Defense

In the closing arguments of the death penalty trial for Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz, Public Defender Melisa McNeill explains to the jury the gravity and seriousness of the decision that lies ahead of them

The defense for the Parkland school shooter offered a look at the killer’s overwhelmed adoptive mother. NBC 6’s Tony Pipitone reports

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s advisors are scared to tell him what’s happening in Ukraine, the head of Britain’s intelligence agency has said.

The meeting between Joe Biden and Lee Hsien Loong was “important” in showing Russia that sanctions are not just supported by the U.S. or Europe.

NATO countries across Europe have done an about-face on defense spending in the immediate wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The American-made guided missiles are part of a new military arms package for Ukraine.

A transcript of remarks from Biden and Lee’s joint press conference following their meeting in Washington, as transcribed by the White House Press Office.

The Defense Department wants to go in a new direction and use multiple cloud providers, rather than just one, after the JEDI contract went sideways.

Sanctions on Russia are likely to lead to higher prices, and Middle East nations don’t seem ready to increase supply, said Helima Croft of RBC Capital Markets.

President Joe Biden said Russian leader Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power” over his invasion of Ukraine.

NATO has agreed to strengthen its defenses in Europe in the face of Russia’s continuing aggression toward Ukraine.

It is the first suspected launch of an ICBM since November 2017 and represents a major escalation of tensions over North Korea’s weapons program.

As the war enters its fourth week, New Delhi has been receiving a stream of high-profile visitors from major capitals around the world. 

The Pentagon has previously denied confirming any reported estimates on the number of Russian troops that have been removed from battle.

Ukraine, which has sought NATO membership since 2002, is bordered by four NATO allies.

The war risks becoming one of “attrition” in which each side seeks to wear down the other in a potentially protracted, bloody and destructive conflict.

Russia’s Defense Ministry said last week it had deployed “Kinzhal” (meaning “Dagger” in Russian) hypersonic aeroballistic missiles.

Putin’s forces have exerted brutal force and destruction on much of Ukraine, but Russia has achieved few military victories.

A person close to the situation confirmed to NBC News that Griner was “OK” and that her Russian legal team has met with her.

The nation’s top diplomat described a laundry list of reports in which Russian forces targeted Ukrainian civilians.