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
How new US defense policies impact security and industry - opinion
The United States is overhauling how it builds and fields military power. These changes are reshaping national security, the defense workforce, and local economies in ways every community will feel
US to triple Patriot missile production in historic defense deal
In deal with the Pentagon, the defense contractor pledges to more than triple Patriot missile output
Trump expected to sign $1 trillion annual defense bill, despite provisions of aid to Ukraine
The fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, authorizes a record $901 billion in annual military spending, $8 billion more than Trump requested.
Hegseth says he would have ordered second strike on Caribbean vessel
"I fully support that strike," Hegseth said at the Reagan National Defense Forum in Simi Valley, California. "I would have made the same call myself."
New York Times sues Pentagon over press access
The Times challenges a Pentagon rule that could label reporters as security risks for seeking sensitive information.
Digital attention exercises reduce soldiers’ PTSD risk, study shows
In two years of war, more than 3,700 Israeli soldiers have been diagnosed with PTSD, while another 9,000 have applied for recognition.
Israeli startup XTEND wins US Department of Defense contract for AI one-way attack drones
The Israeli startup’s contract highlights the shift toward affordable, autonomous systems for irregular combat.
Saudi Arabia's request to buy F-35 jets clears key Pentagon hurdle, sources say
Until now, Israel remains the only Middle Eastern country to operate F-35s, but Saudi Arabia is the largest customer for US arms sales.
Trump asks Pentagon to immediately resume testing US nuclear weapons
US President Donald Trump instructed the Pentagon to immediately resume testing nuclear weapons after Russian President Putin conducted tests of nuclear weapons this past week.
Trump's Pentagon says press must agree not to disclose sensitive information
Reporters face potential credential loss under new Pentagon rules requiring approval before publishing sensitive military information, sparking media outcry.
