Defense Department
Fox News host confronts GOP Senator on Pentagon's fifth failed audit
The Defense Department was unable to account for over 60 percent of its assets in a November audit.
Putin cancer rumors swirl again after Pentagon intelligence documents leak
The state of Vladimir Putin's health has been the subject of much speculation since he ordered the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Video of Jon Stewart accusing Pentagon of "corruption" viewed 1.4M times
The comedian and political commentator has long advocated in favor of greater provisions for veterans returning from service.
How Volcano anti-tank system will be used by Taiwan in China invasion
The U.S.'s latest arms package will enhance Taiwan's asymmetric warfare capabilities, the island's defense ministry said.
Pentagon chief tells China to rein in military's "dangerous behavior"
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and China's Gen. Wei Fenghe met for the first time since June.
Pentagon official discusses China's timeline for Taiwan invasion
While some experts believe China has no deadline for invading Taiwan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said Beijing is seeking to accelerate a takeover.
Ukraine HIMARS Destroy More Than 100 'High Value' Russian Targets: Official
A senior U.S. defense official told reporters that Russia's "capabilities are getting dumber."
Russia's Failing to Destroy Any U.S. HIMARS Systems: Pentagon
"To date, those systems have not been eliminated by the Russians, and I knock on wood every time I say something like that," said General Mark Milley.
Ukraine Lessons Should Be 'Soaking in' for China: U.S. Official
Pentagon defense planner Colin Kahl says China remains the No. 1 challenge for the United States, despite the "acute" threat of Russia.
Lloyd Austin to Meet Chinese Defense Minister: Four Things on the Agenda
Both defense heads are scheduled to deliver major speeches at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue defense summit, which kicks off in Singapore this Friday.
U.S. Government Doesn't Want to 'Cover Up' UFO Activity: Official
During a congressional hearing on UFOs, the Defense Department's under secretary for intelligence said transparency was the objective.
U.S. Updates Taiwan 'Fact Sheet' After China's Misinterpretations
While U.S. Taiwan policy remains unchanged, the update appears to remove some commonly misinterpreted elements of Washington's official position.
Mark Esper Under Fire for Keeping 'Essential' Trump Information Secret
The former president has responded to several of Esper's allegations and called him "weak and totally ineffective" during his time as defense secretary.
Video of Democratic Senator Blasting Josh Hawley Garners 3.2 Million Views
Democratic Senator Brian Schatz said his Republican colleague "is damaging the Department of Defense."
Matt Gaetz Slams Military 'Wokeism' in Heated Clash With Defense Secretary
Gaetz and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin clashed over U.S. military capability during a Tuesday hearing.
Our Skyrocketing Military Spending Helps Pentagon Contractors—Not Ukraine
Less than 1 percent of the Pentagon's new $782 billion budget is marked for Kyiv. About 50 times as much will go to for-profit corporations.
More Than 120K Photos of Afghan Allies Removed From Public Site
Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby confirmed the images were taken down, saying it was "done out of an abundance of caution."
Jayapal Calls for Cutting Pentagon Budget After Biden Proposes Increase
"We're dumping billions of dollars into a bloated Pentagon budget," the Washington Democrat tweeted.
Acting Defense Secretary Furthers Trump's Plan to End All Wars
Newly appointed by President Trump, Christopher Miller wrote in a memo: "Now it's time to come home."
Trump Orders Historic Military Newspaper Stars and Stripes Shut Down
The decision from the Pentagon to close the paper down comes shortly after a "Military Times" poll that showed Trump's popularity with the troops has declined.
Enough Is Enough. It's Time to Cut the Defense Budget
Now, for once, Congress must put the people of this country over the profits of defense contractors.
All Ukraine-Related Docs Must Be Preserved, Defense Department Orders
"In light of heightened interest in the [U.S. aid to Ukraine], I write to request your assistance and cooperation in...preserving...documents and other records regarding the [aid] and in responding to anticipated requests for such materials."
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 'Flawed' on Medicare Funding
"Ocasio-Cortez is not the first Twitter user to mangle information from a news report," the fact-checking article wrote.
Military Parade Could Feed Homeless Vets for Months
The total price tag is $80 million more than the original $12 million the Pentagon estimated, according to a new report.
Nevada Division of Tourism Offers Travel Guide For UFOs
The state is welcoming all aliens and alien-seekers with a fresh itinerary.
Are UFOs and Aliens Real? Tom DeLonge Sure Thinks So
The former Blink-182 star is getting renewed attention after revelations of the Pentagon's UFO research program.
Pentagon Asia Nominee: Talks, Not War With North Korea
Randy Schriver said he supported talking to the notoriously reclusive, militarized state in order to avoid a war breaking out.
President Trump Threatens Senator John McCain
"I'm being very nice. I'm being very, very nice. But at some point, I fight back, and it won't be pretty," warned Trump.
Criminals Given Top Defense Security Clearances
A huge backlog has led to a number of criminals being issued top-secret security clearances.
Mattis Says He Serves Trump Because He Has To
Defense Secretary James Mattis said, despite disagreements over NATO and torture, he serves President Donald Trump because he has to.