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Task force seeks lighter Javelin missiles, robot dogs for infantry
The Close Combat Lethality Task Force serves as lead advocate for infantry, close-combat programs.
By Todd South
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Trump denies new claims he wanted US military to attack protesters
Former President Donald Trump denied his defense secretary's accusations that he wanted U.S. military members to shoot protestors during civil rights demonstrations in summer 2020, but declined comment on Mark Esper's assertion that he suggested using missiles to attack drug cartels in Mexico.
Biden ending Trump OK for US oil company in Syria, says official
Trump became focused on Syria’s oil in October 2019 after he abruptly announced his intention to draw down U.S. troops deployed against ISIS in the area.
Former Pentagon chief Mark Esper joins Epirus board
Former U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper is joining the board of directors at Epirus, the company announced, the latest move by the former Raytheon executive to reenter the world he left to join the Trump administration four years ago.
By Joe Gould
Esper’s end-around on Trump harmed civil-military relations
Further politicization of appointments could lead to a Pentagon that games appointments in the fourth year of an administration or selects separate slates of general officers according to the anticipated preferences of the winning candidate.
By Jud Crane
Former defense secretaries Mattis, Esper decry attack on the Capitol and Trump’s rhetoric
One woman killed and numerous police injured as pro-Trump rioters attempted to disrupt congressional proceedings.
10 former Pentagon chiefs warn Trump on involving military in pursuing election claims
All 10 living former secretaries of defense signed on to an opinion article that implicitly questioned Trump’s willingness to follow his constitutional duty to peacefully relinquish power on Jan. 20.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Trump signs bill allowing Iraq War hero Alywn Cashe to receive Medal of Honor
Cashe's family could receive the award in the next few months.
Defense Business Board members replaced with Trump loyalists
President Trump's former campaign manager is among the new appointees to the advisory board.
By Aaron Mehta
Key lawmaker hunts paper trail of Pentagon and State Department resistance to Afghanistan troop cuts
A Democratic-led oversight panel is asking the Trump administration for all documents relevant to the Afghanistan withdrawal decision.
By Joe Gould