Military
Congress Expands Scrutiny of Junior R.O.T.C. Programs
Senators said they were “disturbed” by reports that schools were automatically enrolling students into the military program. Lawmakers are also examining other issues.
Soaring Death Toll Gives Grim Insight Into Russian Tactics
Moscow is sending poorly trained recruits, including convicts, to the front lines in eastern Ukraine to pave the way for more seasoned fighters, U.S. and allied officials say.
Why Iran’s Missile Program Alarms Its Rivals
A drone attack on a military facility in central Iran, said to be the work of Israel’s intelligence agency, focused renewed attention on Tehran’s advancing missile capabilities.
Wagner Group May Have Committed War Crimes in Mali, U.N. Experts Say
Persistent reports point to “horrific executions” and other atrocities possibly committed by the Kremlin-affiliated mercenary force and the Malian military, according to human rights experts.
NATO’s chief hints that South Korea should consider military aid for Ukraine, a move Seoul has resisted.
NATO’s secretary-general, Jens Stoltenberg, urged South Korea on Monday to increase its support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s invasion and hinted that it should consider providing military aid in addition to the humanitarian and economic …
To Fix Its Problems in Ukraine, Russia Turns to the Architect of the War
President Vladimir V. Putin is on his third overall commander in Ukraine. But his military’s fundamental issues have not been addressed, Western officials say.
Ukraine says that its forces have retreated from Soledar after an intense battle.
Ukrainian forces have retreated from the small town of Soledar following weeks of bitter fighting, a military spokesman said on Wednesday, acknowledging a military gain for Russian forces that brings them closer to encircling and possibly capturing …
Can Germany Be a Great Military Power Again?
Listen to This Article Audio Recording by AudmTo hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android. Under a blazing July sun, Anne Katrin Meister prepared to fire a Heckler & Koch G36, the …