Defense policy
U.S. Launches Airstrikes on Iranian Missile Sites to Protect Shipping Routes
United States forces conducted airstrikes on selected missile sites in Iran, citing the need to safeguard commercial shipping routes and regional navigation. Officials...
Trump Pledges Sustained Military Pressure on Iranian Leadership
The administration of Donald Trump has declared that the United States will maintain sustained military pressure on the leadership of Iran as the...
China Announces Seven Percent Increase in Defense Spending as Strategic Priorities Expand
China has announced a seven percent increase in defense spending as national leaders continue to strengthen military capabilities amid shifting global security dynamics....
US Defense Officials Say Military Campaign Against Iran Is Accelerating
Senior defense officials in the United States say the ongoing military campaign targeting Iranian military capabilities is intensifying rather than slowing, signaling that...
Pentagon Identifies First United States Solrs ed in Iran War as Officials Warn of Further Casualties
The United States Department of Defense has identified the first American service members killed in the escalating conflict with Iran, marking a sobering...
US Military Confirms Strikes on Armed Boats in Caribbean and Pacific Operations
The armed forces of the United States have confirmed carrying out coordinated strikes against small armed boats operating in waters across parts of...
Diplomatic Discussions Intensify at Munich Security Conference on Middle East and Europe Security
Global leaders and senior defense officials have intensified diplomatic consultations at the Munich Security Conference, focusing on mounting security challenges in the Middle...
European Union Leaders Discuss Expanded Ukraine Support
Foreign ministers from the European Union convened in Brussels to coordinate expanded financial and military assistance for Ukraine amid continuing hostilities linked to...
United States and Russia Agree to Restart High Level Military Dialogue
The United States and Russia have agreed to restart high level military dialogue in a move that signals cautious efforts to reduce strategic...
New START Treaty Expiration Ends Limits on U.S. and Russian Warheads
The expiration of the New START nuclear arms control treaty has brought an end to formal limits on deployed strategic warheads held by...
