Aug 08 WATCH: Pentagon holds briefing as U.S. F-22s arrive in Middle East amid heightened tensions By Associated Press On Monday, several U.S. personnel were injured in a suspected rocket attack at a military base in Iraq, in what has been a recent uptick in strikes on American forces by Iranian-backed militias. Continue reading
Aug 02 WATCH: Pentagon holds briefing as Middle East tensions climb after killing of Hamas leader By News Desk and Associated Press Pentagon deputy press secretary Sabrina Singh held a news briefing on Friday as tensions escalate in the Middle East after Israel was blamed for the killing of Hamas leaders. 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 12 WATCH: Pentagon holds briefing as military announces end of pier meant to bring aid to Gaza By Lolita C. Baldor, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The White House and the Defense Department say the pier will cease operations "soon" but will not specify timing… 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
Jun 25 WATCH: Aid for Gaza brought by sea is piling up on beach, Pentagon says By Associated Press More than 6,800 metric tons, or 15 million pounds, of food and aid has flowed through the U.S. military-built pier in Gaza. However, the U.S. says very little of it has left the storage area and is stacking up on… Continue reading
Jun 24 AP report: U.S. expected to send Ukraine $150 million more in munitions to fight Russia By Tara Copp, Matthew Lee, Associated Press The U.S. is expected to announce Tuesday it is sending an additional $150 million in critically needed munitions to Ukraine, as Russia accuses Ukraine of using U.S.-provided munitions to strike inside Russia or Russian-held territory, according to two U.S. officials. Continue reading