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Pete Hegseth wants a new name for Defense Department

Pete Hegseth wants a new name for Defense Department: War Department. Why it matters.

After World Wars I and II, war got a bad name. U.S. leaders recast military might as a way to prevent war. Hegseth thinks it's time to re-emphasize "lethality."

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Tech tips for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (and everyone else)

From the proper way to use Signal to making sure you’re following security rules at work, here are tech tips for anyone with a sensitive job.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visits troops along border in 'National Defense Area'

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth in New Mexico to visit troops in a newly formed "National Defense Area" along the U.S./Mexico border.

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Trump's defense paradox: Record cuts, trillion-dollar boost

The Trump administration simultaneously declares record reductions in military spending while also announcing a record ...

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The US needs a stronger defense industry and deeper magazines for a long war with China, Army leader says

China fight, America will need the "ability to manufacture at scale over time" to get the edge, Driscoll told BI.

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Defense secretary dismisses DoD’s advisory boards

Joe Kasper, Hegseth's former chief of staff, launched a review of all advisory committees in March requiring them to justify their existence.

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The Largest Defense Contractors In The United States

The lack of competition in the defense sector is a serious concern for the Department of Defense (DoD). A 2022 report noted that the number of prime contractors went from 51 to just 5 in the ...

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Using AI for Defense

The United States Department of Defense (DOD) is tasked with ensuring our nation’s security, and recognizes that artificial intelligence (AI) is a critical tool helping to fulfill that mission.