Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth offered unusually strong criticism of Russia, just as Ukraine seeks American Tomahawk missiles.
Category: Defense Department
Trump Says He May Give Tomahawks to Ukraine. Is He Bluffing?
President Trump’s threats to provide the missiles to Ukraine, whether he follows through on them or not, are a sign of his growing frustration with Moscow.
The Army’s Race to Catch Up in a World of Deadly Drones
The rapid proliferation of drones in places like Ukraine has set off a growing sense of alarm inside the U.S. Army.
Qatar Pushes U.S.-Venezuela Diplomacy as Trump Focuses on Military Action
The Pentagon has deployed 10,000 U.S. troops to the region, most of them to bases in Puerto Rico, a senior military official said.
Qatar Pushes U.S.-Venezuela Diplomacy as Trump Focuses on Military Action
The Pentagon has deployed 10,000 U.S. troops to the region, most of them to bases in Puerto Rico, a senior military official said.
Qatar Pushes U.S.-Venezuela Diplomacy as Trump Focuses on Military Action
The Pentagon has deployed 10,000 U.S. troops to the region, most of them to bases in Puerto Rico, a senior military official said.
Trump, Drug Cartels, Venezuela and War: What We Know
The Trump administration is ratcheting up pressure on Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s president, while attacking boats in the Caribbean Sea.
Top Trump Aides Push for Ousting Maduro, Venezuela’s Leader
An opposition movement whose figures have met with U.S. officials says it is communicating with Washington on plans to dismantle Nicolás Maduro’s “criminal structure.”
At Home and on the Seas, Trump Expands Use of American Force
His first term focused on America’s rival superpowers. Now the emphasis is on homeland defense and troops on city streets.
A Rapid U.S. Military Buildup in the Caribbean: What to Know
The United States has deployed eight warships, several surveillance planes and one attack submarine to the region as tensions with Venezuela grow.
How a Top Secret SEAL Team 6 Mission Into North Korea Fell Apart
The 2019 operation, greenlit by President Trump, sought a strategic edge. It left unarmed North Koreans dead.
Trump Begins Buildup of U.S. Naval Forces Outside Venezuela, but Many Remain Skeptical
President Nicolás Maduro said Venezuela would not back down while facing a U.S. naval buildup. But many in the country doubt a confrontation will come at all.
Is the Trump Administration Building Up to a Military Confrontation With Venezuela?
A major increase in U.S. naval forces in the south Caribbean Sea has been underway since President Trump signed a directive targeting some cartels.
Microsoft Says Chinese State-Backed Hackers Exploiting Flaws in Attacks
At least two Chinese hacking groups were using security flaws in SharePoint, a popular collaboration software, to breach systems, Microsoft said.
In Search of Trade Deal, Philippines’ Leader Will Meet With Trump
President Trump has placed a 20 percent tariff on goods imported from the country, effective Aug. 1.
Iran’s Fordo Nuclear Site Was Badly Damaged by U.S. Strikes, New Assessment Finds
A clearer picture begins to emerge of what the Israeli and U.S. attacks on Iran’s nuclear sites achieved.
China’s Aircraft Carriers Push Into Waters Long Dominated by U.S.
Recent drills near Japan reflect China’s ambitions to extend its navy’s reach and exert greater influence, in the Pacific and beyond.
How Much Military Aid Has the U.S. Given to Ukraine? Here’s What to Know.
The United States began sending weapons to Ukraine years before Russia invaded in 2022.
How Trump’s Strike on Iran Might Affect China’s Calculus on Taiwan
By attacking Iran, President Trump has shown he is willing to engage in a distant war. This raises questions in Beijing about what he might risk for Taiwan.
Pentagon Details Multipronged Attack on Iranian Nuclear Sites
B-2 stealth bombers, fighter aircraft and submarine-launched cruise missiles struck Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan during “Operation Midnight Hammer.”
If Trump Joins Israel-Iran Conflict, U.S. Troops in Mideast Could Be Vulnerable
Iran’s leader vowed that his country would respond to any U.S. involvement in the war with Israel.
U.S. Reviewing Aukus Submarine Deal With Australia, Britain
The 2021 pact, meant to help counter China’s ambitions in the Asia Pacific, will be examined to ensure that it meets “America First criteria,” a U.S. official said.
Hegseth, at Security Forum, Vows to Strengthen America’s Asian Alliances
In a world rattled by President Trump’s tariffs and his scorn for Western allies, the defense secretary struck a rare note of continuity on security partnerships.
Trump Visits Biggest U.S. Military Facility in the Middle East
Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base is a key hub for U.S. air operations across a vast region, from Northeast Africa to Central and South Asia.
A Toxic Pit Could Be a Gold Mine for Rare-Earth Elements
Mining continues at the Continental Pit. Nearby is the Berkeley Pit, a site for acid mine drainage that poses an opportunity for extracting valuable metals.
Trump Administration Plans to Send Migrants to Libya on a Military Flight
Human rights groups have called conditions in the country’s network of migrant detention centers “horrific” and “deplorable.”
Trump Says the U.S. Will Stop Bombing Houthi Militants
It was unclear whether the Houthis were going to stop impeding international shipping, which was the objective of the American bombing campaign.
Guantánamo Migrant Operation Has Held Fewer Than 500 Detainees, and None in Tents
The three-month-old operation never expanded to fulfill President Trump’s vision of housing 30,000 at the offshore U.S. base.
U.S. Military Says Its Air Campaign Has Hit More Than 800 Targets in Yemen
President Trump ordered a start to the strikes against the Houthis on March 15. Congressional officials say the campaign has cost well over $1 billion.
