200 Marines deploy to Florida as Pentagon approves more support to ICE
The Marines will be assigned tasks related to transportation, logistics and administrative functions. They're not authorized to make arrests.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
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Setting the scene: Army to test new hub for stockpiling in Australia
The Army is establishing major sites to shelter equipment that could be used during war, humanitarian crises or natural disasters in the Pacific theater.
By Jen Judson
Navy secretary temporarily takes over Pentagon’s top job ahead of Esper confirmation hearing
Navy Secretary Richard Spencer is expected to perform two of the Pentagon's top roles in the coming weeks.
Can commercial satellites revolutionize nuclear command and control?
According to one Air Force official, commercial satellite capabilities could increase the survivability of nuclear command and controls, while also providing a cheaper alternative to military-owned satellites.
By Nathan Strout
By buying F-15 jets, Pentagon leaders are repeating past mistakes
Continuing to invest in aircraft that lacks the capability to survive in the 21st century cannibalizes F-35 production capacity already in place.
By Gen. John D.W. Corley (ret.)
Lawmakers question probe that cleared Hyten of sex assault allegations
Gen. John Hyten's nomination seems at risk following accusations of sexual assault from a subordinate.
By Joe Gould
It’s not too late to include financial reforms in the NDAA
There is more that needs to be done to address the sweeping financial accountability problems at the DoD ― much more.
By Sen. Chuck Grassley
Joint Israeli, Indian venture to make missiles kits for Barak-8 weapon
This is first contract awarded by an overseas original equipment manufacturer to a private Indian defense company to manufacture kits for such a complex missile.
Esper’s defense secretary confirmation hearing planned for Tuesday
Mark Esper is unlikely to face major pushback on Capitol Hill.
Allegations against Hyten could complicate path toward Joint Chiefs vice chairman job, despite clearance
The Pentagon's nominee for vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs may face blowback on the hill following revelations of sexual assault accusations. But the service has cleared him of any wrongdoing.
By Valerie Insinna
White House fights for more funding for missile warning satellite system
The Trump Administration wants more money for the Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared satellite program after the House Armed Services Committee authorized less money than the Pentagon's $1.4 billion budget request.
By Nathan Strout