


Hegseth calls for extensive reforms to Pentagon drone-buying practices
The memo directs the military services to create active duty formations by September, built for the sole purpose of scaling the use of drones across DOD.

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US resumes sending some weapons to Ukraine after Pentagon pause
The defense secretary directed the pause last week to allow DOD to assess its weapons stockpiles, in a move that caught the White House by surprise.

Trump blasts Mattis as ‘the world’s most overrated general’
The comments came amid a White House fight between the president and Democratic leaders over the U.S. troop withdrawal in Syria.

Barbara Barrett confirmed as next US Air Force secretary
Barrett could become the first person to have a dual-hat role, as the civilian leader of the Air Force and Space Force.

Trump says US troops are ‘totally safe’ amid growing chaos in Syria
The commander in chief said regional fighting there is not America's problem or responsibility.

3 ways the Pentagon wants to make buying American weapons easier
The Pentagon wants to make buying American weapons more simple for customers.

Top impeachment investigator says Pentagon was ordered to not comply with subpoena
President Trump has said that without a vote, the ongoing impeachment inquiry is “illegitimate.”

America sold over $55 billion in weapons in FY19
The U.S. sold $55.4 billion worth of weapons to allies and partners around the globe in fiscal 2019. How did that compare to previous years?

How ‘night court’ will impact the Pentagon’s acquisition office
Ellen Lord's office is looking at ways to slim down, and it might need Congress to help.

With Turkey’s invasion of Syria, concerns mount over nukes at Incirlik
Some are questioning whether it's time to pull nukes out of Incirlik.

This week in Congress: Will impeachment delay defense funding?
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Oct. 14, 2019.
