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Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin makes remarks at a virtual Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting, Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, at the Pentagon in Washington.

Defense Secretary Austin calls out those who advocate isolationism

In remarks at the Reagan National Defense Forum, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said United States must reject calls to turn away from global interests.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

5 months ago

President Joe Biden and China's President President Xi Jinping walk in the gardens at the Filoli Estate in Woodside, Calif., Wednesday, Nov, 15, 2023, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperative conference.

Biden, Xi agree to restart military communications

President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping left their first meeting in a year showcasing modest agreements to re-establish military communications.

By Didi Tang, The Associated Press

6 months ago

Austin urges Congress: Pass a timely budget

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin highlighted investments in military hardware, in research and in the Pacific region, adding “we’ve got more to do.”

17 months ago

Politicization contributing to Americans’ low trust in the military

A new survey found that it’s the actions of presidents that have predominantly caused respondents to see the Defense Department as politicized.

By Meghann Myers

17 months ago

What did China and Iran bring to Russia’s Army 2022 defense expo?

The Russia Defense Ministry noted after that show it expects to receive more than 3,700 samples of military equipment.

By Staff

21 months ago

Court to decide if Hyten will face trial in civil suit for sexual assault

The appeals court could take three months to a year to decide whether the case against retired Air Force Gen. John Hyten, the former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will proceed.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

As Pentagon calls for industry innovation, top acquisition nominees remain stalled

The Pentagon has are too few acquisition officials confirmed for the defense industry.

2 years ago

Senators: Military hurt by politicians using them as ‘props’

Two leading senators are concerned about the public's declining confidence in the military, and whether American leadership in the world is waning at a time when China and Russia are moving.

By Joe Gould and Stephen Losey

2 years ago

Rebuild US manufacturing in these four steps, says Reagan task force

A new report from a Ronald Reagan Institute task force aimed at revitalizing U.S. manufacturing to compete with China recommends reskilling workers using federal education grants, investing in sectors vital to national security and boosting tech development with allies.

2 years ago

The future of special operations may look a lot different than the GWOT aesthetic we’ve come to know

There's a lot more to special operations than beards and tactical gear.

By Meghann Myers

3 years ago

Pentagon chief plans to shift US focus to China and Russia

Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Saturday he still plans to shift the American military’s focus to competing with China and Russia, even as security threats pile up in the Middle East.

By Robert Burns, The Associated Press

4 years ago

Trump needs to jump start negotiations with Iran, defense secretaries warn

A pair of former Pentagon leaders say the country represents too big a threat to ignore.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago