Britain’s top general is unhappy about US Afghanistan withdrawal plans Gen. Nick Carter says that while he respects the view taken by the Biden administration, it is “not a decision we hoped for.” By: Andrew Chuter 11 hours ago
Biden’s Mideast drawdown poses perils Drawing down America’s posture in the Middle East sends the wrong message as the Biden administration simultaneously pursues nuclear negotiations with Iran. By: Vice Adm. John W. Miller (ret.) 1 day ago
Biden’s Afghanistan pullout gets mixed reaction in Congress Mostly Republican critics warn Afghanistan would again become a launchpad for terror attacks. By: Joe Gould 1 day ago
Biden admin moving ahead with UAE F-35, drone sales for now A nonprofit is expected to file a legal challenge in an attempt to cancel the sale, started under the Trump administration. By: Aaron Mehta 2 days ago
Biden to order all US troops out of Afghanistan by Sept. 11 White House officials had been struggling with a May 1 deadline to withdraw all U.S. troops from the country. By: Leo Shane III and Joe Gould 3 days ago
Turkey detains 26 suspects over defense industry espionage charges The Turkish police announced the detentions, which took place in five different provinces. An anti-terror court released seven suspects and ruled for the arrest of 19. By: Burak Ege Bekdil March 30
Lebanon’s Air Force launches public aircraft bids as part of fleet reorg Three companies have already shown interest in the aircraft. By: Agnes Helou March 29
Defense contractor pleads guilty to sharing classified info with person linked to Hezbollah A woman who worked as a contract linguist for the U.S. military in Iraq pleaded guilty Friday to sharing classified information with a romantic interest linked to the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. By: Eric Tucker, The Associated Press March 28
Playing both sides: Will Saudi-Greek drills impact ties with Turkey? Tension between Greece and Turkey flared last year over maritime boundaries and energy exploration rights in the eastern Mediterranean, leading to a military buildup in the area that featured warships from the two countries facing off. By: Agnes Helou March 25
US failed to collect reimbursements from Afghanistan coalition partners for years, IG finds The U.S. spent $773 million in a four-year span to fly American and coalition forces around Afghanistan. At least part of that was supposed to be reimbursed, but wasn't. By: Aaron Mehta March 24