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upi.comDefense Secretary Hegseth Testifies on Pentagon Budget
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth testified before the House Armed Services Committee on the Pentagon's 2027 budget request. The hearing focused on the ongoing war with Iran, including costs and personnel changes. Lawmakers from both parties questioned Hegseth on war rationa…
Defense NewsHegseth Tells Congress Iran Cease-Fire Pauses War Powers Deadline
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that a cease-fire with Iran halts the 60-day clock under the War Powers Resolution, avoiding the need for congressional approval to continue military operations. This came during testimony amid questions on the war's $25 billion cost and…
japantimes.co.jpPentagon Budget Exceeds $1 Trillion with Proposed Increases
The U.S. Pentagon budget has exceeded $1 trillion, with President Trump proposing an additional $500 billion increase. This funding supports military operations including interventions in Venezuela and a war in the Middle East. Analysts highlight rising costs and diminishing econ…
slashgear.comU.S. Soldiers Train on Bumblebee Drones for Counter-Drone Combat
Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division conducted training on Bumblebee drones at Fort Bragg last week. The exercises focused on drone-on-drone combat techniques observed in Ukraine. The Pentagon is expanding such training to additional bases and overseas locations.
Defense NewsU.S. Army and Navy Collaborate on Joint Laser Weapon System Development
The U.S. Army and Navy are developing a Joint Laser Weapon System to counter cruise missiles, starting with a 150-kilowatt containerized version. The effort draws from existing laser programs and includes planned funding from fiscal 2027 onward. Budget documents outline investmen…