US Department of Defense
Hegseth to announce 20% cut in generals, admirals, ends tenure for civilians at military academies
Hegseth will give a speech on Wednesday in front of hundreds of junior officers and enlisted officials, updating them on his priorities for the military.
Eight US Marines injured in recent, undisclosed Iranian attack on ship in Hormuz - report
Hegseth, Pentagon pressured F-15 crew to appear in '60 Minutes' Iran rescue story, CNN reports
White House reviews candidates to replace Hegseth deputy Feinberg, sources say
Pentagon gives polygraphs to Joint Staff officials in attempt to find munitions info leak - report
US President Donald Trump has threatened “long-term jail sentences” for anyone found responsible for releasing information about the US munitions stockpiles.
Pentagon orders US military officials to cease referring to Iran conflict as Op. Epic Fury - report
According to the email, sent on August 7, military leaders were instructed to refer to the conflict as "overseas operations in the CENTCOM AOR [US Central Command Area of Responsibility]."
US Navy sailor who jumped from USS Abraham Lincoln faces disciplinary action - report
A 19-year-old US Navy sailor faces disciplinary action after jumping from the USS Abraham Lincoln, as his wife says his requests for mental health care and paternity leave were ignored.
Hegseth denies considering 2028 presidential run, says focus is on defense ministry
Hegseth reportedly sees himself as appealing to US President Donald Trump's MAGA voter base through similar attributes to the president, NBC reported.
USS Abraham Lincoln to dock in Thailand after record-setting deployment, Thai official says
The Lincoln, which left the Middle East on Saturday, has not made a port call in more than 200 days, setting a modern-day record for consecutive days at sea.
Andy Burnham, European leaders plan US trip to seek Patriot missiles for Ukraine - report
The leaders of Britain and France pledged to provide Ukraine with stronger military support, including access to classified technology and faster deliveries of air defense missiles.
US Army secretary expected to step down by year's end after months of tension with Hegseth - report
This follows Hegseth's April firing of General Randy George as the Army's chief of staff without explanation, drawing criticism from Republicans in Congress and from Army Secretary Dan Driscoll.
Pentagon fires editor-in-chief of US military newspaper, reportedly for opposing censorship
"According to the notice, I am being fired for stating in a CBS interview that hypothetical censorship of news for service members would constitute a personal red line," Erik Slavin said.
XTEND’s US-made X-Strike enters Pentagon’s Drone Dominance Program
Israeli defense-tech company XTEND has expanded its role in the US’s Drone Dominance Program, with its US-manufactured X-Strike package accepted as a weapons solution for the Pentagon.
Pentagon demands audit of 30 universities, investigating Russian, Chinese, Iranian research ties
The Defense Department did not publicly list the 30 US schools to be reviewed for suspected ties to 130 research institutes based in Russia, China, and Iran, including civilian universities.
