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Arab-Israeli missile defense has a shot, says CENTCOM nominee

In the wake of recent missile and drone attacks against the UAE by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, there’s a fresh opportunity to integrate air and missile defense in the Mideast, says Lt. Gen. Michael Kurilla.

3 years ago

Congress passes defense policy bill with budget boost, military justice reforms

After months of debate and weeks of angst, the Senate has sent its annual defense bill to the president.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

3 years ago

Dyess, Charleston officers latest to go in string of Air Force firings

A bomber maintenance squadron commander recently lost her job at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, just two days before a mobility wing commander at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., lost his.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 years ago

DoD inspector general finds ex-Navy auditor sexually harassed female workers

The release of the report comes as the Defense Department continues to struggle with efforts to curtail sexual assault and harassment across the force.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

4 years ago

All eyes on Reed as Austin waiver splits Democrats

U.S. Sen. Jack Reed hasn’t taken over as chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee yet, but he’s already facing division within the panel and his party over the issue of President-elect Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Pentagon.

By Joe Gould and Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Biden facing growing pressure over secretary of defense pick

President-elect Joe Biden is facing escalating pressure from competing factions within his own party as he finalizes his choice for secretary of defense.

By Robert Burns, The Associated Press

4 years ago