Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed senior military leaders to ready forces for combat during remarks at Quantico Marine Corps Base. The Pentagon chief stated that pacifism poses a danger while announcing relaxed engagement rules that permit troops to intimidate and eliminate adversaries. Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine reinforced the message by warning about rising global threats without identifying specific nations beyond China's deterrence requirements.
The White House submitted a fiscal 2026 defense budget totaling $ 1.01 trillion, representing a 13.4 percent increase from prior year allocations. Raytheon received a 5 billion contract for Coyote missile systems as the Pentagon pursues expanded weapons production. Reports indicate that officials are seeking to expand missile manufacturing capacity amid concerns about stockpile depletion and potential conflicts in the Pacific.
President Donald Trump renamed the Department as the Department of War last month. Hegseth emphasized that warfare would be the sole departmental mission moving forward. The policy shift follows completion of strategic reviews redirecting focus from Chinese competition toward homeland protection and Western Hemisphere operations.
The White House submitted a fiscal 2026 defense budget totaling $ 1.01 trillion, representing a 13.4 percent increase from prior year allocations. Raytheon received a 5 billion contract for Coyote missile systems as the Pentagon pursues expanded weapons production. Reports indicate that officials are seeking to expand missile manufacturing capacity amid concerns about stockpile depletion and potential conflicts in the Pacific.
President Donald Trump renamed the Department as the Department of War last month. Hegseth emphasized that warfare would be the sole departmental mission moving forward. The policy shift follows completion of strategic reviews redirecting focus from Chinese competition toward homeland protection and Western Hemisphere operations.
