America's Empire Is Still Strong
The United States of America is an empire of might and of influence. There has never been anything like it for scale and global impact, even if history has yet to render its verdict on America's endurance.
China's warplanes face threat from neighbor's new air defense missile
The Land Sword II is the latest on a growing list of made-in-Taiwan weapons being churned out to shore up defenses against China.
Military Technology Could Solve America's Housing Shortage
When outdated technology is replaced with more efficient systems, construction leaders often realize they're actually saving money.
US firepower reaches 'historic' new location amid China tensions
The MRC launch system deployed in the Philippines can be loaded with Tomahawk cruise missiles, whose 1,500-mile range puts parts of China's coast within range.
Russia has rebuilt military to pre-war level: US General
U.S. Army General Christopher Cavoli warned Congress on Thursday that Ukraine could lose the war if additional military aid is not passed.
Plan to cut key Army benefits sparks backlash
The potential cuts to two popular programs come amid recruitment shortages across U.S. military services.
Shipwreck mystery teased by divers' helmet discovery
This type of helmet, thought to date to between the 15th and 17th centuries, was commonly used by infantry.
Russia's Black Sea Fleet turning to new drones amid huge losses: Report
Moscow is reportedly arming its Black Sea Fleet with new first-person-view drones.
Donald Trump plans to build new US military "yachts"
"I'm into beauty, to be honest with you," Trump told conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt on Thursday.
How much has NATO cost the US over the past 75 years?
In 2023, the U.S. led NATO funding with $860 billion, or 3.49 percent of its GDP. Poland topped alliance funding by percentage.
US ally intercepts Chinese surveillance plane
Japan scrambled fighters after a Chinese Y-8 was tracked heading toward the Okinawa prefecture.
China doubles down on friction in Taiwan's front-line islands
Beijing has warned it is watching closely as Taiwan prepares to hold military drills a stone's throw from China's shores.
US military flew 1,000 spy flights in South China Sea last year: Report
Beijing claims almost the entirety of the sea as its territory, pitting it against the competing claims of several neighbors.
Chinese navy helicopter buzzes researchers in disputed territory: Footage
That same day, a blockading force of Chinese ships intercepted a Philippine convoy elsewhere in the Spratly Islands, reportedly disabling a supply boat.
China accused of attacking US ally in South China Sea: What we know
For the second time this month, the Philippines says personnel were injured by a Chinese force seeking to blockade Manila-held Second Thomas Shoal.
US denies reports of troops on China's doorstep
"There's no permanent stationing of U.S. forces in Taiwan," Adm. John Aquilino tells House Armed Services Committee.
China sends warnings to US ally amid rising tensions
China's messaging this week ranged from threatening to poetic in a flurry of Taiwan-related statements to the Philippines.
It's Time to Take the Gloves Off Against Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard
Washington's misplaced priorities in the Middle East over the last decade have left tens of millions exposed to the aggression of an Iranian-backed menace.
Map shows China's patrols in restricted waters
Within view of China, Taiwan's Kinmen County has been at the center of Taiwan Strait tensions since two fishermen drowned during a chase last month.
Taiwan confirms US troops on front-line islands near China
The stationing of American special forces trainers in Taiwan marks the first permanent U.S. presence on the self-ruled island in 45 years.
Military pay raises could be in danger
A push for military pay reform hits budget cap hurdles, risking junior troops' raises and living conditions.
WWII artifact wrapped in potato sacks mysteriously found in remote peat bog
The object was discovered by a contractor who was conducting peatland restoration works, but its origins remain unclear.
Russian authorities using own citizens as human shields: Kyiv
Ukrainian intelligence spokesperson Andriy Yusov said Russian residents were being put in harm's way by the "terrorist regime."
Military health care providers accused of stealing from the government
Department of Defense health plans accused of hoarding over $300 million in overpayments, risking military care funds.
Dozens of Chinese militia ships seen in contested waters
China's coast guard and unofficial maritime militia have been spotted near potential South China Sea flashpoints, the U.S. ally says.
Putin suffers blow in Ukraine war days before election
A group of pro-Kyiv fighters have claimed control of a Russian village, just days before Putin looks to be reelected.
China's neighbor developing futuristic laser weapon
Helped along with technical guidance from an unnamed friendly country, Taiwan's high-powered laser gun is reportedly nearing the test phase.
US ally rolls out new plan to counter China threat
The Philippines has adopted a new yet still vaguely defined defensive posture as Beijing insists on its territorial claims over the South China Sea.
US Army to help build new seaport near China
The U.S. funded seaport is being constructed with an eye toward receiving Philippine residents of Taiwan in the event of a conflict with China.
Archaeologists find lost tombs on military base
A survey has identified dozens of archaeological sites on the base in Cyprus, some of which potentially date back to the Bronze Age.