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Pete Hegseth
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Hegseth fires Pentagon’s top military strategist amid classified leak investigation and Iran tensions
Pete Hegseth has fired Pentagon strategist Brett Sylvia amid an alleged classified leak investigation. See why the timing is drawing scrutiny.
US and Japan agree to establish AMRAAM assembly facility as Indo-Pacific missile production expands
Japan and the United States have agreed to establish a final assembly and inspection facility for advanced air-to-air missiles in Japan while expanding technical cooperation on missile defence production.
Iran war cost exceeds $47bn as Pentagon estimates $29bn to replace US munitions
A Pentagon estimate obtained by Reuters places U.S. military expenditure on the Iran conflict above $47 billion, with major requirements for replacement munitions and equipment adding pressure ahead of the November congressional elections.
US Iran war cost reaches $47bn as Pentagon faces ammunition and equipment replacement bill
The US war with Iran has cost at least $47.1 billion, with billions more potentially ahead. See where the Pentagon says the money has gone.
US prepares potential Iran strikes targeting nuclear and energy facilities as Trump faces critical decision
US forces are reportedly ready for major Iran strikes within 96 hours of Trump's order. Explore the military plans and escalation risks.
Trump’s border security plans take new turn as Pentagon authorizes heat ray weapon evaluation
The Pentagon approves testing a military heat ray for US border operations. Discover how the weapon works and why safety concerns are growing.
Trump rejects plan to livestream Fort Hood gunman’s execution as December date remains
Donald Trump has rejected a proposal to livestream the scheduled execution of Nidal Hasan, convicted of killing 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009, while leaving the December 3 date in place.
Pentagon puts Iran war cost at $43.6bn as munitions replacement reaches $28.1bn
A new US Central Command estimate puts the Iran conflict’s military cost at $43.6 billion through September 3, with munitions accounting for most of the bill.
U.S. military footprint in Australia set to deepen as AUKUS submarine deadline approaches
Australia and the United States are preparing to expand the breadth and complexity of American military activity in Australia across land, sea, air, cyber and space as the AUKUS submarine partnership moves toward a major 2027 milestone.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns as Pentagon leadership turmoil raises new readiness concerns
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns amid tensions with Pete Hegseth over generals, drones and military readiness during the Iran war.