Defense
Confusion Reigns as Pentagon Begins Pulling Equipment Out of Syria
The timeline for withdrawal remains murky amid rocky negotiations with Turkey over the Kurds.
Defense
As Arctic Warms, U.S. Navy Considering Summer Transit, Bering Sea Port
The Navy secretary says his service must be ready to answer Russian moves at the top of the world.
Defense
Can the U.S. Military Build a Border Wall Even as It Struggles to Rebuild Itself?
President Donald Trump has floated the idea that the military build his much-touted border wall. The idea might become reality.
Defense
Analysis: Democrats Are Wrong About Defense Spending
The need for investment is only likely to grow in the coming years.
Defense
Meet the New (Acting) Defense Secretary
With no military experience and just a year and a half in government, the former Boeing executive Patrick Shanahan has yet to develop a foreign-policy vision of his own.
Defense
Immigrant Kids In ‘Tender Age’ Shelters Face Myriad Risks
The youngest immigrant children—detained in so-called "tender age" shelters—may be the most vulnerable to the stress of separation from their parents.
Defense
Alcohol Trouble More Likely For Some Never-Deployed Soldiers
New research investigates alcohol misuse among U.S. Army Reserve and National Guard soldiers who have never been deployed.
Defense
Trump’s Surprise Iraq Trip Is Raising Security And Ethics Questions
There's a protocol that U.S. presidents are supposed to follow when they visit a war zone, but like much else in his presidency, Trump didn't follow the rules.
Defense
No, U.S. Troops Are Not Getting a 10% Pay Raise
President Trump announced the surprise windfall during a surprise visit to troops in Iraq. But it’s not true.
Defense
Trump Kicks Mattis Out Early, Names Shanahan Acting Defense Secretary
The abrupt decision comes amid a growing crescendo of criticism of the president’s snap decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria.
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Four People Who Could Be the Next Defense Secretary
Former generals and powerful senators are likely to be considered to take over as President Trump’s next defense secretary.
Defense
Mattis Resigns Over Disagreements with Trump
In two-page resignation letter, Defense secretary cites need to treat allies with respect, potential adversaries with resolve.
Defense
Trump’s Abrupt Syria Reversal Confounds His Own Administration, GOP Allies
Hours later, White House officials had more questions than answers about the withdrawal.
Defense
Trump Wanted Out of Syria. It’s Finally Happening.
The announcement is in stark contrast to recent remarks by senior U.S. officials on the presence of troops.
Defense
The Pentagon Thinks Cyber Ops Could Be The Next WMDs
U.S. military planners are asking researchers how to fight back hackers.
Defense
Trump’s Space Force Request Is Coming — But Final Form Remains Hazy
Will his proposed space organization more resemble the Air Force or the Marines? Pence didn’t say.
Defense
Inspectors Find Big Cyber Vulnerabilities in U.S. Missile Defense System
The managers of the nation’s missile defense system aren’t implementing basic cybersecurity practices, according to a new inspector report.
Defense
Ex-Russian Spies Say The U.S. Is Losing Because It Can’t Control Social Media
Ex-Russian Spies Say The U.S. Is Losing Because It Can’t Control Social Media
Defense
New Armed Services Chair Says He Will Fund Military, Not Drive Foreign Policy ‘Like McCain Did’
'My job is to make sure we have the resources...I try not to get into debates,’ Inhofe says in an exclusive interview.
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