Hegseth calls for extensive reforms to Pentagon drone-buying practicesThe 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 Albon27 hours ago
Navy did not document changes to recruitment procedures, watchdog saysThe Navy reached its recruitment goal in fiscal 2024 by working through a backlog of 8,600 medical waivers, recruiting 5,845 sailors in the process.By Riley Ceder8 days ago
US strikes set back Iran’s nuclear program up to 2 years, DOD says“We’re thinking probably closer to two years — like degraded their program by two years,” Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said Wednesday.By Noah Robertson8 days ago
Lingering cost worries cloud plans for veterans disability reform billAdvocates hope to restart momentum in Congress this year on the Major Richard Star Act. By Leo Shane III7 weeks ago
Dems demand military investigation into Qatar’s plane gift to TrumpLawmakers worry the expensive gift could create financial and legal issues for the Defense Department. By Leo Shane III8 weeks ago
Military sexual assault reports decreased 4% last fiscal yearOfficials said they are encouraged by the drop in reports of sexual violence but warned the problem still poses a threat to force readiness. By Leo Shane III2 months ago