USS Makin Island (LHD-8), a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship, is the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for Makin Island.

US navy pressures China with Cobra Gold military exercise with Thailand

The USS Makin Island, an amphibious assault ship of the United States Navy, recently participated in the annual Cobra Gold military exercise in Thailand. The exercise, which involves troops from the US, Thailand, and other countries, is aimed at improving interoperability and strengthening military relationships in the region. During the exercise, the USS Makin Island […]

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Pentagon refuses to cooperate with International Criminal Court review of Russian war crimes

The Pentagon has announced that it will not cooperate with the International Criminal Court’s investigation into alleged war crimes committed by Russian military personnel in Ukraine. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Department of Defense said that it “strongly opposes” the ICC’s investigation and will not provide any assistance to the court.

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German military facing significant challenges due to lack of resources

Germany’s military is facing significant challenges due to a lack of resources, according to the Commissioner for Armed Forces. The commissioner, Hans-Peter Bartels, told reporters that the German military has “too little of everything” – from personnel to equipment and funding. He stated that the country’s armed forces are not adequately equipped to meet the challenges of the modern world.

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