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March 16, 2023

Russian leadership ordered fighter jet pilots to be aggressive when intercepting US drone: sources

Russian leadership ordered Su-27 fighter jet pilots on Tuesday to be aggressive in intercepting the U.S. military drone that one jet collided with,

March 16, 2023

Russia flying more armed aircraft over US bases in Syria, US CENTCOM commander says

U.S. Central Command has observed a concerning rise in "unprofessional" and "unsafe" behavior from Russian aircraft pilots near U.S. bases in Syria.

March 16, 2023

US Army parachute team member dies in training accident in Florida

The United States Army is remembering a member of the parachute team who died after sustaining injuries during a training jump in Florida earlier this week.

March 16, 2023

Marine Corps Commandant Gen. David Berger says there's 'zero evidence' DEI training distracts from readiness

U.S. Marine Corps Commandant Gen. David Berger said Thursday he has seen "zero evidence" that diversity, equity, and inclusion training programs are hurting readiness.

March 16, 2023

United States plans to defend Indo-Pacific region against coercion, bullying by authoritarian regimes

A military general from the United States claims the country plans to defend the Indo-Pacific region against coercion and bullying from authoritarian regimes.

March 16, 2023

Russian fighter jet colliding with US drone is ‘unacceptable behavior’: Kurt Volker

Former U.S. Amb. to NATO Kurt Volker says the Russian fighter jet collision was ‘intentional’ and requires a ‘firm response’ from the U.S.

March 16, 2023

Russian fighter jet’s collision with US drone was approved at ‘highest levels’ of Russian government: report

A Russian jet's collision with a U.S. drone over the Black Sea was approved at the "highest levels" of the Kremlin in Moscow, according to new reports.

March 16, 2023

Russian ships at US drone crash site in Black Sea, US official says: 'They wasted no time'

Russian vessels have already reached the crash site of the U.S. MQ-9 drone that was forced into the Black Sea after being clipped by a Russian Su-27 fighter jet.

March 16, 2023

US video shows moment Russian fighter jet collides with US drone

The U.S. European Command released video footage Thursday showing two Russian fighter jets encountering a MQ-9 drone that plummeted into the Black Sea.

March 16, 2023

DOD spends nearly $50 million a year 'to do nothing' with Trump's border wall materials, drawing GOP backlash

An estimated $50 million has been spent by the federal government to store and maintain unused border wall panels at the southern border, and Senate Republicans are calling for answers.