US DEFENSE
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Politics
Debris field of missing US F-35 stealth fighter jet found
Washington, Sep 18 (EFE).- The debris field of a US F-35 stealth fighter jet that went missing after the pilot…
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Disasters & Accidents
US fighter jets intercepted Cessna that crashed outside Washington DC
Washington, June 4 (EFE).- The United States air force scrambled F-16 fighter jets to intercept a Cessna before it crashed…
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Politics
US Senate approves $858 billion defense budget
Washington, Dec 15 (EFE).- The United States’ Senate on Thursday approved a $858 billion defense budget, which includes pay increases…
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Politics
US approves $37 billion Pentagon fund increase
Washington, Jul 14 (EFE).- The United States Lower House approved Thursday, with both Democratic and Republican support, a Defense Department…
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Conflicts & War
US Air Force conducts ‘successful’ hypersonic weapon test
Washington, May 16 (EFE).- The United States Air Force announced Monday that it had successfully tested a hypersonic weapon, which…
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Politics
US, Australia, UK sign historic defense pact to counter China
Washington, Sep 15 (EFE).- The United States, Australia and the United Kingdom on Wednesday announced the signing of an historic…
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Politics
Pentagon chief backs changes to sex assault prosecution in military
Washington, Jun 22 (EFE).- United States Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin announced on Tuesday that he will back changes in the…
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Politics
US withdraws aircraft carrier from Middle East amid tensions with Iran
Washington, Dec 31 (efe-epa).- The Pentagon on Thursday said it was calling back its only navy aircraft carrier operating in…
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Politics
Trump allies installed in key Pentagon posts after firing of Esper
Washington DC, Nov 10 (efe-epa).- The administration of outgoing United States president Donald Trump on Tuesday installed three of his…
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Politics
Trump approves plan to withdraw 9,500 US troops from Germany
Washington DC, June 30 (efe-epa).- The United States’ president has approved a plan presented by the Pentagon to withdraw 9,500…
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