A divide has emerged within the Republican field on how the U.S. should handle Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Haley Says US Forces ‘Need to Align’ With Countries Including Russia; Campaign Says She Misspoke
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Navy Retiree Pay Continues to Be Plagued with Technical Glitches
The Navy’s efforts to deal with a software glitch that led to more than 1,200 of its retirees owing money to the federal government hit another snag recently as slow-moving pay systems created confusion and mixed signals for the impacted veterans.
650 Military Promotions Threatened as Senator Shows No Signs of Relenting
About 650 general and flag officer promotions could be delayed this year by a legislative hold on Capitol Hill imposed by Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., over military abortion policies, according to the Pentagon.
Poisoned Water: How a Navy Ship Dumped Fuel and Sickened Its Own Crew
A years-long investigation reveals that the Boxer unintentionally compromised its own water supply in 2016.
VMI’s Chief of Diversity Quits Amid Debate Over DEI
Jamica Love turned in her resignation amidst a debate among alumni over efforts to create a more inclusive environment.
650 Military Promotions Threatened as Senator Shows No Signs of Relenting
About 650 general and flag officer promotions could be delayed this year by a legislative hold on Capitol Hill imposed by Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., over military abortion policies, according to the Pentagon.
Russian Air Force Receives Third Su-34 Strike Fighter Batch in Under a Year: New Models Boast Enhanced Capabilities
The Russian Air Force received has received the latest batch of Su-34 strike fighters from the Novosibirsk Aviation Plant, with an undisclosed number of new airframes delivered on June 1 having been built to the enhanced new Su-34M standard. “The UAC [United Aircraft Corporation] has delivered a new batch of […]
Iranian Rival to America’s C-130 Transport Makes First Flight: How Promising is the Simorgh Aircraft’s Future?
The Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industries (HESA) utility turboprop plane Simorgh made made its maiden flight on May 31, with the aircraft expected to replace the American supplier C-130s that currently form the backbone of the fleet. Iran was a leading client for American military aircraft during the 1970s, but has […]
One of the U.S. Military’s Last F-5 Fighters Crashes: Why Are Vietnam War Era Jets Still Flying?
On May 31 a U.S. Navy F-5E Tiger II third generation fighter crashed into the sea off Key West, Florida, with the pilot ejecting safely and being recovered by an MH-60S search and rescue helicopter shortly afterwards. Based at Naval Air Station Key West, the fighter belonged to the Fighter […]
Belarus Simulates Strikes Using New Nuclear Weapons and Iskander Hypersonic Missiles
The Belarusian Military has deployed newly commissioned Iskander-M ballistic missile systems for exercises, with reports of a missile strike control test exercise issued by the country’s defence ministry on May 30. “As part of a test missile strike control exercise units of the missile forces have begun to carry out […]