Military

The end of conscription has left the army critically undermanned.

Cutting dysfunctional programs offers a start to ending American primacy.

The Pentagon says if flat budgets continue it will need to rely on smaller, possibly unmanned ships.

Sensitive U.S. technology feared vulnerable to Iranian-backed militias after contractors evacuate Balad air base.

His administration may end up besting its predecessors’ records in bringing partners together in the Persian Gulf.

Pentagon eyes reducing its footprint in the region as terrorist groups expand in the Sahel.

Veterans criticize president for dismissing possibility that U.S. personnel suffered traumatic brain injuries in Iran missile strike.

Activists fret about armies relying on killer robots, but some forms of artificial intelligence that don’t actually pull the trigger could still be a nightmare

The growing threat from the mainland can only be deterred by a public willing to make sacrifices.

Suleimani’s killing shows U.S. police and military power can’t be separated.

Former Centcom commander says the United States would be mistaken to take Iran’s word that it does not seek escalation.

While they’re there, the United States should refocus the partnership toward making the Iraqi Army more self-sufficient. Here’s how.

Overshadowed by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo until now, the relative newcomer Mark Esper has played a central role in the U.S. response.

President announces he’s imposing new sanctions in response to Iranian missile strike.