US to pull troops from Chad and Niger as the African nations question its counterterrorism role
The Pentagon says the United States will pull the majority of its troops from Chad and Niger as it works to restore key agreements governing what role there might be there for the American military and its counterterrorism operations.
Who was to blame for secrecy surrounding Austin's hospitalization? A Pentagon report says no one
An internal review about Defense Secretary Lloyd Austinโs hospitalization for complictions from prostate cancer surgery blames privacy restrictions and staff hesitancy for the Pentagonโs failure last month to quickly notify the president and other senior leaders.
A day after his latest hospital release, Austin presses for urgent military aid for Ukraine
A day after his latest hospital stay, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has hosted a virtual meeting on Ukraine to help replenish urgently needed ammunition and artillery for Kyiv, as its ammunition stocks run low in its fight against Russia.
Austin says he never told anyone on his staff to keep White House in the dark on hospitalization
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says he never directed anyone on his staff to keep his cancer surgery and hospitalization secret from the White House but acknowledges he should have handled it differently.
Pentagon chief Austin's cancer prognosis is 'excellent,' no further treatments needed, doctors say
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's cancer doctors at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center say his prostate cancer prognosis is good and no further treatments will be needed after seeing him for a follow-up appointment Friday.
Austin is released from hospital after complications from prostate cancer surgery he kept secret
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says he's eager to return to the Pentagon after being released from a hospital where he was treated for complications from surgery for prostate cancer he kept secret from President Joe Biden.
Pentagon watchdog will review Defense Secretary Austin's failure to disclose his hospitalization
The Pentagonโs internal watchdog says he will review the secrecy surrounding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austinโs hospitalization and why the Defense Department waited days to inform the White House that he had transferred authority to his deputy.
NATO member-to-be Sweden and the US sign defense deal, saying it strengthens regional security
On the brink of joining NATO, Sweden has signed a defense cooperation agreement with Washington that will allow the United States access to all of the military bases across the Scandinavian country, saying the deal would bolster regional security.
US conducts airstrikes against Iran-backed groups in Syria, retaliating for attacks on US troops
The Pentagon and U.S. officials say U.S. fighter aircraft have conducted airstrikes on locations in eastern Syria involving Iranian-backed groups, likely causing casualties and destroying weapons stored at the two targets struck โ a training location and a safe house.
China is building up its nuclear weapons arsenal faster than previous projections, a US report says
A Pentagon report on Chinaโs military power says Beijing is on track to significantly increase its nuclear weapons arsenal by 2030 and is โalmost certainlyโ learning lessons from Russiaโs war in Ukraine about what a conflict over Taiwan might look like.
North Korea vows strong response to Pentagon report that calls it a 'persistent' threat
North Korea has slammed the United States over a Pentagon report that labeled it a โpersistent" threat because of weapons of mass destruction, saying it will strongly counter what it called U.S. plans for aggression.
Congress didn't include funds for Ukraine in its spending bill. How will that affect the war?
When U.S. lawmakers approved a spending bill Saturday that averted a widely expected government shutdown, the measure didnโt include the $6 billion in military assistance that Ukraine said it urgently needed.
Senate confirms army, marines chiefs as senator's objection blocks other military nominations
The Senate has confirmed three top military leaders, filling the posts after monthslong delays and as a Republican senator is still holding up hundreds of other nominations and promotions for senior officers.
Pentagon working to restore benefits to LGBTQ+ veterans forced out under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
The Pentagon is beginning a new effort to contact former service members who may have been forced out of the military and deprived of years of benefits due to policies targeting their sexual orientation, starting with those who served under โDonโt Ask, Donโt Tell.โ.
LIVE: Observance ceremony held at National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Mark A. Milley will host an observance ceremony at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial in honor of the 184 people killed in the 2001 terrorist attack on the Pentagon.
LIVE: Observance ceremony held at National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Mark A. Milley will host an observance ceremony at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial in honor of the 184 people killed in the 2001 terrorist attack on the Pentagon.
Pentagon warns of disruptions as Army, Marines both lack confirmed leaders for first time
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is warning that troop readiness and retention is at risk as the Armyโs chief recently stepped down, leaving the militaryโs two ground combat forces without Senate-confirmed leaders for the first time in history.
US military may put armed troops on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz to stop Iran seizures
The U.S. military is considering putting armed personnel on commercial ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, in what would be an unheard of action aimed at stopping Iran from seizing and harassing civilian vessels.
US Defense Secretary Austin meets with Papua New Guinea leaders about boosting security ties
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has met with Papua New Guinea leaders to discuss developing the Pacific Island nationโs military strength and deepening security ties, as the U.S. competes with China for influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
House Republicans push through defense bill limiting abortion access and halting diversity efforts
The House has passed a sweeping defense bill that provides a pay raise for service members but strays from traditional military policy with Republicans add-ons blocking abortion coverage, diversity initiatives at the Pentagon and transgender care.
US sending $325 million package of military aid to Ukraine
The State Department says the U.S. will deliver a new package of military aid to Ukraine, that totals up to $325 million, and will include a wide range of rockets, missiles and other munitions aimed at bolstering the counteroffensive against Russia that is in its early stages.
Proposal to end Senate standoff over military promotions and abortion policy goes nowhere
Hopes have been dashed for an imminent end to a Senate standoff that has delayed the promotions of more than 200 military officers and could delay the confirmation of President Joe Bidenโs pick for chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
McConnell opposes Alabama Republican's blockade of military nominees over Pentagon abortion policy
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell says he wonโt support a fellow GOP senatorโs blockade of military nominees, backing Democrats and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin who have said that the holdup is harming national security.
US sending about $300 million in military aid to Ukraine
The U.S. is sending Ukraine about $300 million in additional military aid, including an enormous amount of artillery rounds, howitzers, air-to-ground rockets and ammunition as the launch of the spring offensive against Russian forces approaches.
US investigating whether Ukraine war documents were leaked
The Justice Department has launched an investigation into the possible release of Pentagon documents that were posted on several social media sites and appear to detail U.S. and NATO aid to Ukraine, but may have been altered or used as part of a misinformation campaign.
Pentagon video shows Russian jet dumping fuel on US drone
The Biden administration has released video of a Russian fighter jet dumping fuel on a U.S. Air Force surveillance drone, as the U.S. sought to hold Russia responsible for the collision that led to the droneโs crash into the Black Sea without escalating already fraught tensions with the Kremlin.