US special ops cuts armed overwatch buy, still needs to justify needU.S. Special Operations Command cut down its desired purchase of the Sky Warden, but officials still need to justify the need, says a government watchdog.By Todd South12 hours ago
German NATO air base lowers security level after ‘potential threat’The Geilenkirchen air base, near the border with the Netherlands, is where the alliance’s Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft are based.By AP Staff4 weeks ago
Senate shifts to new Ukraine funding with U.S. budget still in flux Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 22, 2024.By Leo Shane III8 months ago
Senior intel official sexually harassed woman at work, report findsThe overall conduct of William Lietzau created a toxic work environment, the IG report said.By Meghann Myers9 months ago
Marine embassy security guard dies on duty in Republic of CongoLance Cpl. Nicholas Maurice Dural, 20, of Lafayette, Louisiana, had been serving at the U.S. embassy in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, since April.By Irene Loewenson9 months ago
New in 2024: Space Force set to expand military launch industrial baseThe Space Force plans to award contracts in two batches — one group next spring and one in the fall.By Courtney Albon9 months ago
Senate passes final defense policy billThe compromise bill authorizes limited assistance for Ukraine, implements AUKUS and institutionalizes a nuclear weapon.By Bryant Harris9 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 Press10 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 Winkie10 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 News10 months ago
Here are some badass stories to help ring in the Marine Corps’ birthdayCelebrate the Corps’ 248th birthday with a roundup of some of the great things Marines have done since turning 247.By Irene Loewenson10 months ago
Troops’ personal data can be purchased for pennies, researchers findResearchers were able to buy the personal information of thousands of service members, veterans and their families.By Meghann Myers11 months ago