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Pentagon reacts harshly to reporter asking about Hegseth’s tricolor tie

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell snapped at a HuffPost reporter who questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s choice of tie during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Washington last week, the outlet reported, noting Parnell responded with a remark “about the reporter’s mother,” echoing a phrase used earlier by the White House press secretary.

21 October 2025, 01:15 PM

Trump may approve U.S. Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine as frustrations with Putin rise

U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks about possibly transferring long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine — whether he ultimately approves the move or not — reflect his growing frustration with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, The New York Times reported on Oct. 14.

15 October 2025, 03:36 PM

Pentagon seeks to buy critical minerals in response to China limits

The U.S. Defense Department plans to spend up to $1 billion to acquire strategically important minerals as part of a global stockpiling initiative, aiming to reduce reliance on China, which dominates the metals market critical for defense manufacturing, Financial Times reported, citing sources.

12 October 2025, 05:48 PM

U.S. to sell Poland Javelins for $780 million

The State Department approved a possible $780 million sale of Javelin missile systems with related logistics and program support to Poland, the Pentagon’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency said on Sept. 18.

19 September 2025, 10:03 AM

U.S. approves first NATO-funded Ukraine military aid shipment, report says

President Donald Trump’s administration has approved the first transfer of U.S. military equipment to Ukraine, paid for by Kyiv’s Western allies, Reuters reported on Sept. 16, citing two sources familiar with the matter.

16 September 2025, 08:37 PM

Ukraine may face air defense shortages as U.S. slows weapons deliveries

Ukraine risks a shortage of air defense systems as U.S. deliveries slow following a Pentagon review of military aid, amid intensified Russian air attacks, Western and Ukrainian officials told the Financial Times on Sept. 9.

9 September 2025, 11:57 AM

Pentagon clears sale of 3,350 ERAM missiles to Ukraine after delays

The Trump administration approved the sale of 3,350 air-launched Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) missiles to Ukraine, according to two American officials speaking to the Wall Street Journal on Aug. 23.

24 August 2025, 01:07 PM

Hegseth faces heat over Ukraine aid freeze and breakdown in Pentagon leadership

A string of missteps by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has triggered internal strife at the Pentagon and stirred doubts among some congressional Republicans about his ability to lead the department, The Wall Street Journal reported in an Aug. 2 article titled Hegseth’s Latest Battle: Infighting Inside the Pentagon.

3 August 2025, 07:44 PM

U.S. Patriot missile stocks fall to 25%, triggering Pentagon concern over Ukraine aid — report

The United States has only about 25% of the Patriot interceptor missiles required to support its military planning, after transferring significant portions of its stockpile to the Middle East, The Guardian reported on July 8, citing sources familiar with the matter.

8 July 2025, 08:35 PM

Pentagon paused Ukraine arms deliveries without White House consent — ex-U.S. ambassador Herbst

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth halted certain arms deliveries to Ukraine’s Armed Forces on his own initiative, without consulting President Donald Trump, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst told NV in his June 6 interview.

7 July 2025, 03:13 PM

Germany offers to pay for Ukraine’s Patriot systems, report says

Berlin has drafted a deal offering to pay the United States for two additional Patriot air defense batteries and interceptors to be delivered to Ukraine, German newspaper Bild reported on July 3.

3 July 2025, 10:36 PM

30 PAC-3 interceptors stuck in Poland as U.S. cuts aid to Ukraine

A shipment of U.S. military aid to Ukraine, currently held in Poland after Washington’s decision to halt further deliveries to Kyiv, includes Patriot missiles and thousands of 155mm shells, NPR journalist Tom Bowman said July 2.

3 July 2025, 02:08 AM

Europe stunned by U.S. cutting off Ukraine aid

The Pentagon’s decision to suspend shipments of artillery shells and anti-air missiles to Ukraine came as a surprise to European officials, Bloomberg reported on July 2, citing informed sources.

2 July 2025, 11:38 PM

Status of U.S. military aid to Ukraine still unclear, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian and U.S. officials are still discussing the circumstances of the Pentagon’s abrupt decision to halt military aid to Ukraine, including interceptor missiles for Patriot air defense systems, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on July 2.

2 July 2025, 09:43 PM

Kremlin responds to reports of halted U.S. arms deliveries to Ukraine

The Kremlin has responded to reports that the United States has halted supplies of certain types of weapons to Ukraine.

2 July 2025, 05:03 PM

Weapons shipments: U.S. hasn’t informed Kyiv of aid pause, Ukraine seeks answers from Pentagon

Ukraine has not received any official notification about a pause or revision of previously agreed U.S. military aid deliveries and is currently clarifying the situation, Ukraine’s Defense Ministry said in a statement on July 2.

2 July 2025, 02:19 PM

Pentagon Flag Day post sparks backlash over Russian flag resemblance

The U.S. Department of Defense faced online backlash on June 14 after sharing a Flag Day greeting on social media that featured imagery resembling two Russian flags.

15 June 2025, 03:45 PM

Hegseth defends U.S. decision to send Ukraine’s missiles to Middle East

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told a Senate hearing, in response to a question from GOP Sen. Jerry Moran, that Washington redirected drone defense technology meant for Ukraine to the Middle East amid rising tensions, The War Zone reported on June 12.

12 June 2025, 12:38 PM

Pentagon chief calls Russia aggressor but refuses to back Ukraine victory

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth acknowledged that Russia is the aggressor in its war against Ukraine but declined to say it would serve American interests for Ukraine to win and Russia to lose, ABC News reported on June 11.

12 June 2025, 11:52 AM

Pentagon shifts drone tech from Ukraine to Mideast bases

The US Defense Department has diverted drone-fighting technology initially intended for Ukraine to American forces in the Middle East amid rising tensions, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said during a hearing in response to a question from Republican Senator Jerry Moran.

12 June 2025, 10:12 AM

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