Congress considering repeal of military's coronavirus vaccine mandate A rollback may be included in the upcoming National Defense Authorization Act. Axios · Dec 4, 2022
Public support in Russia for military campaign ‘falling significantly’, says UK – as it happened British ministry of defence says it obtained official confidential survey that shows only 25% of Russians want war to go on The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2022
Keep COVID military vaccine mandate, defense chief says Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is making clear he wants to keep the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate in place to protect the health of the troops, as Republican governors and lawmakers press to rescind it The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 284 of the invasion UK says support within Russia for military action is waning; US intelligence chief says Putin ‘more informed’ about reality of challenges on the ground The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2022
Pentagon warns China on Asia-Pacific: US will keep war-fighting edge WASHINGTON — Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said the U.S. is building a more lethal force posture in the Indo-Pacific as part of efforts to make sure China doesn’t dominate the region the way it intends to. Tribune News Service · Dec 3, 2022
U.S. defense secretary accuses Russia of 'deliberate cruelty' in Ukraine U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Saturday accused Russia of "deliberate cruelty" in its war in Ukraine, saying Moscow was intentionally targeting civilians. Reuters · Dec 3, 2022
Pentagon chief: US faces pivotal years in countering China Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the U.S. is at a pivotal point with China and will need military strength to ensure that American values, not Beijing’s, set global norms in the 21st century The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2022
US unveils next-generation stealth bomber LOS ANGELES: The United States has unveiled the B-21 Raider, a high-tech stealth bomber that can carry nuclear and conventional weapons and is designed to be able to fly without a crew on board. Bangkok Post · Dec 3, 2022
United States Air Force and Pentagon unveil new B-21 Raider stealth bomber in tightly controlled ceremony Almost every aspect of the B-21 Raider program is classified, as the Pentagon gives the public its first look at the stealth aircraft. ABC News · Dec 3, 2022
US unveils $700m, next-generation B-21 nuclear bomber US Air Force plans to buy at least 100 B-21 Raider stealth bombers, which come with a $700m price tag per plane. Al Jazeera · Dec 3, 2022
Marles, Wong to visit United States, Japan The deputy prime minister and foreign affairs minister will head overseas to boost peace in the Indo-Pacific amid growing concerns over Chinese influence. AAP · Dec 3, 2022
B-21 Raider: US Air Force unveils latest nuclear stealth bomber Controversial defense technology corporation Northrop Grumman developed the stealth bomber The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2022
US military halts patrols against Islamic State in Syria U.S. forces have stopped joint military patrols in northern Syria to counter Islamic State extremists, as Turkish threats of a ground invasion stymie those missions with Kurdish forces The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2022
SDF says no more anti-ISIL operations after Turkish attacks The predominantly Kurdish group Turkey blames for the November 13 Istanbul bombing says it won’t cooperate with the US. Al Jazeera · Dec 2, 2022
Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 2, 2022 Türkiye Denies US Request to Cancel Syria Land Operation, Russia Negotiates SDF Withdrawal Türkiye confirmed on Friday that it had asked the US to "fulfill its obligations," according to the understandings related to northern Syria after Washington asked Ankara to refrain from carrying out the military operation. The Turkish National Security Council discussed Thursday the latest regional and international developments, combating terrorism, military…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 1, 2022 Pentagon Warns Türkiye Against New Military Operation in Syria US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday told his Turkish counterpart of his "strong opposition" to a new Turkish military operation in Syria and voiced concern over the escalating situation in the county, the Pentagon said. Austin, in the call, expressed condolences over a Nov.
Reuters · Nov 30, 2022 Pentagon chief warns Turkey against new military operation in Syria U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday told his Turkish counterpart of his "strong opposition" to a new Turkish military operation in Syria and voiced concern over the escalating situation in the county, the Pentagon said.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2022 Ukraine needs tanks, and the west should supply them. They could finish off Putin and Russia In 1941, Churchill said to the US: ‘give us the tools and we will finish the job’. Zelenskiy is saying the same to us – and we should listen, says ex-military officer Frank Ledwidge
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 24, 2022 US Senators Urge Biden Administration to Give Ukraine Advanced ‘Drones’ A bipartisan group of US senators has urged the Biden administration to reconsider its decision not to give Ukraine advanced drones, saying that the technology could help Kyiv to hold its territory and gain battlefield momentum. In a Nov.
Caixin Global · Nov 23, 2022 China and U.S. Defense Chiefs Agree to Keep Lines of Communication Open Defense Minister Wei Fenghe told his American counterpart that Beijing values relations between the two countries, but Washington must respect its core interests
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 23, 2022 US Reps. Call on Biden Administration to Counter Iranian Attacks in Iraq US Republican representatives Guy Reschenthaler and Mike Waltz last week urged the Biden administration to respond to recent Iranian attacks in Iraq and deter future aggression. “It is deeply concerning that these attacks have not been met with a strong US response, and we believe this will only increase the…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 22, 2022 US, China Defense Chiefs Meet in Cambodia US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met his Chinese counterpart Wei Fenghe in Cambodia on Tuesday as the two sides move to keep tensions in check. The meeting on the sidelines of a conference of defense ministers in Siem Reap is the first between Austin and Wei since June, before a…
Reuters · Nov 22, 2022 U.S., China defence chiefs discussed need for improving crisis communication -Pentagon spokesperson U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday discussed with his Chinese counterpart the need to improve crisis communication between the two major powers, a Pentagon spokesperson said.
Bangkok Post · Nov 22, 2022 US, China defence ministers meet in latest bid to ease strains US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin began talks with Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe on Tuesday as the two countries tentatively resume contacts that were severed after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan in August.
Reuters · Nov 22, 2022 Pentagon chief raises concern about Beijing's 'dangerous' behavior with Chinese counterpart U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday emphasized the need to improve crisis communications during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart while raising concern about "increasingly dangerous" behavior by Chinese military aircraft.