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US Air Force wants 1,558 fighters for low-risk wars. Can it get there?

The Air Force warns that having a smaller fleet may increase the risk it won't be able to carry out all its missions.

By Stephen Losey

15 hours ago

Carrier’s move to South America leaves Mideast, Europe with none

It's a stark change after the U.S. joined Israeli strikes on Iran in June and engaged in some of the most intense operations since WWII in the Red Sea.

3 days ago

Navy helicopter, jet crash in South China Sea in separate incidents

"All personnel involved are safe and in stable condition," U.S. Pacific Fleet said.

By Beth Sullivan

5 days ago

US warship docks in Trinidad and Tobago, putting pressure on Venezuela

Government officials from the twin-island nation and the U.S. said the warship will remain in Trinidad until Thursday.

6 days ago

US to deploy USS Gerald R. Ford to Latin America

The U.S. military is sending an aircraft carrier to the waters off South America, in the latest escalation and buildup of military forces in the region.

8 days ago

Military launches ninth strike against an alleged drug-carrying vessel

The two most recent U.S. strikes occurred in the Pacific Ocean, departures from the previous seven that had targeted vessels in the Caribbean.

9 days ago