China intends to focus its growing military might to on short, technologically advanced military operations within the region, according to a new Defense Department report on China’s security developments. The report states that if the Chinese go toe-to-toe with a neighbor, most likely Taiwan, they will likely  “use advanced computer…

In a 401 to 11 vote, the House passed a resolution Thursday stating the importance of ensuring that Iran does not develop nuclear arms. The resolution specifically calls for the President to reaffirm the dangers of a nuclear armed Iran and outlines opposition to relying on containment if Iran does develop…

President Barack Obama Wednesday awarded the Medal of Honor to Leslie H. Sabo, an Army Specialist who was killed while heroically attempting to defend his company amid an ambush in Se San, Cambodia. While Sabo was initially cited for the honor shortly after his death, the recommendation went overlooked, an…

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta issued a directive Tuesday ordering new safety precautions for the F-22 Raptor Fighter Jet after some pilots reported feeling the symptoms of oxygen deprivation. Under the directive, automatic back-up oxygen systems will be placed in the aircrafts, pilots will be required to remain within a responsible…

Afghan President Hamid Karzai announced Sunday that his country’s security forces will take the lead in over 100 new districts, a development that will leave 75 percent of the country’s population under Afghan protection. The announcement marks the third phase in the lead up to the official transfer of security…

Despite being opposed to the Defense cuts included in sequestration, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta told reporters Thursday that a bill that passed through the House making cuts solely among domestic spending in an effort to thwart sequestration was misguided. [Audio clip: view full post to listen]

Gen. Martin Dempsey, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, decried a course at the Joint Forces Staff College that taught “total war” against Muslims. Dempsey said it was no academically sound nor reflective of the military’s values. [Audio clip: view full post to listen]

Support for the war in Afghanistan appears to be at an all-time low, according to a new AP-GfK poll. Only 27 percent of respondents said that they supported the war while 66 percent said they were opposed. Of the 66 percent, 40 percent said they were strongly against the decade…

A series of documents obtained by Special Forces from Osama bin Laden’s compound in Pakistan paint a picture of a fractured al Qaida receiving limited influence from the terror leader.

A handful of documents seized from Osama bin Laden’s Pakistani compound are scheduled for online release tomorrow, roughly one year after U.S. forces killed terrorist leader