Japan conducts first domestic missile test
The test comes as the country accelerates its military buildup to deter increasingly assertive China.
Tech firm uses AI to make Pentagon budget, spending easier to track
Obviant's platform aims to help both DOD and the defense industry better understand how the Pentagon is spending its money.
Iran remains security threat even after airstrikes, CENTCOM warns
President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead U.S. Central Command said Iran still has 'considerable tactical capabilities' of concern to national security.
Trump slams Israel, Iran: ‘They don’t know what the f— they’re doing’
President Donald Trump on Tuesday blasted both Israel and Iran for what he said were violations of ceasefire terms that had been agreed upon hours earlier.
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Japan conducts first domestic missile test
The test comes as the country accelerates its military buildup to deter increasingly assertive China.
Land
Army promises to deliver analysis on sweeping changes in 10 days
The Army secretary has promised to show Congress the analysis behind its transformation plans within the next 10 days.
Pentagon
After years-long delay, missile tracking radar test declared a success
A successful test of the Long-Range Discrimination Radar will inform an operational decision originally planned for 2023.
Tech firm uses AI to make Pentagon budget, spending easier to track
Obviant's platform aims to help both DOD and the defense industry better understand how the Pentagon is spending its money.
Trump slams Israel, Iran: ‘They don’t know what the f— they’re doing’
President Donald Trump on Tuesday blasted both Israel and Iran for what he said were violations of ceasefire terms that had been agreed upon hours earlier.
Pentagon
NATO wants a ‘focused’ summit amid wars in Iran and Ukraine
Officials say the annual gathering will center on defense spending, with anxiety running high about the U.S. military's future posture in Europe.
Pentagon leaders hail successful Iran strikes but wary of retaliation
The operation against Iran involved 125 American aircraft, 75 precision weapons and a bevy of other U.S. military assets.
Pentagon shifts Greenland to US Northern Command in shakeup
President Donald Trump has repeatedly said the U.S. wants control of the Danish territory.
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Israel says Iran launched more missiles and pledges response
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Iran launches missile attacks on US base in Qatar
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