US to Provide $2.3B in New Security Aid for Ukraine
The United States will provide a new $2.3 billion security assistance package for Ukraine that will include key air defense and anti-tank weapons.
Pentagon Chief Pushes for Donation of More Patriot Systems to Kyiv
US Defense Secretary Austin said he has been encouraging countries with Patriot missile systems to donate them to Ukraine, which has appealed for more of the air defense batteries.
US Defense Chief to Israel Counterpart: Gaza Toll ‘Too High’
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant Tuesday that civilian casualties in Gaza are "too high."
Pentagon Says Privacy Issues Fed Secrecy Over Austin’s Cancer Care
The Pentagon said privacy concerns contributed to the secrecy surrounding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's cancer treatment but that it found no evidence of intentional wrongdoing or obfuscation.
Austin Under Fire for Undisclosed Hospitalization
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is facing growing criticism for waiting days to inform the White House and Congress about his hospitalization.
US, UK, Australia Defense Chiefs Tout Deep Space Radar, AI in Joint Deal
The defense chiefs of US, Australia, and Britain met in California, touting co-operation on deep space radar, AI, and quantum computing systems.
S. Korea, US Revise Deterrence Agreement to Counter North Korea
US and South Korean defense chiefs updated a key military agreement against nuclear-armed North Korea for the first time in a decade as they hailed their "stronger than ever" alliance.
US Sends Second Aircraft Carrier ‘To Deter Hostile Actions Against Israel’
The US is sending a second aircraft carrier strike group to the eastern Mediterranean "to deter hostile actions against Israel."
US Abrams Tanks to Enter Ukraine ‘Soon:’ US Defense Secretary
Ukraine will "soon" receive M1 Abrams tanks from the US as Kyiv's forces make "steady" progress in a counter-offensive against Russia, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.
Third Top US Military Job Unfilled Due to Abortion Impasse
The US chief of naval operations stepped down, leaving an unprecedented three branches of the country's military without confirmed leaders due to a standoff with a single senator over Pentagon abortion policy.
Australian Army Grounds Taipan Helicopters After Crash
Australia's military will ground its fleet of MRH-90 Taipan helicopters after a crash during multinational military exercises.
US to Help Australia Boost Missile Manufacturing
Washington will bolster its shrinking arms stockpiles by helping Australia develop a missile-manufacturing and exporting industry.
US Military Pinned Down by Republican Fire on ‘Wokeness’
The clarion call over "wokeness" in the military has galvanized right-wingers nostalgic for an era before public life was hijacked, as they see it, by authoritarian progressives.
US, Japan Modernizing Military Alliance: Austin
The US and Japan are working to modernize their military alliance in the face of threats from China, North Korea, and Russia.
Promotions Delay in Senate Harms US Military Readiness: Austin
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned that the Senate's delay in approving 160 military promotions will impact the readiness of American forces.
Austin and Sisi Reaffirm US-Egypt Military Ties: presidency
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi reaffirmed their countries' close military ties.
US Says Second Chinese ‘Spy Balloon’ Over Latin America
A Chinese spy balloon has been spotted over Latin America, the Pentagon said, a day after a similar craft was seen in US skies.
US, South Korean Defense Chiefs Vow More Drills to Counter North
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met his counterpart in Seoul, pledging to beef up joint drills and security cooperation.
US, Japan Ink Defense Research and Supply Agreements
The US and Japan have signed two bilateral agreements for technological research and supply chains to support the alliance’s defense.
Pentagon Rescinds COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin rescinded the Pentagon's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
$858B US Defense Bill Scraps Military Vaccine Mandate
US lawmakers directed the Pentagon to rescind its Covid-19 vaccine mandate as part of the $858 billion 2023 defense spending bill.
Russia Likely Using Unreliable Ammo as Stocks Dwindle: US
Russia is likely turning to older, less reliable artillery as its newer stocks run low for its war in Ukraine, a US military official said.
US Unveils High-Tech B-21 Stealth Bomber
The United States unveiled the B-21 Raider, a high-tech stealth bomber that can carry nuclear and conventional weapons.
US Senators Urge Austin to Send Gray Eagles to Ukraine
A bipartisan group of US senators has asked the Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to explain the reasons behind not sending MQ-1C Gray Eagle drones to Ukraine.
