Some US troops cite benefits of Germany presence as Trump threatens pullback
Germany is the U.S. military’s largest footprint in Europe, with some 35,000 active-duty military personnel, and serves as a key training hub.
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US combatant chiefs want more amphibious ready groups, Marine commandant says
The four-star officers who lead U.S. military commands have all requested the support of amphibious ready groups and Marine Expeditionary Units.
Navy warships helped take down Iran’s attack on Israel, Pentagon says
Two American destroyers launched around a dozen interceptors to help defend Israel Tuesday, according to Defense Department officials.
Defense tech companies can apply for Pentagon loans starting next year
The effort will help companies fund the construction and equipment needed to scale production of technologies the DOD deems critical to national security.
Iran preparing imminent ballistic missile attack on Israel, US warns
A U.S. official warned of "severe consequences" if the attack takes place, and the Pentagon has surged additional forces to the region.
Small-drone defense is next in Pentagon’s Replicator buying push
The Pentagon will request funding for Replicator 2 in its FY26 budget proposal.
US-led task force to fight ISIS in Iraq to end by 2026, officials say
While Combined Joint Task Force — Operation Inherent Resolve will be mothballed, the U.S. military expects to continue its presence in Iraq, officials say.
White House announces billions in new Ukraine aid, new F-16 training
The almost $8 billion in assistance will empty out the money approved in an April supplemental defense bill passed by Congress.
Pentagon makes early pick for hypersonic interceptor developer
The Missile Defense Agency has chosen Northrop Grumman to design an interceptor capable of defeating hypersonic weapons in the glide phase of flight.
What will the surge of US forces to the Middle East cost the military?
The Pentagon says its surge in forces has helped avert a regional war. But officials warn that it could wear down the services.
US to send $375 million in military aid to Ukraine
The Biden administration will send Ukraine an undisclosed number of medium-range cluster bombs and an array of rockets, artillery and armored vehicles.
