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This aerial view shows troops from the Syrian Democratic Forces Special Operations and the US-led international coalition, take part in heavy-weaponry military exercises in the countryside of Deir Ezzor in northeastern Syria, on March 25, 2022.

Senate votes to keep US troops in Syria amid Iran-backed attacks

The Senate voted down a resolution to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria amid dozens of attacks from Iran-backed proxies in the war-torn country.

By Bryant Harris

36 hours ago

Final defense policy bill advances AUKUS, Taiwan training

The compromise bill includes authorizations for AUKUS and Taiwan troop training plus a new nuclear program and special Ukraine inspector general.

By Bryant Harris

2 days ago

Pentagon’s acquisition deputy Plumb talks stockpiles, industrial base

The conversation comes as the Defense Dept. faces heavy strain on its stockpiles from allies and partners under threat.

By Noah Robertson

2 days ago

What China’s increasing use of military over diplomacy means for US

The change follows a decades-long modernization of China's military to create a "world class" force

By Noah Robertson

2 days ago

Ukraine aid in peril as Senate Republicans walk out of heated briefing

A procedural vote on Ukraine aid is expected to fail after Republicans walked out of a briefing amid an unrelated immigration policy spat.

By Bryant Harris

3 days ago

Pentagon warns of program delays and testing woes without a new budget

Defense officials said that the harm from short-term funding bills would worsen without an appropriation by the new year.

By Noah Robertson and Courtney Albon

5 days ago