Decision on Minuteman missile to shape US nuclear policy for decades
The head of U.S. Strategic Command says Minuteman is so old that Air Force technicians have had to perform magic to keep it fully functional.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
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Trump’s talk of secret new weapon fits a pattern of puzzles
President Donald Trump is expanding his arsenal of spectacular, but hard to explain, claims about U.S. military might.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Best pics of the week: Aug. 16, 2020
From firefighting training to shooting the M240 at the range to clearing buildings at Exercise Deep and more, here's this week's Frontline Photos.
Russia voices concern over new US submarine-launched nuclear weapon
A senior Russian diplomat raised concern Wednesday about the United States deploying a new submarine-launched nuclear weapon, saying the move signaled Washington's belief that it could wage a limited nuclear conflict.
Esper explains why Navy secretary was fired over double-talk in SEAL trident controversy
Trump ordered the Pentagon to retain Chief Special Warfare Operator Eddie Gallagher's Trident qualification pin.
NORTHCOM: Arctic now America’s ‘first line of defense’
New business opportunities in the Arctic also invite new strategic competition, U.S. defense officials say.
By Kyle Rempfer