Pentagon leaders head to Germany for talks on Ukraine military aidTop U.S. military leaders will be in Germany to discuss Ukraine’s wartime needs as Russia has conducted one of its deadliest airstrikes.By Tara Copp, AP2 days ago
US Navy sailor detained in Venezuela, Pentagon saysThe enlisted sailor was detained last week by Venezuelan law enforcement, two defense officials said.By Tara Copp, AP3 days ago
Trump promises to launch Space National Guard if elected The Republican nominee for president said he will push for a dedicated National Guard branch for space missions if he is re-elected.By Leo Shane III12 days ago
How a 1950s-era law has become a flashpoint for the US arms industryA Pentagon push into biomanufacturing, by way of the Defense Production Act, has opened a debate about where U.S. priorities should lie.By Noah Robertson3 weeks ago
Trump clarifies Medal of Honor comments, calls it the ‘ultimate’ honorThe former president caused controversy with remarks last week saying a civilian medal was a better honor than the military award.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Pentagon watchdog to review JLOTS system used for Gaza aid pierThe inquiry is separate from another review of America's military pier to deliver aid into the Gaza strip.By Noah Robertson3 weeks ago
Trump belittles Medal of Honor award in campaign speech “They’re either in very bad shape because they’ve been hit so many times by bullets or they’re dead,” Trump said of Medal of Honor recipients.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
US deploys submarine, accelerates carrier strike group to Middle EastThe moves come as the U.S. and allies push for Israel and Hamas to achieve a cease-fire agreement that could help calm soaring tensions in the region.By Lolita C. Baldor4 weeks ago
How the military plans to reduce blast-related injuries in troopsNew Pentagon guidance reveals which military jobs in each service have the most potential to cause brain damage.By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
Pentagon head defends decision to revoke plea deal for 9/11 defendantsDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin said he believed the depth of American losses and sacrifice from 9/11 demand that the accused stand trial.By Ellen Knickmeyer4 weeks ago
US Navy jets sent to base in Middle East to bolster Israel defenseAround a dozen F/A-18 Super Hornets were sent to an undisclosed location to help defend Israel from possible attacks by Iran and its proxies.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press5 weeks ago
US, Australia announce additional basing and weapons plansOfficials announced several initiatives Tuesday that seek to solidify defense cooperation between the two nations.By Noah Robertson5 weeks ago