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Next-gen fighter not dead, but needs cheaper redesign, Kendall says
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall says the service is committed to fielding a sixth-generation fighter — but may need to make "trade-offs" to afford it.
Pentagon watchdog to review Austin’s hospitalization, notification
The Pentagon’s internal watchdog says he will review the secrecy surrounding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s hospitalization.
By Tara Copp, AP
Austin developed infection after prostate cancer treatment
Austin is expected to make a full recovery.
White House to review Cabinet protocols after Austin’s hospitalization
The White House chief of staff is also ordering Cabinet heads to notify his office if they ever can’t perform their duties.
By Seung Min Kim and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
Austin’s chief of staff failed to tell anyone about hospitalization
Austin remained hospitalized Monday, according to the Pentagon.
White House to review defense secretary’s hospitalization notification
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized on Jan. 1, which the Pentagon did not disclose to the public until Friday.
By Seung Min Kim and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin remains hospitalized Sunday
A senior defense official said Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks was not notified until Thursday that Austin had been hospitalized since Jan. 1.
By Tara Copp
Defense secretary hospitalized for surgery complications
The defense secretary went into the hospital on Jan. 1, the Pentagon announced.
Congress launches an investigation into the Osprey program
A congressional oversight committee has launched an investigation into the V-22 Osprey program following a deadly crash in Japan on Nov. 29.
By Tara Copp, AP
Pentagon announces international mission to counter attacks in Red Sea
The U.S. and a host of other nations are creating a new force to protect ships transiting the Red Sea.
By Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
US envoys work for scale-down of Israel-Hamas war
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin discussed with Israeli leaders ways to scale back major combat operations in Gaza.
By Tara Copp and Melanie Lidman