US military spending up for first time in 7 years
It's the second year running the global figure has risen, bringing military spending to its… Read More
6 years ago
Pentagon
Pentagon authorises $1 bn for Trump’s border wall
The acting defence secretary cited a federal law that he said gives the Pentagon broad… Read More
6 years ago
Trump’s wall may shift funds from schools for military kids
The move comes as a surprise given the Trump administration’s oft-touted support for the sacrifices… Read More
6 years ago
Pentagon chief assures Nato no unilateral pullout from Afghanistan
Acting defence secretary Patrick Shanahan said any decision to reduce the number of US troops… Read More
6 years ago
Acting Pentagon chief meets Afghan president in Kabul
Patrick Shanahan made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan Read More
6 years ago
Climate change a national security ‘issue’: Pentagon
'The effects of a changing climate are a national security issue with potential impacts to… Read More
7 years ago
White House asked Pentagon for options to strike Iran: Wall Street Journal
The Pentagon complied with the request, but it is not known whether the options were… Read More
7 years ago
U.S. State Department clears $3.5 billion sale of Patriot missiles to Turkey
WASHINGTON: The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $3.5 billion sale of Patriot air… Read More
7 years ago
After Trump’s ‘tirade’, Pentagon endorses Pakistan’s ‘critical role’ in US South Asia strategy
WASHINGTON: Following the recent tirade of the United States (US) President Donald Trump against Pakistan,… Read More
7 years ago
Afghanistan shooting will not change US resolve in South Asia strategy: Pentagon
WASHINGTON: A shooting in Afghanistan that killed one of the country´s most powerful security officials… Read More
7 years ago
US military investing in artificial intelligence with ‘human-like communication’ skills
WASHINGTON: The Pentagon's research wing said Friday it was investing $2 billion to develop a… Read More
7 years ago
US values sacrifices of Pakistan in war against terrorism: Pentagon official
WASHINGTON: On Pakistan's Defense & Martyrs Day, Pentagon official toasted the sacrifices and struggle of… Read More
7 years ago
Pentagon cancels $300m aid to Pakistan
WASHINGTON: The US military said it has made a final decision to cancel $300 million… Read More
7 years ago
Military parade ordered by Trump postponed: Pentagon
A military parade ordered by US President Donald Trump for later this year has been… Read More
7 years ago
Pentagon says China military ‘likely training for strikes’ on US targets
WASHINGTON: China’s military has expanded its bomber operations in recent years while “likely training for… Read More
7 years ago
Deep in the Pentagon, a secret AI program to find hidden nuclear missiles
WASHINGTON: The US military is increasing spending on a secret research effort to use artificial… Read More
7 years ago
Mattis warns of Chinese ‘intimidation’; says U.S. seeks ‘results-oriented’ ties
SINGAPORE: The United States is willing to work with China on a “results- oriented” relationship,… Read More
7 years ago
Pakistan can do more for regional security: Pentagon
WASHINGTON: Pentagon Chief Spokesperson Dana W. White has said that Pakistan could certainly do more… Read More
7 years ago
US, Pakistan can work together for regional security: Pentagon
WASHINGTON: The United States and Pakistan can work together to find opportunities to further regional… Read More
7 years ago
Sexual assault reports on rise in US military: Pentagon
WASHINGTON: The number of sexual assaults reported in the US military increased last year by… Read More
7 years ago