Flashpoints

China, Philippines set up hotline to prevent South China Sea clashes

Territorial disputes in the South China Sea have persisted between the two countries since last year, sparking fears of a larger armed conflict.

USS Eisenhower back in Norfolk following historic, extended deployment

While underway, the Ike carrier and its strike group shot down a barrage of Iran-backed Houthi drones and missiles on a regular basis.

Theodore Roosevelt carrier strike group operating in the Middle East

The Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group arrived in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations on Friday.

After last-ditch effort, the Gaza pier aid mission is coming to an end

The pier mission resulted in injuries to three U.S. troops earlier this year, and much of the aid has failed to reach Gazans in need.

Opinion

Navy should hit back harder against Houthi online disinformation

Our guest opinion writer argues the Pentagon should do more to defend against online lies and disinformation spread by the Houthis and their allies.

Biden unveils additional air defense aid for Ukraine at NATO summit

Five countries will provide additional air defense systems for Ukraine in the coming months.

US says troops are leaving Niger bases this weekend

The U.S. military commander in Niger says all American forces and equipment will leave a small base in the West African country this weekend.

Ike CSG crew receives Combat Action Ribbon for Red Sea fight

The Combat Action Ribbon, or CAR, is awarded to sailors and Marines who actively participated in ground or surface action.

After frenetic Red Sea cruise, the salty sailors of USS Mason are home

The warship Mason's crew battled Houthi attacks on merchant vessels and their own ship, according to the Navy.

US will provide $2.3 billion more in military aid to Ukraine

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the U.S. will soon announce security assistance for Ukraine, including anti-tank weapons, interceptors and munitions.

June Red Sea recap: Houthis hit civilian ships, Navy rescues mariners

The Navy rescued mariners of multiple cargo ships transiting Middle Eastern waters in June after Houthi militants struck the commercial vessels.

Russia warns of possible response to US drone flights over Black Sea

Russia’s Defense Ministry says officials have been ordered to prepare a response to U.S. drone flights over the Black Sea.

The Navy’s ongoing carrier conundrum

Ike's latest extended deployment raises questions about whether the Navy's carriers can respond to all the global hot spots where they are required.

US humanitarian pier reanchored to the coast of Gaza

U.S. defense officials said the temporary humanitarian aid pier has been reanchored to the beach in Gaza.

Israel revives trebuchet, a catapult variant forces are using at border

The weapon’s purpose is to launch beyond fortifications, like that separating Israel from Lebanon.

Despite false Houthi claims, the Ike aircraft carrier fights on

The aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower is battling not only Houthi attacks, but also bad gouge that the Iran-backed rebels sunk the ship.