The Latest Breaking News from Defense Department

Senate confirmation hearings are slated to begin on Jan. 14, 2025, for Pete Hegseth, whom President-elect Donald Trump has chosen to serve as the next secretary of defense. It’s a massive job, broadly affecting Americans’ security at home and abroad and overseeing huge numbers of people and immense amounts of…

The Indiana National Guard says a 34-year-old soldier serving in Iraq has died in a non-combat incident

Trump transition team members meet with Defense Department officials at the Pentagon to discuss security procedures and next steps in the transition process.

Republican Senator Joni Ernst and Pete Hegseth discuss Pentagon leadership and military well-being in a positive meeting.

Defense Department and war prosecutors locked in back-and-forth over plea deals for three 9/11 plotters

Senator Tom Cotton criticizes potential Defense Department resistance to Trump administration reforms and emphasizes the need for reform.

The US responds to Russia's updated nuclear doctrine, expressing vigilance but no immediate changes to US nuclear posture.

The Air Force bought soap dispensers for an aircraft bathroom at almost 8,000% of their going rate, prompting criticism from the Pentagon.

The Air Force bought soap dispensers for an aircraft bathroom at almost 8000% of their going rate, prompting criticism from the Pentagon after a series of unruly purchases.

In a rare move, the Pentagon is strongly pushing back against misinformation spread on social media that falsely suggests U.S. troops have been authorized to use force against American citizens during the election

House and Senate appropriators want $38 billion in fiscal 2025 defense spending that the White House didn't request.