Nation Aug 29 WATCH: Trump declares new Space Command key to American defense "This is a landmark day," Trump said in a Rose Garden ceremony, "one that recognizes the centrality of space to America's national security and defense."…
World Aug 19 Pentagon conducts test of previously banned missile The test off the coast of California on Sunday marks the resumption of an arms competition that some analysts worry could increase U.S.-Russian tensions.
Politics Jul 23 Senate confirms Mark Esper as secretary of defense Mark Esper, an Army veteran and former defense industry lobbyist, won Senate confirmation Tuesday by a vote of 90-8, ending the longest period the Pentagon has gone without a confirmed leader in its history.
World Jul 19 Iran says it’s seized a British oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz The website of Iran's Revolutionary Guard said the tanker was seized Friday for "non-compliance with international maritime laws and regulations" and was taken to an Iranian port.
World Jul 17 U.S. kicking NATO ally Turkey out of fighter program In a written statement, the White House said Wednesday that Turkey's decision to buy the Russian S-400 air defense system "renders its continued involvement with the F-35 impossible."…
Politics Jul 16 WATCH: Defense secretary nominee says U.S. should pursue diplomacy with Iran "I agree we do not want war with Iran," Mark Esper said. "We are not seeking war with Iran. We need to get back on the diplomatic channel."…
Politics Jul 15 Trump nominates Esper to be defense chief, succeeding Mattis The moment the nomination was received by the Senate on Monday afternoon, Esper was required to step out of his role as acting defense secretary — a job he has held since June — until he is confirmed as the…
Nation Jul 11 Pulling troops out of Afghanistan early would be a mistake, general says He says the U.S. should keep a "modest number" of forces in Iraq and Syria to maintain stability.
Nation Jul 08 Admiral picked to lead Navy is retiring after his judgment is called into question Officials said Adm. William Moran recently took public affairs counsel from a former public affairs adviser who was removed from his position for drinking and fraternizing with junior officers.
Nation Jul 03 Critics say Trump’s ‘Salute to America’ is politicizing July 4 Critics of Trump's plans to hold a large-scale event for Fourth of July say he is politicizing the national holiday.