Category: Military

The escalating tensions between the United States and China continue to be felt worldwide, as the Pacific region continues to be tangled in the defense prep.

Major General (retired) Gary Harrell, a revered figure in the Special Operations Forces community, passed away at the age of 71 after a lengthy battle with glioblastoma. During his 35-year career with the Army, he commanded several special operations units and retired in 2008 as the Deputy Commanding General of the Army Special Operations Command (USASOC).

As the US military continues to grapple with the threats posed by China, Congress must reduce wasteful spending within the Pentagon and maintain a balanced budget.

On Monday, the Philippine coastguard accused a Chinese coastguard vessel of shining a “military-grade laser light” at one of its boats in the South China Sea.

Red Flag-Nellis 23-1, a joint air combat exercise between the US, UK, and Australia, is taking place at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. This year, the training focuses on the 2022 National Defense Strategy, aligning with possible operations in the Indo-Pacific Theater.

Loadmasters from the 535th Airlift Squadron learn how to secure a neonatal intensive care unit on a C-17 Globemaster III during a Neonatal and Critical Care Air Transport Team training at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii

As tensions continue to rise in the Black Sea between Russia and Ukraine, the US must demonstrate its commitment to protecting international waters and freedom of navigation for all nations.

The George H.W. Bush CSG is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.

The Philippines is a prime location for the West to station its military forces to gain strategic oversight of China’s regional activities.

In a major breakthrough, Chinese scientists have published a paper proposing using quantum computing techniques to break modern-day encryption systems. 

Myanmar’s military has imposed martial law in 37 townships across eight states and regions, where people accused of treason or “spreading false news” will be tried by military tribunals.

The Chinese military is increasingly expanding its reach and capabilities worldwide.