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Ukraine Counteroffensive Is Grueling and Costly but Promising, U.S. Says

American and Ukrainian defense officials said the fight to dislodge dug-in Russian forces occupying southeastern Ukraine was expected to be brutal.

June 15, 2023

U.S. Warns China on Nuclear Rivalry and Vows to Keep Patrolling Region

Speeches by two top officials illustrated the depth of concern over the rift between the nations. China called it provocation.

June 3, 2023

U.S. Defense Secretary Austin Vows to Keep Pressure on China

He said “risky intercepts” by Chinese planes in international airspace would not deter the United States and allies from patrolling, and he restated U.S. support for Taiwan.

June 3, 2023

Pentagon Cancels Drag Show at Air Force Base After Republican Criticism

After a drag show at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada was canceled, the Defense Department said that such events were “not a suitable use” of resources, despite a long history of drag entertainment in the military.

June 1, 2023

China Wants to Set the Terms of Any ‘Thaw’ With the U.S.

China has pushed to set the terms of its re-engagement with the Biden administration, rebuffing a request for a defense meeting while urging Washington to drop sanctions.