Russia increasing unprofessional activity against U.S. forces in Syria
A senior defense official said Russia's recent increased activity is "qualitatively different" than in the past.
Effects from senator's hold on military nominations could be long-lasting
Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown's nomination to become the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff could be held up in the Senate.
ISIS leader killed by airstrike in Syria, U.S. Central Command says
The deadly drone strike was carried out the same day and by a drone that the Defense Department said was being "harassed" by Russia flying over the western part of Syria.
U.S. expected to announce cluster munitions in new package for Ukraine
The Biden administration is expected to include controversial cluster munitions for Ukraine in a weapons assistance package on Friday, according to U.S. officials.
Pentagon to tighten oversight of handling of classified information
After leaks of classified information by National Guardsman Jack Teixeira, a Pentagon review found ambiguous policies led to inconsistent oversight of the handling of classified information.
U.S. could decide this week whether to send cluster munitions to Ukraine
Cluster munitions carry dozens of smaller bomblets that disperse when detonated and have been banned by more than 100 countries.
Chinese spy balloon didn't collect information while flying over U.S., Pentagon says
The Chinese balloon that flew over the U.S. earlier this year did not collect any information before it was downed off the coast of South Carolina, the Pentagon said Thursday.
U.S. formally investigating reports of botched Syria strike in May
Nearly two months after reports surfaced that a U.S. strike may have killed a civilian instead of a terrorist, U.S. Central Command said it has opened a formal investigation into the allegations.
$500 million in security assistance for Ukraine includes more armored vehicles
The Biden administration is committing another $500 million for a security assistance package that includes more than three dozen armored vehicles as the counteroffensive plods forward.
U.S. says Ukraine counteroffensive could be long, and at a "high cost"
The U.S. and its allies backing Ukraine are shifting from "crisis mode to a campaign mode," with Washington warning there will be no "easy sprint to the finish line."
Ukrainians expected to finish Abrams tank training by end of summer
About 200 Ukrainians are in week three of a 12-week training program on the Abrams tanks.
U.S. announces $325 million weapons package for Ukraine
The announcement came as Ukraine's long-expected counteroffensive against Russia gets underway.
Prospect of Chinese spy base in Cuba unsettles Washington
Cuba may allow China to establish a facility on its territory capable of conducting electronic surveillance on the United States, CBS News has confirmed.
Horses at Arlington National Cemetery will be suspended for a year for rehab
The horses tasked with leading the caissons carrying the caskets of fallen service members during funeral honors at Arlington National Cemetery are taking a year-long pause for rehab.
Ukraine's counteroffensive appears to be in opening phases
An uptick in Ukrainian operations signals the opening phases of the counteroffensive against Russia are underway, but not the main push.