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US is expected to send Ukraine $150 million more in munitions to fight off Russia's attacks

The U.S. is expected to announce Tuesday it is sending an additional $150 million in critically needed munitions to Ukraine

US is expected to send Ukraine $150 million more in munitions to fight off Russia's attacks
Asia|News|US|World

Philippines seeking U.S. clarification on anti-vax propaganda operation

The Philippines is still seeking clarification from the Pentagon about a secret U.S. propaganda operation that aimed to cast doubt among Filipinos about Chinese vaccines at the

Philippines seeking U.S. clarification on anti-vax propaganda operation
MidEast|News|US|World

US military pier removed from Gaza coast because of sea conditions again, Pentagon says

The U.S. military's pier off Gaza has once again been removed because of sea conditions, the Pentagon said on Friday, adding it did not make sense for it to return until aid is

US military pier removed from Gaza coast because of sea conditions again, Pentagon says
Africa|Asia|MidEast|News|US

US military heightens the security alert at European bases due to a combination of threats

A Pentagon official won't say whether U.S. military bases in the Middle East, Africa or the Indo-Pacific are at increased force protection levels similar to bases in Europe

US military heightens the security alert at European bases due to a combination of threats
Business|Technology|US

Pentagon to assess Boeing deal with DOJ before deciding on impact of guilty plea

The Pentagon plans to assess Boeing's improvement plans and Justice Department deal before determining what impact the planemaker's plan to plead guilty could have on its

Pentagon to assess Boeing deal with DOJ before deciding on impact of guilty plea
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

US nuclear missile program to be years behind schedule, over budget, Pentagon says

A Pentagon program to replace some of its aging intercontinental ballistic missiles will be years behind schedule and 81% over budget, the U.S. military said on Monday.

US nuclear missile program to be years behind schedule, over budget, Pentagon says
MidEast|News|US|World

Troubled US military pier near Gaza to be permanently removed as soon as next week, US officials say

Troubled US military pier near Gaza to be permanently removed as soon as next week, US officials say

Troubled US military pier near Gaza to be permanently removed as soon as next week, US officials say
Crime|News|Political|US

Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira to face military court martial charges

Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira to face military court martial charges

News|Technology|US

Pentagon Arctic report calls for more investment in sensors, equipment to keep up with Russia, China

A new Pentagon strategy says the U.S. must invest more to upgrade sensors, communications and space-based technologies in the Arctic to keep pace with China and Russia who are increasingly operating there, including in joint military exercises

Pentagon Arctic report calls for more investment in sensors, equipment to keep up with Russia, China
News|US|World

Pentagon finds another $2 billion of accounting errors for Ukraine aid

The Pentagon has found $2 billion worth of additional errors in its calculations for ammunition, missiles and other equipment sent to Ukraine, increasing the

Pentagon finds another $2 billion of accounting errors for Ukraine aid
News|Uncategorized|US|World

Pentagon chief was surprised by plea deal for three Sept. 11 suspects

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Pentagon chief was surprised by plea deal for three Sept. 11 suspects
Crime|News|Political|US|World

9/11 hearings at Guantanamo Bay in upheaval after surprise order by US defense chief

Military-run hearings for accused Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, are in upheaval following Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s decision to throw out a plea agreement

9/11 hearings at Guantanamo Bay in upheaval after surprise order by US defense chief
MidEast|News|US|World

US updates injured count in Al Asad attack to 5, down from 7

US updates injured count in Al Asad attack to 5, down from 7

US updates injured count in Al Asad attack to 5, down from 7
News|US|World

Eight U.S. troops injured in Syria drone attack last week, Pentagon says

Eight U.S. service members were injured in a drone attack on a base in Syria last week, the Pentagon said on Tuesday, its first report of specific casualty figures in the

News|US|World

Projectiles did not impact US base in Syria, US officials say

Projectiles launched in the direction of a U.S. airbase in a gas field in Syria's Deir al-Zor province did not hit the facility, two U.S. officials said on Tuesday.   

News|US

US military sex assault cases much higher than official estimates, study finds

The number of sexual assaults in the U.S. military is likely significantly higher than official government estimates, according to a new study released on Wednesday.

