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The latest news from Military Times about global conflict, terrorism and U.S. military affairs

US to boost military presence in Middle East amid growing tensions

The U.S. Defense Department will move a fighter jet squadron to the Middle East and maintain an aircraft carrier in the region.

2 days ago

First F-16 fighter jets arrive in Ukraine, officials say

President Joe Biden gave the go-ahead in August 2023 for F-16s to be sent to Ukraine, though the U.S. will not be providing any fighter jets directly.

4 days ago

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July Red Sea recap: Houthis continue to target commercial vessels

U.S. forces destroyed at least 31 Houthi air drones, 16 surface drones, and four radar sites in Yemen in July.

Will Russia deploy offensive missiles capable of striking Europe?

Such an escalation is a possibility if the U.S. deploys offensive missiles to Germany in the coming years, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

6 days ago

Austin pledges $500M in security aid to Philippines amid uncertainty

The aid is the latest sign of the strengthening security ties between the United States and The Philippines.

6 days ago

Is this unit the future of Army combat formations?

A Hawaii-based light brigade combat team's recent overseas rotation featured a bevy of cutting-edge capabilities, leaders say.

6 days ago

‘Not prepared’: Congressional panel calls for huge defense buildup

A group of experts tasked to review America's defense strategy argued the U.S. isn't ready for threats from China and Russia.

7 days ago

Here are the munitions Navy jets used for first time against Houthis

Fighter jets flying off the aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower used a variety of munitions for the first time ever in combat, according to the Navy.

11 days ago

WATCH: US, Canadian jets intercept Chinese, Russian planes near Alaska

A joint U.S.-Canada aerospace command says two Chinese and two Russian military planes were tracked flying over international waters near Alaska.

11 days ago

What did the US military’s Gaza aid pier actually accomplish?

The pier’s mission ended last week, and its clearest legacy is what wasn’t possible, analysts say.

11 days ago

Pentagon creates regional partnerships to sustain gear far from home

The Pentagon has signed off on a regional sustainment framework to maintain equipment forward in theaters around the world, starting with the Indo-Pacific.

13 days ago

Naval aviator becomes first American woman to secure air-to-air kill

The incident was one of more than 20 where Strike Fighter Squadron 32 deployed air-to-air missiles against Iran-backed Houthi one-way attack drones.

13 days ago

Drone warfare in Ukraine prompts fresh thinking in helicopter tactics

The shift is animated in large part by proliferating ground-based air defenses that make manned flight over the battlefield almost impossible.

2 weeks ago

Islamic State attacks on track to double in Iraq and Syria: CENTCOM

The Islamic State group claimed 153 attacks in both countries in the first six months of 2024, U.S. Central Command said Wednesday.

3 weeks ago

US renews call on China to stop aggressive actions in disputed sea

Washington’s top diplomat in Manila was joined by key allies in a forum to express alarm over increasing hostilities in the contested South China Sea.

3 weeks ago

China, Philippines set up hotline to prevent South China Sea clashes

Territorial disputes in the South China Sea have persisted between the two countries since last year, sparking fears of a larger armed conflict.

3 weeks ago

USS Eisenhower back in Norfolk following historic, extended deployment

While underway, the Ike carrier and its strike group shot down a barrage of Iran-backed Houthi drones and missiles on a regular basis.

3 weeks ago

Theodore Roosevelt carrier strike group operating in the Middle East

The Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group arrived in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations on Friday.

3 weeks ago

After last-ditch effort, the Gaza pier aid mission is coming to an end

The pier mission resulted in injuries to three U.S. troops earlier this year, and much of the aid has failed to reach Gazans in need.

4 weeks ago