Fire extinguished aboard USS New Orleans
U.S. and Japanese crews extinguished a fire that affected multiple decks aboard the USS New Orleans.
Naval
After dillydallying, Thailand proceeds with Chinese-built submarine
Once tempted to ditch its acquisition of a Chinese-built S26T diesel-electric submarine, Thailand has decided the project will now proceed.
NATO defense chiefs to hold meeting on security guarantees for Ukraine
NATO defense chiefs will hold a virtual meeting to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine as part of efforts to end Russia's war on its neighbor.
Sailors battle blaze aboard USS New Orleans off Japan’s coast
There are no reports of injuries or oil spills as U.S. and Japanese crews continue to fight the blaze.
NATO beware: Drones can’t replace tanks, experts warn
Rather than exploiting Russia’s weaknesses, a drone-centric NATO could be playing to Russia’s strengths, some experts warn.
New Zealand soldier admits to attempted espionage
Monday’s conviction was the first for spying in New Zealand’s history. The soldier's name was suppressed, as was what country he sought to pass secrets to.
Trump offers assurances that US troops won’t be sent to defend Ukraine
Trump is now offering assurances that U.S. troops won’t be sent to help defend Ukraine against Russia after seeming to leave open the possibility Monday.
After meetings on Russia-Ukraine war, major obstacles to peace remain
There was little concrete progress Monday on the obstacles to ending the war — a deadlock that likely favors Russian President Vladimir Putin.
What to know about Zelenskyy’s meeting with Trump
Trump is set to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House to discuss how to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Russia, Belarus to hold joint military drill next month
The "Zapad-2025" joint military exercise is expected to involve Russia-made hypersonic missiles and the simulated use of nuclear weapons.
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.
B-2, fighter jets fly over as Trump-Putin summit begins
The summit at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson kicked off under the roar of military aircraft designed to oppose Russia during the Cold War.
Australia, Philippines launch military drills near South China Sea
Australia has launched its largest military exercises with Philippine forces, involving over 3,600 personnel in live-fire drills and a beach assault.
Trump-Putin summit could decide the course of the Russia-Ukraine war
Trump is flying to Alaska for a high-stakes summit with Putin that could determine the trajectory of the war in Ukraine and the fate of European security.
Lithuania unveils plans for multi-layer border defense line
Lithuania declared this week that it is creating a three-level defensive border intended to delay or stop enemy movement in the event of an enemy attack.
Putin wants rest of Ukraine’s Donetsk as part of ceasefire: Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy reiterated Ukraine would not withdraw from territories it controls because it would only serve as a springboard for a future Russian invasion.
Poland awards $3.8 billion F-16 modernization deal to US
Polish officials say current capabilities of the country's F-16 fleet are “insufficient to address the threats” Poland is facing from Russian aggression.
