US defense chief makes first appearance since secret hospitalization

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday made his first appearance since being hospitalized for complications…

Opinion | The Downside of the Debt Deal Is a Weaker Military

The already stretched armed forces will absorb a real cut after inflation.

WSJ News Exclusive | U.S. Should Give Ukraine Armed Drones, Senators Urge Biden Administration

WSJ News Exclusive National Security Gray Eagle drones could ‘drive the strategic course of the war…

U.S. and Chinese Defense Chiefs Meet in Reflection of Easing Tensions

The meeting was the latest sign of thawing ties between the two countries after a rupture…

Ukraine Says Russia Is Using Cargo Ships to Ferry Weapons to the Black Sea

Listen to article (2 minutes) ISTANBUL—A Russian shipping line with ties to the country’s Defense Ministry…

Japan to Build Longer-Range Missiles and Study Hypersonic Technology

TOKYO—Japan’s Defense Ministry said Wednesday it wanted to start producing longer-range missiles and conduct research into…

U.S. Stops Iran From Seizing an American Naval Drone

The U.S. Navy stopped an Iranian ship from seizing an American maritime drone in the Persian…

WSJ News Exclusive | Ukraine War Is Depleting U.S. Ammunition Stockpiles, Sparking Pentagon Concern

WASHINGTON—The war in Ukraine has depleted American stocks of some types of ammunition and the Pentagon…

Taiwan Proposes Big Jump in Military Spending Amid Chinese Pressure

TAIPEI—Taiwan unveiled plans to boost military spending by its largest margin in 15 years in response…

U.S. Pledges Another $3 Billion for Ukraine Defense, the War’s Largest Aid Package

WASHINGTON—The U.S. promised nearly $3 billion more in long-term security aid to Ukraine, the White House…