Defense Secretary Austin calls out those who advocate isolationism
In remarks at the Reagan National Defense Forum, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said United States must reject calls to turn away from global interests.
Half of US would recommend military service to loved ones, report says
At the same time, one-third of respondents said they would discourage military service.
As Pentagon calls for industry innovation, top acquisition nominees remain stalled
The Pentagon has are too few acquisition officials confirmed for the defense industry.
Trump needs to jump start negotiations with Iran, defense secretaries warn
A pair of former Pentagon leaders say the country represents too big a threat to ignore.
More Stories
As Pentagon calls for industry innovation, top acquisition nominees remain stalled
The Pentagon has are too few acquisition officials confirmed for the defense industry.
By Joe Gould
Trump needs to jump start negotiations with Iran, defense secretaries warn
A pair of former Pentagon leaders say the country represents too big a threat to ignore.
London turns to America after EU excludes Britain from Galileo satellite program
The U.K. says it plans to leave the Galileo GPS program with Europe, and American industry could benefit.
Rep. Anthony Brown talks about Democrats taking over the House
Democratic Rep. Anthony Brown talks about whether the transition of power to his party on the House Armed Services committee.
Long-awaited UK defense report coming before Christmas
The Modernising Defence Programme has been a long time coming.
By Aaron Mehta
Mattis: Putin tried to ‘muck around’ in US midterm elections
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Saturday took aim at Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of trying to "muck around" in the U.S. midterm elections, of duplicity in arms control and of acting irresponsibly in last weekend's naval confrontation with Ukraine.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Mattis’ fix for the civilian-military divide: Stop being jerks
The defense secretary thinks that Americans need to respect each other more before they can understand and appreciate the military.
Is Trump really going to cut the defense budget?
Is it a negotiating ploy or a sincere message from the president that defense has to preparing for slimmer spending?
When totalitarian regimes play by different rules in tech, here’s how the US military can compete
Even as the Pentagon speaks about the importance of strategic cooperation with China, differing approaches to technology development could leave the U.S. struggling to keep up.
By Jill Aitoro
Sen. Ernst speaks on being a veteran voice in Senate leadership
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, talks about the importance of being the voice of an Iraq War veteran in the Senate leadership. (Staff)
Mattis: Cutting defense will not help deficit
Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis appeared at the Reagan National Defense Forum on Dec. 1, 2018.
By Aaron Mehta
Mattis sees progress in Afghanistan, but no plans for troop drawdowns
The defense secretary said if U.S. forces leave today, it will mean new attacks on the American homeland.
GOP lawmaker calls for President Trump to visit Afghanistan
Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., said the commander in chief needs to evaluate the situation first-hand to figure out the best way forward.
Top GOP appropriator signals willingness to cut arms sales to Saudi Arabia
Comments from Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, could be a signal for how badly the relationship between Saudi Arabia and the U.S. Congress have soured in the last year.
By Aaron Mehta
