Pentagon creates new military border zone in ArizonaThe fourth national defense area created along the US-Mexico border will be an extension of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma in the Sonora Desert. By Zita Ballinger Fletcher9 days ago
Hegseth defends Iran strike after initial report doubted its effectIn a fiery press conference, the defense secretary attacked media outlets that reported on a U.S. intelligence report about the attacks.By Noah Robertson2 weeks ago
US envoys work for scale-down of Israel-Hamas warU.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin discussed with Israeli leaders ways to scale back major combat operations in Gaza.By Tara Copp and Melanie Lidman19 months ago
US military leaders press Israel to shift from major combatJoint Chiefs Chairman Gen. CQ Brown will join Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin for meetings in Israel.By Tara Copp, AP19 months ago
F-35 engine upgrade money could run out in months if budget not passedThe Pentagon has also paused negotiations on a performance-based logistics contract for the F-35 after cost and performance estimates underwhelmed.By Stephen Losey19 months ago
US quickly updated Israeli F-35s after Hamas attack, officials sayRep. Rob Wittman, R-Va., said the F-35 program has moved at "breakneck speed" to get capabilities and spare parts to Israel's fighter jets.By Stephen Losey19 months ago
Newest F-35s stalled by slow production of key parts“The hardware is good,” Lt. Gen. Michael Schmidt said. “It’s the rate at which they’re producing them to meet our production and retrofit needs."By Stephen Losey19 months ago
US, allies in talks on naval task force to protect shipping in Red SeaAfter three vessels were struck by missiles, the White House said the U.S. may establish a naval task force to escort commercial ships in the Red Sea.By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press20 months ago
Mental health not costing many troops security clearances, data showsDebunking the "pervasive myth" regarding mental health and security clearances.By Geoff Ziezulewicz and Davis Winkie20 months ago
Upgraded F-35s fly with partial software as DOD hunts for delivery fixThe first TR-3 F-35's initial checkout flight comes as the Joint Program Office hunts for a way to accelerate deliveries, perhaps using interim software.By Stephen Losey20 months ago
US military says national security depends on ‘forever chemicals’Defense Department officials say a blanket ban on PFAS chemicals would threaten military readiness.By Patricia Kime, KFF Health News20 months ago
Joint Chiefs chairman hopeful about resuming military talks with ChinaGen. CQ Brown says he has conveyed his desire to restart the dialogue in a letter to his Chinese counterpart, and that he’s “hopeful.”20 months ago