US prepares to counter Iranian attack on Israel
The US is better prepared to counter an Iranian attack on Israel than it was in April, the Pentagon said. Washington will continue its efforts to de-escalate the situation in the region.
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U.S. provides advisory support to Armenia
The Armenian Ministry of Defense has commented on U.S. Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya’s statement that a U.S. military adviser will work in Yerevan. In response to a query …
Pentagon chief speaks over phone with Russian Defense Minister
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov held phone talks on June 25, Pentagon Spokesman Patrick Ryder said, noting that the sides discussed the situation in Ukraine. "During …
Pentagon: U.S. to protect Israel from Iran
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin told Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in their phone conversation that Israel could rely on full support from the United States to defend itself against Iranian attacks, …
US promises to support Israel against Iran
The US guarantees Israel full military support if Iran starts a war against the Jewish state, Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin said
U.S. strikes Iraq and Syria in response to deadly drone attack
The United States said its military forces struck more than 85 targets in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for an attack on U.S. troops in Jordan, the US Central Command said. "At 4:00 p.m. (EST) February 2, U.S. Central …
Lloyd Austin called to resign following hospitalization scandal
Congressman Chris Deluzio called for U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s resignation, becoming the first Democrat to publicly support the removal of the Pentagon leader for a hospitalization scandal that has engulfed the Biden …
Lloyd Austin in hospital: what happened to head of Pentagon?
The US Secretary of Defense was hospitalized on January 1, the White House found out about his hospitalization only three days later
U.S. Defense Secretary heads to Israel to discuss Gaza operation
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin embarks on a multiday trip to the Middle East this weekend with stops in Israel, Qatar and Bahrain. The trip also includes a visit to the USS Gerald R. Ford, which is underway in the eastern …
U.S. warns Iran it does not seek to escalate conflict
The United States has taken “additional measures to communicate directly with Iran” that it does not seek to escalate conflict in the Middle East amid …
U.S. Air Force terminates Minuteman III ICBM
The U.S. military terminated a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile due to an anomaly discovered during a test launch from the Vandenberg Air Base in California, the Air Force Global Strike Command said in a statement. …
US to continue supplying Israel with weapons
The US will give Israel more ammunition and interceptors for the Iron Dome. Deliveries will be carried out quickly, the head of the Pentagon said.
U.S. shoots down Turkish drone in Syria
The United States on Thursday shot down an armed Turkish drone that was operating near its troops in Syria, the Pentagon said, the first time Washington has …
Yerevan to participate in US military drills
The Armenian Defense Ministry reported on the country's participation in two US military exercises in Europe this year
U.S. believes Iran could produce a nuke within several months
Iran would need only several months to build a nuclear weapon if Tehran opted to produce a bomb, Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told Congress. Milley told congressional lawmakers that Iran …
Pentagon chief makes unannounced trip to Iraq
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said U.S. troops are “ready to remain in Iraq” in his remarks during an unannounced trip to Baghdad on March 7, according to the U.S. press pool traveling with him. Austin said in a …
US releases National Defense Strategy
On Thursday, October 27, the Pentagon released the full version of the US National Defense Strategy (NDS) 2022. It talks about threats to Americans, including the threats from Russia and China. According to the document, …
Former Pentagon chief Carter dies
On Monday, October 24, at the age of 69, former Pentagon chief Ashton Carter, who headed the department under President Barack Obama, died. This was announced by his former press secretary Peter Cook. The former head of the Pentagon …
Russian and U.S. defense chiefs hold phone talks
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu spoke by phone to U.S. counterpart Lloyd Austin about topics including the Ukraine conflict, Moscow’s Defense Ministry said on its official Telegram channel Friday. “Current …
Turkish and U.S. defense chiefs discuss bilateral ties over phone
In a Tuesday phone call, Turkish National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin discussed the shared NATO alliance as well as bilateral and regional issues. Akar and Austin exchanged views on defense …
