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US President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth salute as a US Army carry team carries the flag-draped transfer case containing the remains of Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, during a dignified transfer solemn event for US service members killed during operations in the Middle East, at Dover Air Force Base in Dover, Delaware, on July 22, 2026. Swinton was killed in action on July 19 at at Erbil Air Base in Iraq. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images)

Pentagon moving to modify its online portal for reporting U.S. military casualties

DCAS currently includes information about personnel who have been classified as deceased, wounded, ill, or injured during their service.

5 days ago By Brandi Vincent

The setting sun casts a warm glow on the Senate side of the west front of the U.S. Capitol Building on September 14, 2026, in Washington, DC. (Photo by J. David Ake/Getty Images)

Bipartisan Senate bill would push DOD to expand its oversight of in-use commercial frontier AI models

The legislation would direct the secretary of defense to create new reporting requirements and voluntary guidance for large AI contractors.

6 days ago By Brandi Vincent

A Soldier takes a cell phone picture as Lt. Col Astrid Ruiz-Fernandez, the exiting commander of the 205th Theater Public Affairs Support Element, speaks to the 205th TPASE for the last time as the commanding officer during a change of command ceremony June 7, 2025 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, TX. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Blake A. Essex)

We know how to protect our troops from telecom attacks. We’re just not doing it.

The carriers won't act without pressure. Congress and the Pentagon need to force their hand now.

Jul 30, 2026 By John Doyle

US President Donald Trump, alongside (L/R) Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine, speaks to the press following US military actions in Venezuela, at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, on January 3, 2026. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP via Getty Images)

Trump’s budget supplemental would secure billions for munitions, emerging defense tech

Along with replenishing munitions stockpiles, the supplemental request supports two key Space Force programs, drones, cybersecurity and autonomy.

Jun 25, 2026 By Mikayla Easley

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 6th Squadron, 8th Calvary Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division deploy a smoke screen during Spartan Focus at Fort Stewart, Georgia, Feb.13, 2026. Dogface Soldiers employ drones to identify enemy movements, extend reconnaissance and enhance obscuration efforts through coordinated smoke screens. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Jaimee Perez)

Senators urge DOD to explore specialized treatments for drone-specific injuries

Uncrewed platforms cause harm that can differ from the wounds that troops endured from improvised explosive devices.

Mar 6, 2026 By Brandi Vincent

A U.S. Soldier, assigned to 277th Maintenance Support Company, Task Force Badger, surveys the southern border at Del Rio, Texas, March 6, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Walker Pino)

Senators criticize agencies over dual counter-drone incidents in Texas after briefing from officials

A senior defense official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, told DefenseScoop Wednesday that the Pentagon’s counter-drone entity — known as Joint Interagency Task Force 401 —…

Mar 4, 2026 By Drew F. Lawrence

U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) looks on as U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks to reporters following a Senate Democratic policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on December 09, 2025 in Washington, DC. The senators discussed a variety of topics including a vote expected this week on a Democratic proposal to extend expiring Obamacare subsidies. (Photo by Heather Diehl/Getty Images)

Senator puts hold on Trump’s pick for top uniformed cyber chief over lack of experience, ‘vague’ answers to surveillance questions

Sen. Wyden’s office confirmed to DefenseScoop Friday that the lawmaker will vote against Lt. Gen. Rudd and put a hold on his nomination.

Feb 27, 2026 By Drew F. Lawrence

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