Pentagon keeps 2 aircraft carriers in Middle East for another weekThe carrier Harry S. Truman is expected to head home to Norfolk, Virginia, after the week is up, according to officials.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press9 days ago
US forces strike Yemen oil port in ongoing campaign against HouthisThe attack is the first strike U.S. Central Command has publicly described in weeks.By Noah Robertson3 weeks ago
Trump signs shipbuilding order as Navy leaders call for 381-ship fleetThe new policy aims to revitalize a U.S. shipbuilding industry that has fallen well behind production levels of its rivals from Beijing.By Riley Ceder, Zita Ballinger Fletcher and J.D. Simkins4 weeks ago
How to handle winners (and losers) in the Pentagon’s 8% budget relookThe authors of this op-ed argue the DOD's 8% relook offers an opportunity to break the defense budgeting routine, but that outcome is far from preordained.By Travis Sharp, Casey Nicastro and Evan Braden Montgomery6 weeks ago
Hegseth beefs up Middle East warship presence with 2 aircraft carriersThe defense secretary has ordered the carriers Carl Vinson and Harry S. Truman to be in the region as the U.S. increases strikes on Houthi rebels.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press7 weeks ago
Almost 21,000 DOD employees approved to resign amid workforce cutsThe number is less than half of the 5-8% cut in civilian employees the Pentagon is pursuing.By Noah Robertson8 weeks ago