US military

Asian allies stress ‘critical’ cooperation as Trump slashes South Korea drills

US soldiers take part in a US-South Korea joint exercise as part of the annual Freedom Shield joint military training in Yeoncheon, South Korea, on March 14.

Top US Democrat slams Trump’s ‘inane’ move to shrink South Korea military drill

He called the decision a “propaganda victory” for North Korea’s Kim Jong Un.

Trump says US scaling back military drills with South Korea, hours before start

US Army soldiers taking part in a US-South Korea joint training during the annual Freedom Shield exercise in Yeoncheon, South Korea, on March 14.

Trump dismisses concerns over conditions on US aircraft carrier

US President Donald Trump speaking to reporters before boarding Air Force One on Aug 14, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.

Reports about poor conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln are ‘completely misrepresented’, says Pete Hegseth

An F/A-18E Super Hornet launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln during the ongoing conflict with Iran, on July 31, 2026.

Senators demand inquiry into conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln

Family members have clashed with Navy leadership over the difficult conditions faced by the 5,000 sailors and Marines aboard the Lincoln.

Colombia authorises joint anti-drug ops with US military: Pentagon chief

Pete Hegseth speaks during a meeting of the Coalition Against the Cartels of the Americas in Panama City on Aug 12.

US Pacific bases severely degraded, Pentagon inspector-general warns

For US bases in Japan, the report also cited concerns about operations and communications infrastructure, including mold, fire damage, building cracks and water intrusion.

Credible missile threat led to secret aircraft switch for Trump, source says

A catering truck is parked on the other side of Air Force One on July 8, before US President Donald Trump’s departure from Ankara en route to Washington after his participation in the NATO leaders’ summit, at Ankara Esenboga Airport, Turkey.

Fighter jets intercept aircraft over Trump’s Patriot Games in Ohio

President Donald Trump attends the Patriot Games at SPIRE Academy in Geneva, Ohio, on Aug 11.

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