The Latest Breaking News from Pentagon

Islamic State jihadist group declares death of its leader

The Islamic State jihadist group said Wednesday that its leader Abu Hasan al-Hashimi al-Qurashi has been killed in battle and announced a replacement to head up its remaining sleeper cells.

France 24 · Nov 30, 2022

China to quadruple stockpile of world-ending nuclear bombs in just over a decade

The report builds on the military's warning last year that China is expanding its nuclear force much faster than US officials had predicted - Beijing wants to match or surpass US global power by mid-century

Daily Mirror · Nov 30, 2022

China wants US not to interfere in ties with India - Pentagon

China has warned the United States to not interfere in its relationship with India following deadly border skirmishes between the Asian giants in 2020, the Pentagon said in a report.

Reuters · Nov 30, 2022

China to increase nuclear warheads to 1,500, Pentagon warns

A new Pentagon report warns that China continues to rapidly modernize its nuclear force and is on track to have 1,500 active warheads by 2035

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022

China likely to have 1,500 nuclear warheads by 2035: Pentagon

China will likely have a stockpile of 1,500 nuclear warheads by 2035 if it continues with its current nuclear buildup pace, according to a report released by the Pentagon on Tuesday.

Reuters · Nov 29, 2022

Exclusive-U.S., Russia have used 'deconfliction' line once so far during Ukraine war -source

A communications line created between the militaries of the United States and Russia at the start of Moscow's war against Ukraine has been used only once so far, a U.S. official told Reuters.

Reuters · Nov 28, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 278 of the invasion

Zelenskiy says Russia planning new missile attacks; Pentagon considering supplying Kyiv with weapon that would allow Ukraine to strike far behind Russian lines

The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2022

US eyes long-range rockets for Ukraine as arms supplies dwindle

The projectile would allow Ukraine to hit valuable Russian military targets that have so far been out of reach.

Al Jazeera · Nov 28, 2022

Exclusive-U.S. weighs sending 100-mile strike weapon to Ukraine -sources

The Pentagon is considering a Boeing proposal to supply Ukraine with cheap, small precision bombs fitted onto abundantly available rockets, allowing Kyiv to strike far behind Russian lines as the West struggles to meet demand for more arms.

Reuters · Nov 28, 2022

What's next for Ukraine air defence as Russia ramps-up civilian strikes and its fight for the skies?

Despite attempts to ramp up air defences, Russia is unleashing its largest missile strikes on cities and key infrastructure since the start of the war. What more can be done to protect the skies?

ABC News · Nov 27, 2022