Record share of Americans support higher defense spending
Just under 80% of respondents in the annual Reagan National Defense Survey said they would prefer a larger military budget.
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Last soldier to leave Afghanistan confirmed as new Army Europe leader
Army Lt. Gen. Chris Donahue's promotion had been delayed for several weeks for unspecified reasons.
Trump taps businessman John Phelan to be Navy secretary
Phelan is the first service secretary pick announced by the president-elect for his second term in the White House.
Pentagon head lands in Fiji to work on basing, logistics deals
Lloyd Austin's visit marks the first time a U.S. defense secretary has visited the island nation.
Pentagon picks programmers to connect its Replicator drone swarms
The announcement comes a week after the Pentagon revealed several of the drones it plans to buy through Replicator.
Pentagon to send Ukraine anti-personnel mines ‘soon,’ US says
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin wouldn't say whether the mines are part of a new round of military aid announced this week.
US to send Ukraine $275M in new weapons to bolster Kyiv before Trump
The latest tranche of weapons comes as worries grow about an escalation in the conflict.
AeroVironment to acquire BlueHalo for $4.1 billion
The merger is expected to close in the first half of calendar year 2025.
China defense minister declines US meeting, breaking military talks
The decision not to meet marks the first time the talks have broken down in a year.
Pentagon chief visits island near South China Sea in sign to Beijing
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin ended his last trip to the Philippines by visiting a military site near the disputed waterway.
Pentagon announces hypersonic testing pact with UK, Australia
The agreement, which falls under AUKUS Pillar II, aims to leverage the three nations’ combined hypersonics funding, facilities and experience.
Notre Dame unveils first-ever hypersonic Mach 10 wind tunnel
A first-of-its-kind test facility unveiled earlier this month at the University of Notre Dame could improve the Pentagon’s hypersonic research.
No clean audit yet, but results show ‘momentum,’ DOD comptroller says
The Pentagon has until fiscal 2028 to achieve a clean audit as mandated by law.
US signs long-sought intelligence sharing deal with the Philippines
The agreement, in the shop for two years, brings the two countries closer to real fighting partners.
US allows Ukraine to fire deeper into Russia ahead of Kursk battle
The move marks the latest reversal from the White House on what weapons it’s sending and how freely Ukraine can use them.
US, Japan, Australia broaden exercises, set target for live-fire drill
The three militaries are learning to work together in case of a crisis in the region.
Pentagon chief Austin embarks on his last Asia visit amid uncertainty
The secretary has helped firm America's military alliances in the region. Can it last?
