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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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…

The hidden Cold War command post in Wyoming that still shapes America’s story

Fifty feet underground about 16 miles south of Chugwater, Wyo., America’s last and most desperate line of defense laid occupied but thankfully unused for 62 years. Quebec-01 Missile Alert Facility…

Putin, Trump discuss Ukraine in call ahead of NATO summit

Putin congratulated Trump on the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence in the call that lasted 85 minutes, Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov said in an audio message to reporters.