The Latest Breaking News from Pentagon

The $1.7 Trillion F-35 Fighter Jet Program Is About To Get More Expensive

GAO: Congress has been buying planes that lack crucial parts and haven't undergone full testing, so costly upgrades will eventually be needed.

Reason · Apr 26, 2022

Defense contractors expected to struggle to meet weapons demand - Roll Call

Defense manufacturers will struggle to quickly replace the weapons the U.S. and others are providing Ukraine, witnesses told a Senate panel.

Roll Call · Apr 26, 2022

Pentagon spokesman says Russia already weakened after war in Ukraine

Russia already has a weakened military and is a weakened state after its war on neighboring Ukraine, Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said on Tuesday before a meeting of NATO allies and partners.

Reuters · Apr 26, 2022

US announces surge in military assistance, diplomatic boost for Ukraine during envoys' visit to Kyiv

The United States announces new military assistance for Ukraine and a renewed diplomatic push as President Joe Biden's Secretary of State and Pentagon chief complete a secrecy-shrouded trip to Kyiv.

ABC News · Apr 25, 2022

On Ukraine visit, Blinken, Austin pledge return of U.S. diplomats, more security aid

Washington's top diplomat and its defense chief used the first official U.S. visit to Ukraine since Russia invaded in February to announce a gradual return of U.S. diplomats including a new ambassador and over $300 million in new military aid to Kyiv.

Reuters · Apr 25, 2022

In Kyiv, Blinken and Austin announce aid, diplomatic surge

The Biden administration has unveiled new U.S. military assistance and a diplomatic surge for Ukraine as Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin completed a secrecy-shrouded visit to the capital of Kyiv

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2022

Saudis’ Biden snub suggests crown prince still banking on Trump’s return

Refusal to help US punish Russia and $2bn investment in Kushner fund signal crown prince’s displeasure with Trump’s successor

The Guardian - US · Apr 24, 2022

Ukraine fends off Russian attacks as Mariupol, Odesa take pounding. Top US officials to arrive

KRAMATORSK, Ukraine — Russian and Ukrainian troops faced off Saturday along a 300-mile battlefront in the country’s east, where Ukraine said it beat back numerous attacks but faced renewed shelling in the crippled city of Mariupol, the Black Sea port of Odesa and beyond.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 23, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events on day 59

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 59th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Apr 23, 2022

Russia 'attempting to retrieve secrets and weapons' from wreck of Moskva flagship

Russian President Vladimir Putin is thought to be keen to raise unexploded missiles and secret coding devices from the sunken Moskva cruiser whose sinking left Moscow humiliated

Daily Mirror · Apr 23, 2022