US Navy 20 hours ago Navy's next-generation submarine program faces alarming delay to 2040 Navy's next-generation SSN(X) attack submarine faces delays until 2040, with costs projected between $6.7-8 billion per vessel compared to $4 billion Virginia-class submarines.
White House 6 days ago Trump dishes on Milley clash over leaving military equipment in Afghanistan: 'I knew he was an idiot' Trump said it "didn't take long" to figure out the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley was an "idiot."
MILITARY July 7 Navy's carrier fleet faces temporary reduction through 2027 as new ships hit development snags USS John F. Kennedy and USS Enterprise carrier deliveries delayed due to Advanced Arresting Gear issues and supply chain problems, impacting Navy fleet strength.
Pentagon July 4 200 Marines head to Florida in support of ICE as military takes stronger stance on immigration Marines from North Carolina are heading to Florida as part of a 700-personnel deployment requested by DHS to support ICE operations, performing non-law enforcement duties.
Pentagon July 3 Colby’s China-focused Pentagon playbook sparks Ukraine arms freeze The U.S. halts Patriot missile shipments to Ukraine during global review of military aid priorities, sparking debate over defense resource allocation while balancing worldwide commitments.
Iran July 3 Iran nuclear program set back 2 years after US strikes: Pentagon Pentagon reports Iran's nuclear facilities were "completely obliterated" in June strikes, offering a more optimistic assessment than earlier estimates while Iran acknowledges damage.
Ukraine July 3 Rep. Eugene Vindman is 'furious' about US pause on weapons to Ukraine Rep. Eugene Vindman is speaking out against the Pentagon's move to halt some weapon shipments to Ukraine, saying it puts "lives and territory at risk."
Border security July 3 Troops at the Border: How the military’s role in immigration enforcement has exploded under Trump Military expands at border with Air Force controlling 250 miles in Texas, authorizing troops to detain migrants while civil liberties groups warn of Posse Comitatus violations.
Opinion July 3 High school seniors see red when they learn the size of the national debt Students face reality of America's $37 trillion national debt in government class, learning interest payments, COVID-19 spending and military costs added to their burden
Ukraine July 2 Pentagon's weapons pause to Ukraine could ‘encourage’ and ‘escalate’ Putin’s war ambitions: security experts Security experts warn Pentagon's decision to withhold promised defense systems from Ukraine may embolden Russian President Vladimir Putin and undermine leverage for ceasefire talks as Russia escalates.
Ukraine July 1 Pentagon halts some weapons shipments to Ukraine over concerns about US stockpiles The Pentagon halted arms shipments to Ukraine, including Patriot missiles, after Trump’s top defense official warned U.S. stockpiles had dropped to critical levels.
US Air Force July 1 The future of air combat: How long will the US military still need pilots? As the Pentagon develops sixth-generation fighters like the F-47, experts disagree whether humans should remain in cockpits or if autonomous drones will soon match piloted aircraft.
White House June 27 Trump would strike Iran 'without question' if it restarts nuclear weapons program President Donald Trump said that additional strikes against Iran would continue if Tehran attempted to advance its nuclear program again.
Media June 26 Ex-Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice calls US strikes on Iran a 'shot in the arm' for American credibility Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice gives her take on U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities during an exclusive interview on "Special Report."
Pentagon June 26 Hegseth tears into reporters, alleging they 'cheer against Trump' and Iran strikes Defense Secretary Hegseth accused the Pentagon press corps of deliberately undermining Operation Midnight Hammer's success against Iran's nuclear program due to anti-Trump bias.
White House June 26 Iran, Israel and US agree that Islamic Republic nuclear sites were 'badly damaged' despite leaked intel report President Trump’s historic precision strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites over the weekend hit their targets and “destroyed" and “badly damaged" the facilities’ critical infrastructure — an assessment agreed upon by Iran’s Foreign Ministry, Israel, and the United States.
Navy June 24 Navy using munitions at 'alarming’ speed to defend Israel The U.S. Navy used munitions at an "alarming rate" in the recent defense of Israel, Admiral James Kilby, Naval Operations Acting Chief, told lawmakers on Tuesday.
Pentagon June 22 Hegseth, military brass describe 'incredible and overwhelming success' of US strikes on Iran Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan Caine, held a press conference from the Pentagon after the U.S. strikes on Iran.
Pentagon June 21 How a Papa Johns pizza surge near the Pentagon tipped off social media before Trump's decisive Iran strike Social media account tracking Pentagon pizza orders signaled high activity before U.S. bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan.
Pentagon June 19 Kurilla warfare: Meet the general leading US military forces in the Middle East amid Iran conflict CENTCOM Commander Army Gen. Michael "Erik" Kurilla has said military options are on the table to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
MILITARY June 11 Hegseth authorizes voluntary departure of military dependents from across Middle East amid rising tensions Secretary Hegseth has authorized the voluntary departure of U.S. military dependents from CENTCOM locations amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
Donald Trump June 11 Fresh wave of anti-ICE protests threatens uncertainty, volatility before Trump's massive military parade The massive military parade planned in Washington, D.C., this weekend could send the national mood from tense to combustible, as President Donald Trump doubled down on threats to protesters.
US Navy June 10 Top House Democrat grills Hegseth on submarine spending plans: 'Give us the details' Rep. Rosa DeLauro confronted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the nation's shipbuilding capacity, claiming the Pentagon had long failed to inform Congress of its plan to address shortfalls.
Opinion June 7 Deadly drone wars are already here and the US is horribly unprepared Ukraine uses affordable drones to destroy Russian bombers worth billions, as defense experts warn America's outdated procurement systems leave the country vulnerable
Opinion June 5 DAVID MARCUS: Why Navy ships should not be named for gay rights icons Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to rename the USNS Harvey Milk at the start of Pride month, arguing that warships should not be named after individuals celebrated primarily for their sexuality.
Secretary of Defense June 4 Trump nominates seasoned military leaders to head vital global commands Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Trump's nomination of two military officials to lead key commands for CENTCOM in Florida and AFRICOM in Germany.
MILITARY June 3 Army surpasses fiscal 2025 recruiting goal 4 months ahead of schedule The U.S. Army surpasses its fiscal year 2025 recruiting goal of 61,000 recruits, thanks to leadership and innovative strategies, with four months to spare.
Pete Hegseth June 2 China accuses Hegseth of espousing 'Cold War mentality' for labeling country as a threat: 'Vilified' China criticized U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for his "vilified" remarks in which he said the Asian country poses a legitimate threat in the Indo-Pacific.
Navy May 30 Navy halts dog and cat experiments; PETA writes Hegseth about US taxpayer-funded animal tests PETA called for a comprehensive audit to eliminate waste and abuse in military animal testing, highlighting cruel experiments on pigs and rats.
White House May 29 Trump's drastic NSC cuts spark debate: Does fighting the 'Deep State' put national security at risk? Trump administration's NSC overhaul sees significant staff cuts, with Marco Rubio as interim advisor, sparking debate over how much staff reductions risk American national security.
