Chris Martin
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Chris Martin is the managing editor for Defense News. His interests include Sino-U.S. affairs, cybersecurity, foreign policy and his yorkie Willow.
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A graphical comparison of Russian and Ukrainian military forces
Data from a recent military report offers a comparison between the military forces of the two countries, as well as some information on the separatist forces in Donetsk and Luhansk.
SEAL who led workout with lacrosse players lacked credentials: report
The September 2024 workout was “unusually intense,” and resulted in 24 of the 61 participants developing rhabdomyolysis.
US conducts airstrikes against Islamic State operatives in Somalia
It marks the first attacks in the African nation during President Donald Trump’s second term.
After 50 years, this WWII soldier finally received his Medal of Honor
After decades of discrimination, Vernon Baker was finally recognized for his heroism during an assault on a German stronghold during WWII.
‘You don’t lose until you quit trying’: How love helped one private save his compatriots
Sammy Davis doesn’t consider himself a brave man. It was love, rather than bravery, that drove him into the river on Nov. 18, 1967, to save his fellow soldiers.
Vets group blasts Trump plane crash comments as ‘shameful’
The president on Thursday suggested that programs to hire workers with disabilities may have lead to the aircraft collision that killed 67 people.
The Fentanyl Crisis: A Top National Security Epidemic
The fentanyl crisis represents a clear and present danger to US national security, requiring a coordinated, sustained, and comprehensive response.
Defense Department dumps travel policy for troops seeking abortions
Defense leaders had provided travel stipends to troops who needed to cross state lines to seek abortion counseling.
Air Force flies migrants to Guatemala as military’s border role grows
The armed forces is playing a growing role in helping enforce immigration laws under the Trump administration.
Top Army aviators were on routine flight when helo collided with jet
Here's what is known about the Black Hawk and its crew that crashed into the American Airlines passenger jet over the Potomac River in Washington.
