Who Will Replace Chuck Hagel As Secretary Of Defense? Michele Flournoy, Robert Work and Ashton Carter Leading Candidates
After Chuck Hagel's resignation, a woman may lead the Pentagon for the first time.
Airbus Sells 12 A330 MRTT Tankers To France, After $14 Billion Deal With Delta
Airbus followed up its major victory over Boeing this week with another big sale, to the French government.
DC Comics Sues Spanish Soccer Club Over Batman's Image
DC Comics has sued a soccer club in Spain. Right at the center of the claim is a familiar name: Batman.
Mac Thornberry, New House Armed Services Committee Chairman, May Help Lift Sequester - But First Wants To Streamline Defense Spending
Mac Thornberry may push for reforming defense purchases when he takes over the House Armed Services Committee in January.
Five Prisoners Released From Guantanamo Bay: Two To Slovakia, Three To Georgia
Five men were released from Guantanamo on Thursday, to Slovakia and Georgia.
Russia And China To Conduct Joint Naval Exercises In The Mediterranean And Pacific In 2015
Chinese navy ships are a very rare sight in the Mediterranean. Now, they will go there for an exercise, with Russia.
Russia Demands Guarantees From NATO Over Ukraine Membership
After months of fighting in eastern Ukraine, Russia has demanded guarantees that Ukraine will not be allowed to join NATO.
NSA Surveillance To Continue: Senate Votes Against USA Freedom Act
NSA surveillance will continue, as a vote on whether to move the USA Freedom Act bill forward has failed in the Senate.
A Fifth Person Dies After Attack At Jerusalem Synagogue
After Tuesday's attack at a Jerusalem synagogue, officials have announced that a fifth person has died from injuries sustained.
FIFA Lodges Criminal Report To Swiss Prosecutor Over Award Of FIFA 2018 And 2022 World Cups
FIFA has lodged a criminal report with Swiss prosecutors just days after releasing a 42-page summary of the investigation into World Cup corruption.
Republicans Will Have A Hard Time Reversing Military Sequestration, Even With Majority In Congress
Despite their new majority in the House and Senate, Republicans would struggle to reverse defense spending cuts.
European Union Gears Up For Sanctions Against Israel Over Settlements
The European Union has outlined scenarios in which it might sanction Israel, in a reversal of policy.
US Joins Russia In Latest Race To Modernize Nuclear Arsenal
More than 20 years after the Cold War ended, nuclear superpowers are once again updating their nuclear arsenals.
Russia's Cold War Tactics: A Map Of Where Russian Planes Are Probing Air Defenses
Russian aircraft have probed European airspace dozens of times over the last nine months. Now they plan to go very close to the U.S.
France Says Mistral Ship Won't Be Delivered To Russia; There Will Be No Handover
After months of uncertainty, France has decided it will not deliver the Mistral warships to Russia — for now.
African Cup Of Nations: Morocco Withdraws Amid Ebola Fears; Nigeria, Angola And Gabon Tentatively Step Forward
Morocco has withdrawn as the host of the 2015 African Cup of Nations. Which country will step up with only three months remaining?
Russian Troops, Tanks, Artillery And Air Defense Enter Ukraine, Says NATO Commander
According to NATO sources, Russian troops, tanks, artillery and air defenses have entered eastern Ukraine.
Berlin Wall 25th Anniversary: Reaction From World Leaders, Academics, Authors And David Hasselhoff
The 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall comes at a pivotal time for East-West relations.
Republican Victory And John McCain Is Good News For The A-10 Thunderbolt, Bad News For The F-35
A new Republican Senate majority will save the old but popular A-10, but that's not good news for the new F-35.
Huge Afghan Forces Losses 'Not Sustainable,' According To US Commander
As Afghan forces prepare to take over combat, a top U.S. commander has said the Afghan army's casualty rate is "not sustainable."
US Army Allows Use Of 'Negro' When Referring To Black or African-American Soldiers
A U.S. Army document states that the use of the word 'Negro' is acceptable when referring to black or African-American soldiers.
After Republican Midterms Win, US Defense Industry May Benefit - Or Not
The GOP sweep may sound like a win for defense contractors, but that's far from sure -- thanks to McCain's likely new role.
French-Built Mistral Ships For Russia Could End Up In Canadian Hands
After the French president went to Canada, there's widespread speculation that naval ships destined for Russia could end up in Canadian hands.
Russian Influence In Donetsk And Luhansk Goes Far Beyond Ukraine's Borders
After the elections in East Ukraine, Russia looks to pull Ukraine away from the West, as it did to Georgia in 2008.
Russia Delivers Last US-Bought Helicopters To Afghan Military As Ukraine Conflict Differences Set Aside
Despite strained relations between East and West right now, Russia has delivered the last batch of U.S.-built helicopters to the Afghan military.
$1 Trillion Lockheed Martin F-35C Makes Historic Landing On USS Nimitz
The most expensive military airplane ever has marked a milestone, landing for the first time on an aircraft carrier.
'Russian' Troops Surge Into Ukraine As Donetsk And Luhansk Elections Reveal Winners
According to Western media sources in Ukraine, troop movements have been seen coming from Russia amid election melee.
Israel Commits To 31 Lockheed F-35 Aircraft, Cancels 6 Boeing-Built V-22 Ospreys Amid Increased Political Tensions
After months of tension with the U.S., Israel has backed out of a deal to buy V-22 Osprey aircraft, but agreed to buy 31 F-35 jets.
Russian Naval Ship Reported By Latvian Military Raises Fresh Concerns In Baltic Sea
A week after Sweden launched a major search for a Russian sub, nearby Latvia said one may be operating off its coast as well.
Russian Jets Probe European Skies For A Third Day
Russian overflights of Europe are “provocative and confrontational,” says one analyst.
