Latest "U.S. Department of Defense" stories

The government may shut down this weekend. Who’s hit, and what’s next?

Many are bracing for a stoppage that could last weeks.

2 days ago

This is what it’s like to maintain the US nuclear arsenal

The jobs are exacting and often require a deft touch. That’s because many of the maintenance tasks must be performed by hand.

By Tara Copp, AP

10 days ago

SVB demise drew quick response from Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit

Prior to the government’s decision to intervene, DIU considered whether the agency has any tools to support defense startups exposed by the bank's failure.

By Courtney Albon

6 months ago

Pentagon’s historic R&D request has billions for advanced networks, AI

The $145 billion request includes $1.4 billion for Joint All-Domain Command and Control and $687 million for the Rapid Defense Experimentation Reserve.

By Courtney Albon and Colin Demarest

7 months ago

White House asks for $11 billion more for Navy, Marine Corps spending

Documents published by OMB offer an early look at the services' budget requests ahead of the Pentagon's rollout next week.

By Courtney Albon

7 months ago

QinetiQ’s American unit agrees to buy software specialist Avantus

“This acquisition is an important step in the execution of QinetiQ’s five-year ambitions to expand our presence in the US,” according to the company’s CEO.

By Irene Loewenson

14 months ago