June 26, 2025
Officials say fighter jet deployment is defensive and aimed at intercepting threats
"Under this award, the performer will develop prototype frontier AI capabilities to address critical national security challenges in both warfighting and enterprise domains," the Pentagon says
"We are postured defensively in the region to be strong in pursuit of a peace deal. And we certainly hope that's what happens here," Hegseth says
The measures bar credentialed reporters from most of the Department of Defense headquarters unless they have an official approval and escort
The United States and Iran have so far held three rounds of indirect talks, mediated by Gulf state Oman
The Pentagon chief accuses former trusted advisers of turning against him following revelations that he texted sensitive US military strike plans to his wife, brother, attorney and others
"We share a warrior ethos that defines our forces," Hegseth told Japanese Defence Minister Gen Nakatani at a meeting in Tokyo
Access to a secret military plan would expand Musk's role as Trump advisor
