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US, Philippines to simulate ‘full-scale battle’ in Balikatan drills

Thousands of allied American and Filipino forces have opened annual combat drills that will include simulating the defense of the Philippines.

3 weeks ago

In this Aug. 29, 2019, file photo, President Donald Trump watches with Vice President Mike Pence and then-Defense Secretary Mark Esper as the flag for U.S. Space Command is unfurled as Trump announces the establishment of the U.S. Space Command in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington.

Pentagon inspector general report rehashes Space Command HQ debate

Meanwhile, the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee claims the White House will soon name Huntsville, Alabama, as Space Command's permanent home.

By Courtney Albon

4 weeks ago

Trump fires 4-star general heading NSA, US Cyber Command

Gen. Tim Haugh had served as director of the National Security Agency and headed U.S. Cyber Command since 2023.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

6 weeks ago

Watchdog to investigate Hegseth’s sharing of airstrike info on Signal

The Defense Inspector General's Office will look into whether the defense secretary improperly shared sensitive information on the commercial app.

By Noah Robertson and Leo Shane III

6 weeks ago

Senators request inquiry into military secrets shared on Signal app

Republican and Democratic leaders on the Senate Armed Services Committee are requesting a formal investigation into the Signal chat scandal.

By Leo Shane III

7 weeks ago

‘Obviously classified’: Experts say Hegseth chat leaks invited danger

Former U.S. defense officials said the unsecured messaging chain could have jeopardized the operation and put American lives at risk.

By Noah Robertson, Stephen Losey and Leo Shane III

7 weeks ago