US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Caine stated during a Senate hearing that he does not consider Russia a friend of the United States and expressed his desire for Ukraine to win the ongoing conflict, also noting that tightening sanctions against an adversary militarily restricts resources.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the official cost of the US-Israel war on Iran at $37.5bn during a Senate hearing. This figure, higher than previous estimates, comes amidst ongoing conflict, US strikes, and threats against Iran, raising concerns about the US defense budget and energy prices.
Former Joint Chiefs of Staff head Kim Myung-soo appeared in court for an arrest warrant hearing regarding his alleged involvement in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law bid on December 3, 2024. Prosecutors accuse Kim of playing a key role in the insurrection.
Joint Chiefs Chairman Jin Young-seung visited the Army Capital Defense Command and the Marine Corps 2nd Division to inspect border defense readiness and encourage soldiers. Discussions were held regarding the potential transfer of operational control of the Marine Corps 2nd Division back to the Marine Corps.
Gen. Jin Yong-sung visited a Marine unit and the Army's Capital Corps Command west of Seoul to check operational readiness in coastal and riverine security, emphasizing surveillance and vigilance against enemy threats, including drones and illegal fishing.
Former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Kim Myung-soo questioned by special prosecutors for alleged role in insurrection tied to former President Yoon Suk Yeol's 2024 martial law imposition.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine testify Wednesday before the House Armed Services Committee—the first congressional questioning of Trump's defense chief since the Iran war began two months ago. Lawmakers will grill them on the $1.5 trillion FY2027 Pentagon budget request and the war's costs, with Democrats planning to oppose the conflict while Republicans may also express frustrations. The war has caused global economic turmoil as Iran chokes Strait of Hormuz shipping, and the U.S. military has burned through munitions needing congressional funding to replenish.
North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles towards the sea on Sunday, its neighbours said, days after the UN’s nuclear watchdog warned that North Korea was making “very serious” advances in efforts to build nuclear weapons. The missiles fired from the North’s Sinpo area flew about 140 kilometres (87 miles) each towards the country’s eastern waters, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said. It said South Korea maintains a readiness to repel any provocations by North Korea and is...
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff says the launches happened on Sunday morning from the North's eastern Sinpo area.
