Pentagon

Research on problem gambling included in defense funding law

Under a new Department of Defense program, gambling addiction is now a topic of research.

Iran puts ‘fingers on trigger’ as US armada arrives in Middle East

Iranian officials asserted that the nation's armed forces stand ready “to immediately and powerfully” counter any aggression by U.S. forces.

Flags honoring Danish troops at US embassy reinstalled after outcry

Flags honoring Danish veterans killed in Afghanistan had been removed by staff at the U.S. embassy in Copenhagen, sparking public outcry.

Rubio to warn of military action if Venezuela strays from US goals

Though Rubio said the U.S. is not at war with Venezuela, he noted the administration would not rule out additional military force if needed.

US base commanders to have more say in defeating drone intrusions

Installation commanders are required to submit counter-drone defense plans for their bases within 60 days.

Critics see ‘chilling effect’ of DOD crackdown on 8(a) small-biz deals

“I’d hate to see the baby thrown out with the bathwater,” one executive said of the Trump administration's scrutiny of small-business 8(a) programs.

Opinion

Why the US Army must focus on winning the first battle of the next war

U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll writes that the service, despite raising standards and eliminating barriers in 2025, has "only scratched the surface."

Trump remarks on NATO troops in Afghanistan spark global indignation

The White House on Friday stood by Trump’s characterization of NATO, emphasizing the disparities within the transatlantic alliance.

White House Golden Dome delays ‘frustrating’ to key lawmaker

Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Co., stressed that the U.S. must keep to its ambitious game plan regarding the missile defense shield proposal.

‘A soap opera’: How Ukraine’s frontline soldiers view peace talks

"This is the war of exhaustion,” said one Ukrainian soldier at the front. “And we are exhausted. ... [But] I trust the stubbornness of my fellow citizens.”