Jun 09 Pentagon announces new $2.1 billion package of military aid to Ukraine By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The new assistance package includes funding for more Patriot missile battery munitions, Hawk air defense systems and missiles, and small Puma drones that can be launched by hand. Continue reading
May 23 WATCH: Pentagon holds briefing amid claim Russia quelled Ukrainian raid into its territory By Susie Blann, Associated Press Ryder said the Pentagon could not immediately identify the validity of the claim and emphasized that U.S. military aid for Ukraine is provided on the condition that it's used "inside Ukraine as part of their efforts to defend their country… Continue reading
May 18 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as Russia continues missile barrage on Ukraine By Associated Press The error was caused when officials overvalued some of the systems sent to Ukraine, using the value of money it would cost to replace an item completely rather than the current value of the weapon. Continue reading
May 15 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as Ukraine continues to prepare for counteroffensive By Associated Press President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has received a promise of more missiles and attack drones from Britain to support his battle against Russian forces in Ukraine. Continue reading
May 09 WATCH: Pentagon holds briefing as 550 U.S. troops arriving at southern border By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press About 550 U.S. active duty troops have begun arriving along the U.S.-Mexico border in the first group of military support ahead of an expected increase of migrants, U.S. defense officials said Tuesday. Continue reading
May 04 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as Ukraine for new counteroffensive against Russia By Associated Press Pentagon press secretary Pat Ryder held a news briefing on Thursday as Ukraine prepares to launch a new counteroffensive against Russia. Continue reading
May 02 WATCH: Pentagon holds briefing amid reports that troops will be sent to U.S. southern border By Colleen Long, Aamer Madhani, Tara Copp, Associated Press The troops will carry out this support for 90 days, said Pentagon spokesman Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder, “until CBP can address these needs through contracted support.”… Continue reading
Apr 27 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as South Korean President Yoon visit continues By Associated Press Pentagon press secretary Pat Ryder held a news briefing on Thursday after President Joe Biden and South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol unveiled a new plan to counter North Korea's nuclear threat. Continue reading
Apr 20 WATCH: State Department holds briefing as U.S. prepares for embassy evacuation from Sudan By Matthew Lee, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press In a statement Thursday, the Pentagon said it will deploy “additional capabilities” to the region to potentially help facilitate an evacuation of embassy personnel from Sudan if required, but provided no details, and did not state the location. Continue reading
Apr 17 WATCH: Pentagon gives news briefing as the U.S., South Korean and Japan conduct military drills By Associated Press Last week, North Korea conducted one of its most provocative weapons demonstrations in years by flight-testing for the first time an intercontinental ballistic missile powered by solid fuel. Continue reading