Congress created the United States Department of Defense in 1949 as part of a comprehensive effort to modernize the military ...

The 40 Countries with the Largest Military Forces in 2025 1. China – Leading the World in Manpower China continues to ...

China has never given up its claim to the island; it is in the middle of one of the largest military buildups in history; it conducts regular incursions into Taiwan’s airspace and maritime zones; and ...

A lack of military-to-military communication between the United States and China is "dangerous" and could lead to miscalculation and "larger problems", a US lawmaker from the House Armed Services ...

President Donald Trump has suggested he's working to reestablish a U.S. presence at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan.

Serbia has staged a large-scale military parade in Belgrade, showcasing tanks, missile systems and fighter jets in what ...

The president said the U.S. wants Bagram back because it's "an hour away from where China makes its nuclear weapons." ...

China's defence minister trumpeted Beijing's efforts to reshape global governance, warning on Thursday against an increasingly divided world "defined by the rule of the jungle", while saying his ...

Beijing has put its firepower on display in recent weeks, including by parading its nuclear weapons while also hardening its ...

Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun stated during a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 12th Shangshan Forum, held at ...

In contrast, China’s non-commissioned officer corps has been called the “ weak backbone ” of China’s fighting forces. This is ...