U.S. Defense & Military Politics - Page 330

May 21

Air Force F-16 struck by drone during training flight over Arizona in 2023

In January 2023, a U.S. Air Force F-16D collided with a drone over Arizona, initially reported as an unidentified object, causing no damage or injuries.

May 21

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse gets in shouting match with Lee Zeldin

Rhode Island Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse shouts at EPA administrator Lee Zeldin.

May 21

Trump unveils ‘Golden Dome’ missile shield, blindsides key senators

President Donald Trump announced Golden Dome can be done in three years for $125 billion, but other defense experts have predicted the cost figure to be much higher.

May 21

Trump accepts jet from Qatar, will refit to serve as Air Force One, DOD says

President Donald Trump accepts Qatar's Boeing 747 as Air Force One that sparked security concerns among lawmakers. The Pentagon ensures compliance with federal rules.

May 21

'You're terrible': Trump goes off after NBC reporter asks about Qatari plane

President Donald Trump takes questions following a bilateral meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House.

May 21

At least 82 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza as critical aid fails to reach Palestinians

Humanitarian aid struggles to reach Gaza amid a new round of deadly Israeli strikes. Diplomats came under attack in Jenin, while international pressure mounts on Israel.

May 21

China accuses US of 'turning space into a warzone' with Trump's Golden Dome missile defense project

President Donald Trump's Golden Dome missile defense system faces backlash from China, which has cited concerns over space militarization and urges the U.S. to halt its development.

May 21

Lockheed Martin exec says Trump's 'Golden Dome' will be built domestically

Lockheed Martin COO Frank St. John joins 'Fox & Friends First' to explain the company's 'leading role' in developing President Donald Trump's planned defense system for America.

May 21

SECRETARY OF THE ARMY DAN DRISCOLL: Army unveils modernization plan because, ‘No lobbyist ever won a war'

If the Army is going to be ready for the next war, the Trump modernization plan is essential. It aims to cut bureaucracy, enhance innovation and embrace new tech.

May 20

Trump, Hegseth announce 'Golden Dome,' a ‘game changer’ to protect American homeland

President Donald Trump announced construction will begin soon on a "Golden Dome," a new missile defense system to protect the US from foreign attacks.