US Department of Defense
USS Abraham Lincoln to dock in Thailand after record-setting deployment, Thai official says
The Lincoln, which left the Middle East on Saturday, has not made a port call in more than 200 days, setting a modern-day record for consecutive days at sea.
Andy Burnham, European leaders plan US trip to seek Patriot missiles for Ukraine - report
US Army secretary expected to step down by year's end after months of tension with Hegseth - report
Pentagon fires editor-in-chief of US military newspaper, reportedly for opposing censorship
XTEND’s US-made X-Strike enters Pentagon’s Drone Dominance Program
Israeli defense-tech company XTEND has expanded its role in the US’s Drone Dominance Program, with its US-manufactured X-Strike package accepted as a weapons solution for the Pentagon.
Pentagon demands audit of 30 universities, investigating Russian, Chinese, Iranian research ties
The Defense Department did not publicly list the 30 US schools to be reviewed for suspected ties to 130 research institutes based in Russia, China, and Iran, including civilian universities.
US lost 45 Reaper drones in Iran war, raising supply concerns for future hostilities - report
In May, Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach told the House Armed Services committee that during the war, the Reaper was "perhaps the most valuable player."
CENTCOM launches multinational attack drone force as US adapts to drone warfare - analysis
The drone initiative is an important development is harnessing the capabilities of US allies and partners in the region.
Trump announces steep tariffs on drones, citing US reliance on foreign suppliers
A 15% tariff will be imposed on drones and components from the European Union, Japan, Liechtenstein, South Korea, Switzerland, and Taiwan.
CENTCOM refutes reports of sailors jumping from USS Lincoln as conditions aboard face scrutiny
Hegseth also rejected the claims, saying that the reports about Lincoln's conditions are "misrepresented." US Navy confirmed that a sailor went overboard; the circumstances are under investigation.
Pentagon orders plan for rapid weapons production as US munitions stockpiles dwindle - report
Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg wrote that industry leaders had 21 days to present plans to “drive significantly faster, more aggressive delivery schedules and/or increased production."
US signs deal to boost output of parts for Patriot, THAAD interceptor systems
The US Defense Department signed a deal with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to boost production of missile-interceptor components.
US strikes $58.6 billion Patriot missile deal amid rising stockpile concerns
The contract is expected to dramatically increase the United States' interceptor inventory, which has been depleted by the wars involving Iran and Ukraine
Hegseth asks Congress for $1.5 trillion defense budget as Iran war costs continue to climb
"Not funding this department at $1.5 trillion, I believe, is the greatest threat that our nation faces," Hegseth told the Senate Appropriations Committee.
