The Latest Breaking News from Pentagon

Taiwan Has 'Absolute Right To Remain Free,' Says Roger Wicker As Trump Recalls Xi Jinping Assured No Invasion

Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), chairman of the Armed Services Committee, told Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Friday that the island has an absolute right to remain free and preserve self-determination.

Benzinga · Aug 29, 2025

Pentagon Seeks China Military Contact Post-WWII Parade As Beijing Hesitates Over Defense Secretary's 'Imminent Threat' Comments

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has proposed a phone call with Chinese military leadership following Beijing’s Sept. 3 World War II anniversary parade. But China remains non-committal due to disagreements over Hegseth’s previous statements.

Benzinga · Aug 29, 2025

US military academies are banning books and eliminating majors to align with Hegseth ‘warrior’ ideology

Trump administration has outlawed ‘gender ideology’ at service academies, and professors say they have faced censorship and political pressure

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025

Trump looks to buy stakes in military corps raising concerns about private contractors and war conflicts

Howard Lutnick says ‘monstrous discussion’ underway at the Pentagon

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025

D.C. Is Just the Beginning—the Trump Administration Is Preparing To Deploy Troops to More U.S. Cities.

The president signed an executive order on Monday establishing specialized units within the National Guard to support federal law enforcement in American cities.

Reason · Aug 27, 2025

Trump administration is investing in US rare earths in a push to break China's grip

The U.S. is ramping up efforts to boost production of crucial components used in electric vehicles, smartphones and fighter jets

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025

3 Industrial Giants Positioned for Defense-Led Growth

While many of the investments in infrastructure center around AI, here are three infrastructure stocks to own as Washington boosts defense and energy spending

MarketBeat · Aug 26, 2025

How to watch 'What are UFOs?' online from anywhere for free - new doc lands in U.K.

As the discussion of UFOs moves into the mainstream, you might need to catch up. Here's how to watch "What are UFOs?" online and from anywhere in the world.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 26, 2025

Elon Musk's SpaceX Laser Tech Could Play Key Role In Trump's Golden Dome

Billionaire Elon Musk unveiled tech that could potentially boost his commercial space flight company, SpaceX's Golden Dome credentials.

Benzinga · Aug 26, 2025

Hillary Clinton Says Her 2024 Warning Of Troops Patrolling Streets Has Come True In Trump 2.0: 'I Wish I'd Been Wrong'

Former United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is warning that her prediction of a militarized America under President Donald Trump's second term has come true as National Guard troops patrol U.S. cities under the president's new "law and order" push.

Benzinga · Aug 26, 2025