US Department of Defense
Hegseth, Pentagon pressured F-15 crew to appear in '60 Minutes' Iran rescue story, CNN reports
US Defense Secretary Hegseth and political officials reportedly pushed for the airmen to take part in the CBS program, while military officials raised concerns over security and political messaging.
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
Pentagon orders US military officials to cease referring to Iran conflict as Op. Epic Fury - report
US considers sending additional 10,000 ground troops to Middle East amid Iran talks - report
The force is likely to include both infantry and armored vehicles, in addition to the 82nd Airborne Division already deployed to the region, according to the WSJ.
Pentagon weighs diverting Ukraine military aid to Middle East - report
The weapons that could be redirected include air defense interceptor missiles purchased through a NATO initiative launched last year, under which partner countries buy US arms for Kyiv.
Pentagon to adopt Palantir AI as core US military system, memo says
Maven is a command-and-control software platform that analyzes battlefield data and identifies targets. It is already the primary AI operating system for the US military.
Today will be most intense day of US strikes on Iran, Hegseth claims again
Despite Hegseth's claims, US General Dan Caine did note that Iran still maintained "some capability" of launching strikes across the Gulf during the briefing.
Pentagon bars photographers from briefings after ‘unflattering’ Hegseth photos - report
Hegseth appeared at the briefing room podium on March 2nd, just days after the joint Israeli-US strikes on Iran began.
US announces names of six US soldiers killed in plane crash in Iraq
The incident is still under investigation, according to the US Defense Department
Pentagon informed Anthropic it is a supply chain risk
The "supply-chain risk" label, confirmed by Anthropic in a statement, takes effect immediately and bars government contractors from using Anthropic's technology in their work for the US military.
Pentagon names fifth soldier killed in Kuwait drone strike that killed six US servicemembers
Maj. Jeffrey R. O'Brien, 45, of Indianola, Iowa, was identified as the fifth US soldier killed during the Iranian drone strike at Port Shuaiba, Kuwait.
US considering moving additional THAAD and Patriot air defense systems to Middle East, experts say
The additional systems, currently based in South Korea, would be relocated amid Operation Epic Fury to better protect US and allied forces in the region.
Hegseth: US strikes on Iran won’t become ‘endless war,’ targeting missiles, navy
"We're hitting them surgically, overwhelmingly and unapologetically," Hegseth said during a press conference at the Pentagon.
