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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.

By Courtney Albon

36 hours ago

Former Air Force chiefs sound alarm about planned F-35, E-7 cuts

Nearly 20 retired Air Force general officers, including six former chiefs of staff, urged lawmakers to reverse Pentagon plans to cut the E-7 and F-35s.

By Stephen Losey

4 days ago

Military requests pulling 200 troops back from California protest duty

The commander in charge of the troops in LA asked the Defense Secretary if 200 of those forces could be returned to wildfire fighting duty.

By Tara Copp, AP

12 days ago

Pentagon to request $848 billion in delayed base budget release

Defense officials argued the spending request should also include another spending bill in Congress, which would bring the total closer to $961 billion.

By Noah Robertson

2 weeks ago

Hegseth defends Iran strike after initial report doubted its effect

In a fiery press conference, the defense secretary attacked media outlets that reported on a U.S. intelligence report about the attacks.

By Noah Robertson

2 weeks ago

Pentagon leaders hail successful Iran strikes but wary of retaliation

The operation against Iran involved 125 American aircraft, 75 precision weapons and a bevy of other U.S. military assets.

By Noah Robertson and Leo Shane III

3 weeks ago