‘Fat Leonard,’ fugitive in Navy bribery case, facing extradition to USConvicted defense contractor Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis is facing extradition to the United States as part of the Venezuelan prisoner swap.By Lolita C. Baldor7 months ago
Biden, Xi agree to restart military communicationsPresident Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping left their first meeting in a year showcasing modest agreements to re-establish military communications.By Didi Tang, The Associated Press8 months ago
Russia, North Korea expanding military partnership, White House saysRussia and North Korea are building a military partnership amid heavy U.S. sanctions and support for Ukraine, according to the National Security Council.By Noah Robertson10 months ago
Senate defense bill pushes for spending over debt ceiling capThe Senate advanced its defense policy bill with eyes on eventually bypassing the military spending cap laid out in the debt limit agreement.By Bryant Harris13 months ago
House seeks to codify quiet military aid to US-friendly militiasDraft legislation in the House NDAA would codify into law special operations for irregular warfare against Russia and China.By Bryant Harris14 months ago
US, Philippines vow joint defense ‘anywhere in the South China Sea’Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. made the rounds in Washington seeking to deepen the alliance amid concerns over Chinese aggression.By Bryant Harris15 months ago