The Military Report

05/03/2024

Here is the lastest news briefs: Space Force Expansion Faces Opposition: A proposed transfer of Guard units to the U.S. Space Force has sparked opposition from 48 governors and 5 U.S. territories, raising concerns about the impact on state-level military resources and the broader implications for na...

04/14/2024

Breaking: Iran strikes Israel with drones and ballistic missiles.
Civilian aircraft are avoiding the region and canceling flights.

Biden being updated in the Situation Room.

This is a developing story.

04/11/2024

A specialized law enforcement team from the U.S. Coast Guard, stationed on board the cruiser USS Leyte Gulf successfully stopped and captured a semi-submersible vessel carrying large amounts of co***ne in an area where the U.S. Southern Command operates. This happened in March when the crew of the U...

03/27/2024

Army Corps of Engineers Chief of Engineers Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon views the damage resulting from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, March 26, 2024. The Army Corps of Engineers will lead the effort to clear the channel as part of a larger interagency recovery effort to restore operations at the Port of Baltimore.

03/26/2024

https://themilitaryreport.com/middle-east/navy-declares-sailor-lost-at-sea-in-red-sea-incident/

RED SEA — The U.S. Navy has declared a sailor lost at sea after he went overboard from the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason. Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Oriola Michael Aregbesola disappeared on March 20 while the ship was operating in the Red Sea, the Navy reported. Extensive search an...

03/26/2024

https://themilitaryreport.com/global-dispatch/global-dispatch-march-26-2024/

In the last 24 hours, the United States military has continued to engage in a range of operations, policy developments, and technological advancements that shape its role on the global stage. To begin with, the US military has been actively involved in a series of exercises aimed at bolstering readi...

03/25/2024

https://themilitaryreport.com/other-news/niger-ends-u-s-military-cooperation-and-faces-islamist-attack-strategic-shifts-and-security-concerns-in-west-africa/

Niger’s junta has terminated its military cooperation agreement with the United States, asking about 1,000 U.S. troops to leave the country. This development ends the U.S. military’s operation from a $110 million drone base in Agadez, impacting Washington’s strategy in the region against Islam...

03/13/2024

https://themilitaryreport.com/air-force/air-force-fighter-jet-cleared-for-nuclear-capability/

The Air Force’s F-35A fighter jet, developed by Lockheed Martin, has been granted approval to be equipped with nuclear weapons, according to Russ Goemaere, a spokesperson for the F-35 Joint Program Office. This significant update was confirmed several months after the certification was officially ...

03/12/2024

https://themilitaryreport.com/dod/u-s-launches-300-million-weapons-aid-to-ukraine-amid-congressional-delays/

The White House announced on Tuesday that the U.S. will send Ukraine weapons and ammunition valued at $300 million, marking the year’s first new aid delivery. This package, enabled by savings from under-budget defense contracts, comes amid congressional efforts to pass further aid for Ukraine, whi...

03/08/2024

https://themilitaryreport.com/middle-east/biden-orders-us-military-to-build-port-in-gaza-to-facilitate-aid/

03/08/2024

https://themilitaryreport.com/middle-east/biden-orders-us-military-to-build-port-in-gaza-to-facilitate-aid/

In an unprecedented move aimed at addressing the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, President Joe Biden announced the U.S. military will lead the construction of a temporary port along the coast of Gaza. This initiative, detailed in Biden’s State of the Union address, represents a significant ef...

03/07/2024

https://themilitaryreport.com/global-dispatch/global-dispatch-march-7-2024/

Here are the latest U.S. military news briefs: Houthi Missile Attack Results in Three Fatalities: A Houthi missile struck a cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden, causing the death of three crew members. The attack, launched from a Houthi-controlled area in Yemen, targeted the 600ft.-long bulk carrier True...

03/06/2024

https://themilitaryreport.com/global-dispatch/global-dispatch-march-6-2024/

Here are the latest U.S. military news briefs: Aid Dropped into Gaza: The U.S. and Jordan conducted a second round of airdrops delivering 36,800 meals to Palestinians in northern Gaza. This effort aims to supplement the flow of aid through land corridors and possibly establish a maritime aid shipmen...

03/06/2024

https://themilitaryreport.com/europe/eu-unveils-major-defense-boost-plan-aims-for-self-reliance-amid-ukraine-conflict/

On Tuesday, European Union officials introduced a bold plan to significantly increase weapons manufacturing and purchasing within the EU. This move aims to reduce dependency on United States military arms amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia in Ukraine, now entering its third year. Thierry Breton...

03/05/2024

https://themilitaryreport.com/global-dispatch/global-dispatch-march-5-2024/

Here are some of the latest military news briefs: Pentagon Leak Case: Jack Teixeira, a Pentagon leak case suspect, pleaded guilty under a deal that calls for at least 11 years in prison. He took classified material an placed on a social media group in an attempt to impress its viewers. This signific...

03/03/2024

https://themilitaryreport.com/middle-east/houthi-missile-strike-leads-to-sinking-of-mv-rubymar-in-red-sea-environmental-hazard-feared/

On March 1, at around 6:15 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, the saga of the MV Rubymar reached its unfortunate conclusion when the vessel sank into the depths of the Red Sea. This incident followed a distressing event on February 18, when the ship was targeted and hit by an anti-ship ballistic missile la...

