Trump’s 2-week deadline for Russia to start peace talks comes and goes
The two-week deadline that President Donald Trump gave Russian President Vladimir Putin to make a peace deal with Ukraine ended Thursday.
By Carla Babb
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Trump to announce Space Command is moving from Colorado to Alabama
Trump is set to announce U.S. Space Command's move to Alabama, reversing a Biden-era decision to keep it at its temporary headquarters in Colorado.
F-35 fighters, 5G networks, and how the UAE is trying to balance relations between the US and China
The United Arab Emirates recently suspended F-35 acquisition talks amid U.S. concerns over a 5G vendor, but the Middle Eastern country is still carrying on with its network connectivity efforts. Will it circle back to negotiations over the aircraft?
By Agnes Helou
Pentagon reveals info on $200M military aid to Ukraine, including more Javelins
President Joe Biden authorized a $200 million package of additional military assistance for Ukraine in recent weeks, the Pentagon confirmed.
America needs a new grand strategy to navigate the 21st century
The administration needs a grand strategy that looks beyond potential sanctions and asks what elements comprise a posture that protects the security interests of the West and Ukraine, while satisfying Vladimir Putin’s desire to leave behind a legacy that in his mind makes Russia great again.
By James P. Farwell and Michael Miklaucic
Lawmakers ask Austin to rush Abrams sale to Poland
Top Republicans on Monday made a push to accelerate Washington’s proposed sale of 250 M1A2 Abrams tanks to NATO-ally Poland, which has been pending since last summer, in light of the escalating crisis with Russia.
By Joe Gould
Biden must act now to better arm Ukraine. Here’s what that should look like.
A large-scale Russian offensive would spell disaster not only for Ukraine and Europe but for U.S. interests and credibility as well.
By Bradley Bowman, John Hardie and Jack Sullivan
US condemns deadly Houthi drone attack on UAE oil facility near Al-Dhafra
The attack took place a short distance from Al-Dhafra Air Base, a military installation that hosts U.S. and French forces.
By Aya Batrawy, The Associated Press
N. Korea fires short-range missiles in 4th launch this year
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said the missiles did not pose an immediate threat to U.S. personnel or territory, or to its allies.
Reed aims for fresh push to confirm Biden’s Pentagon nominees
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Jack Reed, D-R.I., said this week he will renew his efforts to persuade the U.S. Senate to confirm President Joe Biden’s nominees for the Pentagon.
By Joe Gould
Blinken warns Russia ahead of talks on Ukraine
Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Friday that the west is ready to respond “forcefully” if Russia steps up its aggression.
By Joe Gould
Austin to testify on Afghanistan next week
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is scheduled to testify in Congress next week on the U.S. pullout from Afghanistan.
By Joe Gould