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Mandatory testosterone tests: Pete Hegseth's move to strengthen American troops
The US Department of Defense is implementing mandatory testosterone testing for service members. The initiative aims to optimize soldiers' physical health, though experts warn of the risks of unnecessary medical intervention.

Will the conflict resume? US Secretary of Defense extended operational deployment in the Middle East into next year
According to a Wall Street Journal report, US vessels, fighter squadrons, and air defense units will remain in the region at least until next year. Meanwhile, the Pentagon has restricted access to classified information following leaks regarding military opposition to the war in Iran.

Conflict in Pentagon leadership escalates: US Secretary of the Army resigns
Dan Driscoll submitted his resignation to President Trump after months of severe tension with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and a wave of dismissals of senior officers. His departure leads to an unprecedented situation where the U.S. Army is left without a single leader, civilian or military, confirmed by the Senate.

US Examines New Strike Plan in Strait of Hormuz | Behind the Scenes
The goal of these strikes is to prevent Iran from restoring its radar and missile capabilities in the strait to ensure it cannot threaten vessels, according to US officials. The plan is supported by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth but has not yet been approved by President Trump.

Warning to Hegseth and danger to the US: "The campaign in Iran has lasted too long"
Senior military officials warn of damage to American capabilities in other theaters, including the domestic front. More than 50,000 troops are on alert. Some forces are expected to remain in the Middle East until 2027.

Report: Pete Hegseth considering running for US President in 2028
According to NBC, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has discussed the possibility of a 2028 presidential run with associates. While no official decision has been made, his recent political activities in key states have sparked significant speculation.

Report: The warning received by the US Army Chief of Staff before he was fired
The commander of the US Army received a message that he should close an investigation into an associate of the Trump administration. He refused and was fired shortly thereafter.

Due to tension with Hegseth: US Secretary of the Army expected to resign
Dan Driscoll is expected to resign from his position by the end of the year following months of tension with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, reported The Wall Street Journal. The report comes after Hegseth fired the US Army Chief of Staff in April. According to the report, Driscoll's family already left the official residence reserved for the Secretary of the Army during the summer.
"It's madness": The real boss of the Pentagon is the Secretary of Defense's wife
From public appearances to presence at sensitive security meetings: Jennifer Hegseth is taking an increasingly large place in the US Secretary of Defense's circle, while political and security officials criticize the blurring of lines between family and national security.

From the US Army to longevity clinics: Testosterone is back in fashion
The US Secretary of Defense announced his intention to check the levels of the male hormone in every soldier over the age of 30. Why have testosterone supplements become popular now, and could they be dangerous? Longevity science — in our new section.
Pete Hegseth on the way to the US presidency? The "personal" visit that is sparking rumors
A military plane, a "personal" visit, and unusual involvement in campaigns: Pete Hegseth's recent moves are raising one question in the US – what exactly is he planning for the day after Trump?
Hard testimonies from the US military: Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth in a bind
Criticism continues against the US Secretary of Defense regarding the deterioration of service conditions aboard the aircraft carrier 'Abraham Lincoln'. This time, it comes from the political arena in the United States.

Even Republicans are shocked: The unusual conduct of the Secretary of Defense in Congress
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has decided to exclude Democratic members of Congress from classified briefings, a move that could jeopardize the approval of the defense budget.
The hell of the "Lincoln": 250 days at sea and the sailors trying to jump to their deaths
Families of sailors on the aircraft carrier report severe mental distress, suicide attempts, and poor living conditions, while the US Navy claims there has been no increase in reports of suicidal thoughts and that the crew is receiving medical and mental support.

New details: The senior minister smuggled out with Trump - and the two senior officials left on the "decoy plane"
President Trump was secretly extracted from Turkey in a deception operation involving senior administration officials. While some officials and advisors remained on the plane from which Trump was evacuated, others flew to the UK with the president on a military aircraft. Journalists on board the decoy plane were unaware of the operation.
A purge in the Pentagon ranks or a coincidence? Another senior general unexpectedly dismissed
General Charles Costanza, who commands US Army operations in Europe, was dismissed from his post about two months before he was scheduled to finish his term. The US Army did not explain the reason, while dozens of senior officers have already been dismissed or moved from their positions.

"I thought the problem was solved": The shortage that led to the confrontation between Trump and Hegseth
According to the Washington Post, the president was furious after discovering that US ammunition stockpiles had significantly depleted, affecting the continuation of the campaign against Iran. The White House and the Pentagon deny the report.

Hegseth: "We were at a level of readiness not seen since World War II"
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth addressed the cancelled American strike, emphasizing that the US military maintains a high state of readiness despite ongoing negotiations.

Democratic members of Congress in a letter to the Secretary of Defense: "We do not trust the military"
Democratic members of the US Congress have directed harsh criticism toward the US military. In a letter sent to US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, the lawmakers demanded to conduct their own investigation into the Iranian attack in which six American military personnel were killed in early March. This is despite the fact that US forces have already begun their own internal investigation into...

Pentagon Turns to Silicon Valley Startups to Replenish Weapons Arsenal
Amid the war with Iran, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held an emergency meeting with tech startup leaders. The Pentagon is seeking their assistance to rapidly rebuild depleted stockpiles of precision munitions.