US Department of Defense
Pentagon updates official count of US service members killed during Iran war - report
The Washington Post reported in September that the previous official count of 18 may have been inaccurate and that at least four service members were potentially excluded from the official tally.
US pulls all bombers from RAF Fairford air base threatened by alleged Iranian plot
Hegseth to announce 20% cut in generals, admirals, ends tenure for civilians at military academies
Eight US Marines injured in recent, undisclosed Iranian attack on ship in Hormuz - report
Israeli start‑up Kela named winner in DIU's Drone Dominance Program's lethality challenge
Kela was named one of five winners in the DIU’s Lethality Challenge, advancing next‑gen small‑drone capabilities.
Israeli defense-tech company secures $10.7 million contract with US to supply AI-powered system
Smart Shooter's SMASH systems are expected to be delivered in the third quarter of 2026, according to a company statement.
Pentagon declassifies first batch of UFO files as part of Trump transparency campaign
The US military reported sightings of erratically moving objects and unexplained flashes of light across the Middle East.
US DoD, tech giants bid to make armed forces 'AI-first'
The new integrations are part of the AI Acceleration Strategy, according to a memo from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth in January.
Pentagon Iran war cost estimates may exclude billions added from damaged US assets - CNN
While a Pentagon official has given a $25 billion figure, CNN sources warned the cost including rebuilding damaged US assets may cost tens of billions more.
Pentagon's Hegseth defends Iran war against Congress, says not a quagmire
"Don't say: 'I support the troops' on one hand, and then a two-month mission is a quagmire," Hegseth told the congressman during his address.
Pentagon may be understating severity of US missile stockpile shortage - report
The Atlantic reported that Vice President Vance has discussed the issue with Trump, noting that a weapons shortage would be extremely detrimental to American interests.
Google signs Pentagon deal to provide AI models for classified government work
The Pentagon is seeking to preserve all flexibility in defense and not be limited by warnings from the technology's creators against powering weapons with unreliable AI.
Hundreds of Google employees urge CEO not to sign deal with Pentagon in open letter
The letter stated that the signatories feel their “proximity to this technology creates a responsibility to highlight and prevent its most unethical and dangerous uses.”
Middle East military expenditure holds steady as global defense budgets surge
New SIPRI report finds greatest increases in defense spending were in Europe and Asia, despite the ongoing wars in the Middle East.
