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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......

US announces review of military presence in Europe, Pete Hegseth says

The United States has announced a comprehensive review of its military presence in Europe, signaling a potential shift in the strategic balance within the NATO alliance. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth confirmed that the reassessment will take place over a six-month period and will examine the......

Global tensions overshadow Singapore’s major defence summit

Rising geopolitical tensions and ongoing conflicts are expected to dominate discussions at this year’s Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, one of Asia’s most influential defence and security forums. The annual summit, organized by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, will take......

Germany emerges as key NATO ally amid record defense spending commitments

Germany is rapidly reshaping its defense strategy, signaling a decisive break from decades of post-Cold War restraint. The government aims to reach 3.5% of GDP in defense spending by 2029, positioning the country among NATO’s most committed members as the alliance sets historic new military investment......

Venezuela strengthens military ranks amid growing U.S. naval presence

Venezuela has expanded its armed forces by inducting 5,600 new soldiers at the Fuerte Tiuna complex in Caracas, reinforcing its military posture as U.S. naval forces consolidate in the Caribbean. The swearing-in ceremony, led by senior officers, underscored President Nicolás Maduro’s determination......

US raises alarm over China’s unprecedented military expansion

China’s accelerating military buildup has sparked alarm in Washington, with US officials warning that the scale and speed of Beijing’s defense expansion represent a historic challenge to American power. Speaking at the Reagan National Defense Forum in California, US Defense Secretary Pete......