Pentagon officials denied the narrative perpetuated by President Donald Trump that there was a lack of communication between the department and the White House regarding the temporary suspension of military aid to Ukraine.

Hegseth speaks during a news conference at the Pentagon on June 26, 2025. (Andrew Harnik / ) Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary,

Russia launched its largest drone attack on Ukraine of the conflict to date on July 3, days after the Pentagon paused weapons deliveries to Ukraine.

Defense secretary Pete Hegseth's leadership has again been called into question after sources revealed he did not inform the White House before he paused a weapons shipment to Ukraine, and MSNBC's Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski wondered whether this might be the last straw.

Even for an administration with a knack for moving fast and breaking things, Elbridge Colby’s moves at the Pentagon have caused frustration and friction.

The Department of Defense's announcement that it would end a weather-data sharing program surprised some climate watchdogs but forecasters assure it does not heighten risks.

The Air Force Research Laboratory's CLUE system could help military and civil agencies better integrate drone operations into the airspace.

During a meeting with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said military strikes on Iran will have “historic consequences for peace.”