation Army described China’s recent buildup as “historic.”
By Tanya Noury
Military recruiting off to ‘strong start’ for fiscal 2026, DOD says
Overall, the services met an average of 103% of their active-duty recruiting goals for fiscal 2025, according to the Defense Department.
By Karen Jowers