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A West Coast-based naval special warfare operator fires a Switchblade 300 Lethal Miniature Aerial Munition System during a training exercise.

Pentagon announces new batch of drones for Replicator program

The announcement marks the most specific details the Defense Department has released about its secretive, fast-track drone effort.

By Noah Robertson

22 hours ago

Trump’s defense choice, a Fox News host, stuns the Pentagon

The news was met with bewilderment and worry among many in Washington as Trump passed on a number of established national security heavy-hitters.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP

28 hours ago

Pentagon chief directs military to conduct smooth transition to Trump

In a memo, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reminded service members of their obligation to follow the lawful orders of the next commander in chief.

7 days ago

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.

By Noah Robertson

7 days ago

Prosecutors seek 17-year prison term for Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira

Jack Teixeira "perpetrated one of the most significant and consequential violations of the Espionage Act in American history," prosecutors said.

13 days ago

North Korean troops likely to join Ukraine war, Pentagon says

Some North Korean soldiers heading toward Kursk have received Russian uniforms and equipment.

By Noah Robertson

2 weeks ago