Watchdog review sheds new light on DOGE’s downsizing impacts at DOD
The Pentagon experienced a substantial drop in its workforce volume as a result of the second Trump administration’s “efficiency” campaign.
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Aerial photograph of the eastern entrance of the Pentagon. (Getty Images) Tech -
An AH-64E Apache assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, prepares to land in a forward arming and refueling point in order to receive refuel before conducting operations for Operation Epic Fury in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 2, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps photo) Tech Trump recounts how Army pilots involved in helicopter crash and drone boat rescue were ‘very lucky’
“That bomb was lodged in the helicopter, it didn’t explode, it was on fire, but it didn’t explode,” Trump said.
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Saronic Corsair (Saronic image) Tech Autonomous Corsair maritime drone rescues US military pilots after crash near Oman
It marks the U.S. military’s first publicized use of an unmanned surface vessel to recover aircrew in real-world warfare.
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(Photo courtesy of U.S. Central Command) Weapons Centcom commander says ‘hundreds’ of U.S. drones are involved in Iran war
U.S. Central Command launched more LUCAS drones against Iran.
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A Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) successfully launches from the flight deck of the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) while operating in the Arabian Gulf on Dec. 16. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kayla Mc Guire) Tech A first, the Navy launches one-way-attack drone from a ship at sea
“This first successful launch of LUCAS from a naval vessel marks a significant milestone in rapidly delivering affordable and effective unmanned capabilities to the warfighter,” said Vice Adm. Curt Renshaw, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and 5th Fleet.
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A Red Air Industry partner retrieves a rotary wing drone target at Red Sands IEC in the CENTCOM AOR, Sep. 19, 2024.(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Dean John Kd De Dios) Tech New Centcom task force aims to equip deployed forces with drones, other tech in 60 days or less
The Rapid Employment Joint Task Force will involve experts in information systems, data integration, procurement, logistics, warfighter integration, assessments and other areas.
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U.S. Central Command’s (USCENTCOM) incoming commander, U.S. Navy Adm. Brad Cooper, left, and outgoing USCENTCOM outgoing commander, U.S. Army Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, right, seated during a change of command ceremony, 8 August 2025. Multiple Department of Defense officials attended the event as well as distinguished defense leaders from partner nations around the world. (U.S. Central Command Public Affairs photo by Tom Gagnier) Tech Adm. Cooper takes the helm at Centcom
The U.S. combatant command that oversees operations in the Middle East, has a new commander.
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(Photo courtesy of U.S. Central Command Public Affairs) Tech US Central Command hires new chief data officer
Cyrus Jabbari is the new CDO at the combatant command that oversees American military operations in the Middle East.
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(June 26, 2025) An E/A-18G Growler, attached to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during flight operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Navy photo) Tech US military gets new combatant commanders for Centcom, Eucom
Meanwhile, the Senate Armed Services Committee still hasn’t scheduled confirmation hearings for several other key positions at the Defense Department.
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(Aug. 3, 2022) Vice Adm. Brad Cooper signs a guest book at the Egyptian Navy headquarters in Alexandria, Egypt. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Terry Vongsouthi) Weapons Centcom leader highlights need for more tech that can target underground sites
Vice Adm. Brad Cooper testified to lawmakers just a couple of days after U.S. attacks on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, dubbed Operation Midnight Hammer, that featured the first-ever combat employment of “massive ordnance penetrator” weapons.