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Missile Defense Agency’s FY26 budget targets homeland missile defense

The request includes funding for systems designed to defend the homeland against intercontinental ballistic missiles from Iran and North Korea.

No ‘significant’ mover capacity problems expected for troops, DOD says

The DOD says a new task force is "fully engaged" in overseeing the process of troops' household goods moves during this peak season.

Army seeks $197 billion FY26 budget with transformation plan at center

The Army's base budget request is $192 billion but relies on another $5.4 billon in supplemental funding for key initiatives.

Strikes only set back Iran’s nuclear program by months, US report says

A report by the Defense Intelligence Agency found that while the US strikes did significant damage, the Iranian nuclear sites were not totally destroyed.

Opinion

NATO should break the ice on unmanned systems for icebreakers

Opinion: New icebreakers designed to deploy and service uncrewed systems would bolster a credible Arctic defense.

Congressional defense plans slowed by unsettled reconciliation debate

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 23, 2025.

DOD schools reorganize to target more support to military children

The school system is adding more psychologists and administrative officers, but there's concern about some positions being eliminated.

Opinion

Why I chose to retire from government service at this time

In this op-ed, retired Navy Capt. John Cordle shares why he chose to retire from his position as a federal worker under the current administration.

USS Nimitz heading to Middle East, defense official says

The aircraft carrier will replace the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group in the Middle East amid growing tensions between Israel and Iran.

Navy’s preliminary budget undercuts shipbuilding, senator says

The future looks murky for Navy shipbuilding due to budgetary uncertainty amid lagging ship production, Sen. Roger Wicker said at a recent hearing.