The Latest Breaking News from Pentagon

Russian threat is forcing a rewrite of US defense plans

WASHINGTON — Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will trigger a revision of U.S. defense strategy and budgets, experts say.

Tribune News Service · Feb 25, 2022

U.S. to provide additional security aid to Ukraine, Pentagon says

The United States will provide additional security assistance to Ukraine as its government confronts a massive Russian invasion, the Pentagon said on Friday, adding it was determining the best way to deliver that support.

Reuters · Feb 25, 2022

US military spending could rise in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, boosting Pentagon suppliers

The invasion of Ukraine launched by Russia’s Vladimir Putin could re-order U.S. military spending and ripple across Connecticut’s extensive network of Pentagon suppliers.

Tribune News Service · Feb 25, 2022

Pentagon believes Russia intends to install own government in Ukraine, senior official says

WASHINGTON — A senior defense official told reporters that the Pentagon view is that Russia intends to “decapitate” the government of Ukraine and install its own.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 24, 2022

Russia seeking to "decapitate" Ukraine's government, Pentagon warns

The Kremlin intends to install pro-Russia leaders, a senior official warned.

Axios · Feb 24, 2022

Russia's military is poised around Ukraine. Here's where the troops are

Vladimir Putin has authorised Russian troops to carry out a "special military operation" in Ukraine's Donbas region. US Pentagon press secretary says Russian forces are "ready to go".

ABC News · Feb 24, 2022

Pentagon worries its weak ‘Nintendo generation’ breaks too easily to withstand war

Department of Defence wants less Super Mario and more Call of Duty among its ranks

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2022

Pentagon approves National Guard deployment ahead of potential D.C. trucker protest

Following in the footsteps of truckers at the U.S.-Canada border, separate convoys may arrive in D.C. next week.

Axios · Feb 23, 2022

Covid live: Poland, Slovakia and Iceland latest countries set to end most coronavirus restrictions — as it happened

Move comes as case numbers and deaths continue to fall in many nations

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2022

Pentagon expected to OK National Guard for DC truck convoys

A U.S. official says the Pentagon is likely to approve 700 to 800 unarmed National Guard troops in response to requests for assistance by the District of Columbia and the U.S. Capitol Police ahead of planned truck convoys

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2022