White House defends Hegseth amid new Signal accusation, staff overhaul
President Donald Trump on Monday defended his embattled defense secretary, saying he's pleased with his leadership thus far.
Boeing looks to existing production lines for Golden Dome pitch
Boeing’s conversations with the Pentagon about Golden Dome have focused on production lines the company can ramp up and where it can invest in new tech.
Hegseth had second Signal chat with details of Yemen strike: Report
Pete Hegseth reportedly created another Signal chat that included his wife and brother in which he shared details of a military strike on Houthis in Yemen.
Next-gen air defense radar approved for low-rate production
The Army's new air and missile defense radar has been cleared for production, adding to a modernized air and missile defense architecture coming online.
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AFSOC command chief relieved amid investigation
Air Force Special Operations Command’s top enlisted airman was removed "only after careful consideration," the AFSOC commander said.
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Next-gen air defense radar approved for low-rate production
The Army's new air and missile defense radar has been cleared for production, adding to a modernized air and missile defense architecture coming online.
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White House defends Hegseth amid new Signal accusation, staff overhaul
President Donald Trump on Monday defended his embattled defense secretary, saying he's pleased with his leadership thus far.
Hegseth had second Signal chat with details of Yemen strike: Report
Pete Hegseth reportedly created another Signal chat that included his wife and brother in which he shared details of a military strike on Houthis in Yemen.
Former Pentagon spokesman tied to DEI purge asked to resign: Official
John Ullyot oversaw the Pentagon's edict to strip away online military images considered promoting DEI. Ullyot told Politico that he decided to resign.
Pentagon
Pentagon senior adviser Dan Caldwell ousted in probe into leaks
Officials said Caldwell’s sudden downfall is tied to an ongoing investigation into unauthorized disclosure of department information.
Pentagon inspector general report rehashes Space Command HQ debate
Meanwhile, the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee claims the White House will soon name Huntsville, Alabama, as Space Command's permanent home.
DOD issues guidance to advance civilian workforce overhaul
DOD civilian employee roles that do not facilitate "lethality" should be assessed for restructuring or elimination, the memo states.
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Trump signs shipbuilding order as Navy leaders call for 381-ship fleet
The new policy aims to revitalize a U.S. shipbuilding industry that has fallen well behind production levels of its rivals from Beijing.
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Boeing looks to existing production lines for Golden Dome pitch
Boeing’s conversations with the Pentagon about Golden Dome have focused on production lines the company can ramp up and where it can invest in new tech.
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Space Command strategy aims to boost commercial role in operations
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New B-52 engines pass key design review, prepare for altitude tests
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German Navy tests BlueWhale underwater drone for covert ship tracking
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The next defense reform must fully bring the US tech sector on board
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