Senators detail desired missile defense elements for Trump’s Iron Dome
Two senators introduced a bill that would authorize $19.5 billion for fiscal 2026 to build out Trump's "Iron Dome for America."
By Jen Judson
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The real ‘Viper’: This Top Gun instructor notched a rare combat feat
Rear Adm. Kenneth W. “Pete” Pettigrew’s Vietnam success made him the only Top Gun instructor to put his training to practical use against an enemy plane.
By Jon Guttman
North Korea launches cruise missiles as US, South Korea launch drills
The tests came three days after U.S., South Korea and Japanese leaders met and agreed to increase cooperation on their ballistic missile defenses.
House Dems bail on defense bill as GOP votes to repeal abortion policy
House Republicans voted to add several conservative Freedom Caucus amendments on abortion and transgender troops to the previously bipartisan defense bill.
Lawmakers eye ending affirmative action at military academies
Proposals to the annual defense authorization bill would extend the Supreme Court's ban on the practice to military schools.
Pentagon draws ire of lawmakers over war crimes evidence sharing
Much of the session was spent answering lawmakers’ questions about the Pentagon’s resistance to cooperating with the International Criminal Court.
By Zamone Perez
Feds holding alleged Discord leaker Jack Teixeira until trial
The decision came after prosecutors argued that Teixeira hid violent and racist views revealed in his online social media accounts.
What Gen. CQ Brown would bring as chairman of the Joint Chiefs
Two sources confirmed to Defense News that the president has chosen Gen. Brown to succeed Army Gen. Mark Milley as the nation’s top military officer.
Pentagon chief seeks to stem discord with allies over document leaks
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has sought to tamp down any discord between the U.S. and its allies over the massive U.S. leak of classified documents.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press