military

Israel strikes UNRWA school in Gaza, killing 'at least' 10 Hamas fighters as death toll accounts vary

IDF launched a punishing airstrike against Hamas militants hunkering down in a UNRWA school in Nuseirat near the center of Gaza Tuesday, claiming it targeted a "war room" full of...

Arizona mother who poisoned Air Force husband’s coffee with bleach dodges jail

Melody Felicano Johnson, 40, has been sentenced to three years probation in Arizona after pleading guilty to attempting to poison her husband.

US Air Force airlifts cruise ship passenger, critically ill son in dramatic 8-hour Atlantic Ocean rescue mission

"Our collective determination and efficiency ensured the successful rescue and transport of the individual in need."

Pentagon chief leaves lawmakers confused, enraged over hold on weapons shipments to Israel: 'This is obscene'

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirmed the Pentagon has "paused" one weapons shipment to Israel but claimed the US had not made "final decision" on the shipment's future.

Russian court says US soldier charged with theft causing 'significant' damage

US soldier Gordon Black, who has been detained in the Russian city of Vladivostok until July 2, has been charged with theft causing significant damage, a Russian court said.

US soldier arrested in Russia told local girlfriend he supported Trump, repeated Kremlin line on 'aggressive' NATO, videos show

WASHINGTON – An American soldier jailed in Russia last week empathized with Russia's view of the war in Ukraine and repeated Moscow's talking points decrying NATO in videos posted to...

Russia used banned choking gas in chemical attacks on Ukraine troops: US

Moscow has been using the lung-damaging agent Chloropicrin, first created as a poison gas in World War I, in violation of the International Chemical Weapons Convention arms control treaty.

US Navy tests out new 'Manta Ray' drone that can stunningly hibernate on the sea floor for 'very long periods' -- without even having to refuel

The autonomous underwater craft — dubbed the “Manta Ray” because its slick design mirrors the ocean-dwelling animal — was reportedly produced as part of a Navy project to develop underwater...

Taiwan reports Chinese military activity after Blinken leaves Beijing

Democratically governed Taiwan has faced increased military pressure from China, which views the island as its own territory.

Pentagon sending Ukraine $6B in military aid  — the largest package ever — with critical missile defenses

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday announced that the sending Ukraine its largest aid package to date – worth $6 billion – that will include vital Patriot missile defense systems...

Prince Harry presents prestigious 'Soldier of the Year' award from his Montecito mansion yard

The Duke of Sussex, 39, stood in the backyard of his and Meghan Markle's $14 million Montecito mansion as he presented the award virtually.

Blood-soaked military horses break free, injure at least 5 people as they run amok near Buckingham Palace

Five rogue Household Cavalry horses, who were wearing saddles and bridles, were spotted charging through heart of the UK capital -- injuring four people.

Russia detains deputy of defense minister Sergei Shoigu for corruption

The statute that the investigators cited for his detention is for accepting bribes "on a particularly large scale".

Pentagon prepping up to $1B Ukraine aid package following House approval

The Pentagon is reportedly playing catch-up, preparing a military aid package for Ukraine worth up to $1 billion after the House on Saturday finally passed a supplemental funding bill to...

Nikki Haley welcomes husband Michael home from National Guard deployment

Michael Haley serves as a Major in the South Carolina Army National Guard.

Explosion rocks military base in Iraq housing Iranian-aligned forces

Israeli and US officials have both denied responsibility for the explosion. 

Abbey Gate suicide bombing that killed 13 US troops in Afghanistan was ‘not preventable:’ military review

Marine snipers posted up near Abbey Gate at the Kabul airport did not have an opportunity to take out the suicide bomber responsible for the attack on the airport during...

Israel prepares air force to hit Iran 'clearly and forcefully' in response to missile barrage: report

The strike will be intended as a message that Israel "will not allow an attack of that magnitude to pass without a reaction."

Videos capture Israeli fighter jets, warships downing Iranian missiles, drones

The Israel Defense Forces has released dramatic cockpit videos showing fighter jets downing some of the 350 drones and missiles in the unprecedented attack by Iran.

Former top US general calls Iran's attack on Israel 'show of weakness'

Iran's barrage of missile and drone strikes against Israel on Saturday may have been an attempt to show strength, but a retired general believes it actually exposed Teran's military weaknesses.