The U.S. defense secretary faced questions about his views on female soldiers at his confirmation hearing in mid-January 2025 ...

The debate over women in combat roles, resolved nearly a decade ago through real-world success, has resurfaced. Revisiting it ...

Now for the first time in our history, the government is saying that you don’t have to be a tough macho man to occupy a foxhole. Women can do it. No big deal. “If women can join the few and the proud, ...

The modern all-volunteer military was born in the post-Vietnam years and has struggled to recruit men due to its dangerous ...

DW spoke with current and former female service members in India's military about the challenges they face rising through the ranks, and about the role women can play in the armed forces.

Women in the U.S. Air Force share their experiences, highlighting respect, camaraderie, and opportunity. They discuss proving their capabilities, overcoming challenges, and inspiring young girls to ...

Over 265,000 American women served in the military during the Vietnam War, including 11,000 in Vietnam. Women’s History Month ...

This debate over the role of women in the military is not limited to the US. In India , which prides itself for promoting "Nari Shakti" (Women Power) in the defense forces , a similar debate on ...

From late 2024 onward, a claim circulated online that U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said women should not serve in military combat roles. Shortly after President Donald Trump nominated him ...

The memo signed by new Secretary of State Marco Rubio “shall ensure that, to the maximum extent permitted by law, no new ...

Valérie André, a French military officer, brain surgeon, and licensed pilot who was believed to be the first woman to fly helicopter rescue missions in combat zones — during the French-Indochina war ...