Defense

As Mosul Battle Rages, Carter Heads to Europe for Anti-ISIS Talks

A long-scheduled gathering becomes a real-time assessment for the complex offensive.

Defense

Top Commander: Iraqi Troops Not Ready for Mosul, Nor What Comes Next

But in Syria, the fall of Manbij is just one to two weeks away, Lt. Gen. MacFarland says in his final war assessment.

Defense

As Anti-ISIS Forces Close In on Mosul, Coalition Leaders Focus on What’s Next

At a closed-door meeting outside Washington, the multinational group called for more post-conflict planning.

Defense

Obama Scraps Planned U.S. Troop Drawdown in Afghanistan

President Obama announced 8,400 Americans will remain into the next administration and again called on the Taliban for an elusive peace.

Defense

Defense Chief Pitches Pentagon Projects to Tech Workers

The defense secretary takes his outreach tour to robotics labs and startup centers in Austin and Boston

Defense

Joint Chiefs Chairman: No, NATO’s Not Obsolete

In fact, the alliance soon could join the fight against ISIS, adds Defense Secretary Carter.

Defense

US to Convene 27-Nation Meeting on ISIS

It's a true working ministerial meeting as the U.S. defense secretary and other countries' top defense officials get caught up and look ahead.

Defense

Obama: ISIS Losing Territory, Influence As American Troops Push South in Syria

Speaking at the Pentagon, the president says an expanded war effort — ordered before the Paris attack — is well underway.

Defense

Defense Department: Trump’s Muslim Ban is ‘Counter to National Security’

GOP frontrunner draws extraordinary rebuke from Department of Defense, State, Homeland Security, Congress, and Republican Party leaders.

Defense

No Exceptions: Defense Chief Opens All Military Jobs to Women

In a historic decision, Ash Carter rebuffs Marine Corps, says the joint “force of the future” must integrate at every level and open its doors to America’s finest, male or female.

Defense

Kunduz Investigation Blames Aircrew, SOF Commander, Computers

The top U.S. general in Afghanistan detailed a stunning list of “tragic but avoidable” human and technology failures that doomed the Médecins Sans Frontières hospital.

Defense

Homeland Security Wants to Revive Terrorism Alert System

With terrorist-inspired attacks on the rise, the government may revise the unused successor to the Bush-era color alerts

Defense

The Army's Biggest Concern Right Now Is Congress

The Army, like the rest of the military, says its top worry is trying to prepare soldiers to fight when Congress can’t even give them a budget.

Defense

White House Cancels Syrian Train-and-Equip Program

The Pentagon now plans to focus on training just key Syrian leaders and sending more arms — and air cover — to fighters already on the ground.

Defense

Allen Quits ISIS War Envoy Job

The retired general begged President Obama to “destroy” ISIS and was then appointed to help do it.

Defense

As New Book Arrives, Pentagon Warns Special Operators Against Leaks

Defense secretary, SOCOM remind troops to keep secrets as new details of bin Laden raid and other missions emerge.

Defense

Carter: After Joint Chiefs Breach, Defense Needs Stronger Network Security

Pentagon chief criticizes the military’s computer cybersecurity en route to seek help from Silicon Valley.

Defense

Here Are the Two Women Who Completed Army's Ranger School

Shortly after two women earned their Army Ranger tabs, the Navy's top admiral said SEALs will give women their shot.