Houthi rebels claim they shot down another US MQ-9 Reaper droneBrig. Gen. Yahya Saree, a Houthi military spokesperson, claimed it was the third MQ-9 drone downed by the group in a week.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press2 hours ago
Nearly $6B in Ukraine aid at risk if Congress doesn’t act by month-endThe Biden administration has asked Congress to include the funding authority in any continuing resolution lawmakers may manage to pass by Sept. 30.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press2 days ago
US deploys submarine, accelerates carrier strike group to Middle EastThe moves come as the U.S. and allies push for Israel and Hamas to achieve a cease-fire agreement that could help calm soaring tensions in the region.By Lolita C. Baldor5 weeks ago
Navy warship production in worst state in 25 years. What’s behind it?Labor shortages are one of many challenges that have led to backlogs in ship production at a time when the Navy faces expanding global threats.5 weeks ago
US Navy jets sent to base in Middle East to bolster Israel defenseAround a dozen F/A-18 Super Hornets were sent to an undisclosed location to help defend Israel from possible attacks by Iran and its proxies.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press6 weeks ago
5 US troops, 2 contractors injured in rocket attack at Iraq baseFive of those injured Monday are being treated at the al-Asad air base and two were evacuated, but all seven individuals are in stable condition.By Lolita C. Baldor6 weeks ago
US to boost military presence in Middle East amid growing tensionsThe U.S. Defense Department will move a fighter jet squadron to the Middle East and maintain an aircraft carrier in the region.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP6 weeks ago
William Calley, leader of notorious My Lai massacre, dead at 80He was the only U.S. soldier convicted for his role in the Vietnam War atrocity in which U.S. troops killed hundreds of Vietnamese civilians.7 weeks ago
Navy christens destroyer for Marine who jumped on grenade in VietnamThe family of a fallen Navy Cross recipient christened the future guided-missile destroyer Patrick Gallagher at a ceremony in Maine.7 weeks ago
WATCH: US, Canadian jets intercept Chinese, Russian planes near AlaskaA joint U.S.-Canada aerospace command says two Chinese and two Russian military planes were tracked flying over international waters near Alaska.8 weeks ago
Biden’s withdrawal injects uncertainty into wars, foreign policyThe scope of foreign policy challenges facing the next U.S. president highlights how consequential what happens in Washington is for the rest of the world.8 weeks ago
US-built Gaza aid pier will be dismantled after troubled missionOver 1,000 U.S. soldiers and sailors worked on detaching, repairing and reinstalling the pier in a mission fraught with weather and security problems.By Lolita C. Baldor and Tara Copp2 months ago