Senate hearing could decide whether Hegseth becomes defense secretaryThe Senate Armed Services Committee will hold a confirmation hearing for Trump's defense secretary pick next Tuesday.By Leo Shane III2 days ago
At Ramstein, Pentagon chief Austin departs Ukraine group he foundedOver three years, the group helped raise $126 billion in aid to Ukraine. Donald Trump may not keep it up.By Noah Robertson2 days ago
The Pentagon finessed its pivot to Asia. Can it last during Trump?A contentious meeting in Manila for U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has reverberated through the Biden Pentagon's plan for competing with China.By Noah Robertson2 days ago
US troops doubled in Syria before Assad’s overthrow, Pentagon saysThe surge of 1,100 troops to the country has been going on for months without being disclosed publicly.By Noah Robertson3 weeks ago
US defense secretary in Japan reaffirms alliance amid regional threatsThe Pentagon chief also stressed trilateral cooperation with Tokyo and Seoul is crucial for regional stability even as South Korea is in political turmoil.4 weeks ago
Pentagon chief Austin announces $1 billion in long-term Ukraine aidThe defense secretary also said that Russia had now suffered 700,000 casualties since its invasion in 2022.By Noah Robertson5 weeks ago
