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Powerful GOP senator eyes ships, jets, nukes in defense spending surge
Sen. Wicker's plan lays out an additional $55 billion above FY25 defense spending caps.
China responds to Pentagon report on its military buildup
China said the U.S. is the “biggest disruptor of regional peace and stability” in the world in a response to the annual Pentagon report.
Biden asks Congress for Israel, Ukraine aid in giant defense package
President Biden intends to ask Congress for nearly $100 billion in military aid to Ukraine and Israel amid heightened tensions throughout the Middle East.
China flies 103 military planes toward Taiwan
Taiwan's Defense Ministry says it also detected Chinese vessels in the 24 hours from Sunday to early Monday.
Freedom Caucus derails Pentagon spending bill, foreshadowing shutdown
Republican leaders pulled votes on the defense spending bill after failing to secure Freedom Caucus support, teeing up a possible shutdown next month.
Taiwan says China is bolstering nearby coastal military bases
Taiwan says it will continue to monitor the Chinese activities around the island and bolster its defenses in response.
Destroyer Ralph Johnson, Canadian navy ship transit Taiwan Strait
The U.S. routinely sails through the strait in what it calls “freedom of navigation” operations.
House Armed Svcs leader vows ‘resolute reaction’ if Taiwan attacked
“Know that any hostile unprovoked attack on Taiwan will result in a resolute reaction from the U.S.,” said Rob Wittman, vice chair of House Armed Services.
By Huizhong Wu
China lashes out over stepped-up US military aid to Taiwan
The package is modest at only $80 million, but the implications of using the Foreign Military Financing program to provide it will likely infuriate China.
China sends aircraft, ships toward Taiwan after US approves arms sale
More than 30 aircraft from the People’s Liberation Army and nine navy vessels were detected in the 24 hours between 6 a.m. Friday and 6 a.m. Saturday.
By AP Staff