Military

Ukraine is using some of the world’s best air defense systems, but it’s not enough to down every threat Russia launches.

SKYNEX will help Ukraine shore up its air defense

The missing piece of an Alaska Airlines plane that blew off in mid-flight is found in a man's backyard in Oregon.

Missing panel from Alaska Airlines flight found in man’s backyard: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 8, 2024

The White House revealed that Russia is using short-range ballistic missiles sourced from North Korea while pursuing acquisitions from Iran.

Russia’s escalating aerial assaults in Ukraine fueled by North Korea

Missouri has banned all land sales to "foreign adversaries," including China, within 10 miles of critical military sites in the state.

Missouri bans land sales to China, other ‘foreign adversaries’ near military bases

The U.S. Marine Corps isn’t training scout snipers anymore. The last eight graduated from their training school in December.

Rare breed: Marines graduate last of the scout snipers

The U.S. Air Force is rebuilding the airfield used to launch the nuclear attacks on Japan during World War II.

US rebuilding airfields used to launch nuclear attacks on Japan

A U.S. military ship is recovering wreckage believed to be from a crashed U.S. Air Force V-22 Osprey off the southwestern coast of Japan. The Osprey, based at Yokota Air Base and carrying eight passengers, crashed on November 29 during routine training in Kagoshima Prefecture.

US military retrieves wreckage from latest deadly Osprey crash

A report by the U.S. Department of Defense has been released for the first time to the public regarding extremism in military ranks.

Report on extremism in military kept from the public for 18 months reveals little

A judge has put a hold on the removal of a Confederate statue from Arlington National Cemetery; Arlington's history will remain either way.

Removing the Confederate statue won’t change Arlington’s complicated history

The defense bill was notably void of major social issue provisions sought by some Republicans, such as those on abortion and gender identity.

Congress easily passes defense bill void of GOP demands on social issues

The U.S. and NATO built an air defense system to protect all of Europe from short- and medium-range ballistic missiles launched by Iran.

US, NATO anti-missile base in Poland coming online

Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, marks the 82nd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II. Biden and veterans honor the fallen.

Pearl Harbor survivors attend ceremony remembering 82nd anniversary of attack

In the wake of the deadly crash off the coast of Japan last week the U.S. military has grounded its entire fleet of Osprey hybrid aircraft.

US military grounds all V-22 Osprey aircraft in wake of deadly crash

With just over a month to go until the Iowa caucuses, Republican presidential hopefuls sought momentum during the fourth primary debate.

Republican candidates square off in fourth debate: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 7, 2023

Defense contractor, Anduril, unveils new AI guided, drone hunting autonomous jets, the Roadrunner, and the Roadrunner-M.

Defense contractor Anduril unveils new AI-guided drone-hunting jet

Hundreds of military promotions pushed through the Senate after Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., dropped his months-long blockade.

Senate approves hundreds of military promotions as Tuberville drops hold

Three commercial ships with ties to 14 countries were attacked by Iranian-backed Yemen's Houthi rebels in the Red Sea.

US warship responds to attacks on ships in Red Sea, shoots down drones

Days after the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas ended, Israel said that it was expanding its ground operations to all of Gaza.

Israel expanding strikes in Gaza following end of temporary truce: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 4, 2023

Sen. Tuberville says he wants to get the military nominees he's been holding for 10 months promoted soon, as the Senate considers a work around.

Tommy Tuberville says military holds could be resolved in about a week

Concerns over environmental damage rise as a Navy plane crashes into a Hawaii bay, with the parts of the plane resting on coral.

US Navy plane gets stuck on coral reef after missing Hawaii runway

Instead of returning for his senior season, Utah State's Levi Williams said he hopes to start training next summer to be a Navy SEAL.

College QB leaving school, wants to be Navy SEAL

A U.S. military aircraft crashed in the ocean near Japan with six people on board killing at least one according to Japan's Coast Guard.

US military aircraft crashes near Japan, at least 1 dead: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 29, 2023

A Chinese scientist claimed China’s own stealth fighters can shoot down the B-21 Raider. So, should you believe the hype?

Study claims China can down USAF’s B-21 Raider stealth bomber

Five armed assailants seized and released a tanker linked to Israel off the coast of Yemen. Ballistic missiles launched, targeting U.S. aid.

Armed rebels seize and release Israel-linked tanker in Red Sea