Category: Military Matters

Biden announces U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan to be completed Aug. 31

U.S. President Joe Biden said Thursday that the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan will be “completed by Aug. 31….

Taliban presses ahead as U.S. troops withdraw Afghan government vows to overcome immediate difficulties

Afghanistan’s national security adviser says the reason behind the Taliban’s recent rapid gains is “teething problems” stemming from the withdrawal…

WaPo: China starts building more than 100 silos for ICBMs, analysts say

The Washington Post reported Wednesday (June 30) that China has begun building what independent experts say are more than 100…

The U.S. military frequently shows submarines.

The U.S. carrier USS Reagan (CVN 76) has entered the Indian Ocean from the South China Sea and is on…

India dispatches 50,000 soldiers to India-China border

Bloomberg reported Sunday (27) that India has moved at least 50,000 reinforcements to the border region with China. Citing four…

U.S. Forces Return Fire After Rocket Attack in Syria

U.S. forces in Syria returned fire after a rocket attack on Monday (June 28), a military spokesman said. U.S. Army…

South Korea to develop “Iron Dome” system after Israel to strengthen air defense capabilities

South Korea’s defense ministry today approved a 2.89 trillion won procurement plan to begin developing an air defense interceptor system…

Pakistani Interior Minister Admits Afghan Taliban’s Family Lives in Pakistan

Pakistan’s interior minister said Sunday that family members of the Afghan Taliban live in his country, including the area around…

U.S. Launches Airstrikes Against Iranian-Backed Militants in Iraq and Syria

The U.S. military launched airstrikes Sunday against Iranian-backed militants in Iraq and Syria in response to drone attacks by those…