Pope Francis Calls on Congress to Promote Peace and End the Arms Trade In a speech before a joint meeting of Congress, Pope Francis called on lawmakers to promote peace and stop selling weapons...
House Lawmakers Want Air Force to Study Restarting F-22 Production Republicans on a key defense committee in the House want the Air Force to study the cost of restarting production of the F-22...
US Needs Up to 200 New Bombers, Former Strategic Plans Chief Says The U.S. needs a new long-range bomber fleet of between 150 and 200 planes, retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael Moeller told...
3-Star Rejects Trump F-35 Slam: 'This Program Is Not Out of Control' The manager of the JSF program said he'll welcome the opportunity to sit down with Trump to address his public critique.
Spending Deal Includes Funding for 1.3% Troop Pay Raise, More Weapons U.S. lawmakers early Wednesday agreed to a $1.1 trillion spending deal for the fiscal year that includes funding for a 1.3...
House Proposal Would Cut War Budget to Fund Procurement, Maintenance The HASC chairman said his version of the defense budget bill for 2017 would fund overseas military activities for half a...
Carter Orders Navy to Buy Fewer Littoral Combat Ships, Pick One Type Defense Secretary Ashton Carter has ordered the U.S. Navy to buy fewer Littoral Combat Ships than previously planned by...
Army Reserve Chief Wants Better Gear, More Training Days The chief of the Army Reserve said that his component is "falling behind" the Guard and active force in terms of...
C-130J Tops Surges in Pentagon Weapons Estimates The C-130J Super Hercules tops the list of weapons systems that have had the largest increases in projected costs.
China Protests $1.8 Billion US Arms Sale to Taiwan China renewed its territorial claim to Taiwan in protesting the $1.83 billion U.S. arms sales to Taiwan.
Soldier Dies on Fort Leonard Wood Rifle Range The Army identified the 18-year-old on Monday but has not provided details into the circumstances of his death.
Trump Celebrates West Point Alumni Group Canceling Award Ceremony to Honor Tom Hanks President Donald Trump celebrated news on Monday that an alumni group from West Point canceled an award ceremony set to honor...
Records Show the VA Failed to Treat a Father’s Common Infection. Now He’s Paying the Price. Anthony Walker always liked to think of himself as “the man.” He always liked to think of himself as “tough Tony.” But that...
South Koreans Feel Betrayed over Detainment of Hundreds of Workers at Plant Raid in Georgia South Korea’s foreign minister departed for the U.S. to finalize steps for the return of several hundred South Korean workers...
A Military Approach to Drug Busts Upends US Efforts and Raises Legal Questions The Trump administration has indicated more military strikes on drug targets could be coming, saying it is seeking to “wage...
