Author: Ellen Mitchell

Japan raises concerns over US Ospreys after crash

Presented by Veteran Benefits Guide — Tokyo wants answers after a fatal aircraft crash in the country this week. {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Japan raises concerns over US Ospreys after crash The Pentagon on Friday sought to alleviate fears of any issue with Osprey aircraft based in Japan,…

Japan expresses concern over continued US Osprey flights

The Pentagon on Friday sought to alleviate fears of any issue with Osprey aircraft based in Japan after Tokyo expressed concerns over the U.S. military continuing to fly the aircraft in the country without providing more information about Wednesday’s fatal crash. One airman was killed and seven others are missing after an Air Force CV-22 Osprey…

House lawmakers demand transparency from leaders on UAP amendment’s inclusion in defense bill

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers on Thursday made a public appeal for transparency over reports of unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) after it was reported top leaders in both chambers were attempting to kill legislation related to the effort. “Some members have stonewalled our efforts to get transparency and this is also unacceptable,” Rep. Anna…

How foreign wars are distracting the US from its biggest threat

U.S. defense officials often refer to China as America’s “pacing threat” — the foreign power most likely to challenge our military might. That message hasn’t changed as wars have broken out in Ukraine and the Middle East. But new data shows the violence in Israel and Gaza is starting to pull public attention back to…

Senate GOP struggles to unlock deal for Israel, Ukraine aid

Presented by Veteran Benefits Guide — Senators are expressing doubts on whether such a deal could be sold in the House. {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Senate GOP leans on Johnson as border talks upset conservatives Senate GOP negotiators struggling to reach a border deal critical to unlocking aid…

US warns Iran over ‘unsafe and unprofessional’ drone behavior in Gulf

The U.S. military on Wednesday warned Iran over an “unsafe and unprofessional” drone maneuver near an American aircraft carrier a day prior in the Central Arabian Gulf. Washington accused Iran of flying an unmanned aircraft near the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower carrier strike group as it was conducting routine flight operations on Tuesday, U.S. Naval Forces Central…

More hostages leave Gaza as Israel, Hamas agree to extend truce

Presented by Veteran Benefits Guide — Prisoners were exchanged for a fourth day Monday, as both sides agreed to extend a pause in fighting. {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story More hostages leave Gaza as Israel, Hamas agree to extend truce Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend a truce…