Latest ""

US commander says China has failed to coerce rivals in South China Sea

Adm. Stephen Koehler gave assurances of U.S. commitment to help defend freedom of passage and the rule of law in the Indo-Pacific region.

11 hours ago

Hegseth calls for extensive reforms to Pentagon drone-buying practices

The memo directs the military services to create active duty formations by September, built for the sole purpose of scaling the use of drones across DOD.

By Courtney Albon

27 hours ago

Army tests robotic coyotes to defend fighter jets

Unmanned ground vehicles mounted with life-size plastic coyotes are one idea proposed as part of a new effort to keep wildlife away from military aircraft.

By Hope Hodge Seck

4 days ago

Illinois veteran bestowed military honors nearly a decade after death

An extraordinary cold case investigation revealed a formerly unidentified ward of the state to be a Women's Army Corps veteran.

8 days ago

Pentagon to request $848 billion in delayed base budget release

Defense officials argued the spending request should also include another spending bill in Congress, which would bring the total closer to $961 billion.

By Noah Robertson

2 weeks ago

Hegseth defends Iran strike after initial report doubted its effect

In a fiery press conference, the defense secretary attacked media outlets that reported on a U.S. intelligence report about the attacks.

By Noah Robertson

2 weeks ago