USS Canberra: US commissions first Navy warship in foreign port
(Corrects spelling of Guadalcanal in paragraph 2) SYDNEY (Reuters) -The United States commissioned a warship in Sydney, Australia, on Saturday,
2023-07-22 12:17
Biden chooses female admiral to lead US Navy -official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden on Friday nominated Admiral Lisa Franchetti to lead the Navy, a move that would break
2023-07-22 02:26
Ukrainian air defenses in Odesa outgunned as Russia targets global grain supply
Ukraine has been struggling to repel a wave of Russian strikes against the southern city of Odesa, its air defenses unable to cope with the types of missiles that Moscow has used to pummel the region this week.
2023-07-21 20:51
Pittsburgh synagogue shooter's troubled upbringing put him at risk for severe mental illness, psychologist says
A clinical psychologist called by the defense Thursday in the Pittsburgh synagogue gunman's death penalty trial highlighted the defendant's troubled childhood, noting the impact of trauma that put him at risk for mental illness.
2023-07-21 07:26
US Senate backs amendment barring oil sales to China from SPR, voting continues
WASHINGTON The U.S. Senate backed an amendment to an annual defense bill on Thursday that would prohibit exports
2023-07-21 01:50
US Senate considers sweeping defense bill, heads for showdown with House
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON Leaders of the U.S. Senate said on Wednesday they expected a sweeping defense policy
2023-07-20 06:23
US House passes defense bill authorizing record spending
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. House of Representatives passed its version of a sweeping bill setting policy for
2023-07-14 23:28
US House debates 'culture wars' amendments to must-pass defense bill
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday debated proposed amendments to its version of
2023-07-14 04:16
Biden slams Tuberville's block of military promotions as 'irresponsible' and 'jeopardizing US security'
President Joe Biden said Thursday that Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville is being "irresponsible" and jeopardizing national security by blocking military promotions over his objections to the Defense Department's reproductive health policies.
2023-07-13 23:23
China's US envoy makes rare Pentagon visit for security-related talks
By Phil Stewart and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON (Reuters) -China's ambassador to the United States held a rare meeting at the
2023-07-13 08:18
GOP battle brews over defense bill as McCarthy under pressure to appease the right on social issues
House GOP leaders are confronting a legislative landmine over a massive defense bill as right-wing lawmakers are pushing for a slew of hot button amendments that could put moderate Republicans in a complicated position and threaten Democratic support for the must-pass bill.
2023-07-11 08:48
She dreamed of defending Japan. Instead, her fellow soldiers sexually assaulted her
Rina Gonoi vowed to bring her alleged tormentors to justice after she says she endured physical and verbal sexual abuse while serving in Japan's Self-Defense Force.
2023-07-10 10:18