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Pentagon introduces mandatory testosterone testing for service members aged 30 and over

The U.S. Department of War has introduced a new policy requiring testosterone testing for active-duty and reserve service members aged 30 and above, as part of an effort to strengthen military readiness. The directive, which takes effect immediately, establishes standardized procedures for hormone screening......

U.S. defense secretary removes six senior officers from promotion list

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed six senior officers from a list of candidates for promotion to major general, days after blocking the advancement of four other officers to brigadier general. The decisions have intensified scrutiny of the Pentagon’s promotion process and raised new......

U.S. Army secretary Dan Driscoll resigns amid reported tensions with defense secretary

U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump, according to three people familiar with the matter, amid growing tensions between Driscoll and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The reported resignation comes after months of friction between the two officials.......

Pentagon excludes Democrats from classified briefings, sparking congressional backlash

The Pentagon has come under growing criticism after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly excluded Democratic lawmakers from classified briefings concerning the administration’s proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget. The decision has raised concerns among members of Congress over established......

US lawmakers demand answers over living conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln

US lawmakers are demanding answers from the Navy over the conditions faced by sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has remained deployed for more than 250 days. Democratic lawmakers raised concerns Wednesday about the prolonged mission, including reports relating to food and the mental health......

US House Approves Defense Bill Incorporating Historic Name Change to "Department of War"

The United States House of Representatives has narrowly passed its annual defense policy bill, approving a historic provision that officially renames the Department of Defense to the "Department of War". The measure was adopted as part of the sweeping National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)......

Pentagon estimates Iran conflict has cost the United States $37.5 billion

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told lawmakers that the military campaign involving Iran has cost the United States an estimated $37.5 billion so far, reflecting a significant increase from previous projections and reinforcing the administration's call for additional defense funding. Speaking......

US defense secretary orders annual testosterone screening for troops over 30

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced a new health initiative requiring annual testosterone screenings for active-duty service members aged 30 and older. The measure, introduced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is intended to identify low testosterone levels that could affect the health, readiness,......

Hegseth to discuss potential F-35 sale to Turkey during Israel talks

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to discuss the possibility of supplying F-35 fighter jets to Turkey during meetings with Israeli leaders on Wednesday, according to a source familiar with the matter. The potential arms agreement is considered highly sensitive because of its possible impact......