US Department of Defense
US Defense Secretary Hegseth's broker looked to buy defense fund before Iran attack, FT reports
Hegseth's Morgan Stanley broker contacted BlackRock in February about making a multimillion-dollar investment, while the Pentagon's spokesperson called the story "entirely false and fabricated."
US considers sending additional 10,000 ground troops to Middle East amid Iran talks - report
Pentagon weighs diverting Ukraine military aid to Middle East - report
Pentagon to adopt Palantir AI as core US military system, memo says
NASA, DARPA to develop nuclear rocket engine as soon as 2027
A nuclear thermal engine for a space rocket could be three or more times as efficient as conventional chemical rockets.
IAI reveals 'Point Blank' missile that can be carried in a backpack
The missile uses electro-optical systems to collect surveillance information and can take off and land in a soldier's hand.
Taiwan reports China's largest incursion yet to air defense zone
The White House said the United States was concerned by China's military activity near Taiwan, which it called "provocative" and "destabilizing."
China says it drove away US cruiser that 'illegally intruded' waters near South China Sea
China claims nearly all of the South China Sea and the waters have become a major flashpoint in its relationship with its neighbours and the US.
US General Mark Milley says invading Taiwan would be ‘very difficult’ for China
The issue of Taiwan has come to the forefront of global politics over the last year, with accusations of escalation on both the US and Chinese sides.
US: Unable to confirm if Afghan commandos were recruited by Russian Wagner Group
This is in response to news reports that Russia was indeed recruiting Afghan special forces who fought with the US to fight in Ukraine.
Russia, China highlighted as severe threats to US in new defense strategy report
Other major threats detailed in the 80-page report included Iran, North Korea and several violent extremist organizations.
Hypersonic weapons may prove difficult for US to track
The United States Department of Defense is struggling to keep up in their lines of defense against hypersonic weapons - a threat that continues to creep up.
USA DoD: Standardization will help Ukraine defense
Undersecretary LaPlante explained his reasoning in terms of interchangeable parts. He pointed out that the 155 mm artillery rounds for the M-777 howitzer should all be interchangeable.
Pentagon and Lockheed reach deal to build 375 F-35 fighter jets
The deal is a starting point for finalizing pricing which would likely not be locked in for several weeks if not months, making the ultimate value of the deal and each jet still uncertain.
