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Trump’s defense choice, a Fox News host, stuns the Pentagon
The news was met with bewilderment and worry among many in Washington as Trump passed on a number of established national security heavy-hitters.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP
Pentagon chief directs military to conduct smooth transition to Trump
In a memo, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reminded service members of their obligation to follow the lawful orders of the next commander in chief.
What a second Trump presidency could mean for the defense budget
Republicans follow different philosophies when it comes to government spending, including on the military.
North Korean troops likely to join Ukraine war, Pentagon says
Some North Korean soldiers heading toward Kursk have received Russian uniforms and equipment.
Opinion
Why the Defense Department needs a chief economist
Congress should authorize a chief economist to keep the DOD thinking about the dollars and cents of defense spending, the authors of this op-ed argue.
By David Rader and Adam Papa