U.S. F-16 fighter jet shoots down an armed Turkish drone over Syria
U.S. officials confirm an F-16 fighter jet shot down an armed Turkish drone operating near American troops in northeastern Syria Thursday.
Army plans to overhaul recruiting efforts to attract more young Americans
The Army's recruiting improved last fiscal year but still fell short of its goals by about 10,000 enlistments.
Pentagon comptroller warns Congress funds for Ukraine are running low
The Pentagon's chief financial officer warned Congress last week that "nearly all available security assistance funding for Ukraine" has been "exhausted."
Senate confirms new Joint Chiefs chairman, bypassing Tuberville blockade
Sen. Tommy Tuberville is blocking hundreds of military promotions and confirmations, but Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer began votes on three top military nominations Wednesday.
U.S. gives Ukraine armor-piercing rounds in $175 million package
The Biden administration is for the first time giving Ukraine depleted uranium rounds, as Ukraine continues its counteroffensive against Russia.
Ukraine pilots to arrive in U.S. for F-16 fighter jet training next month
The Pentagon announced a group of pilots and support personnel from Ukraine will begin language training in Texas in September followed by F-16 training in Arizona.
No sign surface-to-air missile took down Wagner chief's plane, U.S. says
The U.S. is still assessing what caused the plane purportedly carrying Wagner group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin to crash.
Changes recommended at Air Force Academy & other service academies
A Pentagon review found that a climate of "cynicism, distrust, and stigma" undermines programs aimed at tackling sexual assault and harassment.
Pentagon open to host F-16 training for Ukrainians in the U.S.
The Biden administration says it's willing to host Ukrainian pilots if the training coalition led by Denmark and the Netherlands needs more space or resources.
Pentagon recommends changes at service academies to reduce sexual harassment
A Pentagon review found that a climate of "cynicism, distrust, and stigma" at military service academies undermines programs aimed at tackling sexual assault and harassment.
3 military branches without Senate-confirmed leaders for first time in history
The Navy on Monday joined the Army and Marine Corps in operating without a Senate-confirmed military leader because of Sen. Tommy Tuberville's hold on senior military nominations.
U.S. destroyers sent to Alaska after Chinese, Russian warships spotted nearby
The show of force is a reminder of the cooperation between the Chinese and Russian militaries – and of how close the countries are to Alaska.
Defense Dept. confirms North Korea responded to outreach about Travis King
North Korea acknowledged an information request from the U.N. Command about 23-year-old Private Travis King, the U.S. soldier who crossed into the DPRK in July.
Biden keeps Space Command headquarters in Colorado
President Biden has decided to keep the headquarters for U.S. Space Command in Colorado, reversing a decision then-President Donald Trump made in his final days in office to move the command to Alabama.
Biden keeps Space Command headquarters in Colorado, reversing Trump decision
Former President Donald Trump sought to move the command's headquarters to Alabama in his final days in office.