Iran

F-35, F-15 may take A-10’s combat-search-and-rescue role: USAF chief

Warthog retirements have been delayed as officials look for a replacement platform.

Why the Iran war is breaking the US‑European strategic alliance

The continent is learning that it must not count on Washington.

Congress waits on Iran-war costs while mulling $1.5T defense request

The administration’s latest estimate is $29B, but the Defense Department hasn’t answered lawmakers’ requests for details.

Marine commandant: Every combatant command has requested an amphibious ready group

The demand is about twice as high as the Marine Corps’ goal of three deployed at any given time, Gen. Eric Smith said Thursday.

Admin mum on whether Trump will seek to legalize Iran war

The 60 days allowable by the War Powers Resolution is about to run out, but the defense secretary thinks a ceasefire has paused the clock.

Air Force’s top general: Supplemental funding needed to replace US aircraft lost in Iran

The 2027 budget request was made before dozens of aircraft were destroyed during Epic Fury.

Sixty days in, Pentagon estimates $25B spent on Iran war

The defense secretary and Joint Chiefs chairman appeared before Congress for the first time since strikes began Feb. 28.

US Navy ordered to ‘shoot and kill’ alleged Iranian mine-laying boats amid ceasefire

Hegseth says U.S. has "all the time in the world" as the number of interdicted vessels grows.

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Navy secretary leaving the Pentagon, ‘effective immediately’

His departure, long rumored, came as the Navy is fighting Iran and rolling out its proposed budget.

Sub that sank Iranian warship reflects Navy’s drive to adapt, CNO says

“That was a glimpse of the future force,” Adm. Caudle said at Sea-Air-Space.