Pentagon announces new batch of drones for Replicator program
The announcement marks the most specific details the Defense Department has released about its secretive, fast-track drone effort.
Flashpoints
Militants attacked US positions across Middle East over the weekend
No U.S. injuries were reported, according to the Pentagon.
Iran-linked website targets vets with disinformation, think tank warns
The website is attempting to stir up antidemocratic sentiments among veteran voters ahead of the November presidential election, the group warned.
Navy warships helped take down Iran’s attack on Israel, Pentagon says
Two American destroyers launched around a dozen interceptors to help defend Israel Tuesday, according to Defense Department officials.
Iran fires missiles at Israel
The Israeli military says Iran has fired missiles at Israel and is warning Israelis to shelter in place.
Iran preparing imminent ballistic missile attack on Israel, US warns
A U.S. official warned of "severe consequences" if the attack takes place, and the Pentagon has surged additional forces to the region.
US airstrikes in Syria kill 37 militants tied to ISIS, al-Qaida
U.S. Central Command said it struck Syria on Tuesday, targeting a senior militant from the al-Qaida-linked Hurras al-Deen group and eight others.
A ‘few thousand’ more US troops are headed to the Middle East
As war between Israel and Hezbollah threatens to erupt, the Pentagon said additional U.S. forces "are there for the protection" of other American troops.
US-led task force to fight ISIS in Iraq to end by 2026, officials say
While Combined Joint Task Force — Operation Inherent Resolve will be mothballed, the U.S. military expects to continue its presence in Iraq, officials say.
What will the surge of US forces to the Middle East cost the military?
The Pentagon says its surge in forces has helped avert a regional war. But officials warn that it could wear down the services.
Aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman deploys into a volatile world
The Truman is the latest Navy aircraft carrier to deploy as tensions continue to near a boiling point in the Middle East.
