US military to expand by more than 30,000 troops this yearCongress is backing increases to the size of the military, having passed and proposed final legislation that will raise and fund rises in end strength.By Patricia Kime8 weeks ago
Dick Cheney, former vice president and defense secretary, dies at 84Cheney led the armed forces as defense chief during the Persian Gulf War and later was a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq.4 months ago
Congressional appropriators criticize VA’s unapproved funding moves Department leaders shifted about $340 million in budget savings to outside health care accounts without lawmakers' OK. By Leo Shane III10 months ago
Army taps ‘Ghost Fleet’ authors to write novel on multi-domain warfareThe Army’s concept of future warfare is getting the Tom Clancy treatment.By Hope Hodge Seck16 months ago
Navy warships helped take down Iran’s attack on Israel, Pentagon saysTwo American destroyers launched around a dozen interceptors to help defend Israel Tuesday, according to Defense Department officials.By Noah Robertson18 months ago
House shoots down amendment to cut F-35 purchaseMeanwhile, there's talk of authorizing the defense secretary to seize Lockheed Martin's intellectual property.By Bryant Harris21 months ago