The four-star officers who lead U.S. military commands have all requested the support of amphibious ready groups and Marine Expeditionary Units.
World Affairs & Conflict
May 1, 2026
Navy and Marine Corps leaders said they are considering shaking up the 36-month Optimized Fleet Response plan, in lieu of a longer cycle that can accommodate two deployments.
May 1, 2026
Active Protection Systems will give Marine ACVs a critical new layer of defense against anti-armor threats that could also help down incoming drones.
May 1, 2026
The service completed a study of Wasp-class amphibious assault ships and is currently conducting another on amphibious dock landing ships.
Apr 30, 2026
Apr 30, 2026
Two soldiers were moderately wounded, and 10 others sustained light injuries after a Hezbollah explosive drone struck an armored vehicle near the northern community of Shomera.
Apr 30, 2026
From Latin America to Spain, Spanish-speaking volunteers are playing a growing role in Ukraine’s war against Russia.
Apr 30, 2026
Algeria has become a key customer for Russian arms at a time when Moscow has seen a slump in its military-export business after the invasion of Ukraine.
Apr 30, 2026
Trump launches fresh attack on Merz after threatening US troop reduction in Germany – as it happened
Trump launches fresh attack on Merz after threatening US troop reduction in Germany – as it happened
US president uses social media post to criticise chancellor over Ukraine, immigration and ‘interfering’ in Iran conflict
Apr 30, 2026
Apr 30, 2026
With a deadline at hand for Iran war authorization at hand, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth seeks a funding boost for his department amid rising tensions in Congress.
Apr 30, 2026
Apr 30, 2026
China might have—but wouldn’t want Washington to know.
Apr 30, 2026
Fresh from consultations with Chinese paramount leader Xi Jinping in April, Cheng Li-wun, the Chairwoman of Taiwan’s Kuomintang (KMT), plans to visit the
Apr 30, 2026
Apr 30, 2026
Apr 30, 2026
The missiles and bombs may have stopped raining down but the war between the United States and Iran continues
Apr 30, 2026
Is the Iran war a war? A war on hiatus? A stalemate? A quagmire? For Trump and the U.S., the conflict is not another quick victory.
Apr 30, 2026
The crisis in Sudan is not only about immediate suffering – it is also the result of unresolved political dynamics that continue to drive instability.
Apr 30, 2026
Critical minerals will scramble geopolitics.
Apr 30, 2026
Many commentators, even critics of the monarchy, seem delighted at the spectacle.
Apr 30, 2026
But the UN and US never seem to learn. There have been numerous cycles of peacekeeping and police missions there. Here's why they don't work.
Apr 30, 2026
When US and Israeli aircraft struck Iran on February 28, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and decapitating much of the senior Iranian leadership,
Apr 30, 2026
Enthusiasts of locally produced foods enjoyed in good company to the tune of 15th-century drinking songs cannot indulge in their pastime without the Left su ...
Apr 30, 2026
In Scotland, a changing of the guard is near. But while Hearts are set to break the duopoly of Celtic and Rangers this season, there is no sign of the SNP yielding its iron grip on power. This, though, is a triumph less of technical brilliance than a series of own goals by Labour’s team
Apr 30, 2026
Apr 30, 2026
Are China and the European Union on the brink of a trade war? Last month, Brussels unveiled more details about the “Industrial Accelerator Act”, commonly known as “Made in Europe”, which aims to boost European manufacturing. China, it’s safe to say, is not keen on the initiative. This week, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce stated [...]Read More...