Pentagon

Threat of Iranian attack

US moving 'additional assets' to the Middle East

White House says there remains a “real,” “credible” and “viable” threat of Iran launching strikes.

Report:

US in talks on peacekeeping team in Gaza

Biden administration officials reportedly in preliminary conversations on proposal to help fund either a multinational force or a Palestinian Arab peacekeeping team in post-war Gaza.

Austin to Gallant:

No to Rafah operation without ensuring civilians' safety

Pentagon Press Secretary summarizes meeting between Austin and Gallant: The Secretary stressed that the United States and Israel have a moral imperative and a shared strategic interest in safeguarding civilians.

Pentagon official:

US Defense Secretary to host Gallant next week

Pentagon official says Secretary Lloyd Austin will host Defense Minister Yoav Gallant next week for a bilateral meeting at the US Defense Department.

Pentagon:

'Temporary Gaza pier will be ready in about 60 days'

Pentagon spokesperson says the temporary pier off the coast of Gaza is expected to be fully operational in about 60 days and will deliver two million meals daily.

Report:

White House asks for list of Israel-bound weapons

The White House recently asked the State Department and the Pentagon for a list of all weapons transfers to Israel that are planned or are up for approval in the coming weeks.

Senior US officer:

Shared confidential information on dating site

David Franklin Slater, a former senior US Army officer, sent classified Pentagon documents about Russia's invasion of Ukraine to a "Ukrainian woman" he met on a dating site. He could be sent to prison for 30 years.

Pentagon review:

No ill intent on Austin's hospitalization

Pentagon releases results of review that found no attempt to hide Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s secret hospitalizations in December and January.

Iran-backed militia:

'We're suspending attacks against US'

Kataib Hezbollah says it will suspend its attacks against US forces in the region. Pentagon spokesman: Actions speak louder than words.

US Defense Secretary released from hospital

Secretary Lloyd Austin's sudden absence due to prostate cancer treatment was not explained to other top officials for several days, and has left many in Washington displeased.

Pentagon:

'No plans to withdraw troops from Iraq'

Pentagon says it is not currently planning to withdraw its troops from Iraq, despite Baghdad's announcement it would begin removing the US-led military coalition.

Pentagon confirms:

Vessel attacked off coast of India was hit by Iranian drone

The tanker was described as having Israel links due to the fact that it was leased from a company that is indirectly owned by an Israeli.

Pentagon:

More than 20 countries taking part in anti-Houthi coalition

Pentagon says more than 20 countries have agreed to participate in the new US-led coalition safeguarding commercial traffic in the Red Sea.

US strikes Iranian-backed militiamen in Iraq

The strike follows repeated attacks against US bases in Iraq and Syria.

Pentagon:

56 attacks on US troops in Iraq and Syria since mid-October

Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary says 59 US personnel have been injured in attacks on troops in Iraq and Syria.

Third time in recent weeks:

US military strikes targets affiliated with Iran in Syria

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says US military struck training facility and safe house used by IRGC and Iran-affiliated groups in Syria.

Pentagon:

Houthis tried to recover the US drone they downed

Pentagon says Yemen's Houthis attempted to recover a US drone they shot down but it is unlikely they will recover anything of significance.

US strikes Syrian facility used by IRGC

Pentagon announces the US military struck weapons storage facility used by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and affiliated groups.

Pentagon confirms US is flying drones over Gaza

The move is part of the efforts to locate the more than 200 hostages being held by Hamas, including 10 Americans.

Pentagon confirms US to transfer 2 Iron Dome batteries to Israel

The US purchased the 2 Iron Dome systems in 2019, systems being returned to Israel to assist in rocket defense in war with Hamas.

US approves sale of spare parts to Saudi military

The $500 million sale will fund spare and repair parts for Saudi Arabia’s military.

Due to Iran's actions:

US to send additional fighter jets and warship to Middle East

The US seeks to monitor key waterways following Iran's seizure and harassment of commercial shipping vessels in recent months.

Pentagon to tighten controls on classified information

The new plans follow the leaking of classified documents earlier this year.

Pentagon:

Chinese spy balloon didn't collect intelligence

Pentagon says the US took steps to mitigate intelligence collection by Chinese spy balloon shot down over the Atlantic in February.

Alleged Pentagon documents leaker pleads not guilty

Jack Teixeira, accused of leaking highly classified military documents on social media, pleads not guilty to six federal charges.

Alleged leaker of Pentagon documents indicted

Jack Teixeira faces six counts in the indictment of willful retention and transmission of national defense information.

Pentagon official outlines new US Middle East strategy

Despite a paradigm shift, Assistant Secretary of Defense Mara Karlin says commitment to the region is unshakable.

Fake AI photo of Pentagon explosion leads to stock selloff

Fabricated image goes viral on social media before being called out as fake by fire department and experts.

Man suspected of leaking Pentagon docs to remain in jail

Federal judge rules that Jack Teixeira, accused of leaking top-secret documents, will remain in jail pending trial.

