US Department of Defense

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates has confirmed that Iran has tested a medium range ballistic missile that can reach Israel,...

WASHINGTON: The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff identified increasing Middle East security, revitalizing U.S. forces and focusing on...

WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama today moved a step closer toward reforming and reviving the military commissions that have been stalled...

WASHINGTON: The Marine Corps is lean and built for a fight, including the scrutiny of the upcoming Quadrennial Defense Review,...

NEW DELHI: The senior U.S. commander in the Pacific today shared with Indian government and military leaders the importance of...

WASHINGTON: The Army is making progress toward getting current operational needs and long-term requirements back in balance, but there is...

WASHINGTON: Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said his focal points in formulating fiscal 2010 defense budget recommendations were military troops...

The Navy will christen the newest Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer, Gravely, on May 16, during a 10 a.m. CDT...

VIRGINIA BEACH: The U.S. military requires a new, grand strategy to address today’s complex security threats as well as tomorrow’s...

WASHINGTON: The U.S. military denies using white phosphorous during recent fighting with Taliban militants, and Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates...