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As Ukraine war drags on, NATO steps up war readinessAs war in Ukraine goes on, the more urgently NATO commanders view the issue of readiness for any potential widening of the conflict.
First LookUS drone-Russian jet collision swirls in debate. What happened?A Russian fighter jet collided with a US surveillance drone over the Black Sea. The collision was described as a rare but serious incident, leading to a US diplomatic protest and raising concerns over the possible recovery of sensitive technology by Russia.
First LookFrom UFOs to balloons, US on 鈥榟eightened alert鈥� with air space safetyThe U.S. is now on the lookout for slower flying objects after shooting down a Chinese balloon, said the head of NORAD and U.S. Northern Command Gen. Glen VanHerck. In recent days fighter jets have targeted objects over Canada, Alaska, and Lake Huron.聽
The ExplainerThe spy balloon that gripped a nation, and how it may affect China and USU.S. officials are revealing what they鈥檝e learned about China鈥檚 espionage aims and its use of seemingly low-tech balloon surveillance.
Peace through strength? US rattles China with new defenses near Taiwan.The announced return of U.S. military forces to the Philippines comes at a time of rising U.S.-China tensions.聽Will it ease the risk of war?
First LookUS Navy begins retrieval of Chinese balloon. How big is it?The U.S. Navy is collecting pieces of the downed Chinese balloon and will deploy underwater drones to scour the coast of South Carolina.聽The balloon, about 200 feet tall, was carrying a long sensor package underneath the size of a small regional jet.
First LookUS moves to recover suspected Chinese spy balloon after shooting it downThe United States downed the Chinese balloon off the Carolina coast after it became the latest flashpoint in tensions between Washington and Beijing.
Ukraine war: Can NATO tanks and training turn the tide?Ukraine sees the hope of rolling back Russia鈥檚 land grab, with help from NATO vehicles, firepower, and training. But the arrival of sought-after Western tanks remains uncertain.
It took decades: Now there鈥檚 a photo for each name on Vietnam wallAfter years of volunteer effort, an online 鈥淲all of Faces鈥� has photos of every U.S. military service member killed in Vietnam, bringing their humanity home to current and future generations.
Could Ukraine win this war? Answer hinges partly on NATO allies.Recent military gains underscore Ukraine鈥檚 aspirations for victory against Russia's invasion. Achieving that goal may depend on perseverance by NATO allies, too.
First Look鈥楢 new chapter鈥�: American and Taliban member released in swapThe family of U.S. veteran and contractor, Mark Frerichs, said he has been freed by the Taliban after over two years of imprisonment. His release appeared to be part of聽one of the most significant prisoner swaps to take place under the Biden administration.
As Putin seeks a larger army, some see echoes of US in VietnamVladimir Putin aims to expand Russia鈥檚聽armed forces by 137,000. But hitting that target won鈥檛 be easy. The U.S. experience in Vietnam hints at the challenges.
What a US military base in Poland may signal for NATOThe United States plans a military base in Poland, its first in Eastern Europe, while holding the door open to future repair of relations with Russia.
Proxy war or not, US and NATO allies get creative in aid for UkraineCall it a 鈥減roxy war鈥� or not, the U.S. and NATO allies are using ingenuity to affect the outcome while keeping war at arm鈥檚 length.
How Woody Williams embodied bravery, on and off the battlefieldCourage is a quality that gets praised, but all too often overlooked, say veterans and military historians. Medal of Honor recipient Hershel 鈥淲oody鈥� Wiliams will be remembered as 鈥渁 person who used every ounce of his being to serve others,鈥� his grandson said.
First Look鈥楴o more mines in the U.S. military,鈥� White House saysPresident Biden restricted the use of anti-personnel military land mines in the U.S. Army, in an effort to comply with international treaties. The only exception is the Korean peninsula. The U.S. will provide mines to South Korea in the event of a North Korean attack.
How US military aids Ukraine with information, not just weaponryThe sharing of U.S.-gathered secrets has already helped Ukraine in battle, but American officials also calibrate their efforts with caution.
For US servicewomen, will end of Roe mean end of military career?If the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade this month, U.S. servicewomen and the Pentagon warn that it could affect military readiness.
Heroes, president, and a US value: Here鈥檚 the Army base renaming planProposed Army base names 鈥� replacing those of Confederate soldiers 鈥� honor a Republican president, the only woman Medal of Honor recipient, and more.聽
Cover StoryHow an Army ethicist works to mold moral soldiersArmy ethicist Maj. Jared Vineyard鈥檚 task: illuminating the line between right and wrong in an era when the ways to kill grow ever more sophisticated.
