Jan 24 WATCH: Pentagon says 8,500 troops placed on heightened alert amid tensions in Ukraine By Mark Sherman, Associated Press At President Biden's direction, the Pentagon is putting about 8,500 U.S.-based troops on heightened alert for potential deployment to Europe amid rising fears of a possible Russian military move on Ukraine. Continue reading
Jan 18 WATCH: Pentagon condemns attack on United Arab Emirates oil facility By Associated Press The Pentagon is condemning a fatal attack on an oil facility in the capital of the United Arab Emirates claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebels. Continue reading
Dec 30 Pentagon eases approval process for urgent use of D.C. National Guard By Robert Burns, Associated Press The Pentagon says it's streamlined the approval process for urgent use of National Guard forces in the District of Columbia. Continue reading
Dec 20 Pentagon issues rules aimed at stopping rise of extremism By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The new guidelines come nearly a year after a number of current and former service members took part in the riot at the U.S. Capitol, triggering a broad department review. Continue reading
Dec 20 WATCH: Pentagon press secretary John Kirby holds a news briefing By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press According to the Pentagon, fewer than 100 military members are known to have been involved in substantiated cases of extremist activity in the past year. But they warn that the number may grow. Continue reading
Nov 17 WATCH: Defense Secretary Austin asks Moscow to explain troop buildup near Ukraine By Associated Press He said the troop buildup has the Pentagon's attention and that the Russians should be “more transparent about what they're up to.”… Continue reading
Oct 08 New Pentagon climate plan addresses realities of war-fighting in hotter, harsher Earth By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Thursday's recommendations focus on making worsening climate extremes a mandatory part of strategic, tactical and operational defense planning. Continue reading
Sep 30 WATCH: Pentagon Spokesperson John Kirby holds a briefing with Gen. VanHerck, U.S. Northern Command By News Desk Pentagon Spokesperson John Kirby held a briefing with Gen. VanHerck, U.S. Northern Command. Watch the briefing in the video player above. This is a developing story and will be updated. Continue reading
Sep 20 WATCH LIVE: Pentagon Spokesperson John Kirby holds a briefing By Associated Press Last week, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin apologised as the Pentagon retreated from its defense of a drone strike that killed multiple civilians in Afghanistan last month. Continue reading
Sep 17 Watch 3:57 Pentagon admits error in U.S. drone strike that killed 10 civilians in Afghanistan The U.S. military on Friday acknowledged that a drone strike in Kabul they initially said killed an ISIS suicide bomber had in fact killed only civilians. The strike took place three weeks ago as the U.S. and allies were evacuating… Continue watching