US B-52s fly near contested islands amid China tensions
The US Air Force conducted two bomber flights this week into areas considered sensitive by the Chinese military, missions that have come amid heightened tensions between Washington and Beijing.
Author: RYAN BROWNE, CNN
US to transfer ships to Ukraine amid Russia tensions
The US Coast Guard plans to transfer two former 110-foot Coast Guard ships to Ukraine during a ceremony on Thursday in Baltimore.
Air Force awards $2.4B contract for new helicopters to guard nukes
The US Air Force has awarded a $2.38 billion contract to Boeing for new helicopters as part of an effort to replace the Vietnam-era "Hueys" that have been helping to secure America's nuclear missile sites.
Chinese admiral cancels meeting with US counterpart amid tensions
China's top naval officer canceled a visit to the US to meet with his American counterpart less than 48 hours before the meeting was scheduled to occur, according to two US defense officials.
US identifies remains of 2 soldiers recovered from North Korea
President Donald Trump announced Thursday on Twitter that the US has identified the remains of two American soldiers from the 55 cases of remains of US service members killed during the Korean War that were recovered from North Korea in late July.
Trump's Space Force could cost nearly $13 billion over 5 years
Establishing President Donald Trump's sought-after Space Force could cost $12.9 billion over its first five years, according to an Air Force document obtained by CNN.
Pentagon questions presence of Russian warships off Syrian coast
The Pentagon is monitoring and questioning the presence of over a dozen Russian Navy warships that are currently deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean, within striking distance of Syria.
US, allies readying effort to expose North Korean sanctions violations
The US and allies are days away from launching a new effort to more publicly expose North Korean violations of sanctions aimed at curbing its nuclear and missile programs, two defense officials tell CNN.
Korean War remains identified as US troops, Mattis says
Some Korean War remains obtained from North Korea have been identified as US service members, Secretary of Defense James Mattis confirmed Tuesday.
Boeing gets $850 million contract to build unmanned refueling aircraft
The US Navy awarded Boeing on Thursday an $850 million contract to design and build the MQ-25A Stingray, the Navy's first carrier-based unmanned refueling aircraft.
NATO considering naming its HQ building in honor of McCain
NATO is considering a recent request by a UK member of parliament and chair of the foreign affairs committee to name the alliance's new billion-dollar headquarters building in Brussels in honor of the late US Sen. John McCain.
US Navy re-launches Cold War era fleet with an eye on Russia
The US officially re-launched the US Navy's Cold War-era Second Fleet Friday, a move that comes amid renewed concern over the threat posed by Russia.
New commander selected for US military in Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan
The Pentagon announced Wednesday that Lt. Gen. Kenneth McKenzie has been selected to become the next commander of US Central Command, which oversees US troops in the Middle East and Central Asia.
Pence calls for creation of Space Force by 2020
Vice President Mike Pence called Thursday for the establishment of a Space Force by 2020, while also announcing immediate steps the Department of Defense would take to reform how the military approaches space.
Spanish fighter jet accidentally fires missile over Estonia
A Spanish fighter jet accidentally fired an air-to-air missile while flying over Estonia during an air-policing mission, a NATO official told CNN.
US transferring some ISIS detainees from Syria to their home countries
The US military has been transferring dozens of captured ISIS foreign fighters from Syria to their countries of origin, according to multiple US defense officials -- however, hundreds of foreign fighters remain in detention in Syria.
Pentagon bans use of geolocators on fitness trackers, smart phones
The Pentagon is banning deployed personnel from using fitness trackers, smartphones and potentially even dating apps that use geolocating features that could reveal the user's location.
US to reduce troops in Africa despite terrorist threat
The US military is weighing significantly drawing down the number of US Special Operations Forces in Africa despite senior military officials warning that the terrorist threat in Africa is increasing, three defense officials tell CNN.
North Korea only provided one dog tag with possible US remains
North Korea provided only a single dog tag to help identify the 55 cases of remains that were given to US officials on Friday, a US defense official told CNN.
US releases $195M in military aid to Egypt
The Trump administration has released $195 million in military aid to Egypt, funds that had been previously withheld due to concerns over the country's human rights record.
US conducts airstrike near Somalia base where US soldier killed
The U.S. military conducted an airstrike Monday targeting Al-Shabaab in Somalia, a strike that took place after the terror group's fighters assaulted a base where a U.S. soldier was killed last month.
Russia slams US general, says he 'discredited' Trump
The Russian Ministry of Defense slammed US Gen. Joseph Votel Tuesday, accusing America's top military commander in the Middle East of discrediting President Donald Trump's position after Votel expressed hesitancy about working with Russia in Syria.
Defense bill offers harsh words for Russia and China
The final version of the 2019 defense bill offers harsh words for Russia and China, keeping in place restrictions that prevent the US military from cooperating with Moscow.
Mattis criticizes Turkey on human rights, still wants it to get stealth jets
Secretary of Defense James Mattis criticized Turkey for its "authoritarian drift" and its record on human rights but still wants the NATO ally to receive the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, according to a letter to a senior lawmaker on Capitol Hill.
