US military pier in Gaza to cost $320 million, Pentagon estimatesThe U.S. and Israel have said they hope to have the mobile pier in place and operations underway by early May.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press6 hours ago
FY25 defense budget work to ramp up after security supplemental finishDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 30, 2024.By Leo Shane III24 hours ago
US Arctic ambassador nomination may freeze due to foreign actionsThe nomination for the first U.S. ambassador to the Arctic may remain frozen, despite competition in the region with China and Russia.By Jonathan Lehrfeld6 weeks ago
Combatant commanders head to Capitol Hill to face budget questionsDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 18, 2024.By Leo Shane III6 weeks ago
Lawmakers push Pentagon for overdue data on tanker suicide rates Lawmakers are urging the Pentagon to comply with federal law so they can take action on systemic suicide risks.By Davis Winkie6 weeks ago
Troops in Iraq, Syria had close calls with militia attacksNearly 200 troops have been injured in attacks from Iran-backed militant groups since October.By Meghann Myers8 weeks ago
Senate confirms Paparo as new INDOPACOM commanderThe move came without objection in a voice vote late Wednesday night.By Leo Shane III2 months ago
DOD ‘slow rolling’ fair special pays for Guard, Reserve, advocates sayPentagon officials fear such reforms could harm active duty retention.By Davis Winkie2 months ago
Upcoming congressional breaks could endanger budget deal talksDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 5, 2024.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Senate shifts to new Ukraine funding with U.S. budget still in flux Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 22, 2024.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Congress passes third stopgap funding bill instead of full FY24 budgetCongress passed a third stopgap funding bill as it races to pass a full FY24 defense budget to avoid a year-long CR that would disrupt Pentagon operation.By Bryant Harris and Noah Robertson3 months ago
Pressure mounts on Biden to leverage human rights laws on Israel aidAs the humanitarian crisis in Gaza mounts, a growing group of Democrats pushes Biden to apply human rights laws to Israel security assistance.By Bryant Harris3 months ago