Vets in Congress demand answers over pregnant aviator policy reversal
Female veterans in Congress are calling on Pete Hegseth to answer for a reversal of a policy that allowed female pilots to fly for more of their pregnancy.
By Hope Hodge Seck
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Handheld counter-drone devices headed to deploying Marine units
The handheld device will likely go to Marine Expeditionary Units and Marine Littoral Regiments first.
By Todd South
Russia launches ‘exceptional’ air attack on Kyiv as Europe, China look
Ukrainian air defenses thwarted an intense Russian air attack on Kyiv, shooting down all 18 missiles aimed at the capital with the help of Western-support.
Pentagon nominates next ‘sub boss’ amid Senate holdup of confirmations
If confirmed, Rear Adm. Robert Gaucher would also lead Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet and Allied Submarine Command in Norfolk, Va.
By Diana Stancy
Toxic foam spill at Hawaii’s Red Hill facility due to contractor error
About 1,300 gallons of toxic fire suppressant leaked at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage site near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, on Nov. 29, 2022.
By Kent Miller
Ukraine downs Russian hypersonic missile with US Patriot system
It's the first known time the country has been able to intercept one of Moscow’s most modern missiles.
What Gen. CQ Brown would bring as chairman of the Joint Chiefs
Two sources confirmed to Defense News that the president has chosen Gen. Brown to succeed Army Gen. Mark Milley as the nation’s top military officer.
Is America postured for a fight in the Indo-Pacific?
To achieve the transformative effect needed to bolster deterrence against China, the Biden administration needs to keep its foot on the gas.
By Dustin Walker
Biden awards football trophy to Air Force Academy
Air Force beat the U.S. Military Academy and the U.S. Naval Academy during last year's collegiate football season, with an overall record of 10-3.
Commanders suspended at base where alleged Pentagon leaker worked
The commanders are temporarily suspended, pending the outcome of an Air Force inspector general probe into military intelligence leaks.
Prosecutors: guardsman in leak case wanted to kill a ‘ton of people’
Prosecutors said 21-year-old Jack Teixeira kept an arsenal of weapons and said on social media that he would like to kill a "ton of people."
By Tara Copp, AP
Military sex assault reports rise, even as Army numbers fall
The Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps all had more reports of sexual assault last year than the previous year.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press