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Ukraine weapon switcheroos are flushing Soviet arms out of Europe

As some Eastern European nations send their Soviet-era kit to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia’s attack, the new weapons those nations stand to get in return from the United States and its allies could shape the continent’s arsenal for years to come.

By Joe Gould and Sebastian Sprenger

3 years ago

Military’s top cyber official defends more aggressive stance

The military’s cyber fighters have moved away from a “reactive, defensive posture” and are increasingly engaging in combat with foreign adversaries online, says the USCYBERCOM leader in a commentary published Tuesday.

5 years ago

US military, Montenegro plot strategy against cyberattacks ahead of 2020 elections

Deployed inside the sprawling communist-era army command headquarters in Montenegro’s capital, an elite team of U.S. military cyber experts are plotting strategy in a fight against potential Russian and other cyberattacks ahead of the 2020 American and Montenegrin elections.

By Dusan Stojanovic, The Associated Press

5 years ago

Senators privately reassure European allies on NATO support

A bipartisan group of senators used a private meeting Wednesday to reassure diplomats from NATO and other European nations of the Senate’s support for the alliance.

7 years ago

Pentagon announces $200 million in aid for Ukraine

The aid is in sharp contrast to Trump's comments this week that the U.S. may not honor defense commitments.

By Tara Copp, AP

7 years ago

Congress would stop Trump from leaving NATO, key senators say

“If they were seriously planning on withdrawing from NATO, I think it would create a unifying event unlike anything you’ve seen in U.S. history,” says Republican Sen. Thom Tillis.

7 years ago