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US, Philippine forces stage combat drills near strategic Bashi Channel
U.S. Marines and their Filipino counterparts have staged joint combat drills near southern Taiwan, a flashpoint in the Washington-Beijing military rivalry.
US-China defense talks resume as two sides meet in Washington
Military officials from both countries met for two days, restarting a communications channel lapsed since 2022
Sensing fabric, special food among Army’s cold weather training tools
Here are some of the extreme cold weather efforts now in development from Army researchers.
Taiwan reports China sent 4 suspected spy balloons over the island
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry says China sent four balloons over the island, three of which passed near a key air force base.
Top US military officer speaks with Chinese counterpart
The video call between Gen. CQ Brown and Gen. Liu Zhenli is the first senior military communications between the U.S. and China since August 2022.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
US Indo-Pacific commander ‘concerned’ about China-Russia military ties
Adm. John C. Aquilino said he is “very concerned” about increased joint military actions by China and Russia in the region.
Confederate memorial to be removed from Arlington National Cemetery
A Confederate memorial is to be removed from Arlington National Cemetery in northern Virginia in the coming days, a cemetery official said.
Senate passes final defense policy bill
The compromise bill authorizes limited assistance for Ukraine, implements AUKUS and institutionalizes a nuclear weapon.
Iraq scrambles to contain fighting amid attacks on US troops
Dozens of attacks on U.S. military facilities by Iran-backed factions in Iraq over the past two months have forced Baghdad into a balancing act.
By Kareem Chehayeb
US Navy ship ‘intruded’ in South China Sea waters, China says
The U.S. Navy said the ship “was conducting routine operations in international waters ... consistent with international law.”
Biden, Xi agree to restart military communications
President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping left their first meeting in a year showcasing modest agreements to re-establish military communications.
By Didi Tang, The Associated Press