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China has developed the largest arsenal of hypersonic weapons capable of carrying nuclear and conventional warheads, surpassing Russia and the United States in this area.

The White House announces a new military aid package for Ukraine, including HIMARS ammunition, air defense missiles, and other equipment.

Democrats in the U. S. House of Representatives want to bypass Republican Speaker Mike Johnson and force a vote on a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.

The White House announces a new $300 million military aid package to Ukraine, including several Army tactical missile systems with a range of 100 miles.

After speaking with Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, Pentagon Secretary Lloyd Austin urged Congress to urgently pass President Biden's bipartisan National Security Act to support Ukraine's fight against Russian aggression.

Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umerov and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi discussed with U. S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin preparations for the next meeting of the Defense Contact Group, the situation at the front, Ukraine's medium- and short-term needs, and specific requests for support.

Biden announced plans to build a temporary floating dock on the Gaza coast within 60 days to speed up humanitarian aid operations amid the ongoing Israeli military campaign and imminent famine in the region.

Biden signs legislation to fund federal agencies through fiscal year 2024, avoiding a government shutdown and securing $460 billion in funding.

The Pentagon denies that humanitarian aid dropped from a plane in the Gaza Strip caused civilian casualties, saying that all the boxes of aid landed safely.

U. S. lawmakers have launched an investigation into whether SpaceX is taking adequate security measures to prevent Russia's illegal use of the Starlink satellite Internet service in Ukraine, raising concerns about potential sanctions violations.

Tonight, Biden will deliver his State of the Union address, in which he plans to urge lawmakers to immediately pass a bill to help Ukraine.

The Biden administration is considering using about $200 million in U. S. military funding to provide immediate support to Ukraine as a larger aid package is stalled in Congress.

U. S. congressmen from both parties have called on the Pentagon to provide Ukraine with ATACMS missiles to help defend itself against Russia.

In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the EU unveiled a €1. 5 billion plan to develop the continent's arms industry with the aim of increasing joint arms purchases between member states and reducing dependence on imports.

The Minister of Defense of Ukraine and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine discussed with the Minister of Defense of Norway the expansion of cooperation in the defense industry and the urgent military needs of Ukraine.

A US Air Force employee was arrested for allegedly disclosing classified information about Ukrainian military targets to a dating site from February to April 2022.

The Ukrainian commander discussed the situation at the front with the US Secretary of Defense.

Military officer Teixeira pleaded guilty to leaking classified US documents, including reports on the Ukrainian Armed Forces' counteroffensive in Ukraine.

Jack Teixeira, a member of the US National Guard, is expected to plead guilty in federal court on Monday to disclosing top-secret military documents about Russia's war against Ukraine and other US national security secrets.

Over the next five years, the US Air Force plans to produce about a thousand unmanned fighter jets equipped with artificial intelligence to accompany and protect other aircraft.

The meeting of G20 finance ministers in Brazil ended without a joint statement due to disagreements between the countries over the assessment of the war in Ukraine and its impact on the global economy.

The Pentagon has signed a $3. 4 billion contract with Boeing for the purchase and delivery of 17 P-8A maritime aircraft to Canada and Germany by March 2028.

Greece is considering increasing military assistance to Ukraine, including providing air defense and anti-aircraft weapons that are no longer used by the Greek armed forces.

The U. S. Department of Defense believes that without U.S. assistance, Ukraine will be at a disadvantage in terms of artillery and air defense.

The United States wants to accelerate the modernization of its nuclear triad in order to effectively deter threats from Russia and China, whose nuclear arsenals and space capabilities are growing.

The U. S. House of Representatives has approved a bill to temporarily extend funding for federal agencies to prevent a shutdown in the country.

Lieutenant General Oleksandr Pavliuk discussed Ukraine's defense needs with his American partners and called for continued military support to restore Ukraine's territorial integrity and reduce Russian aggression.

The Pentagon is considering using the remaining $4 billion in military aid to support Ukraine's defense forces as the Senate delays approval of further financial assistance.

The U. S. Army is reducing its force by 24,000 soldiers, or almost 5%, due to recruiting difficulties and a changing security environment.

Biden and Republican Senator Ron Johnson held an intensive meeting at the White House to discuss government funding and continued military assistance to Ukraine before the deadline for passing a spending bill.