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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks alongside Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine (R) during a meeting with Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, on January 15, 2026. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images)

New U.S. defense strategy ‘barely mentions technology’

The 2026 NDS includes noticeably less technology callouts than its recent predecessors

1 day ago By Brandi Vincent

People bear Greenlandic flags as they gather in front of the U.S. consulate protest against U.S. President Donald Trump and his announced intent to acquire Greenland on January 17, 2026 in Nuuk, Greenland. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

With Trump-NATO deal on Greenland unclear, experts push allies to expand Arctic drone presence

Defense experts briefed reporters on CEPA’s latest findings in the recently released study, "High Stakes in the High North."

5 days ago By Brandi Vincent

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James H. Adams III, Deputy Commandant for Programs and Resources, gives remarks at a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 27, 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Brianna Davidson)

Trump taps Marine general as DIA director

If confirmed, Lt. Gen. James Adams III would lead a 16,500-person workforce tasked with providing intelligence support to the Defense Department, including advising Pete Hegseth and chairman…

Jan 20, 2026 By Drew F. Lawrence

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks at Starbase,Texas, on Jan 12, 2026. (DOD photo posted on X)

‘Accelerate like hell’: Hegseth moves to reshape DOD’s AI and tech hubs

Pete Hegseth’s speech and three accompanying memorandums released Monday reveal the Trump administration’s latest, fast-moving and multifaceted vision to overhaul the Pentagon's technology enterprise.

Jan 13, 2026 By Brandi Vincent

An emblem on a rug inside the National Security Agency (NSA) headquarters in Fort Meade, Maryland outside Washington, DC. The NSA is the central producer and manager of signals intelligence for the United States. It operates under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense and reports to the Director of National Intelligence. (Photo by Brooks Kraft LLC/Corbis via Getty Images)

Hegseth, Gabbard tap Tim Kosiba as NSA deputy director after months of cyber leadership tumult

The announcement comes after months of leadership turmoil for the NSA and the U.S. military’s Cyber Command.

Jan 9, 2026 By Drew F. Lawrence

U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles and an F-22 Raptor assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron participate in exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3 with 32nd Air Refueling Squadron air crews over the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 9, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Monica Roybal)

Air Force, Space Force announce acquisition changes amid Hegseth’s reform push

The Department of the Air Force has established seven new portfolio acquisition executive (PAE) offices that will oversee capability development moving forward.

Jan 8, 2026 By Mikayla Easley

(Photo posted by Derrick Anderson on his X social media account)

Derrick Anderson steps into SO/LIC role amid high demand for special operations forces, new tech

The new assistant secretary of defense for special operations and low-intensity conflict comes into the job as SOF are busy conducting high-profile ops and pursuing new capabilities.

Jan 8, 2026 By Jon Harper

Fire at Fuerte Tiuna, Venezuela’s largest military complex, is seen from a distance after a series of explosions in Caracas on January 3, 2026. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images)

US deploys 150-plus military aircraft, drones and other tech in raid to capture Venezuela’s Maduro

Gen. Dan Caine shared new information about the U.S. military’s preparation for the operation — and a play-by-play of how it was carried out.

Jan 3, 2026 By Brandi Vincent

Davies sworn in as Pentagon CIO

To what extent Davies will continue, modify, expand, or cut existing programs remains to be seen.

Dec 29, 2025 By Jon Harper

Lt. Gen. Francis L. Donovan, vice commander, United States Special Operations Command speaks with a Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operator and a Navy Diver during a visit to Naval Special Warfare Group 1 in San Diego, Feb. 11, 2025. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Rowe)

Trump taps Marine general to lead Southcom amid controversial boat strikes, Venezuela campaign

Lt. Gen. Francis Donovan currently serves as the vice commander for U.S. Special Operations Command.

Dec 19, 2025 By Drew F. Lawrence