An annual assessment of Beijing’s military strength concludes China can increasingly threaten U.S. territory. Read more
Wsj - Dec 24
China operates the world's largest navy by hull count—with more than 370 vessels, including three aircraft carriers. Read more
Newsweek - Dec 24
The Pentagon increased the value of a contract with Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:LMT) on Tuesday and awarded a new contract to Boeing Co (NYSE:BA).Pentagon Boosts C-130J, B-52 DealsThe deal, covering the development, engineering, and delivery of C‐130J aircraft, has risen from an initial $15 billio... Read more
Benzinga - Dec 24Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth nearly missed Wednesday's inaugural Christmas worship service at the Pentagon, though he had a reason. Read more
The Washington Times - Dec 18
The Pentagon will not release to the public the full video of the US military’s strike on an alleged drug boat on September 2, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday. CNN Anchor and Chief Congressional Correspondent Manu Raju joins CNN News Central with reaction from Capitol Hill. Read more
Cnn - Dec 16
Two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian U.S. interpreter were killed Saturday in an attack in Palmyra, Syria, the Pentagon said. Read more
Nbc News - Dec 13
He added he supports the military targeting suspected drug running: "Every one of these boats that is capsized saves tens of thousands of American lives." Read more
Daily Express Us - Dec 12
Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki weighed in Thursday on the discourse around Pentagon media access, calling out the new "press corps" for consisting of mostly conservative influencers. "What is so interesting right now in Washington is what is happening with the Pentagon press corps. ... Read more
The Hill - Dec 06
A highly critical inspector general report found Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth jeopardized troop safety and violated department policy by using the Signal app on his personal cell phone to discuss a pending strike on Houthi targets in Yemen. Brought to light when high-ranking officials accidenta... Read more
The Hill - Dec 03
WASHINGTON - The Defense Department Inspector General concluded in a report filed Tuesday that the information Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared on a group Signal chat about a pending military operation in Yemen was considered classified, according to two people who have read the report Read more
Nbc News - Dec 03