Defense
American commander says Taliban using children in Afghan suicide attacks
Official says coalition and Afghan forces are making progress, but he predicts a tough few months ahead.
Defense
Pentagon: No more big defense mergers
Acquisition chief predicts industry will go through a period of profound change as it adjusts to a new era of austerity.
Defense
U.S. casualties up as debate over withdrawing troops intensifies
Deaths in Afghanistan this year have exceeded the record pace of 2010.
Defense
Fear that U.S. can grab nuclear arsenal heightens Pakistani anger
Pakistani military leader condemns U.S. operation that took out bin Laden.
Defense
Goal was to kill, not capture bin Laden
Navy SEALS's decision to fatally shoot the terrorist mastermind -- even though he didn’t have a weapon -- wasn’t an accident.
Defense
With bin Laden dead, should the war in Afghanistan die with him?
Successful operation in Pakistan may mean a change in Obama policy on combating al Qaeda.
Defense
Step by step: How the U.S. killed bin Laden
A broken helicopter, an affluent compound, a president's approval -- this is the story of how bin Laden was killed.
Defense
Obama's next big choice: Who should run the Joint Chiefs of Staff?
Current top military officer Adm. Mike Mullen is slated to retire this fall.
Defense
National security reshuffle has implications for Afghan war
New Pentagon chief Panetta will now be a key player in decade-old conflict.
Defense
Pentagon finally kills second engine for advanced warplane
The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program has been formally terminated, agency says.
Defense
Tough task awaits next Defense secretary
Navy Secretary Ray Mabus is one candidate to replace Robert Gates, who is expected to step down this summer.
Defense
In Libya war, new –and old– fears of terrorism
Gadhafi using terrorism is a "legitimate concern," says Pentagon official.
Defense
At least in first phase, U.S. leads Libyan offensive
For now, Operation Odyssey Dawn is under the command of a four-star American general, Carter Ham.
Defense
For Petraeus, apathy about Afghanistan may be the biggest challenge
General's Hill visit will be less scrutinized this week.
Defense
In major upset, Boeing wins lucrative Air Force tanker contract
Lucrative deal caps years of controversy, is likely to ignite further fights on Capitol Hill.
Defense
General reports progress against roadside bombs in Afghanistan
Senior commander says military has achieved "real disruption of the lethal insurgent networks" throughout Kandahar.
Defense
Have no fear: Army finds missing vial of lethal nerve agent
Officials put Utah facility on lockdown on Wednesday, forcing more than 1,000 military and civilian personnel and contractors to bunk there overnight.
Defense
Obama will spotlight beginning of the end in Afghanistan
In Tuesday's speech, the president is expected to make clear that 2011 will be the high water mark for the U.S troop presence in Afghanistan, which will decline over the next three years.
Defense
Unwanted Pentagon weapons systems often prove impossible to kill
Lawmakers from both parties are mobilizing to save programs Defense Secretary Gates has placed on the chopping block.
News
Congresswoman's shooting raises questions about security for lawmakers
Most lawmakers are almost completely unprotected when they venture outside the secure bubble of Capitol Hill.
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