The Latest Breaking News from Pentagon

Experts claim the US wants to 'extract IP' from Ukraine's drone industry, mirroring China's tech transfers from Boeing

Washington is reportedly pursuing Ukrainian drone intellectual property instead of a formal partnership, aiming to manufacture comparable systems domestically.

TechRadar · Jul 30

US Senate rejects bid to rein in Trump’s authority over Iran war

Measure fails 49-50 as US launches new retaliatory attacks in Iran and lawmakers question the prolonged conflict

The Guardian - US · Jul 30

Pete Hegseth gets his way as Scouting America drops its inclusion spaces

One of Scouting America’s biggest gatherings has eliminated dedicated spaces for gay youth, women and scouts of color as the organization faces from the Pentagon to pull back diversity efforts

The Independent UK · Jul 30

‘Exasperated’ Trump battles with White House officials ‘over Iran strategy’

President Donald Trump accused of blowing up at national security advisers last week, although his spokesperson denies ‘eruption’ took place and insists his team remains united

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Trump handed war plan to 'cripple' Iran's missiles in 14 days: Report

US President Donald Trump is weighing a 10-to-14-day air campaign against Iran after CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper proposed strikes aimed at crippling Tehran’s remaining missile capability, according to The Wall Street Journal.

The Times of India · Jul 30

Pentagon Commits Over $135 Billion to Patriot Missiles, Nuclear Submarines as Trump Pressures Defense Contractors to Ramp Up Production

The Pentagon committed more than $135 billion on Wednesday to accelerate Patriot interceptor and nuclear-submarine production as President Donald Trump presses defense contractors to expand factories and prioritize output over shareholder payouts.

Benzinga · Jul 30

Alex Jones Calls for Trump Impeachment Over Iran War: 'This Is Absolutely Out of Control'

Radio host Alex Jones called for President Donald Trump’s impeachment over the U.S. conflict with Iran, arguing the administration has exceeded its constitutional authority and is moving toward a broader war.

Benzinga · Jul 30

SpaceX gets $1.6 billion US Space Force order for 18 Falcon 9 launches

SpaceX secured $1.6 billion in U.S. Space Force launch contracts for Pentagon satellites. These missions will utilize eighteen Falcon 9 launches through the year 2027. The Space Force aims to accelerate its acquisition of rocket launches from private companies. Rivals United Launch Alliance and Blue Origin face ongoing technical challenges…

The Economic Times · Jul 30

US strikes $58.6 billion Patriot missile deal amid rising stockpile concerns

The US Army awarded Lockheed Martin a significant contract for Patriot interceptor missiles. This deal aims to bolster depleted weapons stockpiles due to ongoing global conflicts. The agreement converts a previous one-year deal into a seven-year procurement plan. Lockheed will triple production capacity and increase jobs at its Arkansas plant.…

The Economic Times · Jul 30

No Pseudonymity for the Pretend Date in Pentagon Contractor's Suit Over Hidden Date Recording by O'Keefe Media Group

First, a quick summary from today's decision by Judge Amit Mehta (D.D.C.) in Mannina v. O'Keefe Media Group: In January… The post No Pseudonymity for the Pretend Date in Pentagon Contractor's Suit Over Hidden Date Recording by O'Keefe Media Group appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Jul 29