Ideas
Why the War Powers Resolution deadline doesn’t actually constrain presidents
The "60‑day deadline" has a complex history.
Threats
US escort of ships through Hormuz is a ‘gift to the world,’ Hegseth says
But secretary says the escorts are temporary, and the world should “step up.”
Ideas
Trump’s assumptions are running his Iran policy aground—again
His blunders underscore the importance of a vigorous interagency process.
Threats
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.
Threats
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.
Policy
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.
Policy
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.
Threats
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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Policy
Navy secretary leaving the Pentagon, ‘effective immediately’
His departure, long rumored, came as the Navy is fighting Iran and rolling out its proposed budget.
Policy
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.
Threats
US has turned back 13 ships in blockade of Iran, Joint Chiefs chairman says
SecDef Hegseth disputes Tehran’s claims to have closed the Strait of Hormuz, despite lingering mines.
Defense Systems
Air Force presses for space-based radar despite AWACS loss in Iran
The service is down to a handful of E-3 radar aircraft, but is pushing off proposals to fund its replacement.
Ideas
Unheeded lessons from the US warship nearly sunk by an Iranian mine
A strangely amnesiac effect seems to surround the threat of underwater weapons that wait.
Ideas
4 ways the war in Iran has weakened the US in the great power game
Trump further strains U.S. alliances while enabling China and Russia to advance regional influence.
Threats
Hegseth declares ‘decisive military victory’ in Iran, says U.S. is ‘hanging around’ to enforce ceasefire
The Joint Chiefs chairman tallied more than 13,000 strikes on Iran since war began.
Ideas
How would the US Navy counter Iran's mines?
The remaining Avenger minehunters are in Japan, while Pentagon testing has revealed problems with the LCS.
Threats
Trump vows to find ‘leaker’ who publicized search for second downed airman in Iran
Asked whether the war in Iran is winding down or ramping up, the president said, “I don’t know.”
Threats