Opinion 1 day ago 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unprepared Ukraine uses affordable drones to destroy Russian bombers worth billions, as defense experts warn America's outdated procurement systems leave the country vulnerable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 2 days ago 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 3 days ago 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 4 days ago 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 6 days ago 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.
Opinion May 28 US military vulnerabilities threaten Trump's 'peace-through-strength' strategy President Trump advances his 'peace-through-strength' strategy, addressing military vulnerabilities and budget challenges in the Middle East and Asia.
DOGE May 28 Defense Department workers no longer required to submit DOGE's weekly production reports Defense Department civilian employees will no longer need to submit a weekly bulleted list of what they accomplished, which had been required by DOGE.
Donald Trump May 28 Trump claims Canada 'considering' offer of free Golden Dome in exchange for becoming 51st state U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Canada was "considering" giving up its statehood in exchange for protection by the proposed "Golden Dome" at no cost.
Pentagon May 25 Hegseth denies China's claim that Golden Dome is ‘offensive’: ‘Protecting the homeland’ Secretary of Defese Pete Hegseth rebuts China's space "war zone" claims, supports a Pentagon prayer service and announces increased jump pay for paratroopers at Fort Bragg.
White House May 24 Trump admin steps up overhaul of National Security Council, weeks after Waltz’s departure The Trump administration is overhauling the National Security Council after it announced former National Security Advisor Mike Waltz would depart his post overseeing the agency.
Pentagon May 24 Hegseth hits Pentagon press with stricter orders on credentials in order to protect 'national security' Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued orders on Friday requiring journalists to have official escorts to access much of the Pentagon building.
Army May 23 Misplaced antenna caused military controllers to lose contact with Black Hawk near DCA: report A temporary control tower error caused an Army helicopter to lose contact, prompting two commercial planes to perform go-arounds at DCA.
Army May 22 Defense secretary announces pay raises for Army paratroopers: 'We have you and your families in mind' Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth pledges to restore military's 'warrior ethos' and announces pay raises for Army paratroopers in Fort Bragg speech.
Army May 21 Army reveals 2-phase plan to remove service members with gender dysphoria The Army's new separation process for service members with gender dysphoria includes voluntary and involuntary phases affecting separation pay eligibility.
Defense Spending & Budget News May 21 Trump unveils ‘Golden Dome’ missile shield, blindsides key senators President Donald Trump announced Golden Dome can be done in three years for $125 billion, but other defense experts have predicted the cost figure to be much higher.
Pentagon May 20 Hegseth orders Pentagon to launch comprehensive review into 'catastrophic' 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal Thirteen U.S. service members were killed in a suicide bombing at Kabul airport's Abbey Gate during the American withdrawal process from Afghanistan on Aug. 26, 2021.
Pentagon May 20 GOP senators renew call for DOD watchdog to probe former Joint Chiefs boss Milley for alleged misconduct Republican senators are renewing calls for the Pentagon’s watchdog to investigate alleged misconduct and efforts to “undermine the chain of command" by former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley, Fox News Digital has learned.
MILITARY May 19 McChrystal slams Pentagon focus on anti-DEI and 'biceps' as a distraction McChrystal challenges Pentagon's anti-DEI focus, supports inclusive military meritocracy, and calls for a national character conversation amid book promotion.
Pentagon May 19 Republicans demand probe into DOD’s taxpayer-funded charges at casinos, bars and nightclubs Sen. Joni Ernst and Rep. James Comer urge GAO review of federal charge card misuse, highlighting systemic oversight failures and risky transactions at the Department of Defense.
Pentagon May 15 US military would be unleashed on enemy drones on the homeland if bipartisan bill passes New legislation seeks to expand drone defense capabilities at U.S. military bases, following unauthorized drone activity over Langley Air Force Base in 2023.
Pentagon May 13 Pentagon stopping gender transition treatment for transgender troops The Pentagon is ending gender transition treatment for transgender troops, as the Trump administration moves to boot them from the U.S. military.
Pentagon May 12 Pentagon ceases gender transition treatments as it moves to boot trans troops The Defense Department is ending all gender transition treatments for trans troops as it moves to remove them from the military.
U.S. Defense & Military Politics May 7 Bipartisan bill would make it easier for military recruits with medical issues to land defense jobs A group of lawmakers will introduce a bill to help Americans with physical issues disqualifying them from military service to find civilian jobs in the defense industry.
VIDEO May 6 Americans deserve to have a 'state-of-the-art' air travel system: Sean Duffy Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy addresses airport safety concerns and discusses his plan to improve an 'antiquated' travel infrastructure on 'The Story.'
MILITARY May 6 Supreme Court stays lower court ruling, allowing Trump transgender ban to proceed The Supreme Court weighed in on the Trump administration's transgender military ban after a lower court's decision blocking the ban was appealed to the high court.
Pentagon May 6 Dems grill Pentagon nominee Tata over past inflammatory remarks, calling Obama 'terrorist leader' Democratic senators pressed Anthony Tata on inflammatory past remarks as he seeks key Pentagon role overseeing recruitment, readiness and personnel policy.
Pentagon May 5 Hegseth orders ‘historic’ reduction of general officers in the military Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Monday that the U.S. military will soon be seeing a dramatic reduction in the number of general officers across all branches.
White House May 2 Trump to host military parade to celebrate Army's 250th birthday, honor active-duty service members, veterans EXCLUSIVE: President Donald Trump will host a military parade in June to honor military veterans and active-duty service members and commemorate the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday.
