US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday made his first appearance since being hospitalized for complications…
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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…
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…
Opinion | The Downside of the Debt Deal Is a Weaker Military
The already stretched armed forces will absorb a real cut after inflation.