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Pentagon funding hits snag, as Congress returns amid Iran war and ahead of midterm elections

The Republican-controlled House and Senate return Monday amid a series of looming national security policy fights.

Military’s Top Officer Says the Pentagon Needs Cash

“The U.S. military’s top officer said Wednesday that the Pentagon needs Congress to approve a defense budget as the department negotiates deals with weapons makers to rapidly expan...

Bipartisan criticism from senators about Pentagon briefing on U.S. defense strategy

Tensions are mounting between the Pentagon and Congress over the flow of information to lawmakers about the U.S. military's priorities, with both Democrats and Republicans accusing...

Senators from both parties voice criticism about Pentagon briefing on US defense strategy

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tensions are mounting between the Pentagon and Congress over the flow of information to lawmakers about the U.S. military's priorities, with both Democrats and Re...

Pentagon creates new office to reduce duplicate programs, wasteful spending

The Pentagon on Friday announced a new organization to cut waste at the Department of Defense by identifying inefficient spending, unnecessary administrative systems and duplicate...

Pentagon launches Office of Religious Affairs, will report directly to Hegseth

The Pentagon intends to address what Hegseth calls a loss of religious community within the military after an era of “political correctness.”

Pentagon’s top weapons buyer warns Congress must “step up and deliver” on $1.5 trillion funding request if the military...

According to a report from Bloomberg, the Pentagon’s top weapons buyer said Friday that Congress must “step up and deliver” on the Trump administration’s $1.5 trillion funding requ...

Pentagon insiders will ‘spill their guts’ to see Hegseth impeached

With polls showing Democrats in good position to retake at least one chamber of the US Congress, several Pentagon insiders are reportedly lining up to offer up damaging information...

Pentagon needs $50B for mass drone production, Hegseth says

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants $50 billion in reconciliation funding to support the Pentagon's push to scale autonomous and robotic systems.

Pentagon, FBI personnel-data breaches raise questions

The defense breach, which exposed about 3 million people, went undetected for months.

Pentagon directs cyber, intelligence agencies to counter foreign election threats

Hegseth ordered the agencies to "mobilize every authorized asset, capability and partnership under your command" to defend U.S. election infrastructure.

Pentagon Agreement With N.I.H. on Biodefense Draws Alarm From Democrats

Under a new partnership, the Defense Department would play a larger role in biodefense and pandemic preparedness. Democrats warned it could allow a Pentagon cash grab.

With Reconciliation Uncertain, Pentagon Eyeing Plan To Retool FY27 Priorities With Congress

In exclusive comments to Breaking Defense, the Pentagon's comptroller acknowledged that some efforts may need to be pushed from FY27 into FY28 with help from lawmakers. The post Wi...

Pentagon spent millions on migrant detention supplies that were never used, watchdog says

The Pentagon spent $2.85 million assembling tents at Guantanamo Bay that were never used to house detained noncitizens, a government watchdog reported.

Other Papers Say: Congress must stop Hegseth

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his critics agree on one thing: The Pentagon is in urgent need of transformation. The change he’s pursuing, however, is endangering that vital mi...

The Pentagon’s welfare racket needs to end

With tensions in Iran still boiling and our national debt hitting $40 trillion, it’s time to take a hard look at the military’s budget. We should preserve what the military needs t...

The Pentagon asked industry how fast it could make more weapons. The numbers remain private.

The Pentagon remains mum about defense contractors' plans to boost weapons production and delivery following a 21-day deadline for companies to send ideas.

Pentagon scraps public weapons testing reports amid oversight concerns

The Pentagon says cuts to its independent weapons testing office will save money, while critics warn they could lead to costly mistakes.

Pentagon ignored cybersecurity flaws before data breach, Marines’ lawsuit says

A pair of Marines filed a class-action lawsuit Tuesday against the Pentagon over a data breach at the Defense Manpower Data Center.

Pentagon Patched the Breach, Now Two Marines Want Answers

Think Trump’s $1.5 Trillion Pentagon Request Is Outrageous? This’ll Blow Your Mind.

On April 3, four weeks after Donald Trump claimed the Iran War would be over in four to five weeks, and with his approval ratings in reputable polls dipping below 40 percent, the p...

The Big Defense Spending Priorities Awaiting Congress In September

There is a lot of business awaiting the House and Senate when they return to Washington. The post The Big Defense Spending Priorities Awaiting Congress In September appeared first...

Pentagon creates ‘Autowarcom’ to expand AI and drone capabilities

WASHINGTON >> U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth today announced the creation of a new military command that would be dedicated to building and providing autonomous and robo...

Trump loses control as Congress questions Pentagon chaos and strategy

Just how War/Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is going to immediately improve the U.S. military by firing up to 20 percent of its generals and admirals … Source