Here's the route of US Navy P-8A patrol plane that was 'unsafely' intercepted by Russian fighters off Syria
The US Navy surveillance aircraft was shadowed by the Russians as it flew over international waters off the coast of Syria.
Army researchers say it's 'reasonable to expect' some form of coronavirus vaccine by the end of the year
It's "reasonable to expect that there will be some form of a vaccine that could be available," a senior Army vaccine researcher said Tuesday.
Militarization has created a police culture that sees protesters as 'the enemy'
Police departments' increasing adoption of military gear and tactics has fostered a mindset that the public are their adversaries.
Russian fighter jets intercepted a British spy plane over the Black Sea while US bombers were in the same area
A video has emerged of Russian Flanker aircraft intercepting a British Royal Air Force Sentinel R1 reconnaissance plane over the Black Sea on May 29.
In their first flight with Ukrainian fighters, US B-1B bombers trained to launch long-range anti-ship missiles
The Air Force is making its supersonic heavy bombers more visible and getting back into the habit of having them practice stand-off precision strikes.
The world's 2 biggest countries are locked in another showdown high in the Himalayas
Thousands of Chinese and Indian soldiers have been facing off just a few hundred yards from each other on a disputed border in the western Himalayas.
10 tips to survive Navy SEAL training's 'Hell Week'
Hell Week is a rite of passage for all Navy SEALs, and for all Navy SEALs, it's a grueling, debilitating, soul-crushing experience.
The US military says Russian fighter jets in Libya are part of a bigger and more worrying plan for the region
US Africa Command says the 14 aircraft reflect Russia's longer-term goal to establish a foothold in the region that could threaten NATO allies.
Chinaa彩平台 has been planning for a South Chinaa彩平台 Sea air defense identification zone for a decade
Plans for airspace controls over one of the world's most disputed waterways have been in the pipeline for a decade, a Chinese military insider says.
4 times former Army Green Berets took on some 'extracurricular' missions
Even as civilians, Army special operators are more than capable of offering their unique skills set to some interesting operations.
Russia is getting more than it bargained for in Libya and Syria
Recent events in Libya and Syria suggest that Russia may not soon be able to count real wins from its investments in the Middle East and North Africa.
The new House coronavirus relief bill has billions for defense contractors hidden in it
Inside the HEROES Act is a section that will funnel public money to defense and intelligence companies.
Under rising pressure from Chinaa彩平台, Taiwan is stocking up on naval weapons
Taiwan's government says it plans to buy Harpoon anti-ship missiles for coastal defense as part of a broader military modernization effort.
US B-1B bombers made another trip to Eastern Europe, where they flew with Ukrainian jets for the first time
B-1Bs went to Europe for the second time in three weeks, a flight that included their first integration with Ukrainian fighters and Turkish tankers.
Watch an F-35 nearly plummet into the ocean during a test launch from an aircraft carrier
The jet takes a dramatic dip toward the ocean after takeoff in what was likely a test to see the minimum power needed to launch from a carrier.
The Air Force punished black airmen more and covered it up, report says
The Air Force failed to fix disparities in its justice system that led to disproportionate punishment for black airmen, an advocacy group says.
The Marine Corps is preparing for a redesign, and some Marines will have to find new jobs
The Marine Corps is getting rid of or reducing seven job fields as it undergoes a force-wide reorganization to take on new threats.
The US's old Cold War playbook won't work against Chinaa彩平台
During the Cold War, the US used economic influence to isolate and weaken the Soviets. But now, facing off with Chinaa彩平台, the system is much different.
5 fun facts about the Marine Corps' unique hand-to-hand fighting system
MCMAP combines several different styles with close-quarters combat techniques and Marine Corps philosophies to create something new.
If Trump is serious about getting out of Afghanistan, he should do it now, not next summer
Opinion: Trump's current plan puts off complete withdrawal from Afghanistan until mid-2021 — another year for US troops to spend in harm's way.
Inside the Marine Corps' plan to overhaul its weapons and make infantry squads more lethal
The changes will align the infantry with the Corps' goal to better equip the service to compete against near-peer adversaries like Russia and Chinaa彩平台.
The Chinaa彩平台-US rivalry is in a 'high-risk period,' Chinaa彩平台's defense minister says in rare comments
It is rare for PLA officers to name specific countries or regions, but more have done so this year amid rising tensions between Chinaa彩平台 and the US.
Russia says it's started building its own stealth bomber
Russia has already developed a stealth fighter, the Sukhoi 57, but has yet to build it in large numbers.
The US could resume live nuclear testing in 'months' if Trump asked for it, top defense official says
The official said his understanding was that "a very quick test with limited diagnostics" could occur "within months" if ordered by the president.
