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Space Force activates northern component focused on homeland defense

U.S. Space Forces Northern is tasked with progressing space capabilities that empower “lethality” for homeland defense, the service said.

By Cristina Stassis

4 days ago

Monroe to Donroe: A ‘dead’ doctrine’s revival for current operations

Barack Obama declared the Monroe doctrine "dead." Under Trump, it finds new life.

By Claire Barrett

5 weeks ago

Greenland radars vulnerable to hypersonic missiles, critics warn

The early warning radars on Greenland are key to defending the U.S. against nuclear attack, but they're vulnerable to hypersonic missiles, critics warn.

By Michael Peck

4 months ago

New Pentagon strategy to focus on homeland, Western Hemisphere

The Pentagon’s top national security focus will mirror that of President Trump’s “America First” agenda to defend the homeland, with China a key focus.

By Carla Babb

4 months ago

Russian warplanes detected flying near Alaska again, US military says

The U.S. military says fighter jets have intercepted Russian warplanes near Alaska for the third time in about a month and the ninth time this year.

4 months ago

Key takeaways from the Trump-Putin summit

The much-anticipated summit ended with a thud after the two leaders conceded they had failed to reach any agreements on how to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

6 months ago