Pentagon
Pentagon's 2026 defense strategy names Israel a ‘model ally,’ shifts to ‘peace through strength’
The 34-page document, signed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, constitutes a strategic message to Israel, solidifying its position as the United States' most senior partner in the Middle East.
WATCH: Trump: Watching Iran closely, we have a massive armada heading in that direction
Trump told large-scale Iran strikes would not topple Islamic Republic regime, officials tell WSJ
Where are the American bases in the Middle East Iran threatened it might strike? - explainer
Hegseth announces Operation Southern Spear to counter drug trafficking in Western Hemisphere
The US has conducted its 20th strike against alleged drug trafficking vessels, killing "four narco-terrorists."
White House restricts access for journalists to press secretary's office
Journalists can no longer freely enter the White House press secretary’s office, sparking outcry over transparency and press freedom from the White House Correspondents’ Association.
US to streamline Pentagon's weapons acquisition amid global threats
The reforms target what Pentagon officials call "unacceptably slow" procurement, which they blame on fragmented accountability
US kills three men in another strike on suspected drug vessel, Hegseth says
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the latest strike, against what the Pentagon states are vessels belonging to terror organizations.
US to establish military presence in Damascus under Syria-Israel peace plan
The US plans for the presence in the Syrian capital, which have not previously been reported, would be a sign of Syria's strategic realignment with the US.
Danger of US giving Saudis F35s: Golden opportunity for normalization slipping away? - analysis
The Trump administration might sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia without Riyadh agreeing to recognise Jerusalem, in a move that could shake up the Middle East.
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.
WATCH: IDF chief Eyal Zamir holds situational assessment with US military chief Dan Caine in Israel
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir met US Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine in Tel Aviv to discuss Gaza, regional threats, and strengthening military cooperation.
Pentagon green lights Tomahawks to Ukraine, decision now with Trump
A new Pentagon assessment stated that gifting Ukraine with the missiles would not negatively impact the US's stockpile, following Trump's hesitancy to give away what "we need to protect our country."
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.
