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February 3, 2024

Republican bill would give National Guard lethal force powers to repel 'armed invaders' at border

Republican lawmakers have introduced a bill that would give the National Guard the power to use lethal force against armed individuals crossing the southern border into the U.S.

February 1, 2024

Members of the US Naval Institute say military branch is not ‘adequately’ prepared for a cyberwar

Members of the U.S. Naval Institute wrote that the military branch is not prepared to defend itself if a cyberwar were to break out, adding that China is outpacing the U.S.

January 29, 2024

Sri Lankan fishing boat crew may have been abducted by Somali pirates, diplomats say

Sri Lanka is in communication with Somali authorities after a fishing vessel and its crew were suspected to be abducted by Somali pirates, officials say.

January 28, 2024

Navy lowers bar to enlist again amid continued recruiting woes

The U.S. Navy is once again lowering the bar for potential recruits to enter the force, and will now allow some applicants without a high school diploma or GED.

January 27, 2024

USS Carney, French warship assist burning tanker after Houthi anti-ship ballistic missile attack

A Marshall Islands-flagged tanker fire that lasted for several hours following a Houthi missile strike was extinguished Saturday with the help of the USS Carney and a French warship.

January 26, 2024

Yemen’s Houthis fire missile toward USS Carney, CENTCOM says

The USS Carney on Friday has intercepted a missile fired toward it from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, the U.S. Central Command says.

January 25, 2024

US military is 'weak,' in danger of not being able to defend national interests: study

The U.S. military's current posture was rated as "weak" for the second year in a row, according to a Heritage Foundation study, with all branches coming in for low marks.

January 25, 2024

'Scrappy' Ukraine's victories over Russian Navy provide little celebrated but vital success

Ukraine established a new export corridor through the Black Sea after Russia refused to renew the U.N.-brokered grain deal that had prevented a food crisis.

January 24, 2024

US destroyer intercepts Houthi missiles fired at US-owned container ship, official says

The USS Gravely intercepted anti-ship ballistic missiles that Houthi terrorists fired at a U.S.-owned container ship transiting the Southern Red Sea.

January 23, 2024

US Navy SEAL fell into Arabian Sea and another died trying to save him, officials confirm

Members of the U.S. Navy's SEAL Team 3 have released details about the two SEALs who were lost at sea during a raid on a boat carrying illicit Iranian-made weapons to Yemen.