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US approves $20 billion weapons sale to Israel amid regional tensions
The sale includes more than 50 F-15 fighter jets, with the first deliveries expected in 2029.
By Tara Copp, AP
Biden’s withdrawal injects uncertainty into wars, foreign policy
The scope of foreign policy challenges facing the next U.S. president highlights how consequential what happens in Washington is for the rest of the world.
Iranian proxies attack US base in Iraq for the first time in months
No U.S. injuries were reported in Tuesday's attack on al-Asad Air Base in western Iraq, the Pentagon said. But it's the first such attack since April.
Opinion
Navy should hit back harder against Houthi online disinformation
Our guest opinion writer argues the Pentagon should do more to defend against online lies and disinformation spread by the Houthis and their allies.
By Max Lesser
Ike CSG crew receives Combat Action Ribbon for Red Sea fight
The Combat Action Ribbon, or CAR, is awarded to sailors and Marines who actively participated in ground or surface action.
By Diana Stancy
After frenetic Red Sea cruise, the salty sailors of USS Mason are home
The warship Mason's crew battled Houthi attacks on merchant vessels and their own ship, according to the Navy.
June Red Sea recap: Houthis hit civilian ships, Navy rescues mariners
The Navy rescued mariners of multiple cargo ships transiting Middle Eastern waters in June after Houthi militants struck the commercial vessels.
Despite false Houthi claims, the Ike aircraft carrier fights on
The aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower is battling not only Houthi attacks, but also bad gouge that the Iran-backed rebels sunk the ship.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Powerful GOP senator eyes ships, jets, nukes in defense spending surge
Sen. Wicker's plan lays out an additional $55 billion above FY25 defense spending caps.
Inside the USS Carney’s harrowing and unprecedented deployment
The warship Carney returned home Sunday from a long and historic deployment fending off Houthi rebel attacks in the Middle East.
By Diana Stancy