U.S. defense officials say they are planning an initial test in August of a type of cruise missile that has been banned by treaty for more than 30 years.
{FD} US plans August test of long-banned type of missile
U.S. defense officials say they are planning an initial test in August of a type of cruise missile that has been banned by treaty for more than 30 years.
{FD} US envoy: NKorea denuclearization must not be incremental
The State Department’s special envoy for North Korea says the Trump administration won’t budge from insisting that North Korea fully rid itself of nuclear weapons before the U.S. makes concessions.
{FD} ‘Acting’ on world stage as Pentagon’s Shanahan makes debut
At an extraordinary moment in Pentagon history, a former business executive with little political stature and without military experience is making his international debut as the acting U.S. defense secretary.
{FD} Top Pentagon official in Afghanistan amid push for peace
The Pentagon’s top official made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan on Monday to meet with U.S. commanders and Afghan leaders amid a push for peace with the Taliban.
{FD} US says airstrike targeted militant tied to USS Cole bombing
An American military spokesman says a U.S. airstrike in Yemen targeted an al-Qaida operative accused of involvement in the attack on the USS Cole that killed 17 sailors. Continue reading →
{FD} Trump gives new Pentagon chief a taste of his world view
On his first day as acting defense secretary, Pat Shanahan is emphasizing that China should be the Pentagon’s main focus. Continue reading →
{FD} New Pentagon leader Shanahan makes clear his focus is China
On his first day as acting defense secretary, Pat Shanahan is emphasizing that China should be the Pentagon’s main focus. Continue reading →
{FD} Leaving Pentagon, Mattis urges workers to ‘keep faith’ in US
Outgoing Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is quoting President Abraham Lincoln in a farewell message to defense employees, urging them to stay focused on their mission. Continue reading →
{FD} Mattis’ final words from Pentagon: ‘Hold fast’ with allies
Outgoing Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is quoting President Abraham Lincoln in a farewell message to defense employees, urging them to stay focused on their mission. Continue reading →
{FD} Mattis farewell to Pentagon staff: ‘Hold fast’ to US defense
Outgoing Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is quoting President Abraham Lincoln in a farewell message to defense employees, urging them to stay focused on their mission. Continue reading →
{FD} Outgoing defense secretary urges employees to “hold fast”
Outgoing Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is quoting President Abraham Lincoln in a farewell message to defense employees, urging them to stay focused on their mission. Continue reading →
{FD} Trump pulling out of Syria. Might Afghanistan be next?
Against the advice of many in his own administration, President Donald Trump is pulling U.S. troops out of Syria. Continue reading →
{FD} Pentagon reveals US observation flight over Ukraine
The Pentagon says a U.S. Air Force plane flew a special observation flight over Ukraine in a show of solidarity after Ukraine’s naval confrontation with Russia. Continue reading →
{FD} Mattis cites Putin for ‘duplicitous’ actions on missile pact
Defense Secrertary Jim Mattis is accusing Russian President Vladimir Putin of “duplicitous violation” of a Cold War-era arms treaty and condemning Russian actions in a naval confrontation last weekend with Ukraine. Continue reading →
{FD} Rise in US deaths in Afghanistan clouds outlook for peace
A rash of American combat deaths in Afghanistan is putting a spotlight on a stalemated 17-year war that is testing President Donald Trump’s commitment to pursuing peace with the Taliban. Continue reading →
{FD} Mattis says he has extra authority to use military on border
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says the White House has given him authority to use military troops to protect Customs and Border Protection personnel at the southwest border. Continue reading →
{FD} US and South Korea to scale back major military exercise
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says the United States and South Korea will scale back a major military exercise next spring to avoid setting back diplomacy over North Korea’s nuclear weapons. Continue reading →
{FD} Pentagon says troops at US border to cost about $210 million
Using thousands of military troops to help secure the Southwest border will cost an estimated $210 million under current plans, the Pentagon told Congress on Tuesday, even as questions arose about the scope and duration of the controversial mission. Continue reading →
{FD} New assessment: ‘Little clear progress’ in Afghanistan war
A new assessment of U.S.-Afghan efforts to compel the Taliban to negotiate a peace deal in Afghanistan says there has been “little clear progress” in recent months. Continue reading →
