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Officials do not believe there is an imminent threat, but they say Moscow could use the weapons if it continues to lose ground in Ukraine.

Turkey launched a series of deadly airstrikes across Iraq and northern Syria on Tuesday, in retaliation for last week’s bomb attack in Istanbul.

Lawmakers who were briefed on hundreds of intrusions over the White House, Capitol and Pentagon worry about possible espionage.

As the war grinds on, there was no appetite at the gathering to ask Ukraine to make any concessions.

The Defense secretary painted a bleak picture for the world, alluding to a scenario in which autocrats will race to acquire the bomb if Russia isn't repelled.

Empowered Republicans plan to rough up the brass over vaccine mandates, diversity initiatives and more.

The GOP leader has said the bill should be put on hold so Republicans can address "woke" policies.

Ukrainian officials initially blamed Russia, but top Polish leaders say missile likely fired by Ukraine.

The top general's remarks about a “window” for talks angered Ukrainian officials, people familiar with the matter said.

Officials believe Tehran is planning an attack on the Kingdom, likely on energy infrastructure.

Some countries with populations that support Russia are blaming Washington for rising energy costs.

The United States is “not going to tell [Ukraine] what they have to do," the president said.

The U.S. will also refurbish a number of American Hawk air defense missiles.

The need to confirm the president's picks will compete with government funding and defense policy bills in the lame duck.

The U.S. and South Korean defense chiefs met Thursday as Pyongyang launches a barrage of missiles.

As more people head into orbit, time is running out to establish a group to help space travelers who run into trouble.

Poland is spending billions, and other countries are expected to follow.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his team believe the military aid will keep coming. It’s economic aid that has them worried.

The Defense Department will now cover travel costs for troops seeking abortions.

The fielding of an improved gravity bomb has been moved up to December as Vladimir Putin threatens the region.

When it comes to donating weapons, “if you hear it's impossible, it means it will be possible in the future,” Oleksii Reznikov said.

Carter served as secretary of Defense under President Barack Obama from February 2015 to January 2017.

The comments came as Russia put forces on alert on Monday to respond to a potential chemical, biological or nuclear weapons attack.