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.
Chinese fighter jet harassed U.S. Air Force spy plane
The pilot of the Chinese jet performed an "unnecessarily aggressive maneuver" while intercepting a U.S. Air Force reconnaissance plane May 26, the Pentagon said.
China declines invitation to meet with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin
China rejected an invitation for its defense minister to meet with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on the sidelines of an annual defense summit in Singapore.
Denmark and Netherlands to lead F-16 training for Ukrainians
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said several allies offered to help train Ukrainian forces on F-16 fighter jets.
Biden taps top Air Force general as next Joint Chiefs chairman
If confirmed, Gen Charles "C.Q." Brown will replace Gen. Mark Milley, who has been the chairman since 2019.
Biden nominates Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh to lead NSA, Cyber Command
Timothy Haugh's confirmation to lead Cyber Command may, however, be delayed in the Senate by Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville.
Long carrier maintenance periods in shipyards raise sailors' suicide risk
The report was prompted by the suicides of three sailors within a single week in April 2022.
Army rolls out rehab plan for military working horses
The plan comes in the midst of a suspension of the use of military working horses at Arlington National Cemetery for the long-term health of the horses.
Arlington Cemetery pauses horse use for 45 days for health concerns
The horses that lead the caissons holding caskets of fallen service members at Arlington National Cemetery during funeral processions are taking a break for health reasons.
U.S. tracking high-altitude balloon first spotted off Hawaii
A U.S. official said the object did not pose a military or physical threat to people on the ground.
Air Force suspends leaders of alleged Pentagon leaker's intelligence unit
Jack Teixeira of Massachusetts is accused of leaking hundreds of classified Pentagon documents.
Pentagon considers sending contingent of troops to Port Sudan to help Americans
After evacuating U.S. diplomats and their families over the weekend, the Pentagon is examining options to help the remaining U.S. citizens in Sudan who wish to leave.