Most spending activities are under review, including, it seems, Foreign Military Sales and Security Assistance packages.

That relationship is raising questions among some senators about whether the nominee will follow the law if confirmed.

The recent appointments in the Pentagon under President Trump have sparked debates about the United States’ support for Ukraine and how this might affect the situation with Taiwan. These changes in leadership show a shift in priorities and reflect Trump’s cautious stance on foreign conflicts.

There will be a lot on the plate for new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth when he steps into his office on the Pentagon’s third floor E Ring.

The new cadre of national security officials is highly confident, highly online and scornful of Washington’s foreign policy consensus.

Several new Defence Department officials have disputed contention that supporting Ukraine’s defence could deter Beijing’s plans for Taiwan.

When Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth starts his first official day on Monday morning, he will face a daunting array of issues to tackle — from global conflicts and border security to administrative tasks.

The development of a new generation of drones has revolutionized how wars are fought, according to U.S. officials.

It serves U.S. interests to keep backing Kyiv so that it can negotiate from a position of strength.

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It's hard to tell just where retired General Mark Milley's portrait once hung in the Pentagon's prestigious E-ring hallway, alongside all of the former chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.