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Published
November 13, 2024

Trump’s defense choice stuns Pentagon, raises questions about Fox News host’s experience

Pete Hegseth is opposed to programs that promote equity and inclusion, has questioned the role of women in combat and advocated pardoning service members charged with war crimes.
Published
November 12, 2024

Pentagon secrets leaker Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years in prison

The Massachusetts Air National Guard member pleaded guilty earlier this year to 6 counts of willful retention and transmission of national defense information under the Espionage Act.
Published
November 7, 2024

Pentagon chief presses military to carry out smooth transition and obey all lawful orders

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Austin reminded all members of the military that they swore an oath to support and defend the Constitution – 'and that is precisely what you will continue to do.'
Published
May 7, 2024

‘Grand vision’: Defense think tank MITRE to build AI supercomputer with Nvidia

MITRE, a federally funded, not-for-profit research organization that has supplied U.S. soldiers and spies with exotic technical products since the 1950s, says the project could improve everything from Medicare to taxes.
Published
April 23, 2024

Pentagon ready to send $1 billion in new military aid to Ukraine once bill clears Senate and Biden

America’s infusion of weapons comes on the heels of an announcement by the UK, pledging an additional $620 million in new military supplies for Ukraine, including long-range missiles and 4 million rounds of ammunition.

Published
April 12, 2024

U.S.-China competition to field military drone swarms could fuel global arms race

U.S. and Chinese military planners are gearing up for a new kind of warfare in which squadrons of air and sea drones equipped with artificial intelligence work together like a swarm of bees to overwhelm an enemy.
Published
March 12, 2024

Pentagon to give Ukraine $300 million in weapons even as it lacks funds to restock

The announcement comes as Ukraine is running dangerously low on munitions and efforts to get fresh funds for weapons have stalled in the House because of Republican opposition.
Published
February 29, 2024

Pentagon leak suspect Jack Teixeira expected to plead guilty in federal case

The Massachusetts Air National Guard member is accused of leaking highly classified military documents on a social media platform.
Published
January 8, 2024

White House will review Defense Secretary Austin’s lack of disclosure on his hospital stay

Late Monday, the Pentagon, which also is looking into the matter, issued an update saying Lloyd Austin 'is recovering well.'
Published
January 7, 2024

Defense secretary remains hospitalized as details emerge about delays in notification, even to Biden

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Monday for an elective procedure, developed undisclosed medical complications, and remained hospitalized on Saturday.

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