NJ lawmakers push bills to protect military bases and expand veteran care access
Two Republican lawmakers from New Jersey’s 8th Legislative District are calling for swift passage of proposed legislation aimed at safeguarding military bases and improving services for veterans and personnel stationed there. Senator…
U.S. says it seeks ways to limit Russian military supplies to Myanmar junta
By Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States is deeply concerned about Russia’s supply of military equipment to Myanmar’s junta and will continue to seek ways to limit such cooperation between the…
Nigerian rights commission panel to probe abortion allegations against military
LAGOS (Reuters) – Nigeria’s human rights commission has appointed a special panel whose role will include investigating a Reuters report that the military ran a secret abortion programme in its fight against…
Germany plans to buy eight IRIS-T air defence systems for its military – document
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany aims to purchase eight IRIS-T air defence units for its military, according to a document seen by Reuters, referring to a medium-range surface-to-air system that Berlin has bought…
GOP Rep Demands Answers On Chinese Communist Party Links To Junior Military Programs At American Schools
GOP Rep Demands Answers On Chinese Communist Party Links To Junior Military Programs At American Schools Micaela Burrow on January 31, 2023 Republican Rep. Mike Waltz of Florida asked the Pentagon about…
US To Boost Military Presence On Island Nation To Counter China Threat: REPORT
US To Boost Military Presence On Island Nation To Counter China Threat: REPORT Micaela Burrow on January 31, 2023 The U.S. and the Philippines are nearing an agreement to allow the U.S.…
Committee Clears Stanfield/Bucco Resolution Designating April 14 as “Military Child Appreciation Day”
Legislation sponsored by Sens. Jean Stanfield and Anthony Bucco designating April 14 of each year as “Military Child Appreciation Day” was approved today by the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee.…
Singer Bill that Would Increase Career Opportunities for Military Spouses Advances
Sen. Robert Singer's legislation that would waive occupational licensing fees for active-duty military spouses was approved today by the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee.…
Myanmar invited to regional military meeting co-chaired by United States
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Myanmar military, which has been accused of ethnic cleansing against the country’s Muslim Rohingya minority, has been invited to take part in a regional military meeting co-chaired by…
Israeli military boosting forces in West Bank, spokesperson says
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – The Israeli military said on Saturday it was boosting forces in the occupied West Bank, a day after a Palestinian gunman shot seven people dead near a synagogue on…
U.S. military operation kills Islamic State leader in Somalia – officials
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. military carried out an operation that killed a senior Islamic State leader in northern Somalia, U.S. officials said on Thursday. The officials, speaking on the condition of…
Russia’s military reforms respond to NATO’s expansion, Ukraine -chief of general staff
By Lidia Kelly (Reuters) – Russia’s new military reforms respond to possible NATO expansion and the use of Kyiv by the “collective West” to wage a hybrid war against Russia, the newly…
U.S., Israel launch week of major military exercises
By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States and Israel on Monday launched what one U.S. official described as the allies’ most significant joint military exercise to date, involving thousands of…
US Quietly Boosts Military Training For Taiwan: REPORT
US Quietly Boosts Military Training For Taiwan: REPORT Micaela Burrow on January 20, 2023 The U.S. has secretly upgraded the National Guard’s training program for Taiwanese troops as concerns over China’s designs…
Analysis-Western military aid girds Kyiv for counterattacks despite tank deadlock
By Tom Balmforth KYIV (Reuters) – Billions of dollars in new Western military aid, including infantry fighting vehicles – though no German tanks – will gird Ukraine for counterattacks to foil Moscow’s…
Brazil defense minister says military not directly involved in Brasilia riots
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil Minister of Defense Jose Mucio said on Friday that the country’s armed forces were not directly involved in the riots by supporters of far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro…
‘Proxy War’: Russia Announces Sweeping Changes To Military In Retaliation For US Aid To Ukraine
‘Proxy War’: Russia Announces Sweeping Changes To Military In Retaliation For US Aid To Ukraine Micaela Burrow on January 17, 2023 Russia announced sweeping changes to its military Tuesday, triggered by what…
Ukraine’s top general outlines ‘urgent needs’ in talks with U.S. military chief
KYIV (Reuters) – Ukraine’s top general said he had outlined the “urgent needs” of his armed forces on Tuesday at a first personal meeting with the chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs…
US Ramps Up Training For Ukrainian Military Aimed At Large-Scale Offensive Operations
The U.S. began training Ukrainian troops in Germany on long-distance attack methods Sunday in a new and escalated training program designed to help Ukraine beat back Russia from occupied territory, according to…
Russia may hike taxes as military spending, oil price weigh on budget
By Darya Korsunskaya MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia is becoming too dependent on oil revenues to support its budget as it ramps up military spending, economists said, warning that the government may have to…
Bucco Legislation Honoring New Jersey Military Veteran “Warren E. Wilhide Sr.” Approved by Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Anthony Bucco designating a portion of Interstate Highway 287 after Warren E. Wilhide Sr. was approved by the Senate Transportation Committee.…
New Jersey shipping company admits employee overbilled U.S. government for military freight
A New Jersey shipping company based out of Edison, New Jersey has agreed to pay $1.89 million to settle allegations that it overbilled the United States for freight services that were never…
U.S. military tanks at Dutch port en route to NATO frontier
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – A large number of U.S. army tanks and military vehicles began arriving at the Dutch port of Vlissingen on Wednesday, before heading to Poland and Lithuania as part of…
Pentagon Officially Overturns Military Vaccine Mandate
Pentagon Officially Overturns Military Vaccine Mandate Micaela Burrow on January 10, 2023 The Department of Defense (DOD) officially scrapped the requirement that all members of the armed forces be fully vaccinated against…
Sweden in talks with the United States on closer military ties
OSLO (Reuters) – Sweden and the United States have begun negotiations to form deeper security ties in the form of a defence cooperation agreement (DCA), the Swedish government said in a statement…
Japan’s Kishida set to talk military buildup, chips on G7 tour
By Elaine Lies and Tim Kelly TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida starts a tour of key Western partners on Monday, after unveiling his country’s biggest military buildup since World…
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