Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III made the comments during a hearing that was disrupted several times by protests of U.S. support for Israel’s assault on Hamas.
Author: JOHN ISMAY
Three American Lives Forever Changed by a Weapon Now Being Sent to Ukraine
The mother of a Marine and two veterans who served in Iraq reflect on the U.S. decision to send failure-prone shells to help the Ukrainian military battle Russia.
Russia Is Making Copies of Iranian Drones to Attack Ukraine
Called the Geran-2, the drones are a Russian-made version of the Shahed-136, which explodes on impact, researchers say.
U.S. to Send $1.3 Billion in Ukraine Aid, Bringing Total This Week to $2.3 Billion
The money is expected to be used to buy new air-defense missile systems and other military equipment.
Blinken Says Wagner Rebellion in Russia Shows Cracks in Putin’s Power
A brief revolt by the leader of the Wagner mercenary group was a challenge to the authority of President Vladimir Putin of Russia, the secretary of state said during TV appearances on Sunday.
USS Mannert L. Abele, Navy Ship Sunk in World War II, Is Found
The U.S.S. Mannert L. Abele was broken in half by two kamikaze attacks and sank in 4,500 feet of water, killing 84 sailors.
U.S. Will Provide Ukraine With $1.2 Billion Aid for Military Use
A Pentagon spokesman also confirmed that Ukrainian troops using a U.S.-made Patriot air-defense system shot down a hypersonic Russian missile.
Pentagon Aid Package to Ukraine Includes Old M21 Anti-Tank Mines
The M21 mines do not run afoul of international treaties. But unlike other mines the United States has given to Kyiv, they can be lethal indefinitely.
U.S. Plans to Send Abrams Tanks to Ukraine Far Sooner Than Expected
Excess M1A1 tank “hulls” are to be refitted and refurbished to make them ready on a quicker timeline for Ukraine than new tanks could be delivered.