February 2, 2023 Philippines grant US greater military access as tensions with China mount The Philippines have granted the U.S. greater military access by expanding its military presence to bolster defenses against China's mounting aggression in the region.
February 2, 2023 China is ‘laughing’ as US culture war erodes combat readiness, says former defense secretary EXCLUSIVE: Former Acting Defense Secretary Chris Miller said China “must be laughing hysterically” at the U.S. as senior defense leadership gets “caught up” in “culture wars."
February 2, 2023 US, Philippines announce new agreement to ramp up military presence amid China-Taiwan tensions Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced a new agreement to house American troops and military supplies in the Pacific.
February 1, 2023 US forces intercept thousands of assault rifles, ammo, anti-tank missiles from Iran U.S. Central Command on Jan. 15 seized thousands of rifles, nearly 600,000 rounds of ammunition and nearly two dozen anti-tank missiles en route from Iran to Yemen.
January 31, 2023 US, South Korea vow to ramp up nuclear deterrence in face of North Korea aggression The U.S. and South Korea said they would increase military drills and ramp up efforts to bolster nuclear deterrence in the wake of North Korea's hostilities.
January 30, 2023 Obama's secretary of defense blames 'carelessness' for classified docs scandal afflicting Biden, Trump The former secretary of defense for President Barack Obama torched the mishandling of classified documents, amid investigations into both Biden and Trump.
January 21, 2023 US advises Ukraine to hold off on major offensive until latest arms shipment: report The U.S. has warned Ukraine off of launching another counter-offensive against Russia until the latest round of weaponry and training has been successfully implemented.
January 17, 2023 Lawmakers press Pentagon to give back pay to troops fired for refusing vax: 'We have an obligation' Lawmakers are pressing the Pentagon to provide back pay for military service members who were fired for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
January 13, 2023 Pentagon considers back pay for troops discharged over now-repealed COVID vaccine mandate The Pentagon says it is considering back pay for service members discharged for refusing the coronavirus vaccine following the mandate's repeal.
January 12, 2023 Defense Secretary Austin 'seriously doubts' China invasion of Taiwan is 'imminent' Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said he "seriously doubts" that China's increased aggression in and off the Taiwan Strait means that an invasion is "imminent."