Ryan Robertson

1 week ago | san.com | Brian Spencer |Dakota Piteo |Mathew Grisham |Ryan Robertson

[Ryan Robertson]WHEN IT COMES TO WARFARE, OWNING THE SKIES IS TANTAMOUNT TO WINNING. WHICH IS WHY EVEN BACK IN THE 1940S–WINSTON CHURCHILL SAID IF A COUNTRY DOESN’T HAVE AN ADEQUATE AIR FORCE–IT’S COMPROMISING THE FOUNDATIONS OF ITS OWN FREEDOM AND INDEPENDENCESINCE WORLD WAR II UP UNTIL NOW–THE UNITED STATES ENJOYED THE BENEFIT OF AIR SUPERIORITY IN VIRTUALLY EVERY CONFLICT IT’S BEEN IN…BUT TO MAINTAIN THAT ADVANTAGE IN THE DECADES AHEAD, THE US AIR FORCE NEEDS A NEW FIGHTER.

1 week ago | san.com | Matt Bishop |Ryan Robertson |Shianne DeLeon |William O. Jackson

Germany is weighing new restrictions on weapons deliveries to Israel following Israel’s escalating offensive in Gaza. During a visit to Finland, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivered his strongest criticism yet, saying that Israel’s “massive military strikes” were “no longer comprehensible” and questioning whether they served the goals of fighting terrorism or securing the release of hostages. “We are appalled by the terrible suffering of the civilian population,” Merz said.

2 weeks ago | san.com | Alex Delia |Ally Heath |Jake Larsen |Ryan Robertson

The Trump administration is weighing a proposal to withdraw about 4,500 U.S. troops from South Korea, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. The plan would relocate forces to other Indo-Pacific locations — potentially Guam — as part of an informal policy review focused on North Korea. The idea has yet to reach President Donald Trump’s desk, but it is part of a broader reassessment of U.S. military posture in East Asia.

2 weeks ago | san.com | Ally Heath |Brett Baker |Ryan Robertson

For much of the outside world, China’s threat to Taiwan appears primarily external, and with good reason. U.S. intelligence has long believed China is preparing to retake the island nation as early as 2027. However, a closer look reveals that Taiwan is also concerned about threats closer to home. Specifically, the Taiwanese government is worried about the influence of pro-China groups operating within its borders, fearing they might undermine Taiwan’s sovereignty and democratic way of life.

2 weeks ago | san.com | Ryan Robertson

The U.S. military is ramping up preparations in the Pacific to deter or counter China and its potential invasion of Taiwan in 2027. Central to its strategy is deploying thousands of autonomous sea drones that would create a robotic defense network across the Taiwan Strait. The strategy is dubbed “Hellscape.”Adm.