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Central Command’s Kurilla eyes drone-countering lasers for Middle East
At least 31 directed-energy initiatives are underway across the U.S. Department of Defense. Some are more mature than others.
Drone attacks on US troops in Middle East rise to 55 in under a month
The U.S. has struck multiple targets in Syria in retaliation.
US conducts more airstrikes against Iran-backed groups in Syria
The U.S. has conducted three strikes in the last two weeks against Iranian-tied weapons depots in Syria to retaliate for over 50 attacks on Americans.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP
Number of troops injured in drone attacks jumps to 56
Roughly half of the reported injuries are traumatic brain injuries.
300 US troops headed to Middle East amid Israel-Hamas war
The unidentified detachment will deter further conflict and help protect troops already in the Middle East, the Pentagon said.
US troops in Iraq and Syria attacked two dozen times in two weeks
The total number of drone attacks has come to 'at least' 23.
US sending seized Iranian munitions to Ukraine
The transfer comes as prospects of further Ukraine aid look bleak in Congress
US military captures key Islamic State militant during helicopter raid
The U.S. military says it has captured an operator for the Islamic State extremist group during a helicopter raid in northern Syria.
By Tara Copp, AP
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard drill on disputed Persian Gulf islands
Iran’s surprise military drill on Abu Musa Island comes as the U.S. military increases its presence in the region over recent ship seizures by Tehran.
By Nasser Karimi and Jon Gambrell, AP