03/01/2024

https://themilitaryreport.com/other-news/german-warship-mistakenly-targets-us-drone-in-red-sea-due-to-radar-malfunction/

A German naval vessel mistakenly locked onto an American military drone operating in the Red Sea area, preventing the loss of the drone due to a technical glitch on Thursday. The German frigate Hessen, part of the Sachsen-class, inadvertently aimed at the MQ-9 drone on Tuesday while it was conductin...

03/01/2024

https://themilitaryreport.com/global-dispatch/global-dispatch-march-1-2024/

Here are the latest military news briefs: Testing the Next Generation Squad Weapon in Extreme Cold: Soldiers in Alaska tested the Army’s new rifle and automatic rifle, the XM7 and XM250 respectively, in -35 F conditions. These weapons, part of the Next Generation Squad Weapon program, are slated f...

02/29/2024

https://themilitaryreport.com/global-dispatch/global-dispatch-feb-29-2024/

Here are the latest military news briefs: Impact of Continuing Resolution on Military Modernization: The U.S. military warned that the failure to pass a defense spending bill could significantly impact personnel funds, scale back operations, and slow modernization efforts. The services may face bill...

02/29/2024

https://themilitaryreport.com/air-force/suspected-tornado-damages-wright-patterson-air-force-base-and-air-force-museum-hangar/

A suspected tornado caused damage to several structures at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, near Dayton, Ohio, including a hangar utilized by the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, according to base officials. The tornado reportedly struck during a series of severe early morning storms, impactin...

02/28/2024

https://themilitaryreport.com/global-dispatch/global-dispatch-feb-28-2024/

Here are the latest military news briefs: U.S. Army Announces Major Force Reduction and Restructuring: The U.S. Army plans to reduce its force by about 24,000 positions, nearly 5%, as part of a restructuring aimed at preparing for future wars. This decision comes amid recruiting challenges and will....

02/27/2024

https://themilitaryreport.com/u-s/new-toxic-exposure-health-benefits-for-veterans-begin-march-5-under-pact-act/

In a pivotal move to address the long-term health concerns stemming from toxic exposures among United States veterans, President Joe Biden signed into law in 2022 the landmark Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act into law. It marked the....

02/27/2024

https://themilitaryreport.com/global-dispatch/global-dispatch-feb-27-2024/

Here are the latest U.S. and global military news briefs: U.S. Approves $619 Million Arms Sale to Taiwan: The United States has approved a $619 million arms sale to Taiwan, including missiles for F-16 fighter jets, amid increasing tensions with China. This package includes missiles, launchers, and r...

02/27/2024

https://themilitaryreport.com/pacific/defense-department-expands-chinese-military-companies-list-amid-growing-scrutiny/

In a move underscoring the escalating scrutiny over the interplay between economic activities and national security concerns, the Department of Defense has significantly updated its list of Chinese Military Companies (CMCs) operating within the United States. This action, taken on Jan. 31, 2024, ref...

02/26/2024

https://themilitaryreport.com/other-news/sweden-joins-nato-following-hungarys-approval/

In a landmark decision that marks a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape of Europe, Sweden has officially been accepted into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) after receiving the green light from Hungary, the last of the alliance members to ratify Sweden’s membership. This h...

02/26/2024

https://themilitaryreport.com/dod/global-dispatch-feb-26-2024/

Here are the latest U.S. military news briefs from the past 24 hours: 1. U.S. Air Force Officer Self-Immolates Outside Israeli Embassy: An incident occurred outside the Israeli embassy in Washington D.C., where a U.S. Air Force officer set himself on fire in protest against the White House’s stanc...

02/25/2024

https://themilitaryreport.com/navy/u-s-navys-seventh-virginia-class-submarine-massachusetts-launched-at-newport-news-shipbuilding/

The U.S. Navy’s seventh Block IV Virginia-class attack submarine, Massachusetts (SSN 798), was recently launched into the James River at Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Newport News Shipbuilding division. The submarine was moved from a construction facility to a floating dry dock, where it was la...

02/24/2024

https://themilitaryreport.com/air-force/investigation-continues-into-osprey-crash-in-japan-as-parts-failure-confirmed/

The Air Force announced on Tuesday that investigators have determined a parts failure as the cause of an Osprey crash in Japan last November, which tragically claimed the lives of all eight airmen aboard. However, the root cause of the crash remains elusive. According to a statement from Air Force S...

02/24/2024

https://themilitaryreport.com/other-news/military-security-concerns-arise-over-chinese-made-cranes-at-us-ports/

In a recent interview on Bloomberg Television’s Surveillance, Gene Seroka, executive director of the Port of Los Angeles, voiced concerns about the potential national security risks posed by Chinese-made cranes at US maritime gateways. Seroka highlighted the challenge of addressing this vulnerabil...

02/24/2024

https://themilitaryreport.com/global-dispatch/global-dispatch-feb-24-2024/

Here are the latest U.S. military news briefs: High-Altitude Balloon Over Western U.S.: A small balloon was spotted drifting high above the Western United States but has been determined to pose no security threat. The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), a binational organization of the...