Adm. John Aquilino testified before the House Armed Services Committee yesterday.

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North Korea drone tech may present challenge in Asia

Some Republican lawmakers, though, remain skeptical.

Senior military leader calms fears over aid operation off Gaza coast

The assessment comes from a U.S. Central Command report.

Russia, Iran military partnership rears its head with drones in Ukraine

The Associated Press reported that six construction workers are presumed dead from the accident.

Coast Guard conducts search and research mission after Baltimore bridge collapse

Gallagher's previous efforts included legislation over the social media site TikTok -- and efforts to force the company to become American-owned for national security reasons.

House China Committee gets new leader as Gallagher exits

Marine Corps reporter Irene Loewenson breaks down how wargames are fueling strategic choices in the service.

Marine wargames offer a look at the future — and fuel dissent

Congress released the nearly six-month late defense budget yesterday.

March Madness…of defense spending

The wishlist comes as China’s actions grow more aggressive in the region.

In effort to deter China, US military wishlist triples in size

Sen. Reed leads the Senate Armed Services Committee.

One key senator eyes troop pay raises, increased funds for military housing

That figure is drawing criticism both for being too large and for falling short.

Nearly $1 trillion defense budget faces scrutiny both for being too large and falling short

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