Pentagon spokesperson says USS Nimitz will move to Indo-Pacific Command, but declines to discuss assessments of Iranian military threat

Defense minister, IDF chief meet with Gen. Kenneth McKenzie in Tel Aviv, lauding change that will allow for greater cooperation between Jewish state and Arab neighbors

93-2 vote comes despite prohibition on recently retired military officers overseeing Pentagon; Biden expected to win approval for rest of national security team in coming days

All 10 living former US defense secretaries publish letter urging Pentagon to commit to a peaceful transition of power, restart coordination with incoming Biden administration

US Department of Defense officials say temporary stop to meetings was a mutual decision, a claim rejected by incoming administration: 'There's no time to spare'

US president-elect says retired general Lloyd Austin is 'the definition of duty, honor, country,' but House Democrat says nomination 'feels off'

House passes $750 billion bill, with only 40 of 196 Republicans opposed; president against measure's call to rename bases honoring pro-slavery Confederates

US president-elect urges Congress to waive prohibition against a recently serving military officer running Pentagon, as concerns linger about civilian oversight of armed forces

Pentagon orders aircraft carrier USS Nimitz to remain in Arabian Gulf beyond original posting to deter efforts to avenge killings of Iran nuclear chief, Gen. Qassim Soleimani

Austin would be first Black leader of Pentagon, selected ahead of longtime front-runner Michele Flournoy; move likely to draw opposition over putting ex-military man in post