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A rare Pentagon gathering of hundreds of senior officers has fuelled speculation about motive, cost and precedent.

Why the Pentagon wants to double missile production for a potential China conflict

US military leaders are pressing defence contractors to ramp up output of key weapons, but the scale of the task raises questions whether it can be achieved.

Pentagon limits journalists’ access to military information

The new rule — part of an updated press credentialing process presented to news organizations this week — came in a memo by Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell

Pentagon’s DOGE unit to scrutinise 400,000 contracts for cuts

The Pentagon’s published plans are a sign that DOGE is still embedded in the fabric of government operations even months after the controversial unit lost its architect and de facto leader, Elon Musk

National Guard troops in Washington, DC will carry weapons, Pentagon says

The federal takeover of the city remains deeply unpopular with DC residents, polling data show.

Pentagon eyes $3.5 billion restock costs from Israel operations

Almost every paragraph outlining US-specific items to be bankrolled is tagged as an ‘emergency budget request.’

Trump Claims U.S. Airstrikes Crippled Iran’s Nuclear Sites Amid Conflicting Intelligence Reports

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that American airstrikes in June completely destroyed three of Iran’s key nuclear facilities—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. While the Pentagon backed this assertion, intelligence leaks suggest only Fordow was heavily damaged, with Natanz and Isfahan largely intact. The Defence Intelligence Agency expressed low confidence in the long-term impact, saying the strikes may have delayed Iran’s programme by a few months. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Tehran’s right to peaceful nuclear development. Amid regional tensions and stalled U.S.–Iran diplomacy, Iran suspended cooperation with the IAEA, raising concerns over transparency and the fate of future negotiations.

India, US to ink 10-year defence framework: Pentagon

Pentagon said the two sides discussed pending major US defence sales to India and the imperative of close defence industrial cooperation between the two countries.

Pentagon posts document with fiscal year 2026 weapons requests

The procurement request, which represents funds for weapons purchases, totals $205 billion or about $31 billion more than what Congress appropriated for this fiscal year

US bombers trick Iran with fake route before surprise strike

Stealth bombers masked their true course to ensure surprise in Trump’s dramatic escalation against Tehran’s nuclear programme.

Microsoft may be working on a 'special' Copilot AI for the US Pentagon: All the details

While Microsoft has declined to confirm the identity of the large customer, the Pentagon’s vast digital footprint makes it a natural fit. The US military is already heavily integrated with Microsoft software and cloud services.

'You're in a hole, stop digging': Ex-Pentagon official demands state sponsor of terror tag for Pakistan

The scathing remarks by Rubin come after India on Thursday night neutralised Pakistan military's attempt to hit military stations in Jammu, Pathankot, Udhampur and some other locations.

Top Hegseth adviser Dan Caldwell put on leave in Pentagon leak probe

Caldwell was placed on administrative leave for 'an unauthorized disclosure,' an official said

Pentagon watchdog to probe US Defence Secretary Hegseth's use of Signal app to convey Houthi strike plans

President Donald Trump's administration is facing a scandal over the accidental leak of a group chat by senior security officials on the strikes, which targeted Yemen's Houthi rebels.

Pentagon enforces uniform physical fitness standards for all combat roles in US military

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a policy enforcing uniform physical fitness standards for all combat roles, eliminating gender-based differences. The Pentagon insists no standards will be lowered, ensuring combat readiness and fairness.

Pentagon’s Yemen chat leak: What’s known and what remains hidden

Senior US national security officials in Trump’s administration shared details of a Yemen military strike in a Signal chat, which included a journalist. The leak raises concerns over potential law violations, classified data exposure, and whether anyone will face consequences.

Trump slams 'ridiculous' NYT report over claims that Musk to see China war plans

The China war briefing plan would have around 30 slides spelling out how the United States would fight such a conflict, the report said

Trump Halts Military Aid to Ukraine, How Kremlin and Kyiv reacted? | N18G

U.S. President Donald Trump has paused military aid to Ukraine following a clash with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, citing a review to ensure it contributes to peace. The White House and Pentagon have not disclosed details on the suspension’s scope or duration. Ukraine has not officially responded, but Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal expressed confidence in maintaining battlefield stability while hoping for continued cooperation with Washington. The decision deepens U.S.-Ukraine tensions as Trump takes a friendlier stance toward Russia. Meanwhile, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov welcomed the aid pause, calling it a step toward peace. Trump hinted at potential U.S. investment in Ukraine’s minerals.

Right before Trump-Zelensky clash, Pentagon was ordered to halt offensive cyber ops against Russia

While the extent of the pause is still now clear, the New York Times report says that the decision was to encourage Moscow to join the peace talks.

Pentagon says it will cut 5,400 probationary workers starting next week

The Defense Department is the largest government agency, with the Government Accountability Office finding in 2023 that it had more than 700,000 full-time civilian workers.

World Street | China holds rates, HSBC’s $2B buyback, Pentagon’s budget shuffle, KKR’s Thames Water bid, and more

From China holding interest rates steady to HSBC’s $2 billion buyback and the Pentagon’s $50 billion budget shift, here's a look at some of the major developments from across the world.

US Defense Department firings expected to start soon, officials say

The Trump administration has directed defence agencies to submit lists of probationary employees, signalling potential mass dismissals as soon as this week, according to five people familiar with the matter. The move follows the arrival of personnel from Elon Musk’s US DOGE Service at the Pentagon, a group known for overseeing large-scale cuts in federal agencies.

Pentagon sending up to 1,500 active duty troops to help secure US-Mexico border

The active duty forces will join the roughly 2,500 US National Guard and Reserve forces already there.

Pentagon to send up to 1,500 active duty troops to help secure US-Mexico border, officials say

Acting Defense Secretary Robert Salesses was expected to sign the deployment orders on Wednesday, but it wasn’t yet clear which troops or units will go, and the total could fluctuate.

No evidence drone sightings pose national security or public safety threat, says White House | N18G

The White House recently reviewed reported drone sightings over New Jersey and the Mid-Atlantic region, finding no evidence of a national security or public safety threat. National Security spokesman John Kirby stated that many drones appeared to be lawfully operated manned aircraft. There were no reports of drones in restricted airspace, and the U.S. Coast Guard found no foreign involvement. While the FBI is investigating the sightings, asking residents to share any evidence, officials emphasized that the drones were not military aircraft. Although the number of sightings has increased, many may have been planes, or the same drone could have been reported multiple times. Concern arose when drones were spotted near sensitive locations such as the Picatinny Arsenal and President-elect Trump’s golf course. Drones are legal in New Jersey for recreational and commercial use, but must follow FAA regulations. Most drones spotted were larger than typical hobbyist models.