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.