Military Times Battle Bracket: By the Numbers

Videos

Cost estimate for Iran war rises to more than $47 billion

The U.S. military has spent about 25% more on the war in Iran than estimates projected in July, according to Pentagon data obtained by Reuters.
Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest mountain retreat burned down

A German man was arrested following a fire at the mountaintop complex famously captured by the ‘Band of Brothers’ troops in WWII.
Defense leaders weigh in on expanding production | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 10.27.26

Top leaders from the defense industry share their ideas on how to scale up production and integrate AI in remarks from the show floor at AUSA 2026.
Defense industry leaders weigh in: How to increase production and integrate AI

As military leaders clamor for increased weapons and systems productions, top defense company leaders chart ways they can meet the demand.