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Special operators set to pick light machine gun in new caliber
The .338 caliber has been adopted for sniper use. This is its debut in machine guns.
By Todd South
Marine Corps’ new amphibious vehicles will soon deploy to the Pacific
The Marine Corps pulled the amphibious combat vehicle from most operations in the surf following nonfatal mishaps in 2022.
US-China defense talks resume as two sides meet in Washington
Military officials from both countries met for two days, restarting a communications channel lapsed since 2022
How the Osprey grounding affected a Marine unit in the Indo-Pacific
Without Ospreys, the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit can still carry out its missions, according to its commander. But it has made things harder.
Marine veteran sues Justice Department for denying victim’s funds
The Iraq War veteran was originally awarded $20 million after years as an Iranian hostage, but the decision was reversed amid FBI allegations.
By Todd South
Taiwan reports China sent 4 suspected spy balloons over the island
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry says China sent four balloons over the island, three of which passed near a key air force base.
North Korean leader promises to boost national defense in 2024
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he would boost national defenses to cope with what he called an unprecedented U.S.-led confrontation.
New in 2024: Marines start moving from Japan to new base on Guam
In 2024, the United States and Japan plan to spend more than $1 billion on construction at Camp Blaz, Guam.
Top US military officer speaks with Chinese counterpart
The video call between Gen. CQ Brown and Gen. Liu Zhenli is the first senior military communications between the U.S. and China since August 2022.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press