Defense
Defense & National Security
Pentagon politics, military spending, intelligence community, and the threats facing American security.
Defense
Military-Civilian Trauma Gap Threatens Readiness for Large-Scale Conflict
The U.S. military's trauma care advances from recent wars won't suffice for a large-scale conflict, warns Dr. Michael Ro
Defense
USS Nimitz Strike Group Deploys to Caribbean as Trump Escalates Cuba Threats
The USS Nimitz and its strike group entered the Caribbean this week as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on Cub
Defense
US Gulf Strategy Creates Dependency Trap as Iran Exploits Asymmetry
The US has trapped Gulf allies in a dependency that makes them targets for Iranian retaliation, with no credible alterna
Defense
How Asymmetric Warfare Reshapes Modern Conflicts: Ukraine, Iran, Lebanon
From Ukraine to Iran and Lebanon, weaker actors use drones and asymmetric tactics to hold off powerful militaries, chall
Defense
Trump to Coast Guard Graduates Amid Iran Ops and Command Turmoil
President Trump delivers the Coast Guard Academy commencement address, with his administration under fire for Iran milit
Defense
Iran's Desperation Signals a More Unpredictable Threat to Washington
Iran's actions in the Persian Gulf and beyond reveal a regime focused on survival, not strategic confidence. Washington
Defense
Pentagon Suspends Joint Defense Board with Canada as Trump-Carney Tensions Escalate
The Pentagon has suspended the Permanent Joint Board on Defense with Canada, a move that deepens the rift between Presid
Defense
Vance Dismisses European Alarm Over Halt of 4,000-Troop Rotation to Poland
Vance called the Pentagon's pause of a 4,000-troop rotation to Poland a 'very minor thing' and blamed European media for
Defense
DC Appeals Panel Grills Anthropic Over Pentagon's Supply Chain Risk Designation
Anthropic argued before the DC Circuit that Defense Secretary Hegseth's supply chain risk designation was unlawful and r
Defense
Iran's New Terror Doctrine: Outsourcing Violence to Western Teens and Criminals
Recent stabbings and firebomb plots reveal Iran's shift to remote-control terrorism, recruiting local youth and criminal
Breaking
NYT Escalates Legal Battle Against Pentagon Over New Escort Policy for Reporters
The New York Times filed a lawsuit Monday challenging a Pentagon policy requiring reporters to be escorted on its ground
Defense
Graham Urges Trump to Hit Iran Hard as Nuclear Talks Stall
Sen. Lindsey Graham urged President Trump to launch a 'short but forceful' strike on Iran as peace talks remain deadlock