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The problems include “leaking raw sewage, non-functional toilets, and general disrepair of facilities,” according to the report

Trump denies a remark he made on camera just five days earlier

A brief exchange over a Caribbean boat strike has triggered a fresh fact-checking row at the White House.

How Trump Jr–backed Vulcan Elements landed a $620 million Pentagon loan — and why it’s raising conflict-of-interest questions

The defence loan, the largest issued by the Pentagon’s Office of Strategic Capital, has intensified scrutiny over whether companies backed by Donald Trump Jr’s investment fund are benefiting disproportionately under his father’s administration.

Pentagon review faults Hegseth over Signal messages on Yemen strikes: Report

The report has not yet been publicly released, something US officials expect to happen this week

Pentagon cited Alibaba on China military aid in October 7 memo

Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg informed lawmakers of the conclusion in the Oct. 7 letter, a copy of which was seen by Bloomberg News, to the heads of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees.

Pentagon frets over ‘A House of Dynamite’ nuclear doomsday film

A Missile Defense Agency internal memorandum argues that the doomsday scenario depicted in the movie is inaccurate.

Why the Pentagon is asking private equity giants like Apollo and KKR to help rebuild the US army

Facing a massive funding gap, the army is courting private investors for “meaty projects” — from data centres to rare earth facilities — marking an unprecedented link between national security and private capital.

Indian-origin US expert Ashley Tellis arrested for alleged China links, possession of secret documents; what we know so far

The FBI affidavit accompanying the charge document said that in September and October this year Tellis entered Defense and State Department buildings and was observed accessing and printing classified documents

Why Trump’s mass meeting with America’s military brass is sparking alarm

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