Obama's Defense Secretary blasts Biden: 'Dangerous, difficult situation in Afghanistan'
Former President Defense Secretary Leon Panetta strongly criticized Biden's withdrawal from Afghanistan during an interview with CNN.
Former President Defense Secretary Leon Panetta strongly criticized Biden's withdrawal from Afghanistan during an interview with CNN.
Ex-US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta speaks with Galei Tzahal about US pullout from Syria and Hezbollah terror tunnels.
Head of the CIA and former Secretary of Defense, talks about the most important international issues for the American administration today.
In new book, former defense chief criticizes Obama's backtracking on action in Syria over its use of chemical weapons.
Former U.S. Secretary of Defense cautions the Obama administration this week about engaging in endless negotiations with Iran.
Defense Minister Ehud Barak talks about Syria and Iran with Pentagon chief Leon Panetta.
Obama's two top defense officials tell Senate they supported a plan to provide weapons to the Syrian rebels.
US secretary of defense Leon Panetta spoke to Egyptian counterpart, who affirmed Egypt's commitment to maintaining peace treaty with Israel.
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta will testify before the Senate on Benghazi attack, in a move that may lift one obstacle to Hagel confirmation
Sen. Graham said he'll block Hagel’s confirmation hearings until outgoing Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta testifies on Benghazi attacks.
US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has lifted the official military ban on women in combat.
America has "got to fight back," Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Monday, referring to terrorist attack in Algeria.
The United States has quietly asked Turkey and Jordan to keep an eye on Syria’s chemical weaponry, and possibly step in to manage them.
The U.S. is increasingly focused on how to secure Syria's chemical weapons if Assad falls from power, says Defense Secretary.
President Obama defended former Sen. Chuck Hagel's record on Sunday, rebuffing attacks on the potential nominee for defense secretary.
Sen. Lieberman joined in the chorus of opposition to potential appointment of former Sen. Hagel as Secretary of Defense.
The U.S. has intelligence that causes "serious concerns" that Assad will use chemical weapons on rebels, says Panetta.
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta speaks to Defense Minister Ehud Barak, reaffirms that Israel has the right to defend itself.
US military officials denied claims that head of US Africa Command Gen. Carter Ham may have been fired due to response over Benghazi attack.
Panetta: U.S. military leaders ruled out sending in forces during the attack in Benghazi because of a lack of reliable intelligence.
U.S. to beef up cyber security, concerned about possible Iranian computer viruses.
U.S. authorities are holding that Iranian-based hackers were responsible for recent cyber attacks.
Panetta: The Syrian regime has moved some chemical weapons but the main storage sites for remain secure.
U.S. military has no major plans to bolster its forces in the Middle East despite violent protests targeting diplomatic outposts.
The U.S. military is positioning troops in as many as 18 locations in the Middle East that the Pentagon is “paying particular attention to.”
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta sides with Obama, reject Israel's demand of "red lines" for Iran.
U.S. will have about a year to respond to Iran should the regime decide to build a nuclear weapon, said US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta
“When the world calls, we have to respond,” says US defense chief Panetta as the second American aircraft carrier heads for the Gulf.
The US is offering Egypt intelligence systems to help it combat terror in the Sinai and to “assure Israel” as Morsi warms up to Iran.
General Dempsey says an Israeli strike won't destroy Iran's nukes, as Panetta says he believes Israel hasn't yet decided to attack.
The Pentagon approved Israeli electronic warfare equipment for the F-35 stealth fighter jet, whose wings will be built by Israel.
US Secy of Defense Leon Panetta assured Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu America will block Iran from “ever acquiring a nuclear weapon.”
Defense Minister Ehud Barak has informed US Defense Secy Leon Panetta that Israel will make its own decisions on how to deal with Iran.
Panetta tried to calm Israeli leaders, but his motorcade infuriated motorists, stuck on roads turned into Israel’s largest parking lots.
Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi writes his first letter to his Israeli counterpart, responding to one sent by President Shimon Peres.
Panetta flies to Israel this week after starting a trip in Tunisia with optimism: Assad will fall; US and Israel have “great cooperation.”
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta will meet Egypt's new President Mohammed Morsi and also stop for a visit in Israel.
The world must not let Iran take control of the Middle East, Peres told U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta Monday. “Iran is lying.”
US Secretary of Defense says drone strikes in Pakistan won't be halted despite Islamabad's protests
Iran is trying to deceive the world while dragging its feet, Defense Minister Ehud Barak told visiting U.S. Senators Monday.