U.S. military
The latest on the United States military. Considered the world's most powerful military forces, the U.S. military is made up of six branches: the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard. The president is the commander-in-chief of the U.S. military. It's ranked first in government spending.
Veterans get GI Bill benefits boost from VA: What to know
The Department of Veterans Affairs said the updated policy could impact more than 1 million veterans and their beneficiaries.
Podcaster "disappearing" after Matthew Livelsberger alleged manifesto shown
Shawn Ryan, a podcaster with millions of subscribers, released an episode on Friday that showed an alleged manifesto from the Cybertruck bomber.
Matthew Livelsberger had theory about mystery drones: Alleged manifesto
Sam Shoemate, a former intelligence officer, claims to have received an email from Livelsberger who died in the Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas, on New Year's Day.
Map shows US and Chinese aircraft carriers in Pacific this week
An American aircraft carrier returned to the South China Sea, while a Chinese "flattop" conducted another sea trial.
Where is Fort Liberty, the renamed Fort Bragg? What we know about the base
Fort Liberty, formerly known as Fort Bragg, has resurfaced in the news after two terrorist attacks appeared to have ties to veterans from the base.
Did Matthew Livelsberger, Shamsud-Din Jabbar serve together in military?
Matthew Livelsberger and Shamsud-Din Jabbar began serving in the U.S. Army in the 2000s, just over one year apart.
China hones wartime strategy targeting US forces
A fleet of Chinese naval and Coast Guard ships transited a strait in Japan's southwestern waters in December last year.
New Orleans vehicle attack barriers were being replaced, not engaged
State officials plan to complete the bollard replacement project by February to ensure pedestrian safety during the Super Bowl.
US and ally draft nuclear weapons rules amid China, North Korea threat
Japan can now convey its requests to the United States to discuss issues regarding the U.S.'s possible use of nuclear weapons.
US drone shot down by Yemen
The U.S. has been targeting Houthi facilities in Yemen and has long carried out military activities in the country.
Map shows US and Chinese aircraft carriers in Pacific this week
An American aircraft carrier, USS Carl Vinson, is now underway in the South China Sea.
US next-generation fighter jet update as China reveals new prototypes
The American air force's NGAD jet is intended to replace the F-22 Raptor, which has been in service since the early 2000s.
Joe Biden called Pentagon four times over New Jersey mystery drones: report
According to the Journal's report, Biden's first called Defense Secretary Lloyd Austinabout the drones on December 12.
US carrier strike group nears contested South China Sea
An American aircraft carrier, USS 'Carl Vinson,' was sailing toward the South China Sea via a waterway in the Philippines.
Dual-capable missiles could give China an edge in nuclear war against US
The newly fielded Chinese DF-27 ballistic missile can conduct both conventional and nuclear attacks, the Pentagon said.
US fighter jet being shot down by "friendly fire" sparks anger
Right-wing commentators have tied the incident to broader concerns about alleged incompetence in the U.S. military.
China's mid-range missiles threaten nearby US bases
The number of Chinese medium-range ballistic missiles, capable of striking U.S. bases in Japan, has increased by 300.
China hits back at US over nuclear weapons alarm
The Chinese military claimed that it has the "most stable, continuous, and predictable" nuclear policy in the world.
Jared Kushner says $1.5Bn from Qatar, UAE came "irrespective" of Trump win
President-elect Donald Trump's son-in-law says his private equity firm secured investments ahead of the 2024 election to "avoid any conflict."
US military places new safety rules on key part of Osprey after near-crash
Investigators have found at least seven previous cases of gearbox cracking linked to the same defect.
Map shows US and Chinese aircraft carriers in Pacific this week
China sent all of its operational aircraft carriers to sea, while a U.S. "flattop" remained in the Philippine Sea.
US doubled its amount of troops in Syria before Assad's fall: Pentagon
The Pentagon said Thursday that 2,000 troops were in Syria after U.S. officials previously said there were only 900 troops there.
US shares update on China's nuclear arsenal
A Pentagon report on Chinese military power comes after Beijing test-launched a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile in September.
Future of US Diego Garcia base unclear amid Chagos renegotiation
The U.S. has described the base, which is home to about 2,500 mostly American personnel, as "an all but indispensable platform."
Four Russian aircraft intercepted near Alaska
The North American Aerospace Defense Command tracked four Russian military aircraft operating within the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone on Tuesday.
Photo shows US bomber and fighter jets in air force drill
The U.S.-Japan aerial military exercise came after Russia and China sent nuclear-capable bombers for a joint patrol, their ninth since 2019.
Map shows unusual US spy flights near allies
The American military aircraft is capable of collecting optical and electronic data on ballistic missiles.
Hypersonic missiles at center of new US arms race against Russia and China
The test was a major step in moving forward with the first operational deployment of a hypersonic missile, a U.S. defense official said.
US carrier strike group in Middle East to watch Iran
The USS Harry S. Truman transited the Suez Canal in Egypt to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East.
US aircraft carrier carries more firepower on return to West Pacific
Photos published by the U.S. Navy showed the USS Carl Vinson is deployed with six additional F-35C stealth fighter jets.