US military sex assault cases much higher than official estimates, study finds
Health|News|US

Federal judge says US military cannot turn away enlistees who are HIV-positive

Federal judge says US military cannot turn away enlistees who are HIV-positive

Federal judge says US military cannot turn away enlistees who are HIV-positive
Americas|News|US|World

A US Navy sailor is detained in Venezuela, Pentagon says

A U.S. Navy sailor has been detained in Venezuela after traveling there unauthorized on personal business, the Pentagon said Wednesday

News|US

Alabama Sen. Tuberville blocks quick promotion of top aide to Defense Secretary Austin

Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville is blocking the quick promotion of an aide to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin

Alabama Sen. Tuberville blocks quick promotion of top aide to Defense Secretary Austin
Business|Science|Technology|US

Pentagon awards rocket motor maker Ursa Major $12.5 million

U.S. rocket propulsion startup Ursa Major said on Tuesday it was awarded a $12.5 million contract to build out production and testing for new solid fuel rocket

Pentagon awards rocket motor maker Ursa Major $12.5 million
Economy|News|US|World

US military aid packages to Ukraine shrink amid concerns over Pentagon stockpiles

US military aid packages to Ukraine shrink amid concerns over Pentagon stockpiles

US military aid packages to Ukraine shrink amid concerns over Pentagon stockpiles
Business|Economy|News|US|World

US State Dept OKs potential sale of Stinger missiles to Egypt for $740 million

The U.S. Department of State has approved the potential sale of 720 Stinger missiles to Egypt for $740 million, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.

News|US|World

Senate confirms commander of US Army forces in the Pacific after Tuberville drops objections

The Senate has confirmed a new commander of U.S. Army forces in the Pacific after Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville dropped his objections and allowed a quick vote on the nomination

Senate confirms commander of US Army forces in the Pacific after Tuberville drops objections
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

US to 'adjust' force posture in Middle East after Israeli strikes in Beirut

President Joe Biden has directed the Pentagon to "assess and adjust as necessary U.S. force posture" in the Middle East, the White House said on

US to 'adjust' force posture in Middle East after Israeli strikes in Beirut
MidEast|US|World

Israel's defense minister cancels visit to Washington, Pentagon says

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has canceled a Wednesday visit to the Pentagon, the Pentagon said, as Israeli media reported Prime Minister Benjamin

Israel's defense minister cancels visit to Washington, Pentagon says
Asia|World

Pentagon slams 'destabilizing' Chinese war games around Taiwan

The Pentagon on Monday strongly criticized Chinese military war games around Taiwan, calling them destabilizing.

Pentagon slams 'destabilizing' Chinese war games around Taiwan
Political|US

More than 800 service members ejected from US military under ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ receive honorable discharges

More than 800 service members ejected from US military under ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ receive honorable discharges

More than 800 service members ejected from US military under ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ receive honorable discharges
Political|US|World

Hundreds of troops kicked out under 'don't ask, don't tell' get upgraded to honorable discharges

The Pentagon says more than 800 military personnel have seen their service records upgraded to honorable discharges after previously being kicked out of the military under its former “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy

Hundreds of troops kicked out under 'don't ask, don't tell' get upgraded to honorable discharges
MidEast|US|World

Two US service members injured in raid that killed ISIS operatives In Iraq, Pentagon says

Two US service members injured in raid that killed ISIS operatives In Iraq, Pentagon says

Two US service members injured in raid that killed ISIS operatives In Iraq, Pentagon says
Election|Technology|US

In rare move, Pentagon denies falsehood about troops allowed to use force during election

In a rare move, the Pentagon is strongly pushing back against misinformation spread on social media that falsely suggests U.S. troops have been authorized to use force against American citizens during the election

In rare move, Pentagon denies falsehood about troops allowed to use force during election
Political|US|World

No new limits on Ukraine's use of US weapons if N.Korea enters fight, Pentagon says

Ukraine would not see any new restrictions on the use of U.S. weapons against North Korean forces should they enter the fight against Ukrainian forces, the Pentagon said on

No new limits on Ukraine's use of US weapons if N.Korea enters fight, Pentagon says
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Boeing overcharged Air Force nearly 8,000% for soap dispensers, watchdog alleges

Boeing overcharged the U.S.

Boeing overcharged Air Force nearly 8,000% for soap dispensers, watchdog alleges
US|World

Pentagon confirms some North Korea forces in Russia's Kursk

A couple of thousand North Korean troops are moving toward Russia's Kursk region and a small number are already there, the Pentagon said on Tuesday, saying initial indications

Business|Finance|Technology|US

L3Harris' rocket motor unit investments boosting output

Investments by L3Harris Technologies into its Aerojet Rocketdyne rocket motor unit have helped improve facilities and processes after years of

L3Harris' rocket motor unit investments boosting output
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

Pentagon audit says Boeing cleaned up on Air Force parts, including soap dispensers marked up 8,000%

According to a Pentagon audit, Boeing has overcharged the Air Force on spare parts for a major cargo plane, including marking up the price of simple lavatory soap dispensers by 8,000%

Pentagon audit says Boeing cleaned up on Air Force parts, including soap dispensers marked up 8,000%
Political|World

Pentagon cannot corroborate reports that N.Korean troops engaged in combat in Kursk

The Pentagon said on Monday that there were at least 10,000 North Korean troops in Russia's Kursk but could not corroborate reports that they were engaged in combat.

