Defense

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing taxis towards the runway in support of Beverly Sunrise 27-01 at Misawa Air Base, Japan.

Pentagon and Lockheed Martin finalize framework for 10-year deal for 850 F-35 aircraft

Mike Brest · October 22, 2026 10:48 am

President Donald Trump listens as Elon Musk speaks outside the West Wing of the White House, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Washington.

The Trump administration’s evolving Starshield deflection

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, operates out of Pituffik Space Base, Greenland, Sept. 10, 2026. The Arctic Region is an austere and demanding environment that tests the operational abilities of USNORTHCOM; iterations of Operation ARCTIC VANGUARD aid in developing resiliency and consistency in these environments. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Mary Greenwood)

US military looking to expand Greenland base presence next year

Side shot of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

Hegseth points to Starshield ‘terms of service’ in Ukraine speed cap dispute

Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump

Hegseth says ‘I fully support’ Trump decision to cancel livestreamed execution

"Our clear message is that we do not want a monopoly of power. All Afghan tribes and races need each other." (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

Taliban claim responsibility for attack targeting Afghan defense minister

Mike Brest August 4, 2021 8:34 pm

More than half of Army women have been ‘insulted’ over their gender

Mike Brest August 4, 2021 12:35 pm

Afghan security forces inspect the site of a bomb explosion in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, May 18, 2020. A suicide bomber in a stolen military Humvee targeted a base in eastern Afghanistan belonging to the country's intelligence service early on Monday, killing at least nine members of the force, Afghan officials said. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack.

Taliban take control of most of provincial capital in Afghanistan

Mike Brest August 3, 2021 6:31 pm

Kim Jong Un’s sister warns US-South Korea drills could hamper negotiations between Koreas

Mike Brest August 3, 2021 2:03 pm

Afghan National Army (ANA) helicopters deploy soldiers during a military exercise on the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan, Wednesday, April 30, 2014. The Afghan National Security Forces depend exclusively on billions of dollars in funding from the United States and its allies, money that is now at risk after President Hamid Karzai's refusal to sign a security agreement to keep a small U.S. force of trainers in the country after the NATO-led coalition ends its mission and withdraws at the end of the year. (AP Photo/Massoud Hossaini)

US expands Afghan refugee program due to ‘increased levels of Taliban violence’

Mike Brest August 2, 2021 3:05 pm

Reporter’s Notebook: Defense – August 2

Reporter’s Notebook: Defense – August 2

Washington Examiner Staff August 2, 2021 11:15 am

FILE - This Oct. 2, 2013, file photo, shows a view seen on the way to Glacier Point trail in the Yosemite National Park, Calif. Sexual harassment, bullying and other misconduct is rampant among employees at national parks across the country, including at iconic sites such as Yosemite, Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon, a congressional committee was told Sept. 22, 2016. At Yosemite, at least 18 employees have come forward with allegations of harassment or other misconduct so severe that a recent report labeled working conditions at the park "toxic."

Veterans and Gold Star families could have free access to national parks

Mike Brest July 30, 2021 2:56 pm

Smoke rises from the USS Bonhomme Richard at Naval Base San Diego Sunday, July 12, 2020, in San Diego after an explosion and fire Sunday on board the ship at Naval Base San Diego.

Navy sailor charged for fire that wrecked USS Bonhomme Richard

Mike Brest July 29, 2021 10:37 pm

Beginning next week, some 680,000 Pentagon civilian employees will be furloughed for up to 11 days over the summer. (AP Photo)

Taliban could force ‘existential crisis’ in Afghanistan, US watchdog says

Mike Brest July 29, 2021 4:46 pm

The Medal of Honor awarded to Gary Wetzel hangs around his neck during the 2012 Medal of Honor luncheon presented by the National Foundations of Patriotism Friday, May 11, 2012, in Atlanta. Wetzel was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions while in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war.

House unanimously passes bill to create DC monument celebrating medal of honor recipients

Mike Brest July 27, 2021 8:23 pm

The Senate committee's version of the fiscal 2017 National Defense Authorization Act would get rid of the under secretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, a job currently held by Frank Kendall. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Senate confirms Air Force secretary after hiccups

Mike Brest July 27, 2021 6:30 pm

Marine Lt. Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., director, Joint Staff, pauses while speaking during a media availability at the Pentagon, Saturday, April 14, 2018, in Washington.

Top US general in Afghanistan doesn’t commit to ending airstrikes against Taliban

Mike Brest July 26, 2021 1:00 pm