Threats

Army aims to quadruple Patriot missile procurement

Move comes amid conflict with Iran, questions about aid to Ukraine.

Kremlin gloats about US weapons pause to Ukraine

The halt in aid speaks to a shifting view of the threat Putin poses.

Iran-backed hackers may target US defense companies tied to Israel, agencies warn

“Despite a declared ceasefire and ongoing negotiations towards a permanent solution, Iranian-affiliated cyber actors and hacktivist groups may still conduct malicious cyber activity,” a government advisory says.

SecDef doubles down on claims Iran’s nuclear program is ‘obliterated’

Hegseth rails against reporting on DIA’s initial assessment that strikes did not destroy Tehran’s efforts.