PACOM Harris: U.S. Needs to Develop Hypersonic Weapons, Criticizes ‘Self-Limiting’ Missile Treaties
The head of the U.S. Pacific Command said Wednesday that the United States is hampered in keeping pace with China’s…
Some Clues Emerge On New Pentagon Ballistic Missile Defense Review
In a year packed full of new strategic reviews being pushed out by the Pentagon, yet another new document is…
New $1.4T Congressional Defense Deal Will Curtail Spending Caps For Now
Both houses of Congress will vote Thursday on a bill that will fund the Pentagon to the tune of $1.4…
Mattis Wants Sub-Launched Nuclear Cruise Missile to Curb Russia
The Pentagon’s plan to deploy a new sea-launched nuclear cruise missile is envisioned as a way to force Russia back…
New Russia-Focused Nuclear Review Calls for More Sub, Ship-Launched Missiles
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Pentagon released a muscular new nuclear review on Friday, doubling down on Obama-era efforts to modernize…
NSA Chief Adm. Mike Rogers Expected to Retire this Spring; Leaves Complicated Legacy
The search is on for a replacement for Adm. Mike Rogers, the head of the National Security Agency and the last…
Iranian Drone Missions on the Rise in the Persian Gulf as Small Boat Harassment Drops
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Iranian drones have become increasingly active in the Persian Gulf and other critical waterways around the Middle…
SECDEF Mattis Unveils New ‘Lethal’ National Defense Strategy Focused on Great Power Competition
THE PENTAGON — During Friday morning’s rollout of his new National Defense Strategy, Defense Secretary James Mattis summed up the…
DIY Drone Attacks on Russian, Saudi Targets Signal Change in Fight Against Militant Groups
More than a dozen homemade drones attempted to attack two Russian military bases in Syria in the past week, while…