In reversal of recent years, military sex assault reports dropA confidential survey also found a 19% drop in the number service members who said they'd experienced some type of unwanted sexual contact.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press3 days ago
Navy seeks to develop reusable menstrual underwear for women sailors The project reflects the latest move to help women servicemembers deal with the so-called "Pink Tax."By Hope Hodge Seck5 days ago
Air Force proposes stagnant workforce, flight time in FY24 budgetMost of the fiscal 2024 funding request — $185.1 billion — would go toward the Air Force. Another $30 billion would head to the Space Force.By Rachel S. Cohen14 months ago
US Air Force pursues major aircraft retirements in 2024The Air Force wants to speed up efforts to become a more modern force, with new aircraft and research into technology such as drone wingmen.By Stephen Losey14 months ago
This week in Congress: Military personnel plans take center stageDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 13, 2023.By Leo Shane III14 months ago
White House asks for $11 billion more for Navy, Marine Corps spending Documents published by OMB offer an early look at the services' budget requests ahead of the Pentagon's rollout next week.By Courtney Albon14 months ago
Navy unveils new leave policy for abortions, IVF treatments Those eligible for the leave are active duty sailors and Navy Reserve members serving on active duty.By Diana Stancy14 months ago
GOP blasts ‘inadequate’ Biden defense budget as it vows spending cutsRepublicans lay the groundwork to boost the president's defense budget request, even as they vow to slash overall spending.By Bryant Harris14 months ago
China’s neighbors seek expanded partnerships with US to deter, defendThe Pentagon’s efforts to improve U.S. force posture in the Pacific have yielded a flurry of major agreements, with allies motivated by China's behavior.By Joe Gould15 months ago
US Air Force wants to retire all A-10s by 2029“The A-10 is a great airplane … in an uncontested environment,” Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown said.By Stephen Losey15 months ago
Inside Indo-Pacific Command’s $87 billion wish list to deter ChinaU.S. Indo-Pacific Command has outlined new spending requirements to boost deterrence against China.By Joe Gould15 months ago
Biden proposes Pentagon spending increase with industrial base focusBiden is proposing a 3.2% increase in Defense Department spending with an eye on the Pacific and bolstering the naval industrial base.By Leo Shane III, Joe Gould and Bryant Harris15 months ago