South Korea to Scrap Intelligence-Sharing Pact With Japan Amid Row Over History

The South Korean decision is likely to be met with dismay in the United States

Reuters
August 22, 2019 11:43 AM

South Korea said on Thursday it will scrap an intelligence-sharing pact with Japan, drawing a swift protest from Tokyo and deepening a decades-old row over history that has hit trade and undercut security cooperation over North Korea.

Trump Welcomes Defense Secretary: ‘Our First Priority Is Always the Safety and Sovereignty’ of America

President jokes Esper’s 90-8 confirmation has him ‘worried’

Paul Crookston
July 25, 2019 2:35 PM

President Donald Trump welcomed new Secretary of Defense Mark Esper to the Pentagon Thursday with a speech emphasizing U.S. sovereignty through military might.

McConnell Challenger Video Buries Marine, DoD Endorsement Disclaimer

(Updated) McGrath is a retired Marine lieutenant colonel

Jeffrey Cimmino
July 9, 2019 2:55 PM

Democrat Amy McGrath, a retired Marine lieutenant colonel who announced Tuesday she is running against Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R., Ky.), didn't include disclaimers about the Department of Defense and Marines not endorsing candidates as she invoked her military service in her launch video.

Iran, Russia, China Continuing Operations to Disrupt 2020 Elections

U.S. intel community, law enforcement monitoring multiple events in lead-up

Adam Kredo
June 25, 2019 5:00 AM

In the lead-up to the 2020 elections, the United States is already laying the groundwork to boost its own counter-operations and detection methods in order to thwart a possible attack on the nationwide election systems, as well as social media efforts by rogue nations.

U.S. Kicks Off 19-Nation War Games Drills in Ukraine

With threats from Iran, Russia rising, America launches war games

Adam Kredo
June 24, 2019 1:15 PM

The United States military and partners from 19 countries are getting set to kick off a massive series of war drills in Ukraine amid rising threats from Iran and Russia, according to the Defense Department.

U.S. Expected to Strike Back for Iran’s Downing of Drone

Trump: ‘Iran made a big mistake’

Bill Gertz
June 20, 2019 2:10 PM

The United States is likely to take military action against Iran in the coming days for Tehran's downing a U.S. drone in international airspace on Wednesday near the Strait of Hormuz.

Shanahan Withdraws From Consideration to Be U.S. Defense Secretary

Donald Trump leads a meeting of his Cabinet, including acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross

Reuters
June 18, 2019 2:40 PM

Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan has withdrawn from consideration to head the U.S. military, President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday, stoking uncertainty about the leadership of the Pentagon at a moment of rising tension with Iran.

Trump, Irritated By Resignation Letter, Pushes Mattis Out Early

Reuters
December 23, 2018 12:05 PM

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was replacing Defense Secretary Jim Mattis two months earlier than had been expected, a move officials said was driven by Trump’s anger at Mattis’ resignation letter and its rebuke of his foreign policy.

Trump: Secretary Mattis Will Retire At the End of February

Mattis submitted his letter of resignation

Andrew Kugle
December 20, 2018 5:44 PM

President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that Secretary of Defense James Mattis will be retiring at the end of February.

DOD: Incompetence Led Air Force Not to Share Shooter’s Criminal Records With FBI

'The failures had drastic consequences and should not have occurred'

Stephen Gutowski
December 12, 2018 3:40 PM

The Air Force repeatedly failed to submit the Sutherland Springs shooter's criminal record to the FBI, allowing the shooter to purchase guns without failing a background check. A report issued by the Department of Defense's Inspector General on Thursday said this was due to a lack of understanding or mistakes on the part of military law enforcement officials.