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U.S. Army Chief of Staff Randy George resigns early at Hegseth’s request

Gen. Randy George, chief of staff of the U.S. Army, stepped down early after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth requested his immediate removal, The Guardian reported on April 3. He had been expected to remain in the post until 2027.

3 April, 05:46 PM

Washington greenlights $310 million F-16 support package sale to Ukraine

The U.S. State Department has approved a sale of a training and technical support package for F-16 aircraft to the Ukrainian government for $310.5 million, the Pentagon’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced on May 2.

3 May 2025, 12:46 AM

Hegseth’s job security reportedly in question after second Signal leak scandal

The White House is searching for a candidate to replace U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, NPR reported on April 21, citing an unnamed U.S. official.

22 April 2025, 01:01 AM

Hegseth orders halt on all Russia-related cybersecurity operational planning

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued an order last week directing U.S. Cyber Command to cease all planning against Russia, including offensive cyber operations, The Record reported on Feb. 28.

1 March 2025, 01:17 AM

Ukraine's return to 2022 borders feasible, 2014 borders unlikely, says Pentagon chief Hegseth

Ukraine returning to its borders as they existed before Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022 is possible, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said during a visit to Warsaw on Feb. 14, Polish outlet RP reports.

14 February 2025, 06:40 PM

Pentagon planning to enhance nuclear deterrence strategy in response to China and Russia

The United States is planning to adjust its nuclear deterrence strategy in response to the increased nuclear capabilities of China and Russia, according to a press release from the Pentagon on Nov. 21.

22 November 2024, 12:12 PM

Russia used derivative of RS-26 Rubezh ICBM to attack Ukraine — Pentagon

The United States has verified that Russia used a variant of RS-26 Rubezh intermediate-range ballistic missile to strike Ukraine on Nov. 21, according to U.S. Department of Defense spokesperson Sabrina Singh.

22 November 2024, 02:04 AM

US now allows contractors to service military equipment in Ukraine

Washington has decided to permit U.S. defense contractors to operate in Ukraine to service and repair equipment provided by the Pentagon, Reuters reported on Nov. 8, citing U.S. officials.

8 November 2024, 10:12 PM

Air defense and glide bombs in $2.4 billion US aid package for Ukraine

The latest package of U.S. military aid for Ukraine, valued at $2.4 billion, focuses on ammunition for air defense systems and air-to-ground weapons, according to a statement from the Pentagon on Sept. 26.

27 September 2024, 12:32 AM

Biden administration developing alternative plan for Ukraine weapons supply – Politico

The Biden administration is working on a backup plan to extend authorizations for sending $5.9 billion worth of U.S. military equipment and supplies to Ukraine by the end of September, Politico reported on Sept. 24, citing its sources.

25 September 2024, 02:24 PM

Ukraine’s Kursk operation aligns with US policy — Pentagon

Ukraine’s ongoing military operation in Russia’s Kursk Oblast does not contradict the U.S. escalation management policy, Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said at a press briefing on Aug. 8.

9 August 2024, 01:24 AM

Pentagon sees no signs of North Korea sending engineering troops to Russia yet

The United States has found no evidence of North Korean engineering troops being deployed to Russia for use in Ukraine, Deputy Defense Department spokesperson Sabrina Singh stated during a July 1 briefing.

2 July 2024, 12:37 PM

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