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In this handout photo taken from video released by the Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, Russian Malka artillery systems fire from an undisclosed location in Ukraine.

North Korean weapons likely won’t help Russia’s war on Ukraine–Milley

The top U.S. military officer said the recent North Korean and Russian summit means Pyongyang will probably provide Russia Soviet-era 152 mm artillery.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

3 months ago

Milley praises Japan defense funding boost as a buttress against China

The Joint Chiefs chairman called Japan’s plan to double defense spending within five years crucial to confront rising threats from China and North Korea.

5 months ago

Top US general: Ukraine will keep getting ‘significant’ support

Milley said Russia’s war on Ukraine undermines the rules established by Allied countries after the end of World War II.

18 months ago

Top general says no role for military in presidential vote

The comments from Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, underscore the extraordinary political environment in America.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

3 years ago

Dunford: The military shouldn’t just grow for the sake of it

Even if there's funding for growing force structure, he said, the services shouldn't grow if they can't keep new units trained and manned.

By Meghann Myers

5 years ago

Trump picks Army Chief Gen. Mark Milley as next top military adviser

The president made the nomination official in a Saturday morning tweet.

By Deb Reichmann

5 years ago