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Pentagon Sends Third Carrier, 10,000 Troops Toward Iran
The Pentagon is deploying a third carrier strike group and up to 10,000 additional troops to the Middle East after talks with Iran collapsed and its UN delegation was expelled.
Trump Says Xi Won't Invade Taiwan as US Sees Delayed Timeline
President Trump said he does not believe Xi Jinping will invade Taiwan, as US assessments reportedly put a Chinese invasion timeline later than Beijing's own 2027 benchmark.
Cotton Presses Pentagon to Probe Missing F-35 Parts Found in China
Sen. Tom Cotton is pushing the Pentagon to investigate how F-35 components went missing and turned up in China, reviving scrutiny of the fighter jet's global supply chain.
Pentagon Investigates After China Obtains F-35 Stealth Fighter Parts
The Pentagon has opened a formal investigation after China obtained components from the F-35 stealth fighter jet, raising urgent questions about U.S. defense supply chain security.
Pentagon Signs AIM-260 Production Framework as Testing Accelerates
The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin signed a framework agreement to expand AIM-260 JATM production, laying groundwork for a multiyear buy of the long-range missile designed to counter China's PL-15.
Pentagon Oil Deal Goes to Venezuelan Probed for Money Laundering
A Venezuelan billionaire previously investigated by U.S. authorities for money laundering has secured a Pentagon oil contract, raising procurement vetting questions.
Pentagon Signs Seven-Year Deals to Boost Missile Production
The Defense Department secured long-term agreements with General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin to expand U.S. missile output as operational tempo drains stockpiles.
U.S. Tests $2.3B Harpoon Coastal Defense System Built for Taiwan
The Pentagon has successfully tested the $2.3 billion Harpoon Coastal Defense System for Taiwan — 100 mobile launchers and 400 anti-ship missiles to deny Chinese warships access.
Pentagon Awards X-Bow Contract in Race for Affordable Interceptors
The Pentagon awarded a contract to X-Bow Systems targeting anti-ballistic interceptors below $750,000 per shot — a direct push to close the cost gap with adversary missiles.
Pentagon NATO Review to Deliver Hegseth Four Troop Options by Nov. 6
A Pentagon review of U.S. troop deployments in Europe will give Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at least four option packages before November 6.
Pentagon Official to Brief NATO Allies as Strike Review Fuels Questions
A Pentagon official will brief NATO allies as an internal review of recent U.S. military operations fuels questions among allied capitals, Reuters reports.
Pentagon Audits 30 U.S. Universities for Russia, China, and Iran Research Ties
The Defense Department is investigating suspected links between 30 unnamed U.S. universities and 130 research institutes based in Russia, China, and Iran.
Pentagon Signs $22.9B Raytheon Tomahawk Deal Amid Missile Shortage
The Pentagon announced a $22.9 billion contract with Raytheon on Monday to accelerate Tomahawk missile deliveries amid reports of shortages tied to recent strikes.
Pentagon Signs Seven-Year SM-3 Interceptor Deals with Boeing, RTX
The Pentagon signed seven-year framework deals with Boeing and RTX covering SM-3 interceptor avionics and ejector assemblies, as global demand for missile defense hardware strains the industrial base.
Pentagon Tells Congress US Airstrikes Killed 153 Civilians in Yemen
The Pentagon has told Congress that US airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen killed 153 civilians, Middle East Eye reported Wednesday, citing a formal disclosure to lawmakers.
Trump 'Not Sure' About Ukraine Building Its Own Patriot Missiles
Ukraine's Washington envoy says Kyiv is in Pentagon talks over a PAC-3 production license, but Trump expressed uncertainty and the process could take up to five years.
Pentagon Official Honors Chinese Military Personnel in Beijing Visit
A senior Pentagon official traveled to Beijing and participated in a ceremony honoring Chinese military personnel, the Washington Times reported, a notable diplomatic gesture amid elevated US-China tensions.
Zelenskyy Says Russia Seeks 30,000 More North Korean Troops
Ukraine's president warns of a fresh North Korean troop infusion as he heads to talks with Trump, pressing for anti-ballistic missile defenses and strategic cooperation.
Zelenskiy to Meet U.S. Senators as Congress Eyes New Russia Sanctions
Zelenskiy is scheduled to meet U.S. senators as Congress prepares a Russia sanctions vote, while Pentagon aid disbursement timelines add urgency to Ukraine's diplomatic push.
Pentagon Separates Iran Ceasefire Deaths From Operation Epic Fury Toll
Four U.S. troops killed during the Iran ceasefire have been designated 'Overseas Operations Casualties,' listed separately from the 14 additional Operation Epic Fury deaths since February 28.
Pentagon Identifies Sgt. Michael Swinton, Killed by Iranian Drone
The Pentagon identified Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, of North Carolina, killed Saturday during a controlled detonation of a downed Iranian drone at Erbil airbase, Iraq.
Pentagon Confirms Nearly 100 U.S. Service Members Injured in Iran Strikes
The Pentagon on Monday confirmed nearly 100 U.S. service members have been injured since strikes on Iran resumed in July, saying 96 percent have returned to duty.
Report: Pentagon Concealed Dozens of U.S. Injuries in Iran Strikes
A New York Times report cited by The Hill says the Pentagon concealed dozens of U.S. service-member injuries from the Iranian strikes that killed two soldiers in Jordan.
Pentagon Identifies U.S. Soldiers Killed in Iranian Strike on Jordan
The Pentagon named 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan of Hawaii and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales of Texas as the two U.S. soldiers killed in the Iranian attack on a base in Jordan.
Pentagon Signs $439M ATACMS Deal With Taiwan, Fujian Carrier in Range
A $439 million ATACMS contract gives Taiwan long-range strike capability to target China's Fujian carrier, marking a significant escalation in U.S. arms transfers to Taipei.
Senators Demand Pentagon Release Findings From Iran School Strike Probe
Democratic lawmakers pressed the Defense Department Monday to make public its investigation into a February strike on an Iranian girls' school that killed civilians.
GAO: F-35 Mission-Capable Rate Falls to 25% as Poland Doubles Order
The GAO says only one in four F-35s was fully mission capable in fiscal 2025, even as Poland announces plans to double its order to 64 jets. Readiness and procurement are pulling in opposite directions.
Pentagon Eyes Big NATO Force Cut as Europe Scrambles for Backfill
Pentagon is preparing significant reductions to US jets and warships dedicated to NATO operations in Europe, per a New York Times report cited by Defense News, as the Iran cycle absorbs attention and assets.
US Strikes on Iran Restart as Hegseth Vows Hits on Key Facilities
The Pentagon said US forces are carrying out strikes against Iran as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth promised a 'strong' and 'clear' response, not 'a one-off.'
Pentagon Raises Counterintel Threat Level on Israeli Spying to Critical
Defense officials elevated the counterintelligence threat posed by Israeli espionage targeting US personnel to its highest tier, citing aggressive collection against policymakers during the war on Iran.
Hegseth Frames $1.5T Defense Push Around Iran at Shangri-La
Pete Hegseth used the Shangri-La Dialogue podium to tie a $1.5 trillion defense push to Iran's nuclear program and said the US is 'more than capable' of resuming war.
Pentagon Cancels Europe Missile Unit and Troop Deployments
The Army has reversed orders to send a long-range missile battalion to Germany and a separate troop rotation to Poland, drawing sharp questions from NATO allies and House lawmakers.
Hegseth: Iran War Has Cost $25 Billion in First Hill Hearing
Defense Secretary Hegseth and Gen. Caine faced Congress for the first time since Operation Epic Fury began, as the acting comptroller put the war tab at $25 billion.