Pentagon officials fear such reforms could harm active duty retention. The House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday warned about a “serious national security threat” facing America. The Defense Intelligence Agency in August showed reporters remnants of Iranian drones discovered in Ukraine, after Russian use, and Iraq. A Pentagon Inspector General report found that the Defense Department has not complied with enhanced tracking requirements for $1 billion in Ukraine aid. Administration officials had issued warnings about this outcome for months. Adm. John C. Aquilino said he is “very concerned” about increased joint military actions by China and Russia in the region. The compromise bill authorizes limited assistance for Ukraine, implements AUKUS and institutionalizes a nuclear weapon. The latest weapons package will be provided through presidential drawdown authority, or PDA, which pulls weapons from existing U.S. stockpiles. By Lolita C. Baldor
5 months ago Veteran Marine Lance Cpl. Joel David Beal was hit by a mortar round while attempting to destroy a Russian infantry vehicle, his commander said. The report comes as tensions are soaring between Russia and the West over the fighting in Ukraine. Load More