Politics Nov 09 Trump terminates Secretary of Defense Mark Esper President Donald Trump says he has fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper. It's a stunning move on the heels of Trump’s failed reelection bid. It could also unsettle U.S. allies and partners.
Politics Oct 23 Trump administration slams NATO ally Turkey for weapon test In unusually strong language, the Pentagon is condemning Turkey's decision to test a Russian-made air defense system that has created a rift between Washington and one of its oldest NATO allies.
Politics Sep 21 Biden says he would push for less U.S. reliance on nuclear weapons for defense Although he has not fully detailed his nuclear policy priorities, Biden says he would push for less reliance on the world's deadliest weapons.
Nation Sep 09 U.S. will withdraw thousands of troops from Iraq and Afghanistan The top U.S. general for the Middle East says the Trump administration will pull thousands of troops out of Iraq and Afghanistan by November. Gen. Frank McKenzie says the number of troops in Iraq will drop this month from about…
Politics Sep 01 Pentagon says China planning big increase in nuclear arsenal In a new report to Congress, the Pentagon says it expects China over the next 10 years to double its stockpile of nuclear warheads, which it says currently numbers in the "low 200s."…
Nation Aug 12 FBI investigates shooting of military helicopter in Virginia The FBI is investigating the shooting of a military helicopter during a training mission this week in northern Virginia, injuring one crew member who was aboard, officials said Wednesday.
World Jul 23 U.S. accuses Russia of testing anti-satellite weapon in space The United States accused Russia on Thursday of conducting a test of an anti-satellite weapon in space, asserting that it exposed Moscow's intent to deploy weapons that threaten U.S. and allied satellites.
Politics Jul 21 Esper says U.S. considering troop ‘adjustments’ in South Korea Defense Secretary Mark Esper says he has issued no order to reduce U.S. troop levels in South Korea but is considering “adjustments” in the American presence globally.
Nation Jul 09 WATCH: Milley, Esper testify on military’s role handling civilian protests The Pentagon’s top leaders are going before Congress for the first time in months.
Health Jun 19 WATCH: Navy upholds firing of carrier captain in virus outbreak The spread of the coronavirus aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt while on deployment in the Pacific in March exploded into one of the biggest military leadership crises of recent years.