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 Noury8 hours ago
Pentagon wants counter-drone sensors to protect US infrastructure — and fast“The urgency of the threat” is prompting the Defense Innovation Unit to solicit products in time for a spring 2026 demonstration. By Michael Peck9 hours 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 Jowers27 hours ago
Judge temporarily blocks Pentagon from punishing Kelly over unlawful orders videoSen. Mark Kelly sued in federal court to block his Jan. 5 censure from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press30 hours 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 Noury2 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 Noury3 days ago