Pentagon to deploy roughly 200 troops to NigeriaThe 200 troops will supplement a small team of American military officers already embedded with Nigerian forces. By Tanya Noury30 hours ago
2027 defense budget could double 2026 ship requests, US Navy secretary saysThe 2026 defense budget set aside $27.2 billion dollars for the Navy to procure 17 ships.By Riley Ceder2 days ago
No evidence women in combat roles lower standards, top enlisted leaders sayDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s call for a review of the effectiveness of women in combat roles prompted questions during a Senate Armed Services hearing.By Karen Jowers2 days ago
US Navy on the hunt for strike drones that can launch from any warshipThe Navy is looking for armed drones that can be launched from austere locations or from surface warships other than aircraft carriers.By Michael Peck3 days ago
Mexican cartel drones breach US airspace, prompt El Paso airport closure, admin says“The Department of War took action to disable the drones,” an administration official told Military Times. By Tanya Noury3 days ago
Experts argue Marine pullback in Okinawa should be halted as China threat risesA plan to shift nearly 10,000 Marines away from Okinawa would dangerously weaken deterrence against Beijing, warns an Atlantic Council report.By Tanya Noury4 days ago