defense

US pledges ‘rock-solid’ commitment to Taiwan’s defense after island reports incursion of Chinese bombers & fighter jets

US State Department spokesperson Ned Price demanded that Beijing “cease its military, diplomatic, and economic pressure against Taiwan,” and engage…

3 years ago

Senate confirms Lloyd Austin as new defense secretary, first black person in US history to head the Pentagon

The retired four-star Army general was voted in by a majority of 93 to 2, and was also granted the…

3 years ago

Senate votes to override Trump’s veto of defense spending bill

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was passed by both chambers of Congress earlier this month, but the president objected…

3 years ago

House overrides Trump’s veto of defense spending bill that blocked Afghanistan withdrawal

After aligning with Trump to approve raising the coronavirus stimulus payments to $2,000 per American, the House also voted 322-…

3 years ago

Trump vetoes the National Defense Authorization Act for 2021, sends it back to Congress

Trump announced he had vetoed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Wednesday, making good on an earlier promise to…

3 years ago

Russian Defense Ministry, air and space companies on US list of ‘prohibited’ export destinations

The list, published Monday by the Bureau of Industry and Security amends the Export Administration Regulations, and represents just the…

3 years ago

Biden’s defense secretary pick Austin challenges US civil-military balance at a time when it’s crucial to preserve it

Biden’s choice of retired US Army General Lloyd Austin marks the first time that a black man has been nominated…

3 years ago

US Senate passes National Defense Authorization Act that includes sanctions on Russia & Turkey

The $740-billion legislation previously passed the House of Representatives, with 40 Republicans opposing the effort.Sen. Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) was particularly…

3 years ago

Swedish parliament takes a ‘decisive step’ toward defense alliance with Finland and NATO membership

The party did not change its view on NATO due to the relative merits of the alliance, but to bring…

3 years ago

‘First black Defense Secretary in 200 years’: Biden officially picks retired Gen. Lloyd Austin to head Pentagon

Biden officially announced Austin as his pick for Defense Secretary on Wednesday, calling the former general “the right person for…

3 years ago