Alarm Grows Over Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pick for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has criticized the Pentagon leadership for its diversity efforts and vocally supported service members accused of war crimes.

What to Know About Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pick for Defense Secretary The choice of Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and veteran, was outside the norm. But he was a dedicated supporter of President-elect Donald J. Trump during his first term.

Trump Picks Pete Hegseth, a Veteran and Fox News Host, for Defense Secretary The choice of Mr. Hegseth, a dedicated supporter of the president-elect in his first term, was outside the norm of the traditional choice for the post.

Who Is Israel Katz, Israel’s New Defense Minister? The prime minister has replaced an experienced former general with Mr. Katz, who had been foreign minister and who has staunchly supported Israel’s right-wing government.

A Timeline of Clashes Between Netanyahu and Gallant, Israel’s Former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, the ousted cabinet minister, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, had sharp public disagreements over Israel’s war against Hamas and what will follow it.

Netanyahu Fires Yoav Gallant, Israel’s Defense Minister Mr. Gallant had differed with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu several times over Israel’s conduct of the war in Gaza.

This Retired General Settled the 9/11 Case. Then the Defense Secretary Took Charge. Susan Escallier’s approval of a plea deal, one of the most important decisions in the history of Guantánamo Bay’s war court, has drawn attention to her role and the dysfunctional military commissions.

Cuomo Told a House Panel His Memory Was Hazy. Is That a Perjury Defense? House Republicans referred the former New York governor for prosecution. His insistence on a faulty memory makes that outcome unlikely.

Infection KO’s Muhammad’s 1st UFC title defense Belal Muhammad has pulled out of his welterweight title defense against Shavkhat Rakhmonov at UFC 310 in December due to a bone infection.

The UK and Germany Agree on New Defense Pact as Russia Threat Rises The two governments said they will coordinate more on defense, with British and German troops conducting joint military exercises on NATO’s eastern border.

How Kamala Harris Will Try to Put Trump on Defense Democrats are eager for her to deploy lines of attack that come more naturally than they did for President Biden, including on issues like abortion rights and the rule of law.

Trump says Taiwan should pay the U.S. for defense; shares of chip giant TSMC fall Donald Trump said he thinks Taiwan should pay the U.S. for defense claiming the country “doesn’t give us anything.”

How the Yen’s Slide Is Undermining Japan’s Defense Buildup Japan is struggling to fund plans that would significantly bolster its military readiness amid rising regional threats.

Menendez Defense Rests Without Senator Testifying Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey is accused of a wide-ranging international bribery conspiracy. Jurors are likely to begin deliberating next week.

Versatility key as Mike Macdonald plans to unlock Dre’Mont Jones and Seahawks defense After signing a big free agent contract in 2023, the Seahawks are looking for Jones to level up this season.

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Celts’ Stevens eyes minor tweaks for title defense Brad Stevens, president of basketball operations for the Celtics, doesn’t envision any “major” changes to Boston’s roster as he looks ahead to his team’s defense of its NBA title.

Austin and Russia’s New Defense Minister Speak via Phone Communications between Washington and Moscow have become rare since Russia invaded Ukraine more than two years ago.

Russia and North Korea’s Defense Pact Is a Told-You-So Moment in Asia While the agreement rattled officials in South Korea and Japan, the two U.S. allies in recent years have been expecting growing security challenges from North Korea.

Russia and North Korea’s Defense Pact Is a New Headache for China The treaty raises the risk of confrontation in the region and could prompt the United States and its allies to bolster their military presence on China’s periphery.