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US sending bombers, more warships to Middle East

The moves come at a critical time as Israel’s war with Hamas and battles with Hezbollah in Lebanon rage, even as officials press for a cease-fire.

Rival nations try to ‘divide, degrade, deceive’ US voters, experts say

Foreign actors, like Russia and Iran, have been trying to convince American voters that the process is too corrupt to participate in, experts say.

When will the Army embrace hybrid-electric vehicles?

With a growing share of electric vehicles in the automotive market, the Army is still on the fence about the technology. Money and mass are to blame.

Houthi rebels claim shooting down another US MQ-9 drone

The attack comes as the one-year anniversary of the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip approaches.

Marines to get most significant marksmanship overhaul in 100 years

Much of what has been the shooting standard is out the window in what Marines are calling the biggest change to shooting protocols in over a century.

‘Cool Birds’: Afghan general describes awe of first F-35 encounter

An Afghan National Army general recalls an F-35 airstrike in Afghanistan that left a lasting impression on Afghan troops.

Meet the Afghan general who wants to take on the Taliban

“We could mobilize tens of thousands of soldiers in a matter of months. We believe ... thousands of fresh recruits will also rush to the call."

US Navy oiler operating in Middle East damaged in incident

The Big Horn's crew was safe, and there was no sign of an oil leak from the vessel after the incident, according to a U.S. Navy official.

Here’s where US forces are in the Middle East as war looms

About 40,000 U.S. forces, at least a dozen warships and four Air Force fighter jet squadrons are spread across the region.

Opinion

Talk of US Iraq withdrawal is disconnected from ISIS threat

Details of a future U.S. military posture in Iraq remain murky, but consequences of a premature withdrawal are clear, the author of this op-ed argues.