Pentagon

DEFENSE 8 hours ago

US warship shoots down three Houthi drones targeting commercial vessels in Red Sea: CENTCOM

Multiple commercial vessels were attacked in the Red Sea on Sunday, prompting the USS Carney to shoot down Houthi UAVs. The incidents mark a possible escalation in the region.

Pentagon 3 days ago

Pentagon confirms 74th attack on US troops in Middle East since Oct. 17

The Pentagon confirmed Thursday that there have been 74 attacks on U.S. troops stationed in the Middle East by Iranian-backed proxies since Oct. 17.

OPINION 3 days ago

This high-flying aircraft discovered China’s spy balloon. Now Biden’s Pentagon wants to kill it

The Eisenhower era U-2 has proven its versatility, from its days as a spy aircraft during the Cold War to identifying Chinese surveillance ballons over the U.S. this year.

Artificial Intelligence 4 days ago

Pentagon hopes for 'force multiplier' in race for new tech with China

The Pentagon is accelerating its timeline for the "Replicator" program, hoping to field thousands of AI-enabled autonomous vehicles by 2026.

CRIME 6 days ago

Pentagon official overseeing federal schools arrested in Georgia human-trafficking sting

Former Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) chief of staff Stephen Hovanic was arrested earlier this month in connection with a Georgia human-trafficking sting.

Pentagon November 21

Pentagon asks for $114M to spend on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in 2024

The Department of Defense is requesting approximately $114 million in funding for its diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility programs.

Ukraine November 20

Defense Secretary Austin visits Ukraine as Pentagon urges Congress to pass additional aid to fight Russia

United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin traveled to Ukraine on Monday, where he will look to bolster U.S.-Ukraine relations and express continued support amid its war with Russia.

Israel November 17

US Special Forces veteran says Israel must be given support to win 'full-on victory' against terrorists

A former U.S. Army Special Forces officer says the U.S. needs to be relentless in supporting the Jewish state amid mounting calls for a cease-fire and rising antisemitism worldwide.

Pentagon November 16

Iranian proxies continue targeting US troops in Syria and Iraq, with a total of 58 since Oct. 17: Pentagon

The Pentagon confirmed during a press briefing Thursday that there have been 58 attacks on U.S. troops in Iraq and Syria since Oct. 17, by Iranian proxies.

Navy November 15

US Navy destroyer shoots down drone from Yemen in the Red Sea

USS Thomas Hudner shot down a drone from Yemen in the Red Sea on Wednesday as Iranian proxy fighters continue to harass American forces stationed in the Middle East.