US military

Global military spending at an all-time high amid Russia's war on Ukraine

Despite sharp global inclines, the US still spends the most on its military at $877 billion in 2022

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US army begins training with its first long-range hypersonic weapon system

Hypersonic missiles are able fly five times faster than the speed of sound and have complex and varying flight paths, making them hard to intercept.

Israel tells top US general it sees need to cooperate against Iran

US Army General Mark Milley's trip comes amid Iranian nuclear advances and spiraling violence in the West Bank.

By REUTERS
03/03/2023

US helicopter raid in Syria kills top IS member, wounds four US troops

"The targeted ISIS senior leader, Hamza al-Homsi, was killed," the Defense Department said.

By REUTERS
17/02/2023

US may send seized Iranian weapons to Ukraine

The US is considering sending thousands of weapons and millions of rounds of ammo seized from Iran-linked smugglers.

US military shoots down third flying object in three days

Meanwhile, Canadian investigators are hunting for the wreckage of a UFO that was shot down by a US jet over Yukon territory on Saturday.

By REUTERS
12/02/2023

US says it shot down car-sized UFO over Alaska

“In this particular case, it was determined that this posed a reasonable threat to air traffic,” said Pentagon spokesperson Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder.

By REUTERS
10/02/2023

US military says it is searching for remnants of Chinese spy balloon

A successful recovery could potentially give the United States insight into China's spying capabilities.

By REUTERS
06/02/2023

US defense agency contracts out long-range flying boat designs

A US Department of Defense agency is developing a heavy-duty, fast-flying, low-altitude transport seaplane.

02/02/2023

US four-star general warns of war with China in 2025

A decorated general from the US Air Force based his statement on a "gut feeling."

By REUTERS
28/01/2023
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