Report to Congress on Taiwan Defense Issues
The following is the April 19, 2024, Congressional Research Service report, Taiwan Defense Issues for Congress…
Russian Air Force Chief: U.S. Surveillance Flights Monitor Russia Daily
U.S. surveillance planes have flown almost daily missions right on the edge of Russian controlled airspace, the head of the…
Iran Denies it Flew ISIS Airstrikes in Iraq, Pentagon Says Different
This post has been amended from a previous version to include additional information from U.S. Central Command. Iran is denying…
U.S. F-16 Pilot Killed in Middle East Crash
An U.S. Air Force pilot was killed following a crash of a F-16 Falcon fighter somewhere in the Middle East…
Document: Guide to U.S. Military Casualty Statistics
From the Nov. 20, 2014 Congressional Research Service report, A Guide to U.S. Military Casualty Statistics: Operation Inherent Resolve, Operation…
Australia Defense Minister Walks Back Shipbuilder ‘Canoe’ Slight
Australian Defense Minister David Johnston is backing off Tuesday comments in which he said he didn’t trust state-owned shipbuilder ASC…
Document: Hagel’s Message to DoD Following Resignation Announcement
The following is Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel’s Nov. 24, 2014 message to Department of Defense employees following the announcement…
Reports: Hagel Stepping Down Over ISIS Fight
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel will be stepping down from his position as the civilian in charge of the Pentagon…
Document: Congressional Budget Office Report on Pentagon Budget Growth
The following is the recently released Congressional Budget Office report, Growth in DoD’s Budget From 2000 to 2014.…
Pentagon Kicks Off New Technology Initiative
The U.S. Defense Department is projecting a future where the United States will no longer hold an insurmountable advantage over…
Document: Pentagon Innovation Initiative Memo
The following is a Nov. 15, 2014 memo from Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel on a new Pentagon effort to…