Pentagon Chief Gave Pelosi Security Assessments But Won't Comment On Taiwan
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday he had spoken with U.S.
In Brazil, Biden's Defense Chief To Call On Region's Militaries To Respect Democracy
U.S. President Joe Biden's defense secretary, Lloyd Austin, is expected to call on militaries to respect democracy at an Americas-wide defense gathering this week in Brazil, a senior U.S.
In Brazil, Biden's Defense Chief Says Militaries Must Be Under Civilian Control
U.S. President Joe Biden's defense secretary, Lloyd Austin, on Tuesday stressed the need for militaries to be under firm civilian control at an Americas-wide defense gathering in Brazil, where military loyalty to the Constitution has become a central issue ahead of the Oct.
Russia About To 'Run Out Of Steam' In Ukraine, British Spy Chief Says
Russia's military is likely to start an operational pause of some kind in Ukraine in the coming weeks, giving Kyiv a key opportunity to strike back, Britain's spy chief said on Thursday.
Iran Doesn't Want A Nuclear Deal, British Spy Chief Says
Britain's spy chief said on Thursday he was skeptical that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei actually wants to revive a nuclear deal with world powers but said Tehran won't try to halt talks either.
U.S., Allies Discuss Possible Training For Ukrainian Air Force
The United States and allies are starting to examine possible training for Ukrainian pilots as part of a long-term effort to potentially help Kyiv build a future Ukrainian air force, Air Force Chief of Staff General Charles "CQ" Brown told Reuters.
U.S. Still 'A Ways Away' From Sending Troops Back Into Ukraine - General
The United States is still "a ways away" from any possible decision on whether to re-introduce U.S.
In Middle East, U.S. General Hears Concerns About American Commitment
The new U.S. general overseeing American forces in the Middle East said allies were concerned about long-term U.S.
Egypt, U.S. Eye Counter-terrorism Ties In Wake Of Deadly Sinai Attack
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi expressed hopes for deeper U.S.
U.S. Hosts Ukraine Talks In Germany As War Enters Critical Phase
The United States will host an expected gathering of more than 40 countries on Tuesday for Ukraine-related defense talks that will focus on arming Kyiv so it can defend against an unfolding and potentially decisive Russian onslaught in the east, U.S.
At Defence Talks In Germany, U.S. Says World Galvanized Against Russia's Invasion
The United States said the world was galvanized against Russia's two-month-old invasion of Ukraine as it hosted more than 40 countries for defence talks in Germany that sought to speed and synchronize the delivery of arms to Kyiv.
At Defence Talks In Germany, US Says World Galvanized Against Russia's Invasion
The United States said the world was galvanized against Russia's two-month-old invasion of Ukraine as it hosted defence talks in Germany involving over 40 countries that sought to speed and synchronize the delivery of arms to Kyiv.
'This Is Genocide,' Ukraine's President Zelenskiy Tells CBS
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy accused Russia on Sunday of committing genocide in his country, as Western leaders condemned images emerging of dead Ukrainian civilians in a town abandoned by Russian forces outside the capital, Kyiv.
Exclusive-Russian Missiles In Ukraine Have Failure Rate Of Up To 60%, U.S. Officials Say
Russian precision-guided missiles are failing up to 60% of the time in Ukraine, three U.S.
Russia Combat Power Declines In Ukraine As War Takes Toll, U.S. Official Says
Russia's combat power in Ukraine has declined below 90 percent of its pre-invasion levels for the first time since its attack began, a senior U.S.
U.S. Soldiers Alive, Despite Russia 'Fake News' Report, U.S. Military Says
Three current and former members of the Tennessee National Guard falsely identified in a Russian media report as mercenaries who were killed in Ukraine are in fact alive and well, the Tennessee National Guard said on Thursday.
New U.S.-Russia Military Hotline As Ukraine War Rages
The Pentagon has established a new hotline with Russia's ministry of defense to prevent "miscalculation, military incidents and escalation" in the region as Russia's invasion of Ukraine advances, a U.S.
U.S. Announces Abrams Tanks For Poland As Russia Threat Mounts
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced on Friday the planned sale of 250 Abrams tanks to Poland, as Washington moves to strengthen the defences of a key eastern European ally amid a mounting threat of war between neighboring Ukraine and Russia.
U.S. Defense Secretary Heads To Europe For NATO Talks, Visit Troops
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin heads to Brussels on Tuesday for talks with NATO allies and to visit U.S.
Exclusive-U.S. To Help UAE Replenish Missile Defense Interceptors After Houthi Attacks
The United States will help the United Arab Emirates replenish interceptors it uses to knock down incoming missiles following a spate of unprecedented attacks by Houthi fighters in Yemen, the U.S.
Trump's Missile Treaty Pullout Could Escalate Tension With China
A U.S. withdrawal from a Cold War-era nuclear arms treaty with Russia could give the Pentagon new options to counter Chinese missile advances but experts warn the ensuing arms race could greatly escalate tensions in the Asia-Pacific.
US Military Comes To Grips With Over-Reliance On Chinese Imports
A Pentagon-led review ordered by President Donald Trump identified hundreds of instances where the U.S. Military depends on foreign countries, especially China, for critical materials.
US To Give North Korea Post-Summit Timeline With 'Asks' Soon: Defense Official
"There will be specific asks and there will be a specific timeline when we present the North Koreans with our concept of what implementation of the summit agreement looks like," a senior U.S. defense official said.