Defense

Israel and Hamas pressed by all comers to come to agreement

By Mike Brest July 30, 2025 5:30 pm

Army secretary orders West Point to terminate job offer for former Biden official

Mike Brest Jul 30, 2025

Pentagon spokesman labels IG’s SignalGate evaluation ‘political witch hunt’

Mike Brest Jul 30, 2025

President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, in Washington.

Trump bolsters military’s nuclear readiness to deter Russia

Tom Rogan Jul 30, 2025

Trump downplays effectiveness of sanctions as he announces Aug. 8 deadline for Russia: ‘It may or may not affect them’

Jamie McIntyre Jul 30, 2025

Endless speculation about Kim Jong Un’s health helps no one

By Daniel DePetris April 27, 2020 9:08 pm

Sailors man the rails as the USS Theodore Roosevelt is manuvered into it's berth at the Norfolk Naval Station in Norfolk, Va., Thursday May 29, 2003. The nuclear powered aircraft carrier returned from a five month deployment during which it took part in the war in Iraq.

Top Navy officials recommend commander of USS Theodore Roosevelt be reinstated

By Zach Halaschak April 24, 2020 7:45 pm

In this undated photo provided on Tuesday by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, center, speaks to a small group.

Pentagon official: Kim Jong Un likely ‘still in full control’ of North Korea

By Zach Halaschak April 22, 2020 6:21 pm

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un gestures as he watches a military parade in Pyongyang, North Korea, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015. North Korea is holding one of its biggest celebrations for the 70th anniversary of its ruling party's creation.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reportedly in ‘grave danger’ after surgery

By Zach Halaschak April 21, 2020 1:55 am

A photo provided by the U.S. Navy shows Chief Petty Officer Charles Robert Thacker Jr., 41, of Fort Smith, Ark., assigned to the USS Theodore Roosevelt, who died from the coronavirus Monday, April 13, 2020, at U.S. Naval Hospital Guam.

Navy identifies Roosevelt sailor who died from coronavirus outbreak

By Zach Halaschak April 17, 2020 12:25 am

A Russian made Sukhoi SU-35 performs during the Dubai Air Show, United Arab Emirates, Monday, Nov. 13, 2017.

Russian fighter jet unsafely intercepts US aircraft over Mediterranean Sea

By Zach Halaschak April 15, 2020 11:08 pm

‘Dangerous and harassing’: Iranian naval vessels unsafely approach US Navy forces at high speeds

By Zach Halaschak April 15, 2020 10:41 pm

ISIS claims responsibility for rockets fired at US air base in Afghanistan

By Zach Halaschak April 9, 2020 12:14 pm

From left, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis with President Donald Trump, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph Dunford and Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Robert Neller, speaks during a briefing with senior military leaders in the Cabinet Room at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018.

‘Honest, competent’: Mattis pushes back on Trump over decision to remove inspector general

By Zach Halaschak April 8, 2020 3:01 am

Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly testifies during a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee about about ongoing reports of substandard housing conditions Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 in Washington, on Capitol Hill.

Acting Navy chief resigns after insulting ousted captain of coronavirus-hit aircraft carrier

By Zach Halaschak April 7, 2020 7:23 pm

Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly testifies during a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee about about ongoing reports of substandard housing conditions Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 in Washington, on Capitol Hill.

Navy chief apologizes to ousted captain after calling him ‘too naive or too stupid’ to lead ship

By Zach Halaschak April 7, 2020 2:07 am

Rep. Ilhan Omar and President Trump are shown.

Trump says he may ‘get involved’ in dispute between Navy secretary and ousted captain

By Zach Halaschak April 6, 2020 11:09 pm