Here are summaries of the latest military news from the past 24 hours:

  1. U.S. Strikes Against Houthi Sites in Yemen: The U.S. military has launched additional ship- and submarine-launched missile strikes against Houthi-controlled sites in Yemen. This marks the fourth time in recent days that the U.S. has targeted the group. The strikes were in response to the Houthis’ ongoing harassment of commercial and military ships and followed the U.S. designation of the Houthis as a global terrorist group​.
  2. Congress Passes Third Stopgap Funding Bill: The U.S. Congress has passed its third consecutive stopgap funding bill to avoid a partial government shutdown, extending Defense Department funding through March 8. This temporary measure is a result of ongoing negotiations for a full budget for fiscal 2024. The bill’s passage prevents a 1% funding cut across federal agencies, including the Pentagon, under the debt ceiling agreement​.
  3. NATO Warns of Potential All-Out War with Russia: A top NATO military official has warned that civilians should prepare for the possibility of an all-out war with Russia in the next 20 years. This warning comes as NATO forces prepare for the Steadfast Defender 2024 operation, the bloc’s largest military exercise since the Cold War, aimed at preparing for a potential Russian invasion​.
  4. Australia’s Decision on U.S. Request for Warship in Red Sea: The Australian government has chosen not to deploy a warship to the Red Sea in response to a U.S. request. Instead, Australia will send additional military personnel to support the U.S.-led mission for securing cargo shipping in the region. Defence Minister Richard Marles emphasized Australia’s strategic focus on the Pacific region as a key factor in this decision​​​​​.
  5. National Guard Deploys to the Middle East: More than 1,500 soldiers from the New Jersey National Guard are being deployed to assist the Central Command’s Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve. Their mission is to contribute to the ongoing efforts to defeat ISIS in specific regions of Iraq and Syria.

This summary reflects the ongoing strategic decisions and military collaborations around the world, illustrating the dynamic security environment and the partnerships shaping it.