Leaked Pentagon documents:

US officials knew about additional Chinese spy balloons

Leaked documents show that Chinese balloon that was shot down was one of at least three that intelligence agencies know of.

Suspect in leaking Pentagon documents charged in court

21-year-old Jack Teixeira charged in federal court in Boston.

Report:

US tries to reassure Israel after Pentagon leak

Biden administration tried to reassure Israel about security relationship, according to Israeli officials.

Pentagon spokesman:

'Leaked documents a very serious risk to national security'

Pentagon spokesman says senior leaders are taking steps to mitigate damage caused by leaked classified documents.

Reports:

Pentagon documents detail possible Israeli lethal aid to Ukraine

Leaked Defense Department classified documents include one with scenarios in which Israel would agree to provide “lethal aid” to Ukraine.

US officials believe:

Pentagon documents may have been leaked by an American

Western security experts and US officials suspect highly classified documents could have been leaked by someone from the US.

Following leak of Pentagon docs:

Netanyahu speaks to Mossad chief

PM demands explanation of New York Times report which claimed the leadership of the Mossad encouraged protests against judicial reform.

Pentagon speeding up delivery of Abrams tanks to Ukraine

US aims to get the tanks to the war zone by the fall, say officials.

Pentagon:

No plans to shoot down suspected Chinese spy balloon

Blinken postpones visit to Beijing, calls China's actions "a clear violation of US sovereignty and international law."

Is it a bird? A plane? Pentagon lists 350 new UFO sightings

Is an enemy state using advanced technology to spy on America or is it a whole different type of 'enemy' we should be worried about?

Report:

Pentagon sending US arms stored in Israel to Ukraine

Sources say the Pentagon is tapping into stockpile of American ammunition in Israel to help meet Ukraine’s need for artillery shells.

Pentagon rescinds COVID-19 vaccination mandate

The annual defense policy bill gave the Defense Department 30 days to pull the mandate, which was first put in place in August 2021.

Pentagon:

Russia has suffered 80,000 casualties during Ukraine war

Newly revised figures up significantly since US estimate a month ago.

Probe clears US Army in Syria strike that killed civilians

Pentagon investigation into 2019 strike in Syria that killed numerous civilians finds no violations of policy.

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Pentagon releases declassified UFO footage

Deputy Director of Naval Intelligence Scott Bray shows declassified footage in first Congress hearing in decades on UFOs.

Ukraine receives fighter planes and aircraft parts

Pentagon announces Ukraine has received fighter planes and aircraft parts to bolster its air force in the face of Russia's invasion.

U.S. spokesman: 'Ukraine can definitely defeat Russia'

Pentagon Spokesman John Kirby said Putin hadn't achieved any of his objectives in Ukraine.

Pentagon: Russia committed war crimes in Ukraine

Pentagon announces that it will help to gather proof of Russian war crimes in Ukraine.

Pentagon confirms:

Russia recruiting Syrians to fight in Ukraine

Pentagon spokesman: US believes there's truth to accounts that Russians are seeking Syrian fighters to augment forces in Ukraine.

US defense official:

80% of Russian forces on Ukraine border already committed

Russian advance on Kyiv may have stalled, army's morale may be declining, source says.

Carl Higbie discusses 'Pentagon's latest virtue signal'

Newsmax host discusses new 'woke' Pentagon military documents.

US discharges 27 service members who refused vaccine

The Pentagon announced in August it would require service members to receive COVID-19 vaccine.

US to probe deadly 2019 air strike in Syria

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin orders review of 2019 strike in Syria that caused civilian casualties.

Pentagon: China to have 1,000 nukes by 2030

US says PRC accelerating building of nuclear weapons, will quintuple number of warheads by end of the decade.

Senior Al-Qaeda leader killed in US air strike in Syria

Pentagon says US air strike killed senior Al-Qaeda leader Abdul Hamid al-Matar.

US responds to China with 3 hypersonic missile tests

Pentagon announces successful tests of US hypersonic missiles following reports of Chinese tests of similar weapons.

'US will strike terrorists in Afghanistan when necessary'

Pentagon spokesman: We will continue to conduct drone strikes against ISIS-K terrorists and other targets within Afghanistan when necessary.

Pentagon: Hundreds of Americans still in Afghanistan

Number of Americans who wanted out but were left behind in Afghanistan estimated in the 'low hundreds.'

Last US plane leaves Afghanistan

Pentagon says the US has completed efforts to evacuate its remaining civilians and troops from Afghanistan.

Pentagon spokesman: 'Thousands' of ISIS prisoners released

President Biden’s Pentagon spokesperson says “thousands” of ISIS-K prisoners have been released following Afghanistan withdrawal.

Pentagon: Set to make Pfizer vaccine mandatory for servicemen

The Pentagon is preparing to require all US service personnel to be vaccinated following the FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine.