US Department of Defense
Hegseth asks Congress for $1.5 trillion defense budget as Iran war costs conitnue to climb
"Not funding this department at $1.5 trillion, I believe, is the greatest threat that our nation faces," Hegseth told the Senate Appropriations Committee.
'Budget games': How Israel lost chance to purchase 12 Apache helicopters despite US support
Trump calls for Congress to pass $350 billion defense funding legislation 'Reconciliation 3.0'
CENTCOM considers relocating US bases from Gulf States to Negev after painful Iran strikes - report
Leaked US intel describes Russian attempt to shoot down British spy plane
The Russian pilot reportedly misinterpreted instructions from a radar operator on the ground and thought he had permission to fire.
Could aliens be investigating us? It's more likely than you think
Aliens may be sending us very small "dandelion seed" probes to gather information.
In Egypt, Pentagon chief seeks to balance human rights and security
US officials say the United States can only take limited steps against allies on rights issues if it wants to avoid rival powers gaining influence.
US helicopter raid in Syria kills top IS member, wounds four US troops
"The targeted ISIS senior leader, Hamza al-Homsi, was killed," the Defense Department said.
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.
