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WATCH: Additional U.S. troops to Europe may join NATO response force as Russian attack on Ukraine continues, says Pentagon

By News Desk

Pentagon press secretary John Kirby holds a news briefing on Friday amid a Russian attack on Ukraine.

WATCH: Pentagon says Defense Secretary Austin is meeting with NATO in Brussels to discuss Ukraine

By Geir Moulson, Associated Press

Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said Austin will meet with the presidents, defense ministers and other key leaders in Poland and Lithuania, as well as U.S. forces in those countries.

Ukraine crisis escalates as Biden orders 3,000 more troops to Poland

By Robert Burns, Associated Press

A senior defense official says President Joe Biden has approved the deployment of 3,000 more U.S. troops to Poland.

WATCH: Senate Judiciary committee holds hearing on U.S. military drone strikes

By News Desk

The Senate Judiciary committee held a hearing on Wednesday on U.S. military drone strikes.

WATCH: U.S. Central Command’s Gen. Frank McKenzie holds briefing on suicide bombing at Afghan airport

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

The military investigation into the deadly attack during the Afghanistan evacuation has concluded that the suicide bomber acted alone, and that the deaths of more than 170 Afghans and 13 U.S. service members were not preventable.

WATCH: Pentagon press secretary John Kirby calls death of ISIS leader a ‘blow’ to group

By Associated Press

Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said the death of the leader of the violent Islamic State group was a "significant blow" to the militant group.

WATCH: Pentagon press secretary John Kirby holds a briefing as U.S. sends troops to Europe

By Associated Press

Biden is sending about 2,000 U.S.-based troops to Europe as a demonstration of American commitments to allies on NATO's eastern flank amid fears of a possible Russian military invasion of Ukraine.

WATCH: Pentagon press secretary John Kirby holds a briefing

By Associated Press

The Pentagon said Tuesday there are no announcements of "deployment orders or troop movements with respect to the situation in Ukraine.

WATCH: Pentagon press secretary John Kirby speaks on Russia tensions, North Korea missile

By Associated Press

The Pentagon said Monday there is no letup in the Russian military buildup along Ukraine's border and it's reached the point where President Vladimir Putin now has a complete range of military options.

U.S. sues to block Lockheed Martin’s purchase of Aerojet

By Associated Press

The Biden administration is suing to block a Lockheed Martin acquisition that it says would limit competition among companies that supply missiles to the Pentagon.