Pentagon

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.

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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?

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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.

Pentagon to require service members to be vaccinated

Pentagon announces it will require service members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine after Pfizer vaccine has received full approval.

Tearful Afghan journalist asks Pentagon 'where's my president'

Afghan reporter Nazira Karimi got emotional at a Pentagon press briefing in Arlington.

Pentagon to impose vaccine mandate on all US soldiers

US military to set September deadline for all service members to get COVID vaccine.

Pentagon turns down questions: 'Ongoing investigation'

Pentagon Chief of Police was asked about the details of the incident Tuesday where a policeman was killed and the perpetrator liquidated.

Shooting attack near the Pentagon

Pentagon on lockdown after multiple gunshots were fired at bus station near the facility.

Pentagon concerned over attacks in Iraq and Syria

Pentagon says it is deeply concerned about attacks on US personnel in Iraq and Syria in recent days.

Watch: UFOs swarming US warships? Pentagon confirms authenticity

Filmmaker Jeremy Corbell's video footage of 'UFOs swarming US warships' taken in 2019 has been confirmed by Pentagon. What's next?

GOP look to block nomination of undersecretary of Defense

Pro-Israel groups had previously raised concerns regarding Colin Kahl’s role in the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

Pentagon confirms Defense Secretary's visit to Israel

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will visit Israel as part of an overseas trip, meet Netanyahu and Gantz.

US to vaccinate September 11 mastermind against coronavirus

'Inexucsable and un-American to prioritize vaccinations for terrorists over vulnerable Americans,' Rep. Elise Stefanik says.

State Department approves sale of munitions to Saudi Arabia

US State Department approves potential sale of 3,000 precision guided munitions to Saudi Arabia in a deal valued at up to $290 billion.

US on high alert for Iranian attacks

Pentagon worried Iran could take advantage of presidential transition, US troop withdrawals to launch attacks.

Report: Trump to cut US troops in Afghanistan and Iraq

Trump administration expected to cut number of troops in Afghanistan and Iraq in Trump's final weeks in office.

Top Pentagon adviser has blamed ‘Israeli lobby’ for US wars

Advisor to Trump's new acting Secretary of Defense has routinely blamed 'Israeli lobby', AIPAC, and 'neocons' for pushing the US into wars.

Report: US officials briefed on threat against Pentagon leaders

Officials tell NBC News briefings suggested the threat may be potential retaliation for killing of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani.

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Trump, Pentagon to announce troop reduction in Iraq, Afghanistan

Senior Pentagon official tells Fox News that Trump will announce reduction in troops in Iraq and Afghanistan on Wednesday.

Senate Committee votes to require Pentagon to release UFO report

There seems to be no systematic sharing of UFO information between the Pentagon and intelligence services.

Should US shrink the Pentagon to increase national security?

Not only can the United States cut its defense budget, but it can also better secure the nation by development of diplomacy and aid.

Senior Pentagon official: Iran could take aggressive action

John Rod, No. 3 official in the Pentagon, warns Iran could take violent action in the near future amid internal protests.

Pentagon: ISIS used US withdrawal to regroup

New Pentagon report finds that ISIS has strengthened its abilities and has recovered from elimination of its leader.

Pentagon watchdog declines to investigate Ukraine aid delay

Reaction and analysis from former CIA director James Woolsey.

US says up to 1,000 troops to withdraw from Syria

Pentagon announces Trump has ordered the withdrawal of up to 1,000 troops from northern Syria.

Senate confirms Mark Esper as Defense Secretary

Senate votes to confirm Trump's pick for secretary of defense, Mark Esper, by majority of 90 to 8.