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Study faults U.S. military on civilian casualties; Pentagon plans review

A study by the RAND Corporation think-tank released on Thursday faulted the U.S. military for "considerable weaknesses" and inconsistencies in its review of allegations of civilian casualties, and the Pentagon announced a broad review.

Reuters

US defence chief orders military to better protect civilians

Lloyd Austin’s memo comes amid condemnation of US drone attacks that killed civilians in Middle East, Afghanistan.

Al Jazeera

Defense Department taking steps to mitigate civilian harm after botched airstrikes

The Pentagon has faced criticism for years for amassing civilian casualties in its missions, especially in the Middle East.

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Austin orders more focus on limiting civilian casualties

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered his staff to quickly develop an “action plan” for improving how the Pentagon limits and responds to civilian casualties caused by American airstrikes

The Independent UK

U.S. State Department approves potential sale of radars and planes to Egypt -Pentagon

The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of air defense radars and C-130 Super Hercules planes to Egypt for a combined value of more than $2.5 billion, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.

Reuters

US sues to block Lockheed's purchase of supplier Aerojet

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

The Independent UK

‘Enormous consequences’ if Ukraine is invaded, Biden says – as it happened

House speaker Nancy Pelosi says she will seek re-election – follow the latest politics news

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Ukraine crisis: U.S. troops on standby

Pentagon says 8,500 troops are on "heightened preparedness" even as Antony Blinken vows "diplomacy and dialogue"

Salon

US, Europe Declare 'Unity' against Russia over Ukraine

President Joe Biden declared "total" unity among Western powers Monday after crisis talks with European leaders on deterring Russia from an attack against Ukraine, while the Pentagon said 8,500 US troops were put on standby for possible deployment to boost NATO. "I had a very, very, very good meeting --…

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US orders 8,500 troops on heightened alert amid Russia worry

The Pentagon says Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered about 8,500 U.S. troops on heightened alert, preparing for possible deployment to Europe, if needed, to reassure NATO allies in the face of Russian aggression on the border of Ukraine

The Independent UK

Pentagon readies troops for possible deployment to Europe

WASHINGTON — The Defense Department placed thousands of U.S.-based troops on a heightened alert level Monday, preparing them for a quick deployment to Eastern Europe amid a buildup of Russian forces on Ukraine’s border and stalled diplomatic talks to defuse the crisis.

Tribune News Service

Ukraine latest: US puts 8,500 troops on standby as Russia invasion fears mount

The Pentagon said the move was intended to ‘reassure our Nato allies’

Evening Standard

US puts 8,500 troops on high alert ready to be deployed amid Russia-Ukraine tension

This is the latest sign of US resolve in the face of Russian military build up on the border of Ukraine and Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby stressed no decision whether to deploy or not had been made yet

Daily Mirror

Pentagon: 8,500 U.S. troops on high alert for possible deployment to eastern Europe

No decisions have been made to actually deploy U.S. forces.

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Roll Call

Pentagon readies troops for possible deployment to Europe - Roll Call

The Pentagon has placed 8,500 troops on alert so they may be deployed to help defend Eastern Europe if Russia invades Ukraine.

The Guardian - US

White House says Biden ‘refining plans for all scenarios’ over Ukraine-Russia – as it happened

President to hold video call with European leaders over escalating crisis – follow all the day’s politics news

Al Jazeera

Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: US puts 8,500 troops on alert

Russia-Ukraine tensions news from January 24: US, Europe and NATO present united front after call between leaders.

Al Jazeera

Pentagon releases footage of deadly Kabul drone strike

The surveillance is the first to be made public and shows the strike that killed 10 civilians, including seven children.

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Commentary: Rein in runaway Pentagon spending

Why do we continue to spend billions of federal funds on expanding an already bloated military? Aren’t there better things — like health care, housing and the environment — we could be spending that money on?

The Guardian - AU

US releases video of Afghanistan drone strike that killed 10 civilians

Pentagon declassifies footage from Kabul strike it defended but later admitted was an ‘honest mistake’

The Independent UK

Pentagon releases first video of botched Kabul airstrike

The Pentagon has declassified and publicly released video footage of a U.S. drone strike in Kabul that killed 10 civilians in the final hours of a chaotic American withdrawal that ended a 20-year war in Afghanistan

Tribune News Service

Contractor’s ‘excess’ profits reignite debate on Pentagon oversight

WASHINGTON — An aerospace contractor’s alleged overcharging of millions of dollars for military spare parts is triggering the latest partisan debate over where to draw the line between too much oversight of Pentagon contractors and not enough.

Roll Call

Contractor's 'excess' profits reignite debate on Pentagon oversight - Roll Call

Congress is considering legislation to require government contractors to reveal more about their pricing, setting off a partisan debate.

Daily Mirror

New Pentagon office to investigate UFO sightings around the world launched

The Unidentified Aerial Phenomena programme was launched after a number of videos were released by the Pentagon of pilots spotting unidentified aircraft

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