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Pentagon News & Events 6 days ago

Hegseth tears up red tape, orders Pentagon to begin drone surge at Trump's command

Pentagon removes barriers for military drone deployment, redefining small unmanned aircraft as consumables while mandating drone combat simulations across military branches

Police and Law Enforcement July 9

Secret Service acquires iconic presidential Marine One helicopter for advanced agent training program

A decommissioned Marine One helicopter that served presidents for five decades has found a new home at the Secret Service Rowley Training Center for realistic agent training.

Travel July 9

Deadly shipwreck uncovered by former military pilot who spotted one historic clue

A single broken plate helped a crew identify the SS Nantes shipwreck after 140 years, revealing the remnants of the vessel which sank in the English Channel in 1888.

U.S. Defense & Military Politics June 26

Drone incursions on US bases come under intense scrutiny as devices prove lethality overseas

Republican lawmakers press federal agencies for information on drone incursions at military bases, citing coordination gaps and outdated rules requiring "hostile intent" before action.

Iran June 24

Experts gauge success of 'bunker buster' bombs dropped by US on Iran nuclear sites

Experts tell Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital the strikes created a significant disruption to Iran's nuclear program, even as the damage has yet to be fully assessed.

Opinion June 23

Midnight Hammer is 'mission accomplished' but there's one big red flag

Trump's action against Iran's nuclear program shows the importance of stealth bombers. But there are real concerns about America's limited B-2 fleet for potential conflicts with China.

Iran June 21

Why only bunker buster bombs could reach Iran’s underground Fordow nuclear facility

Trump confirmed the U.S. used bunker buster bombs to strike Iran’s Fordow site, alongside missile attacks on Natanz and Isfahan nuclear facilities.

MILITARY June 18

‘Eyes in the sky’: Army drone expert explains US strategy on innovation as global conflict looms

An Army drone expert reveals how his team built low-cost, in-house drones, bypassed red tape and pushed back on "programs of record" to prepare for future conflict.

Israel June 17

Israeli defensive capabilities prevented ‘far greater destruction,’ expert says

Iran attacks on Israel continue, though only a portion of ballistic missiles have infiltrated Israel’s layered defense apparatus as Israel takes out Iranian strike capabilities.

Travel June 12

WWII hero's special memento finally comes home to his family after 80 years

A World War II soldier's dog tag is returned to his family 80 years after his death. It was discovered by a metal detectorist on the island where the soldier's plane crashed in 1945.

Military Tech June 10

U.S. Army deploys cutting-edge $13M smart rifle scopes that automatically shoot down enemy drones in combat

The U.S. Army is arming soldiers with AI-powered SMASH scopes to shoot down drones using smart targeting and precision fire on standard M4A1 rifles.

US Navy June 10

Top House Democrat grills Hegseth on submarine spending plans: 'Give us the details'

Rep. Rosa DeLauro confronted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the nation's shipbuilding capacity, claiming the Pentagon had long failed to inform Congress of its plan to address shortfalls.

Army May 30

Move over, Black Hawk: Army unveils the MV-75, tiltrotor aircraft to replace iconic assault chopper

The MV-75, a tiltrotor aircraft, will replace the Black Hawk, boosting the U.S. Army's rapid deployment and modernization efforts against strategic threats.

Coast Guard May 28

Missing military flares prompt urgent warning for Lake Michigan beachgoers

Coast Guard alerted the public about three unaccounted phosphorus pyrotechnics in Lake Michigan, posing potential risk to beachgoers in the area.

Military Tech May 22

US tests launch of nuclear-capable ICBM Minuteman III in show of force

The U.S. Air Force launched an unarmed ICBM capable of carrying a nuclear warhead on Wednesday morning as part of a routine test, military officials said.

China May 21

China accuses US of 'turning space into a warzone' with Trump's Golden Dome missile defense project

President Donald Trump's Golden Dome missile defense system faces backlash from China, which has cited concerns over space militarization and urges the U.S. to halt its development.

Opinion May 21

SECRETARY OF THE ARMY DAN DRISCOLL: Army unveils modernization plan because, ‘No lobbyist ever won a war'

If the Army is going to be ready for the next war, the Trump modernization plan is essential. It aims to cut bureaucracy, enhance innovation and embrace new tech.

Pentagon May 15

US military would be unleashed on enemy drones on the homeland if bipartisan bill passes

New legislation seeks to expand drone defense capabilities at U.S. military bases, following unauthorized drone activity over Langley Air Force Base in 2023.

Opinion May 11

Army ditches helicopters for new radical air assault planes

A strong military needs the best equipment. That's why the Army is speeding up delivery of the new tiltrotor for Future Long-Range Air Assault. Its far more advanced than its predecessor.

U.S. Defense & Military Politics May 2

New report warns NATO's data vulnerabilities could cost lives without US fix

NATO's outdated digital systems could put lives at risk, a new report warns. Experts say U.S. leadership is key to fixing cloud security and data sharing.

Defense Spending & Budget News May 2

Billions spent, warfighters wait: Inside the Pentagon’s broken buying system and the plan to fix it

The Army's tech chief laid out his plans to solve a decades-long problem at the Pentagon: acquisitions that lag behind technological changes and fail to modernize the military.

China April 3

‘Mind-boggling’: Space Force chief fires off dire warning about Chinese capability to knock out US satellites

China is "heavily investing" in both ground-based and space-based weapons that could knock out U.S. satellites, according to Space Force Gen. Chance Saltzman.

Opinion March 31

America’s Golden Dome can’t wait

America has been working to protect its homeland from missile attack since during the Reagan years. Our adversaries have continued to improve their missiles, so we must do improve our defense.

Iran March 28

Trump cautions 'bad things' in store if Iran won't negotiate as Islamic Republic touts 'Missile City'

New video shows two Iranian military leaders touring an underground facility dubbed 'Missile City' and meant as a threat to the West after President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on Tehran.

Military Tech March 27

Marine Corps bets on electric seagliders 'invisible' to enemy radar for medevac missions at sea

Regent scored another $10 million contract with the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab for its all-electric seaglider plane on Wednesday as U.S. defense policy shifts focus to oceanic theaters.

World March 27

North Korea's Kim oversees test of AI-powered suicide drones

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen tests of newly developed AI-powered suicide drones and called for their increased production, North Korean state media said.

Drones March 26

Foreign nationals flying drones over US military sites raises 'espionage' concern: expert

Federal government officials are sounding the alarm as drone incursions over sensitive military bases become more frequent following two arrests of foreign nationals.

France March 25

Two military jets collide in midair stunt, crash to ground in fiery explosion

Two Alpha jets collided midair during a training exercise in France before crashing to the ground and exploding in a massive fireball, dramatic video shows.

Military Tech March 25

No signal, no problem: Intelligence firm debuts drone tech equipped to beat GPS jammers

Maxar Intelligence has developed software that allows drones to navigate even when GPS signals are blocked – breaking through modern electronic defenses in drone warfare.

Military Tech March 23

Lasers, space radars, missile interceptors: Defense leaders lay out vision for Trump's 'Golden Dome' project

Experts say President Donald Trump's "Golden Dome" will need space-based radars, missile interceptors and laser weapons around the U.S. to defend the country from long-range assault.