Oct 10 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as 2 UN peacekeepers in Lebanon wounded by Israeli tank By Associated Press UNIFIL said in a statement that its headquarters and nearby positions “have been repeatedly hit.” It said the army also fired on a nearby bunker where peacekeepers were sheltering, damaging vehicles and a communication system. It said an Israeli drone… Continue reading
Sep 12 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as North Korea promises to build its nuclear forces By News Desk and Associated Press North Korean state media reported Kim's remarks on Tuesday, after the country disclosed a new platform likely designed to fire more powerful intercontinental ballistic missiles targeting the mainland U.S. Continue reading
Sep 10 WATCH: Pentagon holds briefing as U.S. and UK accuse Iran of providing missiles to Russia for Ukraine fight By Matthew Lee, Associated Press “One has to assume that if Iran is providing Russia with these types of missiles, that it’s very likely it would not be a one-time deal, that this would be a source of capability that Russia would seek to tap… Continue reading
Sep 03 WATCH: Pentagon addresses protection of shipping lanes after latest Houthi attacks on tankers By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press The Houthis have targeted more than 80 merchant vessels with missiles and drones since the war in Gaza started in October. Continue reading
Aug 27 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as Israeli announces it rescued hostage held by Hamas By Associated Press The rescue brought a rare moment of joy to Israelis amid months of grinding war but also another painful reminder of the scores of hostages remaining in captivity despite international efforts to broker a cease-fire agreement in which they would… Continue reading
Jul 23 WATCH: Pentagon holds briefing as Israel’s Netanyahu makes first U.S. visit since Oct. 7 attack By News Desk and Associated Press Pentagon press secretary Pat Ryder will hold a news briefing on Tuesday as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Washington this week. Continue reading
Jul 16 WATCH: Pentagon holds daily briefing as Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza By Associated Press Defense Minister Yoav Galant said Tuesday that “Pier 28” will be established in Israel’s Ashdod port to help deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. Continue reading
Jul 09 WATCH: Pentagon holds daily briefing as NATO countries plan to ramp up arms production By Tara Copp, Lorne Cook, Associated Press NATO has signed a nearly $700 million contract to have member countries produce more Stinger missiles, one of many steps the alliance is pressing at its summit in Washington to get each country to boost its own weapons production capabilities. Continue reading
Jul 02 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as Austin announces $2.3 billion in military aid to Ukraine By Tara Copp, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Tuesday's announcement comes as Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov meets with Austin at the Pentagon. Continue reading
Jun 28 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as Russia threatens response to U.S. drones over Black Sea By Associated Press The statement by Russia is an apparent warning that Moscow may take forceful action to ward off the American reconnaissance aircraft. Continue reading