The Most Expensive Military Ships Ever Commissioned

A tour of history’s costliest warships—from amphibious assault ships to nuclear supercarriers—plus what drives the price: nuclear propulsion, stealth design, aviation systems, and advanced ...

US will send troops to Nigeria to train the military to fight extremism

Nigerian authorities say the United States is sending troops to Nigeria to train the West African country's military in combating extremism as a multifaceted security crisis spreads in the north.
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Military AI Adoption Is Outpacing Global Cooperation

Militaries worldwide are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) while international cooperation flounders. With the ...
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The Military’s Role in Humanitarian Efforts During Conflict and Post Conflict

The United States has engaged in 17 nation-building efforts since 1900, with only four resulting in established democracies—a 24% success rate if democracy establishment is the metric (Figure 1).
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The Top U.S. States With the Largest Military Economies

The United States spent $997.3 billion on defense in 2024, more than the next nine highest spending countries combined, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. While ...
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The U.S. Military Campaign Targeting Venezuela and Nicolás Maduro: What to Know

The U.S. military has launched a campaign that it says targets illegal drug trafficking in the Caribbean, but the reported capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro has intensified scrutiny over ...

THE AGENDA: Augusta Military Memorial and VMI bills considered

The Staunton City Council will consider the Augusta County Military Memorial on Feb. 12, while the Augusta supervisors may take a stand on VMI bills.
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The United States’ new military strategy is a case of ‘AI peacocking’

The United States is set to become “the world’s undisputed [artificial intelligence-enabled] fighting force”. At least that’s the view of the country’s Department of War, which earlier this month ...

'If there's no deal': Trump says second US aircraft carrier headed to Middle East amid Iran tensions

US President Donald Trump said a second American aircraft carrier group would soon head to the Middle East, underscoring Washington’s military posture as negotiations continue with Iran over its ...