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US Air Force uses leftover ICBM funds to revamp Qatar plane
“This looks like one of the bigger wastes of money inside your budget," Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., said of plans to turn a Qatari jet into Air Force One.
Ditching entourages, Trump and Kim Jong Un to meet 1 on 1
They came with scores of aides, bodyguards and diplomats in tow: Donald Trump from Washington, Kim Jong Un from Pyongyang. But for the better part of an hour, the two men will square off one on one, alone but for a pair of translators, raising concerns about the risk of holding such a monumental meeting with barely anyone to bear witness.
Mattis: B-1 ejection seat issue will be fixed ‘very quickly’
Mattis said effects of spending decisions made in last few years won't find a quick fix in FY18-19 budgets.
By Tara Copp, AP
Hours before historic summit, Mattis says ‘all’s quiet’ with North Korean military
Defense secretary says he sees no heightened state of readiness.
By Tara Copp, AP
US says it will intensify fight against ISIS in Afghanistan
The U.S. will intensify combat against the Islamic State affiliate in Afghanistan during the Kabul government’s temporary halt to attacks on the Taliban, senior U.S. officials said Friday.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Get ready for the JSTARS recap showdown
Will Congress let the Air Force cancel the JSTARS recap?
By Valerie Insinna
US military plans for future at Guantanamo because of Trump
President Donald Trump’s order in January to keep the Guantanamo jail open, and allow the Pentagon to bring new prisoners there, is prompting military officials to consider a future for the controversial facility that the Obama administration sought to close.
NATO trumpets resolve over Russia, plays down divisions
NATO defense ministers met Thursday in a fresh show of resolve against Russia and played down a series of festering trans-Atlantic disputes that threaten to undermine unity across the 29-nation military alliance.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
China warns US against provocations following B-52 flyby
China lashed out at the U.S. on Wednesday after a pair of B-52 bombers flew past a Chinese-held shoal in the South China Sea, amid escalating words and displays of military strength from the two major Pacific powers.
Mattis: Trade dispute with Europe won’t damage relations within NATO alliance
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Wednesday said he does not expect the unfolding dispute with Europe and Canada over U.S. import tariffs to damage military and security relations within the NATO alliance.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Here’s how the US is preparing for a possible Russian attack in Europe
The plans could involve more U.S. troops heading across the Atlantic.
By Victoria Leoni