US Department of Defense
Convicted January 6 rioter appointed to sensitive Pentagon counterterrorism job - report
Elias Irizarry, 24, was appointed to a post in the Defense Department’s Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict, the Washington Post reported.
Trump admin. in advanced talks to directly fund US drone firms to boost production - report
Israeli start‑up Kela named winner in DIU's Drone Dominance Program's lethality challenge
Israeli defense-tech company secures $10.7 million contract with US to supply AI-powered system
'We don't want to fight wars': Pete Hegseth gets sworn in as US Defense Secretary
Hegseth, a former Minnesota National Guard officer who served in Iraq and Afghanistan was sworn in by Vice President J.D. Vance on Saturday morning to lead the Pentagon.
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense secretary pick, has Christian and Crusades-inspired tattoos
The nominee for US secretary of defense has a slew of religiously inspired tattoos that have drawn attention as Hegseth’s public vetting for a position in Trump’s cabinet has begun.
Trump's team drawing up list of Pentagon officers to fire, sources say
Some US officials doubt the feasibility of mass firings at a time of global turmoil.
Trump says classified Israeli strike plan leaks are real, might come from Department of Defense
The report detailed alleged recent actions at Israel Air Force (IAF) bases, including the movement of advanced munitions believed to be intended for a strike on Iran.
US deploys anti-ballistic system to Israel, Iran says ‘no red lines’
The decision would be implemented in an attempt to prepare for an Iranian response to an Israel strike.
US warns all parties in Middle East against escalation, endangering hostage deal
The Middle East is on edge after deadly attacks that blew up radios and pagers of Hezbollah, killing 37 people and wounding around 3,000 and overwhelming Lebanese hospitals.
US sends submarine, ships to Israel in preparation for Iranian attack
Gallant informed Austin that Iranian military preparations indicated Iran was preparing for a significant attack against Israel, a source briefed on the conversation shared.
US arrests man with alleged Iran ties for plotting to assassinate Trump
The goal of Merchant's plot was to target those in the US who were " hurting Pakistan and the world, [the] Muslim world."
The Houthis' attacks are a wakeup call - editorial
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's arrival in Israel is an opportunity for the West to do the right thing and stand by Israel, as the Houthis and Hezbollah ramp up their attacks.
In Israel, US defense chief to look to next phase of Gaza war
For Austin, the trip is a delicate balancing act.
