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In this Dec. 17, 2019, file photo provided by Xinhua News Agency, the Shandong aircraft carrier is docked at a naval port in Sanya in southern China's Hainan Province.

China’s military buildup makes US increasingly vulnerable, DOD says

The Pentagon's latest annual report on the People’s Liberation Army described China’s recent buildup as “historic.”

3 weeks ago

Military recruiting off to ‘strong start’ for fiscal 2026, DOD says

Overall, the services met an average of 103% of their active-duty recruiting goals for fiscal 2025, according to the Defense Department.

By Karen Jowers

3 weeks ago

Trump order would allow more VA research on medical marijuana

It does not, however, give Veterans Affairs doctors leeway to prescribe the drug.

By Patricia Kime

4 weeks ago

Lawmakers move to further restrict cellphones in DOD schools

Overall, cellphone use is not a systemic issue, says DODEA.

By Karen Jowers

5 weeks ago

Pentagon taps Google Gemini, launches new site to boost AI use

Hegseth said the U.S. must stay ahead of adversaries who are working to take advantage of rapid technology advancements, like the development of AI.

By Stephen Losey

5 weeks ago

Pentagon must do better to safeguard public information, GAO warns

Of 10 DOD components assessed, only U.S. Special Operations Command was found to have consistently trained troops about the risks of digital information.

By Lillian Juarez and J.D. Simkins

8 weeks ago