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US soldier detained in Russia will be held until at least July
Army Staff Sgt. Gordon Black faces charges of theft after being arrested in Russia on May 2.
Pentagon rushing Ukraine $300 million in weapons
The latest aid comes as the U.S. military remains deeply overdrawn and needs at least $10 billion to replenish all the weapons it has pulled for Ukraine.
State of the Union speech expected to touch on military, budget issues
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 4, 2024.
White House urges calm over Russian space weapon threat
The House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday warned about a “serious national security threat” facing America.
US sees ‘footprints’ of Iran-backed group in Tower 22 drone attack
The Defense Intelligence Agency in August showed reporters remnants of Iranian drones discovered in Ukraine, after Russian use, and Iraq.
Pentagon fell short in tracking $1 billion in Ukraine aid, IG finds
A Pentagon Inspector General report found that the Defense Department has not complied with enhanced tracking requirements for $1 billion in Ukraine aid.
‘We’re out of money’: US exhausts security funds for Ukraine
Administration officials had issued warnings about this outcome for months.
US Indo-Pacific commander ‘concerned’ about China-Russia military ties
Adm. John C. Aquilino said he is “very concerned” about increased joint military actions by China and Russia in the region.
Senate passes final defense policy bill
The compromise bill authorizes limited assistance for Ukraine, implements AUKUS and institutionalizes a nuclear weapon.
US to announce fresh weapons aid for Ukraine as Congress is stalled
The latest weapons package will be provided through presidential drawdown authority, or PDA, which pulls weapons from existing U.S. stockpiles.
By Lolita C. Baldor