Pentagon creates new military border zone in Arizona
The fourth national defense area created along the US-Mexico border will be an extension of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma in the Sonora Desert.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
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Pilots who bombed Iran sites invited to White House for July Fourth
The U.S. pilots who carried out Operation Midnight Hammer last month were invited to the White House for July Fourth.
How the US bombarded Iranian nuclear sites while avoiding detection
Taking off from the U.S. heartland, B-2 stealth bombers, aided by refueling tankers and fighter jets, delivered a total of 420,000 pounds of explosives.
Navy uses 3-D printing to manufacture destroyer parts
The 3-D printing process reduced the manufacturing time of one part, which traditionally takes nearly a year to produce, by 80%.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
How the US has shifted military jets and ships in the Middle East
As America’s national security leaders discuss next steps, the Pentagon has moved to ensure that troops and bases in the region are protected.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
US helps defend Israel from Iranian missile attack
The attack follows Israel's airstrikes on Iran's nuclear program and military leadership Thursday.
House appropriators OK rebukes to recent DOD scandals in budget bill
Republicans inserted language restricting military actions on U.S. soil and blocking unsecure communications among senior officials in their 2026 budget.
Hegseth doesn’t initially commit to obeying courts on LA deployments
The defense secretary later clarified that he wouldn't "defy" a ruling from the Supreme Court.
House panel pushes ahead $453 billion funding plan for VA next year
The appropriations plan would add more than $80 billion to the current VA funding level, giving the department its biggest budget ever.
Opinion
The defense acquisition system is broken — it’s time for an overhaul
The acquisition process is too slow, risk-averse and bureaucratic to deliver the capabilities troops need, Rep. Mike Rogers and Rep. Adam Smith argue.
By Rep. Mike Rogers and Rep. Adam Smith