Taiwan may step up its own missile programs in order to keep Chinaa彩平台 at bay
Taiwanese missiles are increasing in range and are capable of striking cities in inner Chinaa彩平台, including strategic targets.
Iraq War redux: Trump turns the screws on US intelligence agencies over Chinaa彩平台 and the coronavirus
Trump is picking up the Bush administration's playbook to beat the drum on Chinaa彩平台, according to investigative journalist Bob Dreyfuss.
A historic Colt 1911 pistol carried during the battle of Iwo Jima is about to go up for auction
A 1911 Colt .45 automatic pistol and other gear carried by decorated Marine Corps photographer during World War II is going up for auction.
The inside story of 2 supersonic flights that changed how America operates the F-35
To reduce the risk of damage, the Pentagon imposed time limits on how long F-35B and F-35C pilots can spend at supersonic speeds in full afterburner.
4 things to remember every Memorial Day
Aside from parades, burger and beer sales, and visits to veterans cemeteries, there are certain traditions that happen every Memorial Day.
The brazen killing of a top Sinaloa hit man in Mexico hints at cartel power play
The execution of a top Sinaloa Cartel enforcer who was recently in US custody and fled to Mexico raises the question: Who benefited from his killing?
Chinaa彩平台's coronavirus propaganda campaign is hitting a snag
Chinaa彩平台 wants to use the coronavirus pandemic to portray itself as not only confident and and reliable.
The military is bracing for the coronavirus to put a dent in its manpower
Recruiters are still bringing in prospective troops, but social-distancing measures have reduced the number of new trainees coming in.
The ban on COVID-19 survivors joining the military has lifted, but some cases could still be denied
The military is looking at recruits on a case-by-case basis until health professionals come up with recommendations for the Defense Department.
Meet C-RAM, the radar-controlled, rapid-fire weapon that went viral for zapping rockets in Afghanistan
Firing 4,500 rounds per minute, the C-RAM can counter anything from enemy aircraft to missiles to rockets to artillery shells.
8 ways the coronavirus is more dangerous for veterans
One of the communities hit hardest by the coronavirus is US military veterans, who are more susceptible to the health and economic risks it poses.
The Pentagon is ordering $2 billion worth of jam-resistant radios
The combined contracts will provide radio terminals for the US Navy, US Air Force, and NATO member countries.
The Marines aren't done issuing the M27, but they're already looking to replace it with Army's next-gen rifle
The Corps is still working to finish issuing the M27 to infantry Marines by the end of this fiscal year.
Even with coronavirus restrictions, deadly violence continues to rise in Mexico
The 6,000 homicides in Mexico in March and April made it one of the worst two-month periods on record.
The Air Force is looking for an engine to make it easier to keep the B-52 bomber flying
The Air Force hopes the new engine will reduce fuel burn and the time it takes to maintain the bomber.
A deadly 1984 crash shows just how dangerous aircraft carrier landings can be
A pitching carrier deck complicates things, as an aircraft on a perfect glide slope can suddenly find itself too high or (even worse) too low.
Watch a US airman get busted after 183-mph motorcycle chase in Oklahoma
The chase went on for more than 8 miles with the motorcycle riders weaving in and out of traffic on an Oklahoma highway.
The US is planning to build a satellite network to track hypersonic weapons from Russia and Chinaa彩平台
The US aims to have hundreds of interconnected satellites operating in low-Earth orbit to keep track of its rivals' activity.
The B-1B bomber could become the face of US military power in the Pacific
The Air Force is "resetting" how it uses the B-1B to orient the bomber more toward great power competition.
The Marine Corps is finally getting its first new pistol since 1985
The M18, a variant of the Army's Modular Handgun System, will replace the Beretta M9 that the Marine Corps started using in 1985.
Chinaa彩平台's aggression during the pandemic has little to do with the coronavirus
The reality is that Chinaa彩平台 had been engaging in precisely the same types of pressure tactics against these states and others for years.
In a first, US Air Force B-1B bombers flew over Sweden for training
The B-1Bs from South Dakota teamed up with British, Norwegian, and Swedish fighters during the non-stop training flight.
Moving US nukes to Poland would be a truly bad idea
It would be expensive, unwise, and needlessly provocative, writes Steven Pifer, a nonresident senior fellow at The Brookings Institution.
The Navy's oldest operational ship has set a record for time underway as the coronavirus keeps it at sea
USS Blue Ridge is known for frequent port visits, but the 7th Fleet flagship's a彩平台 patrol changed after the coronavirus outbreak earlier this year.
Coronavirus' toll on the military reveals the US's flawed approach to national security
Opinion: When healthcare, education, and other social services are so badly needed, why is the military still being funded at astronomical levels?