Upgrades ahead across the special operations helicopter fleetBetter targeting, lighter airframes and more firepower are on the docket.By Todd South3 days ago
More data, comms, countermeasures needed for Special Ops aircraftFrom their largest to smallest aircraft, upgrades are needed for the next fight, Special Operations Command officials said.By Todd South4 days ago
Hegseth champions special operations as the force for today’s threatsThere has been a 200% increase in SOF missions over the past three years, the defense secretary said. By Todd South5 days ago
White House budget plan gives 4% boost for VA amid other agency cutsVA would be one of only a few federal departments to see a funding increase under the president's $1.7 trillion budget plan. By Leo Shane III9 days ago
Pentagon jobs cuts delay plans to expand assault, suicide preventionDefense Department personnel cuts will delay plans to hire at least 1,000 more civilians for prevention work within the military, officials said.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press12 days ago
House lawmakers expected to debate defense funding boosts this weekDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 28, 2025. By Leo Shane III13 days ago