The Latest Breaking News from Pentagon

Ukraine-Russia war updates: Ukrainian MP warns Vladimir Putin won't stop at destruction of Mariupol, 3.5m flee to neighbouring countries

The UNHCR says the number includes more than 2.1 million people who have fled to neighbouring Poland, with a further 540,000 escaping to Romania.

ABC News · Mar 21, 2022

Pentagon says it will help gather evidence of Russian war crimes in Ukraine

The Pentagon on Monday accused Russian forces of committing war crimes in Ukraine and said it would help gather evidence of them, as it accused the Kremlin of carrying out indiscriminate attacks as part of an intentional strategy in the conflict.

Reuters · Mar 21, 2022

U.S. defense secretary to accompany Biden to NATO, Poland -Pentagon

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will accompany President Joe Biden in Europe this week for talks at NATO headquarters in Brussels and in Poland as allies respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Pentagon said on Monday.

Reuters · Mar 21, 2022

Why Lockheed Martin Shares Are Falling

Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE: LMT) shares are trading lower Wednesday following reports suggesting the Pentagon will order fewer stealth jets than previously planned. 

Benzinga · Mar 16, 2022

Ukraine war may lead to rethinking of US defense of Europe

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine and his push to upend the broader security order in Europe may lead to a historic shift in American thinking about defense of the continent

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2022

U.S. defense secretary adds Bulgaria stop to European trip

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is adding a stop in Bulgaria to a trip to Europe this week that will be focused on bolstering NATO allies as a war rages on its eastern borders in Ukraine, the Pentagon said on Monday.

Reuters · Mar 14, 2022

Russia's bioweapon conspiracy theory finds support in US

A Russian conspiracy theory about U.S.-funded biological research in Ukraine is catching on in the U.S. The White House, Pentagon, independent scientists and leaders in Ukraine all dispute the claims

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2022

Exclusive-Pentagon revives team to speed arms to Ukraine and allies - sources

The Pentagon is turning to a special team to respond to increased demand for new weapons sales and requests to transfer existing weapons among U.S. allies as countries including Ukraine scramble to obtain arms following Russia's invasion, three people familiar with the effort said.

Reuters · Mar 11, 2022

US Congress gives final approval to $13.6bn Ukraine aid bill

Measure supported by Biden will provide $6.5bn to the Pentagon for military assistance, $6.7bn to care for refugees.

Al Jazeera · Mar 11, 2022

US Says North Korea Testing New ICBM System

Two recent missile tests conducted by North Korea were of a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system, the Pentagon said Thursday, marking what one US official called a "serious escalation" that will be punished with fresh sanctions. According to North Korea, the February 26 and March 4 tests were focused…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 11, 2022