Defense
Armed Services Chair: Military Can Build Trump's Wall
Newly elected House Armed Services Chairman Adam Smith said Trump is "willing to shut down the government and stop paying Border Patrol agents" because of his gimmicky "campaign promise."
Trump Denies Webb Is A Candidate For Defense Secretary
President Donald Trump denied that Jim Webb is under consideration for defense secretary on Thursday, following multiple reports that the former Virginia senator was a leading candidate to replace Jim Mattis as Pentagon chief.
Iran to Send Ships Near U.S. Water, as Navy Did in Gulf
The news came as Iran's top diplomat accused his U.S. counterpart of mixing up two United Nations Security Council resolutions regarding missile activity.
Jim Webb Among Names In Running For Pentagon Chief
Jim Webb, the former Virginia senator and Reagan-era Navy secretary, is reportedly on the short list of names to replace Jim Mattis as defense secretary.
Top Pentagon Spokeswoman Resigns Amid Internal Probe
Dana White, the senior spokeswoman for the Department of Defense, stepped down Monday night amid an internal investigation into whether she mistreated employees.
This Is What Russia's Military Accomplished in 2018
Despite President Donald Trump's initial vows to rebuild broken ties between Russia and the U.S., the world's two leading military powers have been at major odds.
Trump: 'Everybody' Wants Defense Secretary Job
While speaking to U.S. troops at Al-Asad Air Base in Iraq troops, President Donald Trump claimed that "everybody and his uncle" wants the defense secretary position that's now open.
Russia Tests Underwater Nuclear Drone, Report Says
A defense source told Russian state media that "the underwater trials of the nuclear propulsion unit of the Poseidon drone are underway."
Russia Tests Missile Too Fast for U.S. Defense: Reports
Russia has again reportedly tested the 3M22 Tsirkon anti-ship hypersonic cruise missile, which flew at eight times the speed of sound.
China Shows Off New Stealth Fighter Jet Missiles
For the first time, the public got a look at four missiles equipped to the Chengdu J-20 stealth fifth-generation fighter jet.
U.S. Will Soon Spend More on Interest Than Medicaid
Interest on debt is rapidly becoming a larger share of the U.S. GDP, setting up a bipartisan battle over competing spending on health care, education and defense.
U.S. Says It Faces Different Threats From Russia, China
General Joseph Dunford said Russia and China "can challenge our ability to project power and challenge us in all domains."
Donald Trump Wants to Keep Arms Deal With Saudi Arabia
Trump's comments come on the heels of Saudi Arabia's confirmation that Jamal Khashoggi, 59, was dead.
Russia's S-300 Arrives in Syria, and That's Not All
In addition to the S-300 missile systems, Russia Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Moscow has improved its electronic warfare abilities.
Iran Warns Israel Not to Attack, Russia Readies Defense
Iran's top security official said Israel "will face regrettable reactions" if it tries to attack Syria again, as Russia's strategic balance sways.
U.S. Calls New Russian Air Defense in Syria 'a Concern'
Russia's decision to equip its Syrian ally comes after an Israeli air raid and amid U.S. threats of military action.
Video: Cannabis Store Worker Battles Robbers With Bong
The man held off three assailants using only his trusty pipe.
Maria Butina, Alleged Russian Spy, Put Under Gag Order
"Your work defending your client needs to happen in this courtroom, not on the public airwaves," a judge told Maria Butina's lawyer.
'Hogwarts Mystery' Year 5 Released
Hold on to your broomsticks Potterheads, Year 5 content for Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery game is here!
China, S. Africa Expand Ties Amid Fury Over Trump Tweet
The U.S. says Chinese influence is bad for Africa, but South Africa and other countries are questioning what President Donald Trump has to offer.
Putin: Russia 'Must Respond' to NATO Missile Systems
Russian President Vladimir Putin said U.S.-led NATO was refusing to discuss easing increasing tensions. NATO disputed this.
Iran Shows Off Ballistic Missiles as Tensions Rise
Iran pledged to increase its military defenses in the face of "psychological warfare," a move likely to rile the U.S.
Russia Plays Up U.S. Missile Threat After NATO Gaffe
What Romanian Defense Minister Mihai Fifor called "a misunderstanding," Russian diplomat Pavel Alekseenko called "a spontaneous truth."
Israel: More West Bank Settlements Will Slow Violence
Over 380,000 Jewish settlers live in the West Bank.
Russia's Latest Weapons: What Are They?
Russia released clips of six super weapons said capable of thwarting even top U.S. defenses.
U.S. Sells More Weapons in 6 Months Than All of 2017
America has signed off on $46.9 billion worth of arms sales so far this year.
Half of Americans Don't Want to Defend NATO Allies
Many Americans seem to be buying President Trump's anti-NATO—and often misleading—rhetoric.
Taiwan Deploys Helicopters as Tensions With China Rise
Relations between Beijing and Taipei have frayed since Tsai Ing-Wen became president of Taiwan in 2016.
Trump Complains NATO Costs Too Much, Outspends Obama
Trump has said the U.S. should spend less but he spent more on Europe's defense, all for a Russian threat he disputes is there.