US officials saw signs Prigozhin was planning challenge to Russian military but surprised by rapid escalation
US intelligence officials believe that Yevgeny Prigozhin, chief of the private Wagner military group, had been planning a major challenge…
Former Defense Secretary Mark…
Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper tells CNN's Jake Tapper that "we shouldn't be surprised" China has spy facilities in Cuba,…
Trump should not be trusted with national secrets if charges prove true, Esper says
Donald Trump's onetime Defense secretary said Sunday that the former president should not be trusted with the nation's secrets again…
US set to launch formal investigation into disputed Syria drone strike after reports it killed a civilian, defense officials say
The US military is set to launch a formal investigation into a drone strike in Syria in early May, six…
Biden and Sunak meet amid a turning point in the Russia-Ukraine war
When United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited the White House on Thursday, he hoped a shared perspective on Ukraine…
US defense secretary points to parallels with Ukraine war at D-Day anniversary ceremony
Thousands gathered by the beaches of Normandy on Tuesday to remember those who died fighting for freedom in World War…
Exclusive: Top US general says Ukraine is ‘well prepared’ for counteroffensive in war that has ‘greater meaning’ for the world
The top US general told CNN on Monday that while Ukraine is "very well prepared" for a counteroffensive against Russia,…
Biden recognizes nation’s ‘sacred obligation’ to military families in Memorial Day speech
President Joe Biden marked Memorial Day by paying tribute to "those who died so our nation might live" during his…
Biden nominates Air Force Gen. C.Q. Brown as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
President Joe Biden announced his nomination of Air Force chief of staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown as the next chairman…
Ukraine has ‘successfully’ used UK-provided Storm Shadow missiles against Russia, British Defense Secretary tells CNN
Ukraine has "successfully" used the Storm Shadow missiles provided by the United Kingdom, British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace told CNN…