Defense budget expert casts doubt on $13B Space Force estimate
The Air Force’s $13 billion projection for the cost of President Trump’s desired Space Force appears to be an example of “malicious compliance,” a top defense budget expert said Thursday.“I would say...
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View ArticlePentagon releases report on sexual assault risk
Both male and female Navy sailors serving aboard ships had the highest risk of sexual assault across the military, according to a study released Friday by the Pentagon.The Pentagon-commissioned RAND...
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THE TOPLINE: The Pentagon released a long-delayed study Friday that break down sexual assault risk by military installation.The report found that both male and female Navy sailors serving aboard ships...
View ArticleIranian president vows to stand up to Trump, says Iran won’t give up missiles
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned Saturday that the U.S. would not be successful in forcing Iran to abandon its ballistic missile program amid increased pressure from the Trump...
View Article25 killed in attack on military parade in Iran
Two dozen people were killed Saturday during an attack by armed militants at a military parade in Tehran.Reuters reports that at least 25 people, half of whom were were members of Iran's Revolutionary...
View ArticleTrump faces pivotal moment on North Korea at UN
President Trump will face mounting pressure from South Korea’s president to sign a peace declaration with North Korea following an inter-Korea summit that saw Pyongyang make new pledges on...
View ArticleNational security leaders: Trump's Iran strategy could spark war
A bipartisan group of national security leaders on Sunday warned that the Trump administration's strategy toward Iran could lead to a larger conflict, as the president plans to attend the upcoming...
View ArticleBolton: Russian missile system sale to Syria a 'significant...
National security adviser John Bolton warned Monday that a Russian delivery of a missile defense system to the Syrian government is a substantial escalation."We think introducing the S-300s [missile...
View ArticleOvernight Defense — Presented by Raytheon — Trump returns to UN praising Kim...
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View ArticlePresident strikes softer tone on North Korea at United Nations
Nonproliferation issues are dominating President Trump’s appearance at this year’s United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly.The president is already striking a decidedly softer tone on North Korea...
View ArticlePentagon fears losing race for 5G to China
The next generation of wireless internet could be a boon for the U.S. military, but also comes with national security concerns about China’s role in the market.Industry leaders have promised 5G, or...
View ArticleChina blocks US Navy ship’s port visit to Hong Kong: report
China on Monday denied a United States Navy permission request for a port visit next month to Hong Kong, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. The decision to deny the port visit comes as...
View ArticleU.S. Army general: Suspending military exercises in South Korea caused...
The general nominated to take command of U.S. forces in South Korea said Tuesday that suspending military exercises on the peninsula was a “prudent risk” despite resulting in a “slight degradation” of...
View ArticleCoast Guard transferring two armed cutters to Ukraine
The Coast Guard will transfer two armed cutters to Ukraine at a ceremony Thursday in Baltimore, according to CNN, as tensions with Russia in the Sea of Azov have flared in recent weeks.On Sept. 20,...
View ArticleAdmiral defends record after coming under investigation in 'Fat...
The admiral nominated to take command of U.S. forces in South America defended his record in the Navy on Tuesday after coming under questioning from Democrats about his involvement in what’s known as...
View ArticleCivilian deaths in Yemen up by 164 percent: report
Civilian deaths in Yemen have skyrocketed by 164 percent since June amid Saudi-led efforts to take a major Yemeni city, according to a new report. The report, from the oversight group Armed Location...
View ArticleArmed Services chairman to Trump: Keep Mattis 'as long as you possibly...
The top Republican on the House Armed Services Committee is urging President Trump not to replace Defense Secretary James Mattis.“The president does not ask my advice. If he were to ask my advice, I’d...
View ArticleTrump to award Medal of Honor to retired Marine for service in Vietnam
President Trump will award the Medal of Honor next month to a retired Marine sergeant for his life-saving service in the Vietnam War.The White House announced Tuesday that Sgt. Major John L. Canley...
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