Jan. 6 committee seeking records on Milley’s China calls
WASHINGTON (AP) — The leaders of a House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection said Thursday they have sought records related to calls from Gen. Mark…
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China blasts US over Afghanistan pullout, describes ‘effective’ talks with Taliban
BEIJING — China says it has established an “open and effective communication and consultation with the Afghan Taliban,” following a meeting between representatives of the…
Pentagon needs reorg before Navy can develop maritime strategy, says Rep. Luria
WASHINGTON — An influential congresswoman has said the Navy needs a proper maritime strategy that defines its role in the world, but that a reorganization…
U.S. military warns China is building more nuclear missile silos
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The U.S. military is warning about what analysts have described as a major expansion of China’s nuclear missile silo fields at…
SECDEF broadens cooperation with Vietnam amid growing tensions with China
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met his Vietnamese counterpart on Thursday to deepen cooperation in security and pandemic recovery, after Washington…
As tensions with China mount, US defense secretary visits Vietnam, vows support for region
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is seeking to bolster ties with Vietnam, one of the Southeast Asian nations embroiled in…
Pentagon chief calls for new regional order in Indo-Pacific
MELBOURNE, Australia — The U.S. defense secretary has called on allies in the Indo-Pacific to force a new regional order, during his first visit to…
Pentagon chief calls for new regional order in Indo-Pacific
MELBOURNE, Australia — The U.S. defense secretary has called on allies in the Indo-Pacific to force a new regional order, during his first visit to…
‘There are so few people that get this’: Biden faces hurdle in finding new pick for Pentagon’s top buyer
WASHINGTON ― Mike Brown’s withdrawal from consideration as the Pentagon’s acquisitions chief has become an obstacle for the Biden administration’s efforts to tap innovative tech…
Navy secretary nominee supports expanding fleet, but says more money is needed
President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Navy voiced strong support Tuesday for plans to maintain a 355-ship Navy but also acknowledged that reaching that…