Navy suspends active search for missing crew member after helicopter goes down in Arabian Sea

The search concluded Sunday following 102 hours of extensive and coordinated rescue efforts over 14,000 square miles, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet said.

China-Russia naval exercise challenges US-led military might in Pacific, experts say

The Joint Sea exercise represents a challenge this year to the international order upheld by the U.S., according to defense analysts.

‘Catastrophic’ Super Typhoon Bavi barrels through US Pacific islands 

Super Typhoon Bavi delivered extreme winds and heavy rains to the United States’ westernmost territories Monday morning, and a direct impact on the small island of Rota.

North Korean leader presides over weapons test aboard restored destroyer

North Korea’s navy tested the destroyer Kang Kon’s artillery, automatic machine guns and electronic warfare systems, the Korean Central News Agency reported.

Pacific nations alarmed by Chinese missile test

China fired a nuclear-capable missile into the South Pacific Ocean, prompting complaints from Australia, New Zealand and Japan.

In Poland, Freedom Fest highlights growing US ties amid troop questions

Freedom Fest at Poznan Airport featured live music, military displays and fireworks, drawing about 6,500 attendees.

Europe has replaced most US cuts within NATO, top commander says

European NATO allies have mostly replaced the assets that the U.S. has cut from its rescue plans in case of a war in Europe, according to Sir John Stringer, the…

British F-35s intercept Russian aircraft near carrier strike group

The United Kingdom scrambled two F-35 fighters to intercept a Russian aircraft that was closely tracking a British aircraft carrier, the British defense ministry said.

NATO allies to get ‘report cards’ as Trump presses for more defense spending

Washington is pressing NATO allies to boost defense spending while seeking fewer restrictions on how U.S. forces operate from their territory.

Soldiers braved blisters, Independence Day heat for do-it-yourself Darby 40-miler in Italy

Six U.S. service members took on a 40-mile hike along Italy’s largest lake for a do-it-yourself version of an annual challenge honoring the Army Rangers’ first commander, who was killed…