The Latest Breaking News from Elbridge Colby

Pentagon Moves to Give Trump More Nuclear Options as US Rethinks Potential War With Russia or China

The Pentagon is reviewing US nuclear strategy to expand President Trump's options in regional conflicts, while analysts warn limited nuclear weapons could increase escalation risks.

International Business Times UK · Oct 2

Pentagon admits talks over sending National Guard to polling stations

Tensions are mounting between the Pentagon and Congress over the flow of information to lawmakers about the U.S. military’s priorities

The Independent UK · Sep 18

Pentagon official’s ‘contemptuous’ briefing sparks bipartisan ire

Senators from both parties emerged from a classified briefing with the Pentagon’s policy chief on Thursday morning expressing outrage at what they described as the official’s stonewalling. The stated purpose of the briefing by Elbridge Colby, the undersecretary of Defense for policy, was to update the Senate Armed Services Committee…

Roll Call · Sep 17

NATO 3.0 rebrand is 'lipstick on a pig', says former US ambassador

The transatlantic relationship has changed profoundly since Donald Trump's return to the White House, and the concept of NATO 3.0 epitomises the transformation. But what does it actually mean?

Euronews · Aug 20

The Trump Administration Promised a Pivot From the Middle East to East Asia. It's Doing the Opposite.

The U.S. military is downsizing exercises in South Korea and pulling its last aircraft carrier out of the Pacific.

Reason · Aug 18

Thailand to 'stay neutral' in US-China AI race

Thailand would maintain its neutral position between the United States and China and resist pressure to choose sides in the global race for artificial intelligence (AI), Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Monday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 17

'As a friend': Albanese pushes Trump to axe tariffs

US President Donald Trump will consider the case to remove tariffs on Australian exports, Anthony Albanese says, following a phone call between the leaders.

AAP · Aug 13

Pentagon official and former Aukus sceptic says deal is ‘full steam ahead’, echoing Trump

Elbridge Colby, a US under secretary of war, says he is ‘very pleased’ with the nuclear submarine program’s progress

The Guardian - AU · Aug 13

Why one American expert would be happy to see fewer US military bases in Europe

As Washington begins its review of the United States' military presence in Europe – confirmed this week by Under Secretary of War, Elbridge Colby – few observers welcome the prospect more than David Vine, a long-time critic of the sprawling network of American overseas bases.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 2

US reviews troop presence in Europe as Washington pushes NATO burden sharing

The United States began reviewing its military presence in Europe on Monday, officials said, after US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told his NATO counterparts last month that Washington was planning such an analysis.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 28