More data, comms, countermeasures needed for Special Ops aircraft
From their largest to smallest aircraft, upgrades are needed for the next fight, Special Operations Command officials said.
By Todd South
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Hegseth champions special operations as the force for today’s threats
There has been a 200% increase in SOF missions over the past three years, the defense secretary said.
By Todd South
This week in Congress: Lawmakers get Ukraine updates from top U.S. military official in Europe
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 14, 2022.
Why did MacArthur wait for Japan to strike first?
The inside story on why he failed to act at a decisive moment in the war.
By Joseph Connor
Two Army Patriot missile batteries dispatched to Poland
U.S. European Command said the Patriots would “proactively” counter “any potential threat” to U.S. and NATO forces.
By Kyle Rempfer
US nuclear forces chief ‘very concerned’ by Russia-China cooperation
In the wake of Russia and China’s strengthened ties, the U.S. admiral who oversees America’s nuclear forces said Tuesday he was “very concerned” about potential “cooperative aggression” between Russia and China.
By Joe Gould
Around-the-clock NATO air patrols fly to keep Russia at bay
NATO has nearly doubled the usual number of military jets on alert across Europe.
$6.2B contract for moving troops’ household goods gets green light … for now
Protests from two companies that submitted unsuccessful bids on the contract have been dismissed, but they may pursue other legal options.
By Karen Jowers
White House seeks new $10B Ukraine fund with half for Pentagon
The White House has formally asked Congress for $32.5 billion pandemic relief and “critical assistance” to help Ukraine fight off a Russian invasion, with $4.8 billion for the Pentagon, as part of an updated supplemental spending request.
By Joe Gould
No changes coming to US nuclear posture after Russian threat
In the wake of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent nuclear orders to his forces, the top military officer responsible for America’s nuclear arsenal has not made any moves of its own.
By Joe Gould