President Trump announced his proposed 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery will serve as a 'top grade military complex' housing drones, snipers and ammunition storage, providing new justification for the controversial project.
Top military commanders privately warned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that prolonged operations in Iran have strained materiel and personnel to unsustainable levels, according to a leaked classified assessment reported by The Washington Post.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has blocked promotions of four Army officers to one-star rank, some with ties to generals he previously ousted, while reportedly considering summoning hundreds of senior military leaders to Quantico for a second time this year. The actions come amid ongoing turmoil that has created a leadership vacuum in the Army.
The Pentagon acknowledged that U.S. military operations killed more than 150 civilians in 2025, with particular focus on casualties from Trump administration's Yemen campaign following Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's dismantling of an office focused on mitigating unintended casualties.
Ukraine's newly appointed acting defense minister stated that the country must employ asymmetric tactics and careful resource management rather than direct confrontation when fighting Russia militarily.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed questions about potential Iranian weaponization of marine mammals in the Strait of Hormuz during a Tuesday briefing, denying the existence of 'kamikaze dolphins' while acknowledging the historical military use of marine mammals.
Ukraine unveiled plans to reform its military by ending open-ended service contracts, increasing soldier pay, and allowing discharge after set periods, addressing infantry shortages and retention issues four years into the war with Russia amid stalled peace negotiations.
