U.S. military
The latest on the United States military. Considered the world's most powerful military forces, the U.S. military is made up of six branches: the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard. The president is the commander-in-chief of the U.S. military. It's ranked first in government spending.
Map shows US and Chinese aircraft carriers in Pacific this week
Newsweek's weekly update maps the locations of 11 aircraft carriers in the Indo-Pacific region as of April 4.
GOP Senator: U.S. Shouldn't Depend on China for Rare Minerals | Opinion
President Donald Trump's executive order on American mineral production provides a much-needed opportunity to leverage our domestic natural resources.
US submarine surfaces near China-owned port in Pacific
The missile-armed submarine, USS Minnesota, has been operating around Australia since late February.
Army identifies fourth soldier killed in NATO training incident
There will be a formal, dignified departure ceremony for the four Army soldiers on Thursday in Lithuania's capital, Vilnius.
NATO country hails new US fighter jets as "symbol" amid Russia-Ukraine war
Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov welcomed the new F-16s at the Graf Ignatievo air base in central Bulgaria.
Satellite photo shows US aircraft carrier adding to firepower against Iran
The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson is set to join its sister ship USS Harry S. Truman in the Middle East.
Satellites find NATO aircraft carrier near Red Sea amid US airstrikes
The French aircraft carrier, FS 'Charles de Gaulle', is currently on a five-month Indo-Pacific deployment.
More Republicans want Pete Hegseth to resign than want him to stay—Poll
Fifty-four percent of all voters surveyed said that Trump's defense secretary should step down.
JD Vance warns there's "very strong evidence" China, Russia want Greenland
Vice President JD Vance's remarks in Greenland come as President Trump continues pushing for the U.S. to annex the island.
Map shows US and Chinese aircraft carriers in Pacific this week
Newsweek's weekly update maps the locations of 11 aircraft carriers in the Indo-Pacific region as of March 28.
Iran and U.S. threat of war: Five things to watch
Tensions are high between the U.S. and Iran over its nuclear program and its backing for regional groups
Hegseth announces US missile plan likely to inflame China tensions
The U.S. and its Philippine ally are also planning special forces training in the closest province to China-claimed Taiwan.
Judge Boasberg hands Trump admin new directive about Signal texts
The suit accuses Trump officials in the Signal chat of violating the Federal Records Act and the Administrative Procedure Act.
Video shows US hypersonic missile defense test
The test comes as the Trump administration is pushing for the deployment of a next-generation missile defense shield.
Mike Waltz said he never met Jeffrey Goldberg. A photo suggests otherwise
Goldberg has responded to questions about the photo, telling CBS News, "If your eyeballs see us together, then I guess your eyeballs are seeing us together."
Alleged Chinese spies caught with photos of US Navy ships
The incident comes as China continues to press its maritime claims within the Philippines' maritime zone.
Russia's submarine hunter intercepted by US jets over USS Carl Vinson—video
Imagery released by the U.S. Navy shows the aircraft carrier, USS Carl Vinson, was in the Sea of Japan near Russia earlier this month.
Trump weighs in on if Signal group chat was classified: "I don't know"
The White House and Pentagon say sensitive military plans that were inadvertently shared with Jeffrey Goldberg on Signal were not classified.
Marco Rubio weighs in on Signal war plans leak: "A big mistake"
Rubio made the remarks during a tour of Caribbean nations as the Trump admin focuses its attention on the Western Hemisphere.
Four US soldiers missing during NATO training confirmed dead
A U.S. official confirmed to the Associated Press that the soldiers were involved in a NATO training accident in Lithuania.
Democrat tells Gabbard, Ratcliffe US could be "mourning dead pilots"
Gabbard and Ratcliffe faced more questioning about how a journalist was added to a Signal chat where they discussed U.S. strikes.
Trump envoy Steve Witkoff breaks silence on Signal war plan texts
Witkoff said he was provided a secure line of communication by the U.S. government while in Moscow.
U.S. builds up military in Indian Ocean in warning to Iran
Washington is bolstering its military presence at Diego Garcia amid rising tensions with Iran and ongoing strikes on Yemen's Houthis.
US sends "nuke sniffer" plane on Western Pacific mission
The WC-135R atmospheric collection aircraft fleet routinely conducts air-sampling missions globally, including over the Far East.
China flies next-generation fighter after Trump announces US F-47 jet
Two Chinese fighter prototypes were seen flying for the first time on Boxing Day, including the J-36, that has been spotted twice in the last two weeks.
Donald Trump defends Signal app amid war texts backlash
President Trump continued to back national security adviser Mike Waltz amid calls for him to stand down.
US issues update on military footprint near China amid Trump's treaty doubt
F-15EX fighter jets are to be stationed at Kadena Air Base on the Japanese island of Okinawa.
Democrats demand full text of Signal chat, want Hegseth and Waltz to resign
Democratic Sen. Mark Warner denounced what he called a pattern of "careless, incompetent behavior" by the Trump administration.
Satellite captures US aircraft carrier moves after new orders by Trump
A visit to Guam allows the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson to recharge and resupply for any mission, the U.S. Navy said.
Hillary Clinton reacts after Trump admin messages about war plans exposed
While serving as secretary of state, Clinton sparked controversy by using a private email server for official communications.