U.S. Defense Department
Coverage of U.S. Defense Department in the Nexus archive.
- The US military wants to showcase battle-ready laser weapons by 2028
The U.S. military aims to demonstrate battle-ready laser weapons at scale by 2028, with a focus on overcoming engineering challenges for mass production. The initiative is linked to President Trump's 'Golden Dome for America' missile shield, which allocates significant funding for directed energy research and development.
- Latest U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean
The U.S. military, led by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth under President Trump's administration, conducted a strike on an alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in three deaths. This marks the fourth such attack in a week.
- New Defense Department cyber strategy imminent, official says
The U.S. Defense Department is developing a new cyber strategy aligned with the Trump administration's plan to more aggressively combat digital adversaries, as revealed by a senior official to the House Armed Services Committee.