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US special ops cuts armed overwatch buy, still needs to justify need
U.S. Special Operations Command cut down its desired purchase of the Sky Warden, but officials still need to justify the need, says a government watchdog.
By Todd South
US will provide $2.3 billion more in military aid to Ukraine
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the U.S. will soon announce security assistance for Ukraine, including anti-tank weapons, interceptors and munitions.
By Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Marines sink moving vessel at sea with new missile in Pacific training
The missile gives users better standoff and true "fire and forget" capabilities.
By Todd South
Russia warns of possible response to US drone flights over Black Sea
Russia’s Defense Ministry says officials have been ordered to prepare a response to U.S. drone flights over the Black Sea.
Pentagon head speaks with Russian counterpart for first time in a year
During the call, the two discussed "maintaining lines of communication" a day after Russia promised retaliation for a Ukrainian strike on Crimea.
National Guard soldiers field-test Next Generation Squad Weapons
Soldiers in a National Guard unit this month became the first Guard troops to field-test the Army's Next Generation Squad Weapon systems.
US expected to bolster Ukraine’s defense with $150M in munitions
The latest military aid package comes as Russia is accusing Ukraine of using U.S.-provided munitions to strike inside Russia or Russian-held territory.
By Tara Copp, AP
US to vacate first air base within weeks as it withdraws from Niger
The head of U.S. Africa Command says the American withdrawal from Niger is "on pace."
By Jen Judson
A look at where the Navy’s 11 aircraft carriers are now
Here's where the service's carriers stand, whether preparing to deploy, currently deployed or undergoing maintenance and repairs.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press