Military & National Security
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U.S. Navy Jet Downs Iranian Drone Near Aircraft Carrier
A U.S. fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone near the USS Lincoln as tensions rose following a separate encounter involving a U.S.-flagged ship.
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Pentagon selects 25 firms to develop low-cost attack drones
The Pentagon named 25 firms to develop low-cost combat drones, with field testing set to begin in February as part of a multi-phase drone program.
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U.S. Sends Military Officers to Nigeria for Security Support
The U.S. has deployed military officers to Nigeria to support ongoing security efforts against armed groups.
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Former Marine drill instructor charged with child cruelty
Former Marine drill instructor Joseph Felix, convicted in 2017 for hazing recruits, was recently arrested in South Carolina on a child cruelty charge.
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Okinawa officials protest U.S. parachute drills at Kadena base
Okinawa leaders have protested a U.S. parachute drill at Kadena Air Base, citing safety and a bilateral agreement favoring Ie Shima for such training.
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U.S. Soldier to Receive Medal of Honor for 2013 Sacrifice
Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis will posthumously receive the Medal of Honor for shielding a Polish officer during a 2013 attack in Afghanistan.
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US Warship Arrives Near Haiti Amid Rising Political Tension
A U.S. Navy destroyer arrived near Haiti as the country nears a critical political deadline and violence continues.
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Judge Questions Pentagon Censure of Sen. Mark Kelly
A federal judge appeared skeptical of the Pentagon’s legal grounds for censuring Sen. Mark Kelly over a video urging troops to reject unlawful orders.
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VA Limits Abortion Access, Reinstates Pre-2022 Policy
The Department of Veterans Affairs has restricted abortion access, now allowing the procedure only to protect the life of the pregnant patient.
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Boeing to Upgrade South Korea’s F-15K Fighters by 2037
Boeing will modernize South Korea’s F-15K fighters under a $2.8 billion U.S. Defense Department contract running through 2037.