Pentagon cannot corroborate reports that N.Korean troops engaged in combat in Kursk
MidEast|World

Pentagon says it will work closely with Israel's next defense minister

The Pentagon said on Tuesday that Yoav Gallant, whom Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired as defense minister on Tuesday, has been a "trusted partner," and said it

Pentagon says it will work closely with Israel's next defense minister
Americas|Crime|US|World

Judge rules Guantanamo plea deals revoked by Pentagon were valid- New York Times

Plea deals agreed with the man accused of masterminding the Sept. 11 attacks and two accomplices held at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, were valid, according to a

Judge rules Guantanamo plea deals revoked by Pentagon were valid- New York Times
US

Pentagon chief says he has not changed position on Guantanamo Bay plea deals

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Pentagon chief says he has not changed position on Guantanamo Bay plea deals
US|World

Pentagon lifts ban on contractors fixing U.S.-supplied weapons in Ukraine

In its final months, President Joe Biden's administration has decided to allow U.S. defense contractors to work in Ukraine to maintain and repair Pentagon-

Pentagon lifts ban on contractors fixing U.S.-supplied weapons in Ukraine
Business|Technology|US|World

The Pentagon is letting a small number of U.S. defense contractors fix weapons in Ukraine

U.S. officials say the Pentagon is easing restrictions to allow a small number of private American defense contactors to work inside Ukraine, helping repair and maintain equipment

The Pentagon is letting a small number of U.S. defense contractors fix weapons in Ukraine
US

These are the scenarios the Pentagon is gaming out once President Trump takes office

CNN's Natasha Bertrand reports on informal discussions at the Pentagon about how the Department of Defense would respond if Donald Trump issues orders to deploy active-duty troops domestically and fire large swaths of apolitical staffers.

These are the scenarios the Pentagon is gaming out once President Trump takes office
Election|Political|US

How a Trump presidency could lead to a purge at the Pentagon

During his campaign for re-election, Donald Trump vowed to purge the military of so-called "woke" generals.

How a Trump presidency could lead to a purge at the Pentagon
US

Trump's team drawing up list of Pentagon officers to fire, sources say

Members of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team are drawing up a list of military officers to be fired, potentially to include the Joint

Trump's team drawing up list of Pentagon officers to fire, sources say
US|World

Trump's defense choice stuns the Pentagon and raises questions about the Fox News host's experience

President-elect Donald Trump has stunned the Pentagon and the broader defense world by nominating Fox News host Pete Hegseth to be defense secretary

Trump's defense choice stuns the Pentagon and raises questions about the Fox News host's experience
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Trump picks Gaetz and Hegseth hold grudges against the agencies they would run

In nominating Matt Gaetz for attorney general and Pete Hegseth to helm the Pentagon, President-elect Donald Trump has picked two pugnacious candidates with a

Trump picks Gaetz and Hegseth hold grudges against the agencies they would run
Crime|Political|US

Police report details 2017 sexual assault allegations against Pete Hegseth

A woman filed a sexual assault complaint in 2017 against Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to take charge of the Pentagon,

Police report details 2017 sexual assault allegations against Pete Hegseth
Business|Science|Technology|US|World

Pentagon buys two new types of drones under Replicator initiative

The Pentagon announced on Wednesday that it will add two new types of drones and more networking software to its ambitious Replicator initiative aimed at rapidly

Pentagon buys two new types of drones under Replicator initiative
Political|US|World

Suicides in the US military increased in 2023, continuing a long-term trend

Suicides in the U.S. military increased in 2023, continuing a long-term trend that the Pentagon has struggled to abate

Suicides in the US military increased in 2023, continuing a long-term trend
Election|Political|US

Controversy over U.S. Defense Secretary pick

President-elect Donald Trump picked Fox News host and army veteran Pete Hegseth as the U.S. Defense Secretary. CNN’s Alex Marquardt explains why this move is controversial.

Controversy over U.S. Defense Secretary pick
Science|World

New Pentagon report on UFOs includes hundreds of new incidents but no evidence of aliens

A new report from the Pentagon has revealed hundreds of new reports of unidentified aircraft and aerial phenomena, but no indications of extraterrestrial life

New Pentagon report on UFOs includes hundreds of new incidents but no evidence of aliens
Political|US|World

US will send Ukraine at least $275 million in new weapons in push to bolster Kyiv before Trump

The Pentagon will send Ukraine at least $275 million in new weapons

US will send Ukraine at least $275 million in new weapons in push to bolster Kyiv before Trump
Political|US|World

Pentagon unlikely to use all of the billions Congress authorized it to spend on Ukraine weapons before Biden leaves office, officials say

Pentagon unlikely to use all of the billions Congress authorized it to spend on Ukraine weapons before Biden leaves office, officials say

Pentagon unlikely to use all of the billions Congress authorized it to spend on Ukraine weapons before Biden leaves office, officials say

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