US Protests: 'Active Duty' Troops In Area Around Washington DC
Personnel are on "heightened alert status" at military bases in the National Capitol Region, according to a senior Pentagon official.
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USA Trump Threatens Military Deployment To Halt US Protests
More than 5,600 people are estimated to have been arrested in the protests sparked by the death of George Floyd.
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Space SpaceX: US Air Force Colonel And Retired Marine Reach International Space Station
The launch is the first time a commercially-produced spacecraft has sent a crew into orbit.
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World Donald Trump Postpones G7 Meeting Until Autumn
The US President also called for the G7 to expand its membership to include other nations.
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USA US National Guard Summoned To Aid Cities Amid Clashes
A state of emergency has been declared in the state of Georgia.
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USA Are 'Giant Leaps Making A Comeback'? US Space Force Launches New Advert
The Space Force was formally established in December 2019.
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USA US Air Force Looks To 'Sharpen Combat Readiness' On North Sea Exercise
One hundred personnel and 38 aircraft took part in the exercise.
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Afghanistan Afghan Government To Release 900 Inmates As Taliban Considers Extended Ceasefire
It comes as a three-day ceasefire with the insurgents comes to an end.
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USA US Memorial Day Commemorations Scaled Back Over Coronavirus
Measures put in place over the coronavirus pandemic meant many commemorations were either cancelled or adjusted.
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USA US Navy tests laser weapon 'redefining war at sea'
Footage from the test appears to show the laser destroying a drone mid-flight.
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USA US Shows Off Air Force Strength As 52 F-35 Fighter Jets Fill Runway in 'Power' Exercise
Dramatic picture shows runway packed with fully-armed stealth fighter jets at Hill Air Force base
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News EU States Hold On To Open Skies Treaty Despite US Plans To Withdraw
The pact enables members to carry out mutual surveillance flights to observe military activity.
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USA Fears Of 'Dangerous New Arms Race' As US Set To Depart Open Skies Treaty
US President Donald Trump said "there's a very good chance" the Open Skies Treaty could still be salvaged or a new agreement is made.
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World What Is The Open Skies Treaty?
The United States has announced plans to leave the international surveillance pact – but what role does the treaty play in defence?
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China US Criticises China's Military In Scathing White House Report
The 20-page document also highlights alleged disinformation campaigns, human rights violations and predatory economic policies.
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USA US F-35 Jet Crashes At Air Force Base In Florida
The pilot is said to be in a "stable condition" after ejecting from the aircraft, according to a statement from Eglin Air Force Base.