Army promises to deliver analysis on sweeping changes in 10 days
The Army secretary has promised to show Congress the analysis behind its transformation plans within the next 10 days.
US troops, bases in Middle East could be targets in conflict with Iran
About 40,000 U.S. personnel are spread throughout the region, giving Iran a chance to strike back at American military forces.
Army expanding ‘Transformation in Contact’ initiative to Army Guard
Army Guard units are being identified for the service's brigade modernization effort.
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Army promises to deliver analysis on sweeping changes in 10 days
The Army secretary has promised to show Congress the analysis behind its transformation plans within the next 10 days.
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Pentagon shifts Greenland to US Northern Command in shakeup
President Donald Trump has repeatedly said the U.S. wants control of the Danish territory.
US helps defend Israel from Iranian missile attack
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House proposes manufacturing network to boost wartime arms production
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Hegseth doesn’t initially commit to obeying courts on LA deployments
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Pentagon to review AUKUS submarine deal with Australia and Britain
Congressional Democrats condemned the review as casting doubt over the strength of America's alliances with Britain and Australia.
Hegseth spars with senators over defense budget, LA in tense hearing
The defense secretary took issue with multiple questions, at times talking over Senators at the hearing.
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York’s experimental communications satellite ready for launch
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