Corruption may slow China’s ability to one day invade Taiwan, DOD says
But the Pentagon's annual report on China's military still tracked advances.
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Combatant commands mishandled classified mobile devices, audit finds
Inventory records of devices with sensitive intel weren't maintained, and in some cases, contained inaccurate information, according to a DOD OIG report.
Trump picks Fox commentator Pete Hegseth as his next Defense Secretary
Hegseth is an Army veteran and will need to be confirmed by the Senate before taking over the top civilian Pentagon post.
What a second Trump presidency could mean for the defense budget
Republicans follow different philosophies when it comes to government spending, including on the military.
8,000 North Korean troops likely to join Ukraine war in ‘coming days’
If the troops join the fighting, U.S. officials said, they'll be fair targets for Ukraine.
North Korean troops likely to join Ukraine war, Pentagon says
Some North Korean soldiers heading toward Kursk have received Russian uniforms and equipment.
Pentagon unveils new plan to energize America’s defense sector
The document, which had been delayed for months, will help organize the Pentagon's spending on its industrial base.
US needs more AI investment, not just guardrails, defense experts say
Defense and industry officials said the White House's AI policy memo should be accompanied by greater investment in enabling infrastructure.
China leading ‘rapid expansion’ of nuclear arsenal, Pentagon says
China has already reached 500 such weapons and will have more than 1,000 by 2030, defense officials said.
US confirms 3,000 North Korean troops are training in Russia
American officials said they don't yet know why the soldiers are there.
Pentagon OKs first batch of private capital funds for loan program
The effort aims to drive private capital funding to companies advancing key DOD technologies like artificial intelligence and microelectronics.
