The pier’s mission ended last week, and its clearest legacy is what wasn’t possible, analysts say. A panel of five experts will determine by Oct. 15 whether the medals should be retained or rescinded. The Pentagon says the U.S. must invest more to upgrade sensors, communications and space-based tech in the Arctic to keep up with China and Russia. By Lolita C. Baldor
7 weeks ago Five countries will provide additional air defense systems for Ukraine in the coming months. A federal judge will allow a lawsuit filed by LGBTQ+ veterans discharged due to their sexual orientation to move forward. Pentagon spokesman Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder says Ukraine can fire back wherever it's coming under attack from Russian strikes. By Tara Copp, AP
3 months ago Investigators found seven awards, sub-awards or fee-for-service agreements from the Army for research that involved potential enhancement of pathogens. The "middle-tier acquisition" pathway is running into some of the same issues affecting the Pentagon's regular contracting process, a report found. A series of Republican amendments to multiple defense bills would ban funding for the Gaza pier. Sen. Wicker's plan lays out an additional $55 billion above FY25 defense spending caps. Load More