Threats

The Battle for Mosul Has Begun

ISIS is under air, ground, and cyber attack as Iraqi and coalition troops encircle the group’s final stronghold in Iraq, the Joint Chiefs chairman says.

Policy

What Happened When Ash Carter Crashed Davos

The defense secretary's legacy may have been forged in the Alps, connecting economic elites to the Pentagon — and the war on terrorism.

Policy

US to Convene 27-Nation Meeting on ISIS

It's a true working ministerial meeting as the U.S. defense secretary and other countries' top defense officials get caught up and look ahead.

Threats

Carter Heads to Europe, Seeking Help in Paris, Davos

The U.S. defense secretary will meet counter-ISIS allies in France, then join Joe Biden, John Kerry, and Bono at Switzerland’s swanky — and controversial — World Economic Forum.

Threats

Obama: ISIS Losing Territory, Influence As US Troops Push South in Syria

Speaking at the Pentagon, the president says an expanded war effort — ordered before the Paris attack — is ‘well underway.’

Policy

Pentagon Calls Trump’s Muslim Ban 'Counter to National Security'

GOP frontrunner draws extraordinary rebuke from Department of Defense, State, Homeland Security, Congress, and Republican Party leaders.

Business

SOCOM’s Votel Is Top Choice to Take Over CENTCOM

The move would put a special operations leader in charge of all operations in the Middle East — including the fight against ISIS.

Business

No Exceptions: Carter Opens All Military Jobs to Women

In a historic decision, Ash Carter rebuffs Marine Corps, says the joint “force of the future” must integrate at every level and open its doors to America’s finest — male or female.

Business

US Deploying a ‘Targeting Force’ to Iraq, Syria. Expect Unilateral Special-Ops Raids.

Defense secretary: ground operations are more extensive than previously described, and are still growing.

Business

Kunduz Investigation Blames Aircrew, SOF Commander, Computers

The top U.S. general in Afghanistan detailed a stunning list of “tragic but avoidable” human and technology failures that doomed the Médecins Sans Frontières hospital.

Policy

Clinton Details A More Aggressive US Plan for Middle East, Terrorism

The Democratic front-runner calls for an ‘intelligence surge,’ increased special operations, and more of nearly every U.S. tool to fight terrorism.

Threats

US Air Strike Hits ISIS in Libya, Chief Presumed Dead

The U.S. airstrike in the Libyan front was underway before the Paris attacks began, stressed a senior U.S. official.

Threats

US, UK Officials Suggest Bomb Exploded Russian Airliner, But Urge Caution

Likely, possibly, maybe—but British and U.S. officials stop short of confirming a bomb, or ISIS, brought down a Russian airliner over the Sinai.

Business

In Chattanooga’s Wake, DHS Wants To Revive Terrorism Alert System

With terrorist-inspired attacks on the rise, the federal government may revise the unused successor to the Bush-era color alerts.

Business

The US Army’s Biggest Concern Right Now Is Congress

The Army, like the rest of the military, says its top worry is trying to prepare soldiers to fight when Congress can’t even give them a budget.

Threats

Obama Cancels Syrian Train-and-Equip Program

The Pentagon now plans to focus on training just key Syrian leaders and sending more arms — and air cover — to fighters already on the ground.