US Army

American Airlines jet, army helicopter collision result of 'multitude of errors,' NTSB members say

The maximum altitude along the route the helicopter was taking was 200 feet, but the collision occurred at nearly 300 feet.

Debris from  the collision of American Eagle flight 5342 and a Black Hawk helicopter that crashed into the Potomac River, near Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington DC, US, January 30, 2025.
US Army's Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle

Elbit to integrate additional Iron Fist APS systems onto the US Army’s Bradley IFV

UVision's Hero 90 loitering munition, also known as suicide drone

Mistral, UVision win US Army role for HERO-90 suicide drone

 US President Donald Trump talks with Vice President JD Vance in the Cross Hall following a celebration of US military mothers event at the White House in Washington, US, May 8, 2025.

Vance urges Trump to pursue talks with Iran before military strikes - WSJ


Several US and coalition personnel suffer minor injuries in Syria attack

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, the official said, but similar attacks in the past have been carried out by Iran-backed groups.

 US forces set up a new base in Manbij, Syria May 8, 2018

US personnel wounded in attack against base in Iraq, officials say

It was unclear whether the attack was linked to threats by Iran to retaliate over the killing of the Hamas leader.

US soldier guarding US army base in Iraq.

Detention of Imran Khan violates international law, UN working group says

The UN working group said Khan's legal woes were part of a "much larger campaign of repression" against him and his Pakistan Tehree-e-Insaf (PTI) party.

 Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan speaks with Reuters during an interview, in Lahore, Pakistan March 17, 2023.

The US has this reusable missile system to counter drones - why doesn't Israel?

If it misses and there are no other targets, it can return to the box, maneuver to a vertical position, and, deploy landing legs and glide slowly to the ground, ready for reuse.

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Russia detains two US nationals, including a serving soldier

"We are aware of reports of US citizens being arrested inside of Russia," a spokesman said. "Consular officers from the embassy always seek to aid citizens with appropriate assistance."

 A newly installed direction sign "Donetsk People's Republic Square" is seen in front of the U.S. embassy in Moscow, Russia June 22, 2022.

Several ships in place to build temporary pier in Gaza in aid mission - analysis

The US Army ships have been joined by several other larger US Navy ships, and the group of vessels is expected to grow. The UK said it is sending a vessel to help with the effort.

 Personnel board the USAV General Frank S. Besson as it departs to the Eastern Mediterranean after President Biden said the US would provide humanitarian aid to Gaza by sea, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, US, March 9, 2024.

US Army ships heading to Gaza, arrive in Crete

US Army ships on their way to Gaza are part of the increased efforts by US-Israeli cooperation to increase humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

 The world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford steams alongside USNS Laramie (T-AO-203) during a fueling-at-sea in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, as a scheduled deployment in the US Naval Forces Europe area of operations, deployed by US Sixth Fleet to defend US, allied, and partners in

'True to My God and Country': Groundbreaking book on US Jews fighting in WWII - review

It is amazing how Ouzan included so many chaplains who fostered respect for Judaism in this great volume.

 Françoise S. Ouzan

American army experiences in WWII in context of modern antisemitism

Jewish service members often felt additional mental pressure due to their Jewish identity. Prejudice pervasive in 1940s America manifested itself within the military. 

 Harold Baumgarten

Air, sea, and land: When will US boots be on the ground in Gaza? - analysis

The question about US forces on the ground in Gaza seems less of an if than it does a when, how many, and under more or less coordinated circumstances with Israel.

 An American battalion arrives in Ostersund, Sweden after driving across the border from Norway, to attend the Defence exercise Aurora 23, April 17, 2023.