U.S. lawmakers and the Pentagon are investigating how sensitive F-35 components bound from Australia to the United States for repair were diverted to Hong Kong and are now unaccounted for.
FreightWaves•Stuart Chirls18 Sept
The Pentagon posted new guidance on Thursday for mandatory testosterone deficiency screening among male service members over age 30 in active duty or in the reserves.
ABC News18 Sept
Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., pushed for the declassification of the audio from early Air Force investigations into UFOs.
The Hill•Steph Whiteside18 Sept
For the first time, the Pentagon reported costs incurred by each armed service. The figures are almost certainly on the low side, congressional officials said.
The New York Times•Eric Schmitt18 Sept
New policy mandates testosterone testing for US service members over 30, citing readiness while experts warn of risks.
Al Jazeera18 Sept
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said screening troops for ‘testosterone deficiency’ is necessary to allow them to operate at their ‘absolute best’
Officials who spoke with The Post expressed frustration that the additional loss of life in the Middle East is not reflected in the Defense Department’s casualty database.
The Pentagon has rolled out formal guidance for mandatory testosterone testing for male service members 30 and older
ABC News18 Sept
The US military wants authorization to repair its systems without contractor support, which at the moment is easier said than done.
Breaking Defense•Breaking Defense Video18 Sept
‘Now there's a woman with an extremely tight leash on the man she married,’ one source said
Tensions are mounting between the Pentagon and Congress over the flow of information to lawmakers about the U.S. military’s priorities
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), who voted to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is renewing his call for President Trump to fire the Pentagon chief after Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned. “He needs to go, whether it’s impeachment or the most expedient route — just the president to replace him — would be great,” Tillis told…
The Hill•Finya Swai18 Sept
The Pentagon issued new guidance late Thursday instructing mandatory testosterone deficiency screening for male active-duty and reserve service members over the age of 30 after temporarily rescinding previous guidance earlier this month. The department said the updated guidance will address male testosterone deficiency and establish uniform screening and treatment pathways across the Defense Health Agency…
The Hill•Filip Timotija18 Sept
The agreement lays the foundations for a future multi-year procurement of the secretive AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM), allowing Lockheed Martin and its suppliers to begin investing in an expanded production capacity. The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Lockheed Martin signed the framework agreement intended to substantially increase production capacity for the AIM-260 […]
The Aviationist•Kai Greet18 Sept
Democratic and Republican lawmakers alike emerged Thursday from a closed-door briefing frustrated by what they said was a lack of clear answers from Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby on the Trump administration’s National Defense Strategy and the ongoing Iran war. The briefing with the Senate Armed Services Committee started off rocky, with Colby immediately opening…
The Hill•Ellen Mitchell17 Sept
AI's role in escalating cybersecurity threats highlights the urgent need for robust digital infrastructure and proactive defense strategies.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team17 SeptThe potential move comes after the Pentagon sought to pull troops from the country earlier this year.
Department of Defense email reportedly invites Army commanders to nominate soldiers to appear alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth – but only if they meet the approved ‘physical standards’
A brief overview of high-tech plans along the southern border as FY27 funding hangs in the balance.
Breaking Defense•Breaking Defense Video17 Sept
The extensive deployment and financial burden highlight the strain on US military resources, raising concerns about long-term strategic sustainability.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team17 Sept