US Department of Defense
US lost 45 Reaper drones in Iran war, raising supply concerns for future hostilities - report
In May, Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach told the House Armed Services committee that during the war, the Reaper was "perhaps the most valuable player."
CENTCOM launches multinational attack drone force as US adapts to drone warfare - analysis
Trump announces steep tariffs on drones, citing US reliance on foreign suppliers
CENTCOM refutes reports of sailors jumping from USS Lincoln as conditions aboard face scrutiny
Pentagon orders plan for rapid weapons production as US munitions stockpiles dwindle - report
Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg wrote that industry leaders had 21 days to present plans to “drive significantly faster, more aggressive delivery schedules and/or increased production."
US signs deal to boost output of parts for Patriot, THAAD interceptor systems
The US Defense Department signed a deal with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to boost production of missile-interceptor components.
US strikes $58.6 billion Patriot missile deal amid rising stockpile concerns
The contract is expected to dramatically increase the United States' interceptor inventory, which has been depleted by the wars involving Iran and Ukraine
Hegseth asks Congress for $1.5 trillion defense budget as Iran war costs continue to climb
"Not funding this department at $1.5 trillion, I believe, is the greatest threat that our nation faces," Hegseth told the Senate Appropriations Committee.
'Budget games': How Israel lost chance to purchase 12 Apache helicopters despite US support
Despite pressure from the IDF Chief of Staff and flexibility from the US Defense Department, Israel missed its place on the production line for an initial purchase of 12 advanced Apache helicopters.
Trump calls for Congress to pass $350 billion defense funding legislation 'Reconciliation 3.0'
"The United States Military has never been stronger, or more powerful," Trump announced in a Truth Social post.
CENTCOM considers relocating US bases from Gulf States to Negev after painful Iran strikes - report
One option is to establish a new base in the Negev big enough to hold the American army’s forces, or to expand one of the Negev’s air force bases and allocate an American compound there.
US military seeks $80b. to replenish stockpiles after Iran war operations
The additional $80 billion request from Congress for the Iran war comes as officials lobby lawmakers and debate intensifies over defense spending, military readiness, and the impact on US households.
Trump invokes defense production act for munitions, supply chains
"I hereby find that conditions exist which may pose a direct threat to the national defense or its preparedness programs," Trump said in a June 11 memorandum to US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
False alarm leads to Pentagon lockdown, partial evacuation - report
A Pentagon spokesperson said that authorities are working to evacuate employees due to an air quality issue.
