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Advocates fear dismantling of DOD’s extremism prevention, DEI programs
Trump’s choice for defense secretary said DEI programs eroded the military's values and described anti-extremism policies as a "purge."
What a second Trump presidency could mean for the defense budget
Republicans follow different philosophies when it comes to government spending, including on the military.
North Korean troops likely to join Ukraine war, Pentagon says
Some North Korean soldiers heading toward Kursk have received Russian uniforms and equipment.
Opinion
Why the Defense Department needs a chief economist
Congress should authorize a chief economist to keep the DOD thinking about the dollars and cents of defense spending, the authors of this op-ed argue.
By David Rader and Adam Papa
Two service members wounded in raid on ISIS leaders in Iraq
The two are in stable condition after the latest in a series of raids on the terrorist group.
Pentagon chief unveils $400 million in Ukraine aid during Kyiv visit
This is the second such package within a week, as Ukraine's defensive lines wear in the east.
His country trained him to fight. Then he turned against it.
The U.S. military trained him in explosives and battlefield tactics. Now the Iraq War veteran was calling for taking up arms against his own country.
White House approves $425 million in new Ukraine aid
U.S. President Joe Biden pledged to send Ukraine "hundreds" of air defense interceptors within months.
US to send missile defense system and troops to Israel
That announcement comes as Iran has warned Washington to keep American military forces out of Israel.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press