Pentagon pauses Osprey flights again after metal failure likely behind last month’s near-crash
The Pentagon is suspending flights of the V-22 Osprey after an investigation found weakening of the plane's metal parts likely contributed to last month's near crash, and the disputed aircraft Added further difficulties to the Vice Adm. Carl Chebbi, head of Naval Air Systems Command, recommended last week that the Osprey be temporarily grounded “out […]
Pentagon announces new counter-drone strategy as unmanned attacks on US interests skyrocket
The Pentagon has announced a new anti-drone strategy after a series of attacks near U.S. military bases raised concerns about the lack of an action plan to combat the growing threat of unmanned aircraft. Much of the strategy remains secret, but a new memo shows Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is introducing a new counter-drone […]
Pete Hegseth ramps up Pentagon pitch with back-to-back meetings on Capitol Hill
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, is stepping up his pitch to lead the Pentagon with a series of meetings on Capitol Hill. Since being nominated, Hegseth has been meeting privately with senators in Washington, D.C., in an effort to gain their support ahead of next year's confirmation hearing. Mr. Hegseth […]
Trump picks No. 2 at Pentagon
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec Newsletter {beacon} Defense &national security Defense &national security Full text Graham calls Hegseth charges 'very concerning' Sen. Lindsey Graham (RS.C.) said the allegations of sexual assault and other misconduct against Pete Hegseth stem, in part, from his time as head of a veterans group. “This is deeply […]
WATCH: What a Trump overhaul of the Pentagon could look like
Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, discusses the confirmation process for President-elect Trump’s Cabinet picks on ‘Sunday Night in … source
I Think DOGE Has a Role on Waste in Pentagon, Better Competition with Contractors
On Monday's “CNN Newsroom,” Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) said that if the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) insists that “we need freer competition, not monopolies,” Congress will He said he believed there would be bipartisan support. '', noting that the Pentagon has yet to pass any of the multiple audits it has undergone. Mr Khanna […]
Tom Cotton to Pentagon Trying to Undermine Trump: ‘Knock Off This Nonsense’
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) recently sent a stern message to outgoing Biden-Harris Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to stop trying to undermine the incoming Trump administration. In a letter dated November 20, 2024, he wrote to Austin: I am writing this letter to express my concern that Pentagon officials are attempting to undermine President-elect Trump's […]
Trump’s defense choice, a Fox News host, stuns the Pentagon
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The 6 senators who could be key to Hegseth's Pentagon confirmation
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to head the Pentagon, is facing a tough time getting confirmed by the Senate amid questions surrounding his suitability for the job. The Army veteran and former Fox News host will have to allay concerns about sexual assault allegations, the graphic details of which were revealed in a police […]
Pentagon ‘fundamentally rejects’ ICC decision to issue arrest warrant for Netanyahu
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