US Coast Guard to add heavy icebreaker amid shipbuilding overhaulThe new vessel will be the first heavy polar icebreaker to be built in the U.S. in about five decades. By Zita Ballinger Fletcher8 days ago
Europe marks 80th anniversary of World War II’s endThis V-E Day marks the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany's surrender to Allied forces.9 days ago
Trump speech to Congress expected to key on Ukraine, national securityDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 3, 2025.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Trump berates Ukrainian president, says he’s ‘not ready for peace’ The U.S. president appeared to pull all support for Ukraine in its fight with Russia after an argumentative meeting in the Oval Office on Friday.By Noah Robertson and Leo Shane III3 months ago
The Army’s permafrost test bed in Alaska set for significant upgradeThe Army's research facility includes a permafrost tunnel — about a third of a mile long — that has Ice Age-era animal bones jutting out from the walls.By Hope Hodge Seck3 months ago
Trump expresses Russia-Ukraine war nearing end as he meets with MacronPresident Donald Trump also said he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin would accept European peacekeepers in Ukraine.3 months ago
Russia, US agree to work towards improving ties and ending Ukraine warPresident Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine wouldn’t accept any outcome from the talks since Kyiv didn’t take part.3 months ago
Trump says he and Putin agreed to begin talks on ending war in UkraineWhite House officials declined to clarify whether Ukraine would be a party to the U.S. negotiations.By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press3 months ago
Hegseth calls NATO membership for Ukraine unrealisticDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth also dismissed deploying U.S. troops to Ukraine as part of a peacekeeping force.By Tara Copp, AP3 months ago
Hegseth makes first visit to NATO as allies await US plans for UkraineWashington's 31 allies are impatient to learn how much military and financial support Washington intends to provide Ukraine from now on.3 months ago
Ukraine’s rare earth elements could help keep US military aid flowingUkraine has offered to strike a deal with President Trump for continued U.S. military aid in exchange for developing Ukraine’s mineral industry.3 months ago
US officials bound for Europe for top-level talks on UkraineTop Trump administration officials will meet with European officials this week about how to end the war in Ukraine, U.S. officials said.3 months ago